Phone Off Feature: How to Activate & Cancel on All Networks in Egypt (2025)
If you’re looking for a way to avoid annoying calls or simply enjoy some peace and quiet without switching your phone off completely, the Phone Off Feature is your ideal solution. All major mobile networks in Egypt—Vodafone, Etisalat, Orange, and WE—offer this service with simple steps to give you full control over incoming calls.
In this 2025 guide, we’ll explain how to activate and deactivate the Phone Off Feature for each network.
1. Etisalat – Phone Off Feature
How to activate:
- Tekan:
*21*787#
- Callers will hear that your phone is switched off or unreachable.
How to deactivate:
- Tekan:
##002#
- You’ll receive an SMS confirming the service has been canceled.
2. Vodafone – Phone Off Feature
How to activate:
- Tekan:
*21*777#
- All incoming calls will be redirected to a “phone off/unavailable” message.
How to deactivate:
- Tekan:
#21#
- Your phone will return to normal call receiving mode instantly.
3. Orange – Phone Off Feature
How to activate:
- Tekan:
**62*your number#
- Callers will hear that your phone is unavailable or turned off.
How to deactivate:
- Tekan:
##62#
- The service will be stopped and calls will be received normally.
4. WE – Phone Off Feature
How to activate:
- Tekan:
*21*0200#
- Callers will be informed your phone is switched off, and you’ll receive SMS alerts for missed calls.
How to deactivate:
- Tekan:
##21#
- You’ll resume receiving calls normally.
Why Is the Phone Off Feature Useful?
- Mental peace: Get uninterrupted time without shutting off your phone.
- Flexible usage: Activate or cancel the service anytime via shortcodes.
- Missed call notifications: Some networks send you alerts with caller numbers during the “off” period.
Kesimpulan
The Phone Off Feature is a practical service offered by all Egyptian mobile networks. It’s perfect for managing incoming calls without losing your peace or missing important communications. Try activating it now based on your network, and enjoy more control and privacy.
If you notice any outdated or incorrect codes, please let us know in the comments.
FAQs – Phone Off Feature on Egyptian Networks
1. What is the Phone Off Feature?
It allows you to make your number appear turned off or out of service. Callers will hear a message stating that your phone is switched off.
2. How can I activate this feature on Vodafone?
Memanggil *21*777#
to activate it. Callers will be notified that your number is unavailable.
3. How can I deactivate it on Vodafone?
Memanggil #21#
to stop the feature and start receiving calls again.
4. Can I block specific numbers on Etisalat?
Yes, Etisalat offers a “Nas w Nas” feature to filter specific numbers. Activate by texting “ناس و ناس” to 767 or dialing *6161#
.
5. Is this feature available on WE?
WE doesn’t have a standard phone-off feature, but you can activate “Invalid Number Mode” by dialing *21*0200#
.
6. Are there any costs for using this feature?
Costs vary:
- Etisalat “Nas w Nas” costs EGP 5/month or EGP 1.25/week.
- Vodafone, Orange, and WE typically offer this feature for free, though charges may apply in some cases.
7. Will I get SMS alerts while this feature is on?
Yes, networks like Vodafone and Etisalat will send you SMS notifications with caller numbers during the feature’s active period.
8. What happens if someone calls me while the feature is active?
They will hear a message saying the phone is switched off or unreachable, depending on the network.
9. Can I schedule the feature to activate at specific times?
No, there’s no built-in scheduling option. You must activate or deactivate it manually via shortcode.