Call waiting is a vital feature that ensures you never miss important calls, even when you’re already on another call. In Ghana, all major telecom providers—MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo, and Glo—support call waiting. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up call waiting on all network, ensuring you stay connected at all times.
What Is Call Waiting?
Call waiting notifies you of an incoming call while you’re already engaged in another conversation. It allows you to do the following.
- Put the current call on hold and answer the new one.
- Switch between calls seamlessly.
- Merge calls into a conference, depending on your device capabilities.
Why Use Call Waiting?
Enhanced Accessibility: With call waiting, you can stay accessible to friends, family, and colleagues even when you’re on another call.
No Missed Opportunities: Never miss an important call again. Call waiting ensures that you are aware of incoming calls, giving you the option to accept or decline.
How to Activate Call Waiting
Method 1: Using USSD Code
- To activate: Dial
*43#and press the call button. - To deactivate: Dial
#43#. - To check Status: Dial
*#43#.
Method 2: Through Phone Settings
- Open Apps in phone settings.
- Go to app settings
- Choose call settings and go to supplementary services
- From there you can activate or deactivate call waiting.
FAQs
Q1: Is there a charge for activating call waiting?No, activating call waiting is generally free across all networks in Ghana.
Q2: Can I activate call waiting on multiple networks simultaneously?
Call waiting is activated per SIM card. If you use dual SIMs, you’ll need to activate it separately for each network.
Q3: Will activating call waiting affect my data usage?
No, call waiting is a voice service and does not impact your data usage.
Q4: Can I disable call waiting temporarily?
Yes, you can disable call waiting at any time using the deactivation code or through your phone’s settings.
Q5: Does call waiting work during international roaming?
Call waiting functionality during roaming depends on the agreements between your home network and the roaming partner. It’s advisable to check with your provider before traveling.