Blocking Calls with Airtel Call Manager

Written on June 22nd, 2009 by syamant

You can use the Airtel Call Manager service to manage who can call you. I had written about it earlier but that was a bit basic. Since that post, I have started the service and also figured how to make best use of the service. Here is a quick look at how to block specific numbers etc.

Follow these steps to manage who calls you

A. This service has a menu that can be reached by dialing *323# . When you dial for the first time, the service would need to be started. Once the service is started, you can manage your profile and calls.

B. On dialing the above number, you first see a screen which tells you about your currently active profile and then fades to show the following menu

1. Block List
2 Select List
3 Change Profile
4 Blocked Call Alerts
5 Unsubscribe

C. To choose any of the options press Answer and then select the option and press send from options.
Eg if you wanted to go to the Blocked List, press Answer , write 1 and then press send from options.
Other options can also be reached in much the same way.

Once you block a number and that person tries to reach you, they will simply get an engaged tone.

Arjun

Is there any way to block calls in Airtel landline ?
Syamant

None that i am aware of. Perhaps you could try the Do Not Call registry..
Syamant

You would need to speak to airtel on this.

If you have a Nokia phone, consider the SMS Spam Manager. It is available from their Ovi Store.
http://store.ovi.com/content/68390E00FB057B86E040...
parixit

Dear Sir,

Kindly conform what is processor after activation of Call Manager.
please help me how we manage call which are unwanted,
Syamant

Yes it is.
samvit

syamant, i have been using the service since 6 months now and its a super service. by using a link within the service i am able to successfully block all the registered telemarketers at Airtel site since they have a direct access to their DNC base.

Also, I am able to manage my incoming calls by scheduling it to various profiles like meeting , driving and roaming. I wish there was a do not disturb mode as well as a profile.
'
I have a Nokia and a BB phone and Airtel has provided a client for that as well and that is an awesome feature. I am surprised why Airtel is silent on this product for so many months.

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