Are you tired of receiving Unsolicited messages from MTN and Etisalat i have good news for you. Nigeria's Largest Telcom company, MTN has launched a code to be used to opt out of all the Unsolicited SMS messages that pops in your phone without your consent.
In May 2016, Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) ordered all telecommunication industries in the country to stop sending unnecessary SMS and adverts to their subscribers without their consent or will be penalize for it. MTN has be the first to adhere to NCC direction.
We all know how annoying it's when your phone keep on beeping because of messages that doesn't interest you. We have even gone as far as using some apps to block certain numbers known for sending those Unsolicited messages but after everything, the network providers would still device a way to intrude into our lines and bombard us with adverts and charge us unnecessary.
How To Stop Receiving Unsolicited SMS From MTN Via DND
◾Simply Send HELP to 2442 for free and you’ll see options to opt out from any particular sms campaign ranging from educational, health, sport, banking etc..
SMS 7: Tourism & Leisure
SMS 8: Sport
SMS 9: Religion
STATUS: To check your DND status.
DND options. Send any option below to 2442.
STOP: To stop all sms. ALLOW: To receive all SMS.
SMS 1: To receive Banking / Insurance/ Financial Products. SMS 2: Real Estate. SMS 3: Education. SMS 4: Health.
SMS 5: To receive Consumer goods & Automobiles sms.
SMS 6: Communication/Broadcasting/Entertainment"
NoTe: Send STOP to 2442 to opt-out of all the message
Send STATUS to 2442 to know your STATUS that's the Unsolicited SMS you receive
How To Opt Out Of Etisalat Unsolicited SMS
Text STOP to 2442
banking,insurance & financial products: SMS 1 to 2442
◾ real estate: SMS 2 to 2442
◾ education SMS: 3 to 2442
◾ health: SMS 4 to 2442
◾ consumer goods & automobiles: SMS 5 to 2442
◾ communication/broadcasting/entertainment/IT: SMS 6 to 2442
◾ tourism & leisure: SMS 7 to 2442
◾ sports: SMS 8 to 2442
◾ religion: SMS 9 to 2442
So to opt out from any of the Unsolicited SMS From MTN and Etisalat use the following codes above, we hope other network providers comply.