DO-NOT-DISTURB SMS DELIVERY ISSUE TO MTN NETWORKS
It is no longer news that the Nigerian Communication Commission mandated the Telecom operators in Nigeria to implement the Do-Not-Disturb (DND). While this is a laudable approach to the menace of unsolicited SMS in Nigeria, it has also created a lot headache for Nigerians especially business owners, religious organizations, associations and NGOs. Not left out are individuals that need to invite their family members and friends to events such as wedding ceremony, birthday parties and other social functions.
It our pleasure to let you know that we have developed and fully integrate a lasting solution to this problem that has been plaguing Bulk SMS in Nigeria since June 2016.
What is DND?
With the Do-Not-Disturb feature, you can automatically ignore or block annoying or unwanted calls and SMS. Do-Not- Disturb effectively silences almost all notifications while you aren’t actively using your phone. It also silences all phone calls by default, but you might want your phone to ring when certain important people calls.
To help resolve the issue of non-delivery of bulk SMS to MTN numbers with DND, check if your line has the DND Service and opt out. Kindly visit www.mtnonline.com/dnd or Simply text HELP to the short code 2442 to find out more and text the Numbers below to activate particular options.
For MTN Lines Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text ALLOW to 2442.
For AIRTEL lines Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text OUT to 2442.
For GLO Lines Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text CANCEL to 2442.
For ETISALAT LinesText STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text START to 2442.
If you regularly use bulk SMS, you might have noticed non-delivery of your messages to some phone numbers in recent times. This is due to implementation of the ‘Do Not Disturb’ service that Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) mandated the telecommunication providers to implement. NCC issued a directive to the telecommunications service providers in the country that starting from July 1, 2016, they must activate the ‘Do Not Disturb’ (DND) facility which gives subscribers the freedom to choose what messages to receive from the various networks or face sanctions.
What that means is that when send you SMS to phone numbers on DND list, you will be billed but your messages will not be delivered. That is a great loss! But you can stop that henceforth.
No wonder I have not been getting sms from people. I need to opt out as soon as possible.
Kindly follow the link above to opt out.
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