Registering your mobile?

[Chilli]

Not sure if we've had this before, might have done....but I';ve just received the sms from Du to register my number.
Why? When I took out the mobile they took my passport copy and visa, inside leg, great-grandmum's maiden name, the whole 9 yards. Why can't they review their records?

[TheWeasel]

Stupid question.... can I just buy a PAYG type SIM at the airport or do I have to go through all the rigmarole?

[IanUAE]

They did the same thing a number of months ago were they said you have something like 5 days to register or they will cur you off. Nothing ever happened.

[e21jason]

I believe you are meant to do it every year

Jason

[K50 DEL]

TheWeasel said:

Stupid question.... can I just buy a PAYG type SIM at the airport or do I have to go through all the rigmarole?

You can buy a PAYG sim no problems, they will take a photo of your passport information page and that's it.
I bought several of them when we were first setting up the company here in Dubai before all our visas were processed, no issues at all.

[shirt]

e21jason said:

I believe you are meant to do it every year

Jason

unless your PRO does it for you

[TheWeasel]

K50 DEL said:

TheWeasel said:

Stupid question.... can I just buy a PAYG type SIM at the airport or do I have to go through all the rigmarole?

You can buy a PAYG sim no problems, they will take a photo of your passport information page and that's it.
I bought several of them when we were first setting up the company here in Dubai before all our visas were processed, no issues at all.

Brill thanks

Work have me in a hotel when I arrive, there is wifi but I'm sure I'll have to pay for it in my room

[K50 DEL]

TheWeasel said:

Brill thanks

Work have me in a hotel when I arrive, there is wifi but I'm sure I'll have to pay for it in my room

If you get stuck I have a spare USB dongle that you're welcome to borrow... it's a PAYG one that you just top up with normal top up cards.

[TheWeasel]

Thanks very much will let you know