Frequently Asked Questions

MMS & MobileNet settings

Once a Wataniya SIM card has been inserted into any mobile within the coverage area of Wataniya in Maldives, the customer will receive an SMS which will automatically configure the settings for MobileNet and MMS. In case, your handset isn’t automatically configured,, the setting has to be done manually. Below are the settings for MMS and MobileNet.

Manual Setup for MMS

Access Point Name

WataniyaNet

Username

<NULL>

Password

<NULL>

WAP Gateway

172.168.20.10

MMS Centre

http://mms.wataniya.mv

HTTP Port (WAP 2.0)

8080

HTTP Port (WAP 1.x)

9201

 

Manual Setup for MobileNet

Access Point Name

WataniyaNet

Username

<NULL>

Password

<NULL>

WAP Gateway

172.168.20.10

 


ReethiTunes

With ReethiTunes you can get rid of the old boring teet teet sound your friends hear when they call you and replace it with your favourite music. You can customize the tunes for different people. For example, a waltz can relax a stressed boss that calls you or a love song can melt your girlfriend's heart. This service gives you the chance to show your personalities and make communication much more fun and interesting.

How do I get ReethiTunes?

You can apply for RT service by sending "GO" to 4000.


What can I do with ReethiTunes?

You can use a variety of tunes for your callers to hear as and when desired. You can specify for whom, when, and how often the tunes will be heard.


How can I set up a ReethiTunes?

Dial 4000 and follow the voice instructions

You will get an option of 15 ReethiTunes to choose from. Any settings or changes of the ReethiTunes will be done immediately.


Customize and change the ReethiTunes on the website

On the website of ReethiTunes Website, you can customize and change the ReethiTunes, the caller number groups and the ReethiTunes for different groups.

A variety of ReethiTunes are provided online and updated frequently for customers.


Search for your favourite ReethiTunes

  • Tunes on ReethiTunes by Artist, Send S<space>ARTISTNAME to 4001

  • To check Latest Tunes, send LATEST to 4001

  • To check the Top Tunes, send TOP to 4001

  • To check This Week’s Chart, send CHART to 4001

 

wBroadband Postpaid

wBroadband gives you a personal, high-speed Internet access on the move, anytime, anywhere. Just connect your wModem to your laptop or PC and let the surfing begin! Once you've finished browsing, simply unplug the modem and keep it with you for the next Internet session. It's an Internet connection that you control.


wBroadband Postpaid Packages

Whether you use it frequently or just occasionally, wBroadband has a package to suit your needs.

 

wBroadband Explore

wBroadband Extreme

Monthly Fee

Rf250

Rf590

Speed

1Mbps

1Mbps

Free GBs

2GB

6GB

Excess Usage

15 Laari per MB

15 Laari per MB


wBroadband Prepaid

Recharge any amount and use at 99 Laari per MB, or subscribe to a package and enjoy the rate as low as 11 Laari per MB. Welcome to the First True Prepaid Broadband, only from Wataniya!

To subscribe to the packages, SMS keyword to 4333

Package

Included MB

Validity

Keyword for Activation

Prepaid 49

200 MB

1 Day

49

Prepaid 99

500 MB

7 Days

99

Prepaid 149

1000 MB

14 Days

149

Prepaid 199

1800 MB

30 Days

199

 

Credit Transfer

The Credit Transfer service lets you transfer credit between friends and family on wPrepaid and wMix packages. There is no activation or monthly fee for this service.

How can you Transfer Credit?

  • Call 222

  • Press 5 to access Credit Transfer option

  • Enter the amount and press #

  • Enter the mobile number and press #

  • Press 1 to confirm the transaction

You will get a SMS confirming the transfer, and the person you sent credit to will also receive an SMS notification.

How much credit do I need to have to use the service?

You need to have at least Rf17.00 as your credit balance to enjoy this service.

 

MobileNet

Do more on your phone with our MobileNet packages on the first and fastest 3G+ network in the country – packages start at just Rf19.

 

MobileNet 19

 

Monthly Fee

Rf 19

FREE usage

3MB

To Subscribe, send “GO” to

4799

 

MobileNet 49

 

Monthly Fee

Rf 49

FREE usage

8MB

To Subscribe, send “GO” to

4800

 

MobileNet 99

 

Monthly Fee

Rf 99

FREE usage

30MB

To Subscribe, send “GO” to

4801

 

MobileNet 149

 

Monthly Fee

Rf 149

FREE usage

60MB

To Subscribe, send “GO” to

4802

 

MobileNet 159

 

Monthly Fee

Rf 159

FREE usage

1.1GB

To Subscribe, send “GO” to

4803

 

If you’re looking for the biggest and best mobile internet package, choose MobileNet159 with a massive 1.1GB, for only Rf159.

How do I subscribe?

It’s easy! Just send “GO” to the specified number and you will automatically be subscribed. You will receive a text message as confirmation. If you are a prepaid user, the package amount will be deducted from your account. If you are a postpaid user the charges will be applied to your next bill.

 

Directory Services

Enter number and SEND to 120

You'll receive a text message with the information on the person the number is registered to. You can only use this service for Wataniya numbers - all Wataniya numbers begin with a '9' so they're easy to identify.

 

Buddy Activation, Removal and Change via SMS

To setup Free Buddy numbers, all you have to do is, send an SMS to 4222 with the keyword.

Action

Free Buddy SMS Format

Discount Buddy SMS Format

Help

Help

Help

Status

Status

Status

Activate

FBA<SPACE><NUM>

DBA<SPACE><NUM>

Change

FBC<SPACE><OLDNUM>

<SPACE><NEWNUM>

DBC<SPACE><OLDNUM>

<SPACE><NEWNUM>

Remove

FBR<SPACE><NUM>

DBR<SPACE><NUM>


For Example:

To activate Free Buddy for 99xxxxx, Type in a new message FBA 99xxxxx and send to 4222

 

  • All SMS sent to 4222 is FREE of charge.

  • Customers will be able to change their Buddy ONLY once a calendar month

 

Bill Queries

Every month your bill will be sent to you either as a traditional paper bill or as an eco-friendly eBill. Itemized bills may also be available on request.

To check your bill balance via SMS

 

  • Send "Bill" to 500 

  • You’ll receive a text message letting you know your dues for the previous month as well as the running month. 

  • If you have more than one connection in your name, the message will give you your totals for all the connections. 

 

You’re charged Rf1 for every message sent to 500.

 

Missed Call Alerts

Missed Call Alert service allows you to get a text message notification of the people who calls you while you are unavailable. Wataniya Missed Call Alert service has been enhanced with an additional information text (short advertisement) of a Wataniya Product/Service or Promotion

This is also a free service available to all Wataniya customers by default. 

Missed Call Alert is set by default when your handset is switched off or out of range. You can also set Missed Call Alert for other call forward conditions by forwarding the calls to 603.