International Recharge Promotion by ETECSA (July 15-21, 2024)
ETECSA, Cuba’s telecommunications company, has announced an international recharge promotion for July 15-21, 2024. This offer targets customers receiving recharges from abroad, providing significant bonuses and incentives.
Promotion Details and Benefits
The promotion applies to recharges between 500 CUP and 1250 CUP received through authorized international distributors. Customers who participate will enjoy:
- A 12x multiplication of the recharged amount in their main balance.
- Unlimited data from 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM for 30 days.
This generous offer significantly increases the value of international recharges, allowing Cuban customers to maximize their mobile services usage.
Promotion Period and Participating Distributors
The promotion will be active from 12:01 AM on July 15 to 11:59 PM on July 21, 2024 (Cuba time). To be eligible, recharges must be made through authorized international distributors, including:
- DTone
- Ding
- Recargas a Cuba
- CSQ World
- Global DSD
- Boss Revolution
- Recharge Phones.com
- Katapulk
- Compra Dtodo
- Etopup online
Customers should ensure they use one of these authorized channels to benefit from the promotion.
Usage of Recharged Balance and Unlimited Data
The recharged balance can be used for various services:
- National and international calls
- Purchase of data packages and plans
- Minutes and SMS plans
- Mobile money transfers
- Activation of the “Amigo” plan
The unlimited data bonus is available daily from midnight to 7:00 AM for 30 days following the recharge. This feature allows browsing on both national and international websites, providing a valuable opportunity for users to access online content during off-peak hours.
Recharge Limits and Balance Inquiries
While there’s no limit on the number of recharges a customer can receive during the promotion, the maximum allowed balance in the main account is 500,000 CUP. This high limit ensures that frequent users or those receiving multiple recharges can take full advantage of the offer.
Customers can easily check their balance and bonuses:
- Main balance inquiry: Dial *222#
- Bonus inquiry: Dial 222266# or 222BON#
Both inquiries are free of charge, allowing users to monitor their account status without incurring additional costs.
Important Considerations and Restrictions
- The promotion is exclusive to recharges made through international distributors.
- Recharges made in MLC stores or through the Transfermóvil platform are not eligible.
- The validity of the main balance remains 330 days from the last recharge.
- Unlimited data bonuses activate immediately upon receiving the promotional recharge.
- The promotion does not extend the validity of existing plans, packages, or bonuses from previous promotions.
Customers should keep their mobile phones active and within network coverage to receive the SMS notification confirming the promotional recharge.
Impact on Cuban Telecommunications
This promotion highlights the importance of international recharges in Cuba’s telecommunications landscape. These recharges serve as a form of remittance, allowing Cubans abroad to support their families and friends by providing mobile services. The multiplier effect of the promotion (12x in this case) significantly increases the value of these contributions, potentially stimulating more frequent and larger recharges.
ETECSA’s strategy with such promotions aims to boost foreign currency inflows while improving mobile service accessibility for Cuban citizens. The inclusion of unlimited night-time data also encourages increased internet usage, potentially driving digital literacy and connectivity across the island.
