If you are an MTN South Africa subscriber, you might have noticed that some calls don't go through despite having enough airtime. This is usually as a result of call barring restrictions that have been activated on your phone. Call barring is a feature that allows you to block incoming or outgoing calls, international calls, or even premium-rate calls. The good news is that it's possible to cancel call barring on your MTN line in South Africa. In this guide, we will show you how to do it.
What is Call Barring?
Call barring is a service that enables you to block or restrict certain types of calls to and from your mobile phone. It's a beneficial feature for many customers, especially those who want to control and reduce the use of their phone. With call barring, you can choose which calls to block, thereby preventing unauthorized calls, spam calls, and other unwarranted calls. You can either bar incoming calls, outgoing calls, or both.
Types of Call Barring
There are four types of call barring that you can activate on your MTN South Africa line.
1. Outgoing Call Barring
This type of call barring prevents outgoing calls from your phone. It's the perfect option if you want to limit call expenses or prevent unauthorized outgoing calls, especially if your phone gets lost or stolen.
2. Incoming Call Barring
Incoming call barring prevents all incoming calls from coming through. You can use this service if you don't want to be disturbed by calls or if you want to prevent spam calls. However, it's important also to note that you won't receive any emergency calls.
3. International Call Barring
International call barring prevents all calls that originate from foreign countries. This is beneficial if you want to avoid extra roaming fees or international call charges that come with calling or receiving calls from abroad.
Premium rate call barring is a service that enables you to block premium calls, text messages, or any other premium services that cost a premium rate. This way, you can prevent unwanted charges on your phone bill.
How to cancel call barring on MTN South Africa
To cancel call barring restrictions on your MTN line, follow the steps below:
- Dial the barring code
Dial *330*PASSWORD# (PASSWORD is the call barring password) on your mobile phone. - Select the call barring type to deactivate
Choose the call barring type you want to deactivate; outgoing, incoming, international, or premium rate. - Confirm Deactivation
Follow the prompts to confirm the call barring deactivation. The barring restrictions will then be removed, and your phone will be able to make and receive calls again. - Reset Password
In case you don't remember your call barring password, dial *03*330*Old Password*New Password*New Password#. You will receive a confirmation message if the password reset is successful.
Conclusion
Call barring is an important service that enables you to control the use of your mobile phone. If you feel it's time to cancel your call barring restrictions on your MTN South Africa line, follow the steps above to do it. Ensure that you remember your call barring password to make the process smooth and straightforward. Lastly, it's good to note that call barring is not free, and you might incur some charges during the process. Contact MTN South Africa customer care for more information on call barring and related charges.
