How to Pause Airtel Data Usage to Prevent Wastage (2025 Update)

How to Pause Airtel Data Usage to Prevent Wastage (2025 Update)

Tired of your data finishing too quickly on Airtel? You’re not alone. Many users unknowingly lose MBs due to background apps or automatic updates.

In this 2025 Airtel guide, you'll learn how to pause your Airtel data usage, save bandwidth, and take full control over your subscription using updated tools and tricks.

Why You May Need to Pause Your Airtel Data

Here are common reasons to pause Airtel data:

• Apps running in the background
• Updates downloading without permission
• Data deducting even when phone is locked
• You want to save MBs for later or share with another device
• You’re using a limited daily or weekly plan

How to Pause Airtel Data Usage on Android

There is no official Airtel USSD code to pause data, but here’s how you can stop data access temporarily:

Option 1: Use Your Android Settings

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network
2. Tap Airtel SIM
3. Turn Mobile Data OFF
4. Your phone will stop using Airtel data

This method works instantly and is safe for all Android phones.

 

Option 2: Set a Mobile Data Limit (Android Only)

To avoid exceeding your data plan:

1. Go to Settings > Mobile Data > Data Usage Settings
2. Tap Billing cycle and data warning
3. Set a data warning (e.g., 500MB)
4. Enable Data Limit and set a maximum (e.g., 1000MB)

Once this limit is reached, Airtel data will pause automatically.

Use Airtel Thanks App to Monitor or Stop Data

The Airtel Thanks App gives you control over your data:

Steps:

1. Download Airtel Thanks App
2. Log in with your Airtel number
3. Tap Usage > View Data Consumption
4. Tap Pause Data, if the toggle is available
   (Feature supported in 2025 on most updated versions)

You can also disable auto-renewal and monitor data usage in real-time.

Bonus Tip: Switch to 2G to Pause Data

Another useful trick:

1. Go to Settings > Mobile Network > Preferred Network Type
2. Choose 2G only

This makes browsing impossible, effectively pausing your data while still allowing calls and SMS.

Although Airtel doesn’t provide a direct USSD code to pause data usage, with a few smart tricks and the Airtel Thanks App, you can take full control of your internet and avoid unnecessary MB loss.

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