How to Block Call Waiting Feature on MTN

How to Block Call Waiting Feature on MTN 

The Call Waiting feature on MTN allows you to know when someone is calling you while you are already on another call. While this can be useful for busy people, some users may find it distracting or unnecessary. If you prefer not to be interrupted while speaking on the phone, you can disable or block the call waiting service on your MTN line. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to deactivate call waiting on MTN.

What is Call Waiting on MTN?

Call waiting is a telecom feature that notifies you of an incoming call when you are already engaged in another conversation. Instead of the second caller hearing a busy tone, you receive a “beep” notification that another call is waiting.

For some users, this is helpful, but others may want complete privacy during calls. Luckily, MTN gives you control to block or disable this feature whenever you like.

Why Block Call Waiting on MTN?

There are several reasons why you may want to block call waiting on your MTN SIM:

• To avoid interruptions during important calls.
• To enjoy private conversations without distractions.
• To prevent missing details while switching between calls.
• To ensure callers get a busy signal when you’re already on a call.

How to Block Call Waiting on MTN

MTN provides different ways to disable the call waiting feature, either through USSD codes or phone settings.

1. Using USSD Code

Follow these simple steps:

1. Open your phone’s dialer.
2. Dial #43# and press the call/send button.
3. You’ll receive a confirmation message that call waiting has been disabled.

To re-activate call waiting later, dial *43#.

2. Via Phone Settings (Android & iPhone)

On Android:

1. Open the Phone/Dialer app.
2. Tap on the three dots (menu) and go to Settings.
3. Select Call Settings or Additional Settings (this may vary by phone model).
4. Look for Call Waiting.
5. Toggle the switch OFF to block the feature.

On iPhone (iOS):

1. Open Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap Phone.
3. Select Call Waiting.
4. Toggle the switch OFF.

Things to Note

• Blocking call waiting means callers will hear a busy tone if you’re on another call.
• You can re-enable the service anytime using the activation code (*43#).
• This feature works on all MTN SIMs across Nigeria.

Final Thoughts

The call waiting feature can be convenient for some, but if you prefer uninterrupted conversations, blocking it on MTN is simple and quick. Just use the #43# USSD code or disable it directly from your phone settings.

For more MTN tips, tricks, and subscription guides, check out MTN Nigeria’s official website or follow reliable tutorials on YouTube.

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