Warid customers can now block all the unwanted calls and SMS with “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service and get control over calls & SMS they wish to restrict.
With “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service‚ customers can block unlimited on-net, off-net and international numbers.
Additionally, Warid customers can play announcement of their choice or even custom made announcements to blocked callers. For instance, if a blocked caller calls your number, a custom announcement, such as “please dobara call mat karain” can be played. Keep reading to know further on the service.
On a related note, we are told that Telenor is also planning to launch a similar kind of service with all the features that Warid is currently offering.
Key Features:
How to register:
The registration for “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service can be done by dialing 9211 or via SMS. The details for the same are provided below:
Charges:
Block List:
With “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service you can maintain a block list to restrict unwanted calls & SMS. A block list contains all the numbers that you have blocked and do not wish to receive calls from. The procedure for creating and maintaining the block list is as follows:
Adding a number to the block list:
Removing a number from the block list:
Removing all numbers from the block list:
Retrieving all numbers added to the block list:
Adding latest caller’s number to the block list:
Default Announcement:
Once you have subscribed to the service a default announcement against the obnoxious caller(s) in the block list shall be assigned.
“Muaziz customer aapka matlooba number ka sarif aap say baat karnay ka khwahishmand nahi”
Setting up an announcement of your choice:
If you wish to change the default announcement, you can select an announcement of your own choice from our wide range of amusing pre-recorded announcements. Simply dial 9211 from your mobile phone. Charges of Rs. 2+Tax per minute shall be applicable.
Or you can choose an announcement via SMS type ann<space> <announcement code>space<mobile number on which you wish to assign the announcement> in your SMS & send it to 421. E.g Ann <space><ann code> <space><0321xxxxxx>
The list of prerecorded announcements in English and Urdu are available on this link: http://www.waridtel.com/consumer/product/call_block_9211/index.php
Self Recorded Announcements via IVR:
You can also record announcements (15 seconds long) in your own voice by dialing 9211 from your Warid number and following the instructions. The announcement(s) shall be subject to approval.
Charges of Rs. 2+Tax per minute shall be applicable.