Dial 2442 to block unsolicited SMS - NCC advices subscribers

How To End Unsolicited Messages By Network Providers — NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has urged network subscribers to leverage its shortcode 2442 to end unsolicited messages by the Value Added Services providers and network providers.

 

The Zonal Controller, NCC, Enugu, Ogbonnaya Ugama, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Enugu.

 

Ugama described the provision of the shortcode by the NCC as “protection of the right of the consumers” to freely choose the services they desire.

 

He said, “To stop unsolicited messages, use our do not disturb code of 2442 by typing ‘STOP’ and sending to 2442, to stop all unsolicited messages, or send ‘HELP’ to the same code and follow the prompts to choose the options of the types of messages you want to receive.

 

“You can also send ‘STATUS’ to 2442 to see if your choices have been implemented”.

 

Credit: NAN