In this era of social media, millions of users are still using SMS, mostly for business and work purposes. Sending SMS from DU’s popular network in the developing country of UAE can be heavy on some pockets. Million of Du prepaid and postpaid customers are looking for the Du international SMS offer that helps them to send free text messages to international numbers and local numbers. These packages were announced in 2008 in a press release by Du’s official Twitter account and website.
Does Du International SMS offer work now?
Unfortunately, this offer was for a limited time and Du has not announced yet any new offer like this one. According to the Du statement, all customers can get 20 Flexi SMS for free when they recharge up to AED 50. Customers will automatically receive free SMS as a gift into their account which will be able to be used for local and international SMS.
This offer was introduced on September 9, 2009, in a press release. All du Pay as you Go® customers will be able to get this offer and they will receive 20 SMS on each recharge.
Farid Faraidooni, EVP, Commercial, du, stated, “Our prepaid clients will enjoy free credit for both national and international text messaging – a great bonus that makes communication via SMS even easier.”
Source: du
Position: EVP, Commercial
Person Quoted: Farid Faraidooni
Date: September 09, 2009
Link: https://www.du.ae/about/media-centre/newsdetail/du-offers-free-sms-to-pay-as-you-go-customers-with-every
What are the best options in Du International SMS Packages?
If customers have local SMS remaining in their account and they want to use them abroad while traveling then they will need to activate a roaming plan. To activate the roaming service simply dial *135# and follow the on-screen instructions or use the DU UAE app. Here are the details of standard SMS rates for local and international usage without any bundle.
| National SMS rate | AED 0.18/SMS |
| International SMS rate | AED 0.60/SMS |
Prices may be changed according to your active plan or SIM type. Postpaid customers have different rates or fixed charges for sending SMS abroad. If you want to connect with your family and friends using chat, we recommend you to use the du social plans which help you use the unlimited monthly social chat.
Here are the details for Du Local and International SMS Packages:
Local SMS Packages (UAE):
| Package Name | SMS Count | Price | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Local SMS | 175 | AED 5 | 7 Days | *135*5# |
| Monthly Local SMS | 500 | AED 20 | 30 Days | *135*6# |
Local SMS packages are usable for texting within UAE networks. You can activate these packages by dialing *135# and using the Du app. It is possible that these packages may be expired and not working so, please confirm it first from the Du helpline or app and then activate it.
International SMS Packages:
| Package Name | SMS Count | Price | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly International SMS | 70 | AED 5 | 7 Days | *135*7# |
| Monthly International SMS | 200 | AED 20 | 30 Days | *135*8# |
International SMS is the best option for prepaid customers who want to connect using quick and silent ways. These packages can be used to text in 100+ countries which can be seen on Du’s official website. Because these packages are very old so, it is possible that they expired or are not valid for new users. Always confirm the package activation using the USSD code *135# or using the official web portal and app.
