Activating Do Not Disturb (DND) on Airtel is a simple process that helps to block unwanted telemarketing calls and SMS messages. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to activate DND on Airtel:
Step 1: Understand the DND categories
Airtel offers three DND categories:
- Full DND: Blocks all promotional calls and messages
- Selective DND: Allows you to choose which categories of promotional calls and messages you want to receive
- Partial DND: Allows you to continue receiving some promotional calls and messages while blocking others
Step 2: Send an SMS to activate DND
To activate Full DND, send an SMS with the message “START 0” to 1909. To activate Selective or Partial DND, send an SMS with the message “START <category number>” to 1909, where <category number> is a number between 1 and 7 corresponding to the category of calls and messages you want to receive or block.
Step 3: Wait for confirmation
After sending the SMS, you will receive a confirmation message from Airtel. This message will inform you that your request for DND activation has been received and is being processed.
Step 4: Check status
You can check the status of your DND activation by sending an SMS with the message “STATUS” to 1909. You will receive an SMS with the current status of your DND service.
Note:
- Activating DND may take up to 7 days to take effect
- DND activation is free of charge
- DND does not block calls from emergency services such as ambulance, fire, and police
- To deactivate DND, send an SMS with the message “STOP” to 1909
Overall, Activating DND on Airtel is a very easy process and it will help you to block unwanted calls and SMS. You can also check the status of your DND activation and deactivate it whenever you want.
