Net-on-Phone Prepaid
Now you can access internet on your phone with the Net-on-Phone service. Check emails, download content and update your status on your favorite networking sites anywhere in Kuwait. The easiest way to keep surfing!
Charges:
| Plans | Price per month | Data usage | Additional Usage | Roaming charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MB: For checking emails, downloading 3 to 4 songs and surfing the Web occasionally. | KD 3 | 20 MB | Service will be stopped | 6 fils/KB |
| 200 MB: For checking emails, downloading attachments, sharing files, surfing the Web and downloading up to 50 songs | KD 5 | 200 MB | Service will be stopped | 6 fils/KB |
| 500 MB: For checking emails, downloading attachments, playing games, sharing files and surfing the Web | KD 7 | 500 MB | Service will be stopped | 6 fils/KB |
| 1 GB: For unlimited access to all your favorite online activities | KD 11 | 1 GB | Speed will be reduced to 256 KBs | 6 fils/KB |
Benefits
- Complete access to internet on the mobile
- High speed up to 7.2 Mbps
- A choice of different internet packages
To Join
| Net-on-Phone plans | USSD commands | SMS commands |
|---|---|---|
| 20 MB | *161*1*1# | Send 1 to 1616 |
| 200 MB | *161*2*1# | Send 2 to 1616 |
| 500 MB | *161*3*1# | Send 3 to 1616 |
| Unlimited | *161*4*1# | Send 4 to 1616 |
| Deactivation | *161*99# | Send 99 to 1616 |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions:
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What is Net on Phone?
Net-on-Phone is the service from Wataniya that provides you with fast internet access on your mobile phone. Net-on-Phone offers 9 tailored packages, 5 for postpaid users and 4 for prepaid.
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What is the maximum speed offered on Net on Phone packages?
A Maximum speed of 7.2 Mbps is offered on all Net on Phone packages. To avail the maximum speeds please make sure the Mobile Handset is also supporting high speed data services.
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Can I change the existing data package and subscribe for Net-on-Phone?
Yes, you can switch from any internet package to Net-on-Phone and vice versa for free, simply by using sending an SMS or through the USSD menu
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What happens when I reach the usage limit specified in my Net-on-Phone package?
Postpaid customers: You will be notified by SMS that you have reached your usage limit, and for any additional usage you will be charged per MB as per the rates of your selected package.
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For unlimited packages, you will not be charged for any additional usage, only your speed will be reduced to 128 Kbps
Prepaid customers: You will be notified by SMS that you have reached your usage limit, and your service will then be stopped.
To re-activate your Net-on-Phone package, please recharge your account and re-subscribe.
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Can I use a regular Wataniya recharge card to recharge my line and subscribe to any of the Net on Phone prepaid packages?
Yes, you can recharge using the regular recharge cards or via any other recharge method such as online, Wcharger etc. When you activate your preferred Net-on-Phone package, your balance will be deducted accordingly.
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Are there any charges for cancelling the Net-On-Phone service?
There are no cancellation charges.
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Can I connect my mobile phone with my PC or laptop to use the internet?
Yes, you can connect your phone to the PC or laptop by using a USB cable or via Bluetooth.
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How do I connect my mobile using a USB cable or via Bluetooth?
- Install the PC Suite software from CD.
- Connect your mobile handset with your PC or Laptop via the USB cable/Bluetooth program
- Click on ’Connect to the Internet’ icon from the PC Suite programs.
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How do I configure the APN on my Nokia N95 handset?
On the main menu, go to Tools> Settings> Connection> Packet Data, then type in the Access point space: action.wataniya.com.
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Can I use the service while roaming?
Yes, but roaming charges will be applicable which are 6 fils/KB.
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If you subscribe to the Net-on-Phone Unlimited Plus package (for postpaid only), you will get 10 MB free roaming inclusive in your package. -
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Who can subscribe to this service?
Any customer who has a Wataniya postpaid or prepaid voice line can subscribe to Net-on-Phone.
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How can I subscribe / unsubscribe / upgrade / downgrade / check usage?
Any customer can subscribe, unsubscribe, upgrade, downgrade, and check their usage simply by sending the corresponding SMS command or USSD number from the tables in the “Plans” section. To go to this page, click here
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How can I configure my iPhone settings with Net-on-Phone?
If the Net-on-Phone service does not work properly, make sure your settings are configured as follows:
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1. Go to Settings > General > Network
2. Choose Cellular Data Network
3. Enter the following:
o APN: action.wataniya.com
o Username:
o Password:
4. Reboot your iPhone for the changes to take effect
Find more FAQs on all subjects in Support section
