MTN Call Barring: How To Activate And Deactivate | *31#

MTN call barring allows users to restrict or limit incoming and outgoing calls for personal reasons. Call barring is free of cost and also available on Android phones.

If you use MTN for your calls and want to activate the call barring service this guide will walk you through the process.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a clear understanding of call barring and how you can successfully operate it on your MTN SIM card and also your Android phone.

How to Activate MTN Call Barring

To start call barring on your MTN SIM card, you need to simply dial *31#. This will bar all calls on your device.
You will receive feedback confirming that your line has been restricted for making and receiving calls. But what if you want to bar some specific contacts? Keep on reading to find out!

How to Deactivate MTN Call Barring

To deactivate call barring on your MTN SIM card, simply dial #31# to undo the earlier restriction on your line.
Once the deactivation is done, you can receive and make calls on your phone again.

Using Smartphones for MTN Call Barring (Alternative Method)

If the short code fails to work for you, you can use your smartphone (Android) to activate call barring on your MTN SIM card. This is done by accessing the call menu feature on your phone. Follow these steps below on your phone:

• Tap on the Phone app on your device.
• Tap on settings, usually the three dots button.
• Locate supplementary services.
• Tap on Call barring.
• A pop up will read “SIM card may use mobile data” tap OK.
• Select ‘Voice Call’
• Toggle on/off your preferred incoming and outgoing calls.

Enter 0000 if prompted to enter in a password or PIN. Once entered, you can now enable or disable your Call Barring settings.

How to Bar/Stop Incoming Calls only

If you wish to use call barring on incoming calls only, follow these steps to activate:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on the three dots and locate settings.
3. Tap on Call barring.
4. Enable ‘All incoming calls’.
5. Enter password or PIN 0000.

After enabling this, all incoming call will stop coming on your MTN line. You can also dial *140# on your MTN line to access various call barring options to block all incoming calls too.

Do I see ‘Missed Calls’ on Call barring?

No, you do not see missed calls on call barring. Call barring blocks the entry of your incoming calls so no missed calls will be shown.

When do I use Call barring?

When you’re traveling internationally and want to avoid unexpected high bills, you can bar all incoming calls. You can also use call barring when you have a dual SIM phone, or for instance during a vacation, you can bar all calls (both incoming and outgoing) on your work number to avoid work-related interruptions.

Conclusion

Setting up call barring on your MTN SIM card is pretty is easy with our provided steps. Call barring can be useful in many circumstances especially avoid disturbances. Share this article after reading and don’t forget to live your comments in the section below.