Favorite Country Addons
Favorite Country
What is ‘favorite country’ add-on?
‘Favorite country’ gives you great savings if you call one country from Bahrain frequently.
You can save up to 90% on calls to the country of your choice for just 500fils per month.
The list of countries includes Lebanon, Egypt, UK, US, Canada, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Philippines.
You can add one or more countries to your list.
How can I activate 'favorite country' add-on?
You can activate ‘favorite country’ add-on using the channels below.
SMS: Send SMS to a short code to subscribe and add selected country
- To activate India, SMS ON91 to 88824
- To activate Bangladesh, SMS ON880 to 88824
- To activate Philippines, SMS ON63 to 88824
- To activate Pakistan, SMS ON92 to 88824
- To activate Lebanon, SMS ON961 to 88824
- To activate Egypt, SMS ON20 to 88824
- To activate UK, SMS ON44 to 88824
- To activate US & Canada, SMS ON1 to 88824
Dial
- To activate India, dial *88824*91#
- To activate Bangladesh, dial *88824*880#
- To activate Philippines, dial *88824*63#
- To activate Pakistan, dial *88824*92#
- To activate Lebanon, dial *88824*961#
- To activate Egypt, dial *88824*20#
- To activate UK, dial *88824*44#
- To activate USA/Canada dial *88824*1#
Dial 124 or visit any stc Store
How much will I be charged?
| Postpaid/Smartplans* | stc Prepaid |
|---|---|
| 550fils / month per country | 550fils / month per country |
How much will I be charged for my calls after activating ‘favorite country’ add-on?
| Favorite Country | Postpaid/Smartplans* | Prepaid |
|---|---|---|
| India | 18 fils/minute | 28 fils/minute |
| Bangladesh | 22 fils/minute | 28 fils/minute |
| Philippines | 62 fils/minute | 59 fils/minute |
| Pakistan | 59 fils/minute | 44 fils/minute |
| Lebanon | 72 fils/minute | 72 fils/minute |
| Egypt | 46 fils/minute | 46 fils/minute |
| UK | 72 fils/minute | 72 fils/minute |
| US & Canada | 33 fils/minute | 33 fils/minute |
For stc Prepaid customer, the charge will be deducted automatically from your balance every 30 days, from the day of subscription.
*Inclusive of 10% value added tax
How can to deactivate 'favorite country' add-on?
You can deactivate ‘favorite country’ add-on using the same options.
SMS: Send SMS to a short code to unsubscribe and add selected country
- To deactivate India, SMS OFF91 to 88824
- To deactivate Bangladesh, SMS OFF880 to 88824
- To deactivate Philippines, SMS OFF63 to 88824
- To deactivate Pakistan, SMS OFF92 to 88824
- To deactivate Lebanon, SMS OFF961 to 88824
- To deactivate Egypt, SMS OFF20 to 88824
- To deactivate UK, SMS OFF44 to 88824
- To deactivate US & Canada, SMS OFF1 to 88824
Dial
- To deactivate India, dial #88824*91#
- To deactivate Bangladesh, dial #88824*880#
- To deactivate Philippines, dial #88824*63#
- To deactivate Pakistan, dial #88824*92#
- To deactivate Lebanon, dial #88824*961#
- To deactivate Egypt, dial #88824*20#
- To deactivate UK, dial #88824*44#
- To deactivate US & Canada, dial #88824*1#
• Dial 124 or visit any stc Store
Please Note:
• You cannot substitute a selected country by another. You have to cancel the original selected country and add the new desired destination, among the available 5.
• Favorite Country add-on is ONLY available for customers who joined after November 2010.
• During any international promotion that effects your subscription, the lowest possible rate will be applied.
• In case you’ve also subscribed to Family & Friends service, lowest rate will be applied if selected international friends belong to the country selected.
For more information call 124 or visit any stc Store.
