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Escalating an e& complaint

By Tasleem Akhtar | Senior Telecom Advisor | Updated 2026-06-08

By Tasleem Akhtar | Senior Telecom Advisor | Updated 2026-06-08

The order matters: operator first, regulator second. Skip the queue-jumping - it resets your case.

An advisor helping a customer with a phone at a bright UAE telecom help desk

Step 1 - one written case with e&

Call 101 or use the 24/7 in-app chat, state the problem once, and insist on a reference number. No reference, no case - that number is what every later step hangs on.

Step 2 - the TDRA dispute service (free)

If e&’s answer is not good enough, the regulator steps in: log in with UAE Pass, fill the dispute form, follow up on the request. Timelines: 5 working days (regular), 10 (medium), 15 (complex). No fees. Start at the TDRA dispute-resolution page.

Step 3 - keep the paper

Screenshots of bills, chat transcripts, dates, names. A dispute with evidence resolves in one round; one without goes back and forth.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I escalate a complaint against e&?
Get a reference number from e& first (101 or in-app chat), then file with the TDRA dispute service - UAE Pass login, free, 5 to 15 working days.
Does the TDRA charge for disputes?
No - dispute resolution between customers and telecom providers is free of charge.
Can I go to the TDRA first?
No - the regulator requires a complaint to the provider first; only an unsatisfactory answer unlocks the dispute service.