Have you ever run out of airtime and needed to make an urgent call? Or maybe you just wanted to chat with someone but didn’t have enough credit to do so. If you are an MTN subscriber, you don’t have to worry about these situations anymore. You can use the MTN please call me service, a free USSD code that allows you to send a message asking the recipient to call you back.
The MTN please call me service is one of the most popular and convenient USSD services in South Africa. It is based on the nifty concept that lets you send a free message to any MTN number, requesting them to call you back. This might be due to various reasons, such as lack of sufficient funds, low battery, or poor network coverage.
In this article, we will show you how to send please call me on MTN, as well as how to personalize, block or unblock, and opt-out of the service. We will also answer some frequently asked questions and provide some tips and tricks to make the most of this service. By the end of this article, you will be able to use the MTN please call me service like a pro.
How to Send Please Call Me on MTN
Sending a please call me on MTN is very easy and straightforward. All you need is your phone and the recipient’s MTN number. Here are the steps to follow:
- Dial 121 followed by the recipient’s phone number. For example, 121083 001 0001#
- Press the call or send button on your phone.
- You will receive a confirmation message that your please call me has been sent successfully.
- The recipient will receive a message that says “Please Call Me” from your phone number.
Note: You can send up to five please call me messages per day to any MTN number in South Africa. The service is free and does not require any registration or activation.
How to Personalize Please Call Me on MTN
One of the cool features of the MTN please call me service is that you can personalize your message with your name or a custom text. This way, you can make your message more specific, friendly, or romantic. Here are the steps to personalize your please call me on MTN:
- Dial *121# and select option 1 (Change Name).
- Enter your name or custom text (up to 10 characters) and press OK.
- You will receive a confirmation message that your name or text has been changed successfully.
- The next time you send a please call me, the recipient will see your name or text instead of your phone number.
Note: You can only change your name or text once per day. The name or text field does not accept spaces or special characters.
How to Block or Unblock Please Call Me on MTN
If you are receiving unwanted or annoying please call me messages from someone, you can block them from sending you any more messages. You can also unblock them if you change your mind later. Here are the steps to block or unblock please call me on MTN:
- Dial *121# and select option 2 (Block/Unblock Number).
- Enter the phone number you want to block or unblock and press OK.
- You will receive a confirmation message that the number has been blocked or unblocked successfully.
- The blocked number will not be able to send you any please call me messages until you unblock them.
Note: You can block up to 10 numbers from sending you please call me messages. You can also view or delete your blocked numbers by dialing *121# and selecting option 3 (View/Delete Blocked Numbers).
How to Opt-Out of Please Call Me Adverts on MTN
When you send or receive a please call me message on MTN, you may also see an advert from MTN or its partners. These adverts are meant to provide you with relevant and useful information, such as promotions, deals, or tips. However, if you find them intrusive or annoying, you can opt-out of them. Here are the steps to opt-out of please call me adverts on MTN:
- Dial *121# and select option 4 (Opt-Out of Adverts).
- You will receive a confirmation message that you have opted out of adverts successfully.
- You will no longer see any adverts when you send or receive please call me messages.
Note: You can opt back in to adverts at any time by dialing *121# and selecting option 5 (Opt-In to Adverts).
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the common questions and answers about the MTN please call me service.
Can I send a please call me to a non-MTN number?
No, you can only send a please call me to an MTN number in South Africa. If you try to send a please call me to a non-MTN number, you will receive an error message.
Can I send a please call me to an international number?
No, you can only send a please call me to a local MTN number in South Africa. If you try to send a please call me to an international number, you will receive an error message.
Can I send more than five please call me messages per day?
No, you can only send up to five please call me messages per day to any MTN number in South Africa. This is to prevent misuse or abuse of the service. If you try to send more than five please call me messages per day, you will receive an error message.
How can I check how many please call me messages I have left for the day?
You can check how many please call me messages you have left for the day by dialing *121# and selecting option 6 (Check Balance). You will see how many messages you have sent and how many you have remaining.
How long does a please call me message last?
A please call me message lasts for 24 hours from the time it is sent. After 24 hours, the message will expire and the recipient will not be able to see it.
Conclusion
The MTN please call me service is a handy and convenient USSD code that allows you to send a free message asking the recipient to call you back. It is useful when you run out of airtime, have low battery, or face poor network coverage. You can also personalize, block or unblock, and opt-out of the service according to your preferences. By following the steps and tips in this article, you will be able to use the MTN please call me service like a pro. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. And don’t forget to share this article with your friends and family who might need it.