Ring Back Tune FAQs


Ringback Tunes is a personalization service, which replaces the standard ringtone for your friends and family to enjoy.
Ringback Tunes may be purchased by dialling 251 from your Etisalat line. You would be able to activate the Ring Back Tone service before purchasing your preferred tone, by following the voice prompts. (Activation is a one-off activity)

The downloaded Ring Back Tune becomes the default tune everyone who calls you hears, before you answer the call. However, with Etisalat Ring Back Tune servive you havethe option of setting tunes for specific persons or group of people.
After dialling 251 and activating the Ring Back tone on your Etisalat line, you would then be able to set different Ring Back Tunes from our catalogue, for up to 10 of your friends.

Simply follow the voice prompt from “manage your personal library” to “set Ring Back Tune”, where you would be able to select the option of setting a tune for specific persons.How do I set a Ringback Tone for a group of people?
From “manage your personal library”, you would have the option of setting up groups of up to 10 people, by selecting “manage your groups”, after which you could assign specific Ring Back Tunes for each group through the “manage your personal library” function.

Can I use the normal ringing tone during work hours, but use a fun Ringback Tone after-hours?
Yes, the Time Of Day functionality can be used to specify a unique Ringback Tone to be played during a specific time period. The default Ringback Tone will be played during all other times. You can also choose a fun Ringback Tone as your default Ringback Tone.
Currently, Ringback Tunes are offered for the following categories: Nigeria, African, and International. We also have Special Recommendations, and Top 10 tunes.

The tunes are collated from various Music genres including : Rap/Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, R&B, Alternative, Metal, Classic Rock, Soundtracks & Themes, Country, Voice Tunes, Dance, Electronic, Folk, 60's, 70's, 80's, Oldies, Blues, Jazz, Inspirational, World, Latin, Holiday, Sports, and Personalised.
The N100 charge is deducted after you confirm your intention to download any tune, and an SMS is sent to you notifying you of the charge.
Please visit the Authorized Dealer you purchased your SIM card from or dial 200 from your Etisalat line or 0809 0000 200 from any other network to reach Customer Care.
You can access the latest tunes, by selecting “latest releases” from the “download Ring Back Tune” option.
Each Ring Back Tune costs N100
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You may change your default Ring Back Tune as often as you want, by downloading new ones or assigning any from your personal library. Changing your settings is at no cost.
Yes. The Ring Back Tunes are played one after the other, and then you can you are given the option to download the particular tune being played or scroll through the catalogue, till you find your preferred tune.
You may delete any tune or Tune or Ring Back Tune setting by following the voice prompts from “manage your settings”.