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published 2026-04-10 · updated 2026-04-13
du vs e& roaming: packs priced per destination
Last verified: 2026-09-12 20:27 UTC. Verified facts on both sides; e& per-tier prices are quote-only and named as such.
The verdict, first
- du, verified: Easy Roaming via *155# abroad; prepaid packs via *135*20#; roaming family exists in the grid (daily packs by zone).
- e&: packs via 101 or the app; per-destination prices quote-only.
- The decider: the exact countries, priced per trip. Roaming winners change per destination.
Side-by-side
| du | e& | |
|---|---|---|
| Activation (verified) | *155# abroad (Easy Roaming) | 101 / in-app |
| Prepaid packs (verified) | *135*20# abroad | via app |
| Pack pricing | per zone - price the trip | per destination - price the trip |
| Bill shock guard | confirm caps before flying | confirm caps before flying |
How to decide
- List the exact countries and days before comparing anything.
- Price the trip on both: packs beat pay-per-use past day two, usually.
- Set caps and confirm activation SMS before the flight.
Questions, answered
How do I activate du roaming abroad?
Dial *155# while abroad for Easy Roaming; *135*20# handles prepaid roaming packs. Confirm the SMS before relying on it.
How do I activate e& roaming?
Via 101 or the e& app before flying; confirm the pack and its countries in writing.
Roaming pack or local SIM?
Packs win short trips and keep your number; local SIMs win long stays with heavy data. Price both.
How do I avoid roaming bill shock?
Activate the pack before departure, set caps where offered, and disable auto-connect for the return leg.
Does roaming work on prepaid?
du prepaid roaming packs go through *135*20# abroad; confirm e& prepaid roaming per trip.
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Independent comparison by TelecomDesk UAE - not du, not e&. Channels below were verified live on 2026-09-22; anything we could not verify is left out, not guessed.