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Switching a business line from Etisalat to du with the same landline number - what 3 months free really saves
When you move a business fixed line from Etisalat to du and keep the existing landline number, there are two pricing routes: the promotional discounted price printed on the current application form, or 3 months free at standard (non-discounted) monthly price. The waiver cannot be stacked on top of the discount - it is an either/or choice on the same order. The counterintuitive part: a bundle discounted 40 percent for only 3 months can still cost MORE over a year than 3 completely free months at standard price (e.g. Starter Ultra 12m: promo totals 5,389.20 vs 4,491 with the waiver). The plan finder on this site's business page computes both totals from the live form figures for the exact plan and emirate you pick.
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Do this, in order
- Check the landline number and account-name match on the Etisalat bill - the port request must carry identical details.
- Tell the account manager explicitly: migration with number retention, not a new installation - a new install defaults to promo pricing and loses the waiver question entirely.
- Ask for both totals written on the proposal: discounted-12-month vs waiver-12-month, and tick the cheaper one.
- Keep the Etisalat service live until the agreed port date so the internet does not dip during cutover.
- If Etisalat is still inside its minimum term, read their cancellation terms before scheduling.
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| Plan | From | Speed | Contract | Included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| du Business Internet / Dedicated Internet Access | quote per address | shared or DIA, SLA-backed | 12-36 months | Static IP, router included | Get my price |