Unsolicited and unwanted phone calls, commonly known as spam calls, can be a nuisance and even pose security risks. These calls can range from telemarketing and promotional offers to more malicious attempts like phishing and scams. In this blog post, we will provide you with useful tips on how to block spam calls effectively and discuss how Airtel recharge plans can help enhance your call-blocking capabilities.
Tips to Block Spam Calls
1. Use Built-in Call Blocking Features: Most smartphones come with built-in features that allow you to block spam calls. To access these features, navigate to your device’s call settings and look for options like ‘call blocking’ or ‘call barring.’ Depending on your device, you can block calls from specific numbers, unknown callers, or even all incoming calls.
2. Register for the Do Not Call Registry: In many countries, there are Do Not Call (DNC) registries that you can sign up for to reduce the number of unsolicited calls you receive. By registering your number with a DNC registry, telemarketers and other promotional callers are legally obligated to refrain from contacting you.
3. Use Third-Party Call-Blocking Apps: Several apps can help you block spam calls on your smartphone. These apps use advanced algorithms and databases to identify and block known spam callers automatically. One of the popular call-blocking apps is Truecaller.
4. Report Spam Calls to Your Network Provider: If you continue to receive spam calls despite taking preventative measures, consider reporting the issue to your mobile network provider. Many providers, including Airtel, offer customer support services to assist with spam call complaints and may be able to take further action to block the offending numbers.
Airtel Recharge Plans
Let’s see some of the popular prepaid recharge plans-
One-year unlimited recharge plans
Unlimited Recharge
Data
Validity
SMS
Additional Benefits
₹1799
(Total)
24 GB
365 days
3600 SMS (Total)
3 months free subscription to Apollo 24|7 circle
Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music
₹2999
2 GB data (Daily limit)
365 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G Data
All the above mentioned ₹1799 benefits
₹3359
2.5 GB data
(Daily limit)
365 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G Data
Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription worth ₹499 for 1 year (valid till existing plan)
All the above mentioned ₹2999 benefits
Short-term recharge plans
Unlimited Recharge
Data
Validity
SMS
Additional Benefits
₹155
1 GB data
24 days
300 SMS
Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music
₹179
2 GB data
28 days
300 SMS
All the above mentioned ₹155 benefits
₹199
3 GB data
30 days
300 SMS
All the abovementioned ₹179 benefits
₹209
1 GB data (Daily limit)
21 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
All the above mentioned ₹199 benefits
₹239
1 GB data (Daily limit)
24 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G Data
All the above mentioned ₹209 benefits
₹265
1 GB data (Daily limit)
28 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G Data
All the above mentioned ₹239 benefits
₹289
4 GB data
35 days
300 SMS
3 months free subscription to Apollo 24|7 circle
Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music
₹296
25 GB data
30 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G data
All the above mentioned ₹289 benefits
₹299
1.5 GB data (Daily limit)
28 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G data
All the above mentioned ₹296 benefits
₹319
2 GB data (Daily limit)
1 month
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G data
All the above mentioned ₹299 benefits
₹359
2.5 GB data (Daily limit)
1 month
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G data
Airtel Xstream Play (Free access to 15+ OTTs for 28 days)
All the above mentioned ₹319 benefits
₹399
3 GB data (Daily limit)
28 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G data
Airtel Xstream Play (Free access to 15+ OTTs for 28 days)
All the above mentioned ₹359 benefits
₹489
50 GB data
30 days
300 SMS
Unlimited 5G data
3 months free subscription to Apollo 24|7 circle
Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music
₹499
3 GB data (Daily limit)
28 days
100 SMS
(Per day)
Unlimited 5G data
Airtel Xstream Play (Free access to 15+ OTTs for 28 days)
Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription worth ₹149 for 3 months
3 months free subscription to Apollo 24|7 circle
Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music
₹509
60 GB data
1 month
300 SMS
Unlimited 5G data
3 months free subscription to Apollo 24|7 circle
Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music
Conclusion
Blocking spam calls is essential to maintaining your privacy and ensuring your safety from potential scams and phishing attempts. By following the tips provided in this blog post and choosing the right Airtel recharge plan, you can significantly reduce the number of spam calls you receive and save on your pockets. Remember to stay vigilant and never disclose sensitive personal information over the phone to unknown callers.
