Introduction
If you’re an MTN customer in South Africa and have recently encountered issues with making or receiving calls due to call barring, then this article is for you. Here we’ll explain what call barring is, how to deactivate it on your MTN account, and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the service.
What Is Call Barring?
Call barring (sometimes referred to as line blocking) is a telecommunications feature that allows you to block incoming or outgoing calls from being made on your phone line. This service can be used for various reasons such as preventing unwanted calls from telemarketers or blocking international numbers from calling your number. It’s also useful if you want to temporarily disable all outgoing calls while still allowing incoming ones – perhaps when travelling overseas and needing peace of mind that no one will be able to dial out using your account!
How To Deactivate MTN Call Barring
Deactivating call barring on an MTN account is relatively easy once you know the steps involved:
1. Dial *#34*code# where code refers to the four-digit PIN code assigned by MTN when activating call barring initially (this should have been sent via SMS).
2. You should then receive a confirmation message indicating that “All Incoming/Outgoing Calls Are Now Activated”
3. If not successful try entering different combinations until one works – e.g., #34*1111# or #34*2222# etc
Note: If you are unable to remember which code was used for activation, contact the MTN customer care team who will be able assist further with resetting it back so that all services become available again on your account..
FAQs
Q: What happens if I enter the wrong PIN?
A: If incorrect codes are entered too many times consecutively without success, temporary restrictions may apply which require contacting the customer support team at 800-111-222 in order for them lift any locks placed upon your account due incorrect input attempts .
Q : Can I activate/deactivate other services like international roaming, data bundles etc using these same codes?
A : No; each type of service has its own unique set of codes required for access control purposes so please make sure use correct commands depending upon what needs changing within settings menu options accessible through USSD string dial sequences listed above..
