If you are looking for du unlimited data for 1 month, the prepaid option most people mean is du’s Non-stop Data bundle for AED 50. It stays active for 30 days and the internet does not simply stop after a normal data allowance is used.
There is one important catch though. This is not full-speed unlimited 4G or 5G internet. The speed is limited so it works better for WhatsApp, messages, email and light browsing than things like HD streaming or large downloads.
You can activate the package from your du prepaid SIM using *135*5#, and there are also options through the du App. Here is how the package works, how to subscribe and what you should know before spending the AED 50.
Du Unlimited Data for 1 Month Detail
Here is the quick information if you just want the package details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Package | Non-stop Data |
| Price | AED 50 including VAT |
| Validity | 30 days |
| SIM type | du Prepaid |
| Activation code | *135*5# |
| Data | Non-stop national data |
| Speed | Restricted |
| Subscribe through app | Yes |
| Check data | du App or SMS balance to 1355 |
| Cancel | du App or *135*5# |
The package is useful mainly because you do not need to worry about completely running out of mobile data during the 30-day period. But the word non-stop matters here. It should not be confused with the kind of unlimited high-speed plan where you keep normal 4G or 5G speeds all month.
Is the Du AED 50 Plan Really Unlimited?
In one sense, yes. Your internet can continue working during the package period instead of cutting off once you use a fixed number of gigabytes.
The speed is where things change.
The current du prepaid listing shows the Non-stop Data package operating at around 192 Kbps initially, with the speed later dropping to around 72 Kbps after the initial allowance is used.
That is much slower than normal 4G or 5G.
To put that into normal use, messaging apps and simple websites should be more manageable, while watching HD YouTube videos, downloading large files or using your phone as a heavy hotspot will probably become frustrating.
So if someone tells you that AED 50 gives you normal unlimited 5G for an entire month, that is not really the right way to describe this package.
How to Activate Du Unlimited Data for 1 Month
The easiest way to activate the prepaid Non-stop Data package is through the du USSD menu.
Activation Code: *135*5#
Follow these steps:
- Open the phone dialer on your du prepaid SIM.
- Dial *135*5#.
- Follow the menu shown on the screen.
- Select the Non-stop Data option.
- Confirm the AED 50 subscription.
- Wait for the confirmation SMS from du.
Make sure there is enough balance on your prepaid number before subscribing. If your balance is below the required amount, the activation may fail even if you are using the correct code.
Also wait for the confirmation SMS before assuming the package is active. Do not start using lots of mobile data just because you pressed the final button in the menu.
Subscribe Through the du App
If you do not like using USSD codes, the du App is usually easier because you can look at the package details before paying.
Open the app and select your prepaid number. Then go to the area where data bundles or add-ons are shown and look for the Non-stop Data option.
The basic process is:
- Open the du App.
- Select your prepaid mobile number.
- Open the data or add-ons section.
- Find the Non-stop Data bundle.
- Check the price and validity.
- Confirm the purchase.
The real button names inside the Du app can move around after each updates, so it is better to look for package name rather than expecting every menu to look exactly like an old screenshot online.
What If the Activation Code Does Not Work?
If *135*5# code does not show the Du Unlimited Data package or gives you an error, it does not necessarily mean offer has disappeared.
You should check the following first:
- Make sure you are dialing from a du prepaid SIM. If you are not sure which number is active on your phone, you can first check your du number and then try the activation code again.
- Check that you have enough prepaid balance.
- Try the general data-plan menu using *135#5#.
- Open the du App and check the available add-ons.
- Restart your phone if USSD menus are not loading.
- Try again after reconnecting to the du network.
The two codes can look almost identical, which causes some confusion. *135*5# is used for the Non-stop Data option while other code *135#5# is the general prepaid data-plan menu.
If the package still does not appear, your number may not currently be eligible for that exact offer. In that case, checking the du App or contacting du support is better than repeatedly dialing random package codes from old websites.
How Fast Is Du Non-stop Data?
This part is worth checking before activation because the package is cheap for 30 days, but the speed is also very limited.
| Usage Stage | Approximate Speed |
|---|---|
| Initial usage | Around 192 Kbps |
| Later usage | Around 72 Kbps |
At these speeds, the package is better suited to lighter internet use.
It Can Be Fine For
- WhatsApp text messages
- simple web browsing
- basic messaging apps
- checking notifications
- lightweight online tasks
It Is Not a Great Choice For
- HD or 4K streaming
- large app downloads
- large game updates
- heavy hotspot use
- high-quality video calls
- downloading large files regularly
This is probably the biggest thing to understand before subscribing. Someone who mainly needs WhatsApp throughout the month may be perfectly happy with the idea. Someone expecting Netflix and large downloads at normal mobile speed probably will not be.
How to Check Your Du Data Package
You can check your package through the du App, which is probably the easiest option if you already use it.
You can also check via prepaid SMS by sending:
- balance to 1355
This can be used to check your data plan balance and the package information.
The du App can also be useful to check account balance, active bundles and package status. If you are not sure when your package expires, checking there is better than guessing based on the date you think you subscribed.
Does the Du 1-Month Data Package Renew Automatically?
This is something important you should check when you activate the package because bundle conditions and account offers can change.
Look at the confirmation SMS sent by du after activation. It should give you the useful details attached to the package on your number, including its validity and any renewal information that applies.
You can also check the active bundle inside the du App.
I would not assume that every du monthly offer behaves exactly the same. Some telecom packages renew automatically while others require another purchase, so the message attached to your subscription is the safest guide to follow.
How to Cancel Du Non-stop Data
If you no longer wish the package, you can control it by means of the du App, or use the same *135*5# menu and cancel the package as instructed.
Before you cancel, there’s one thing to know.
The remaining Non-stop Data benefit is lost when the package is deactivated.
Therefore, if there are a number of days remaining and the package is performing well, it might not be worth cancelling early, just so you can avoid a possible future renewal and risk losing this benefit earlier than you would like.
Rather, it is advisable to verify package status and renewal info in the du App or the confirmation message received and cancel the package at the time you really need it to end.
Du AED 50 Non-stop Data vs Regular Monthly Data
The AED 50 plan is not automatically the best choice just because the internet does not stop.
A regular monthly data package can be better if speed matters more than having a connection available all month.
| AED 50 Non-stop Data | Regular Monthly Data Bundle |
|---|---|
| Data continues during validity | Fixed amount of data |
| Very limited speed | Normal high-speed mobile data |
| 30-day validity | Usually around 30 days |
| AED 50 | Price depends on data allowance |
| Better for light use | Better for streaming and downloads |
| Not normal full-speed 4G/5G | Uses regular available mobile speed |
du also offers normal prepaid bundles with fixed data allowances. These cost different amounts depending on how much high-speed data you choose.
For many people, a smaller amount of normal-speed data can actually be more useful than non-stop data at 72 Kbps. It depends entirely on what you use your phone for.
What If You Need Full-Speed Unlimited Data?
If you use mobile internet heavily every day, the prepaid AED 50 package probably is not the plan you are really looking for.
du also has postpaid Power plans with non-stop national data at different speed levels. Some plans provide capped speeds such as 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps or 50 Mbps, while higher plans can offer much faster or unrestricted national data depending on the current package.
Those plans obviously cost more than AED 50, but the experience is completely different.
A connection measured in Mbps is much more suitable for streaming, video calls, hotspot use and normal everyday mobile internet than a prepaid package running in Kbps.
There can also be contract and no-contract choices, so check the current du plan terms before signing up. Do not move to a postpaid contract just because you saw the word unlimited without looking at the monthly fee and commitment.
Which Du One-Month Data Option Should You Choose?
There is no one package that is best for everyone.
| What You Mainly Need | Better Option |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp and light browsing | AED 50 Non-stop Data |
| Normal everyday internet | Regular prepaid data bundle |
| Social media and video | Larger full-speed prepaid bundle |
| HD streaming | High-data or postpaid plan |
| Heavy daily mobile internet | Postpaid non-stop plan |
| Maximum-speed unlimited use | Higher unlimited postpaid option |
If you mostly want your phone to remain connected for messages and occasional browsing, the AED 50 package has a clear purpose.
If you spend a lot of time watching videos, downloading files or using hotspot, paying for a faster plan will probably save you a lot of frustration.
Is Du Non-stop Data Worth AED 50?
It can be, but only if you understand what you are buying.
For AED 50, getting a connection that keeps running for 30 days may be useful for someone who mostly needs basic mobile internet and does not want to keep purchasing small data bundles.
The problem comes when someone subscribes expecting normal unlimited 4G or 5G.
At around 192 Kbps and later around 72 Kbps, this is a very different type of internet package. It is designed more around staying connected than around giving you high-speed data all month.
So the price itself is not really the question. Your normal phone usage is what decides whether it is worth it.
Final Thoughts
I hope this guide helped you understand the du AED 50 Non-stop Data package, its activation code and how the plan works.
If you are already using this package, tell us in the comments how the speed has been for you and whether you think it is worth AED 50.
