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• Ikiodiete George
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How To Activate And Deactivate Call Barring & Call Diverting On Mtn Network (2025): Full Configuration & Management Codes

Whether you want to block unwanted calls or forward them to another line when you're unavailable, MTN Nigeria gives you full control through call barring and call diverting features.

These tools are helpful if you:

• Want to avoid disturbances during meetings or rest
• Need to forward business calls to another line
• Want to block all outgoing calls when your phone is with someone else

This guide explains how to activate, deactivate, and manage call barring and diverting on MTN, using codes that work across most mobile phones in 2025.

Part 1: Call Barring on MTN

What is Call Barring?

Call barring is a feature that lets you restrict specific types of calls on your MTN line—such as outgoing, incoming, or international calls.

MTN Call Barring Activation & Deactivation Codes

Default PIN for MTN barring is 0000. You can change it using the code:

**03*330*OLD PIN*NEW PIN*NEW PIN#

How to Check Active Call Barring

Dial:

*#33#

This displays the status of your current call barring settings.

Part 2: Call Diverting on MTN

What is Call Diverting?

Call diverting (or call forwarding) allows you to redirect incoming calls to another number when:

• You’re busy
• You don’t answer
• You’re unreachable
• You want all calls forwarded

MTN Call Divert Activation Codes

Replace PhoneNumber with the number you want to forward the calls to (e.g. 08030000000)

MTN Call Divert Deactivation Codes

How to Check Current Call Divert Status

To check which diverts are currently active:

*#21#

or

*#67#

*#61#

*#62#

Each code checks a specific condition.

How to Manage These Settings via Phone Menu (Alternative Method)

If USSD codes seem complicated, you can:

1. Go to your phone Call Settings
2. Navigate to Call Barring or Call Forwarding
3. Select your preferences and enter MTN's default PIN 0000 when prompted
4. Save and exit

This works for most smartphones including Android and iOS.

Things to Note

• You must have good network coverage for these features to work.
• Call diverting may attract standard call charges, depending on your MTN plan.
• You can only use call barring if you know your PIN (default is 0000, but can be changed).

FAQs

Q1: How do I change my MTN call barring PIN?

Use the code:

**03*330*OLD PIN*NEW PIN*NEW PIN#

Q2: Will I be charged for diverted calls?

Yes. Standard call rates apply when your calls are forwarded to another number.

Q3: Can I divert calls to a different network?

Yes. MTN allows you to divert to any valid Nigerian number, even on other networks.

Q4: How do I know if call barring is active on my MTN line?

Dial *#33# to check the status of your outgoing call barring settings.

Conclusion

Whether you're managing your availability or protecting your line, MTN's call barring and diverting features offer full flexibility. Just use the right codes provided in this post to activate, deactivate, or check your settings anytime.