Etisalat Launches The First Ever Smart Phone Vending Machine

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We’ve seen ATMs give cash and even gold in Dubai. Now, Etisalat has taken this tradition to a whole new level and has launched vending machines that give smart phones. Yes, you read that right!

What’s It?

Etisalat has launched the first ever smart phone vending machine in Abu Dhabi. The service is in its pilot phase and is now available in the ADNOC service station on the Corniche.

The machines dispense Android and Apple phones round the clock. And you can have it working in under five minutes. Residents who hold a valid emirates ID can make use of the machine.

Meanwhile, the UAE now has a 5G mobile device, thanks to Etisalat. The country’s first 5G network service is finally here, letting customers enjoy uninterrupted internet. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro offers speed of up to 1Gbps, 20 times faster than 4G.

And that also means you can stream 4K resolution videos, without any lag. The ‘superfast’ phone can be purchased from Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall or The Dubai Mall. Further, you don’t have to worry about hefty bills too. Smart pay plans start from AED 241 per month, which means you don’t burn a hole in your pocket. 

What else?

That’s not all! Etisalat has announced a new deal, which allows UAE residents to use their phone even when on a holiday. The package lets users use data across 120 different countries, and comes with data and voice services.

Etisalat just announced a new deal, which allows customers to relax and use their phone even when on a holiday. The “Roam Like Home”- true to its name, allows customers to use their local monthly data and monthly minutes anywhere abroad, just the way they do from home.

The package lets you use data across 120 countries including US, UK, most European countries, Sri Lanka, India, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil and many more. Here’s the pricing:

Data service – AED 100
Voice services and minutes- AED 200
Voice and Data- AED 250

Etisalat customers on the Freedom Postpaid plan are eligible for the service. Customers can activate the service by dialing *177# or by using the Etisalat UAE app.

Vaishnavi Venkataraman: Research, science labs and of course nerdy glasses – that’s what my life was all about until I finally woke up to realise how much I loved food, travel and telling tales. A chai addict, a moody writer and mother to a smallie, my journey as a writer began with The Times of India. And now, here I am in Dubai pursuing my passion and exploring a new city, all in one go!