With the huge number of people using the mobile phone for communication through calls and SMS, the telecom industry has gained a large number of subscribers over the past years. But as the increase in the number of users, the telemarketing industry turns towards the communication industry for the promotion of their products via calls and SMS. This could become a nightmare for many peoples so to avoid this kind of situation the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has bought the solution as a service called DO Not Disturb (DND). Where you can simply register your number to stop getting any promotional call or SMS from telemarketing companies.
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Steps to Activate Do Not Disturb (DND) on your mobile:-
To block any kind of promotional call or SMS.
- Open your SMS app
- Type START DND and send it to 1909 (toll-free).
OR
- Type START 0 and send it to 1909
If you want to block the service partially then follow these steps:-
- Open your SMS app
- Type Start<space><prefrence no.> to 1909
Example:-
- To block all kinds of promotional calls and SMS type:- START 0 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS from Banking, Insurance, Financial Products, and credit card type:- START 1 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS regarding Real Estate type:- START 2 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS regarding Education type:- START 3 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS regarding Health type:- START 4 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS regarding Consumer good and Automobile type:- START 5 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS for Communication, broadcasting, entertainment, and IT type:- START 6 and send it to 1909
- To Allow promotional calls and SMS for Tourism and Leisure type:- START 7 and send it to 1909.
How to Stop DND Service?
If you have started the DND service and now for any reason, you want to deregister from the DND service you can do the following steps to stop the service and start receiving the promotional calls and SMS.
- Open your SMS app
- Type STOP DND and send it to 1909
If you want to stop DND service for a particular promotional service you can set the number after typing STOP example:- Type STOP 1 and send it to 1909
Points to keep in mind while activating or deactivating DND service
- You can block all types of promotional services on your SIM by sending the above-mentioned SMS. It is for all telecom operators.
- If you have activated the DND service you can only deactivate it after a period of 90 days.
- The activation and deactivation of the DND service will take a time period of 7 days.
- You can also call in 1909(toll-free no.) and follow the instruction to activate for the DND service.
How to activate DND on Vodafone?
If you want to activate DND service on Vodafone SIM card then you can choose one of the following:-
- Send SMS START DND to 1909
- Call on 1909 and follow the IVR instruction to activate the DND service.
- Visit the Vodafone DND website and register your number for full blocking or partial blocking.
How to Activate DND on Airtel?
To activate DND service on Airtel SIM card you can follow these following steps:-
- To activate DND services on Airtel Send SMS:- STOP and send it to 2442
- To check DND status on Airtel you can type STATUS and send it to 2442
- To allow DND service on airtel send SMS ALLOW and send it to 2442
You can also register your mobile number on the Airtel website to activate the DND service.
How to Activate DND on JIO?
If you are using a Jio Simcard and want to activate DND for the same you can follow the following steps:-
Download the MyJio app from the Play store( if you don’t have one)
Click on the hamburger menu on the top left corner
Open Setting
Open service setting
Tap on Do Not Disturb
Toggle the switch next to Full DND to turn it ON
Activate DND through SMS or Call
- Another method to Activate DND on JIO is to call on 1909 and follow the instruction of IVR
- Send SMS by typing START DND at 1909
Also, Look at:- MOST ESSENTIAL AND SIMPLE METHOD TO RESET JIOFI
FAQ
What is DND in Mobile?
The term DND means Do Not Disturb, it is a service made by TRAI for customers using any Telecom service to stop, start or partially block any kind of promotional service via SMS or calls.
How to Activate DND service?
To activate DND service on your mobile send SMSÂ START DND to 1909 or you can call in 1909 (tollfree number) and follow the instruction of the IVR.
How to Check DND Status?
To check the DND status on airtel you need to send an SMS STATUS on 2442. Or you can call the customer care executive on 198.
How to Stop DND Service?
To stop DND service on any sim card you need to send SMS Stop on 1909 or you can call on 1909 and follow IVR instruction.
How to Activate DND on Vodafone?
If you want to activate DND service on Vodafone SIM card then you can choose one of the following:-
1.Send SMS START DND to 1909
2.Call on 1909 and follow the IVR instruction to activate the DND service.
3.Visit the Vodafone DND website and register your number for full blocking or partial blocking.
How to Activate DND on Jio?
If you are using a Jio Simcard and want to activate DND for the same you can follow the following steps:-
1.Download the MyJio app from the Play store( if you don’t have one)
2.Click on the hamburger menu on the top left corner
3.Open Setting
4.Open service setting
5.Tap on Do Not Disturb
6.Toggle the switch next to Full DND to turn it ON
How To Activate DND on Airtel?
To activate DND service on Airtel SIM card you can follow these following steps:-
1.To activate DND services on Airtel Send SMS:-  STOP and send it to 2442
2.To check DND status on Airtel you can type STATUS and send it to 2442
3.To allow DND service on airtel send SMS ALLOW and send it to 2442
You can also register your mobile number on the Airtel website to activate the DND service.
How to activate DND on Idea?
To activate DND on Idea you can Send SMS on 1909 by typing START 0. Or you can call on 1909 and follow the instructions of the IVR.
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