If you ask me, I'll tell you that I need cheaper data packages than cheap call credit. However, MTN is rolling out Beep, a service that lets you flash your loved ones when you're running low on call credit.
MTN Beep is a new service from the telecommunications provider with which customers who are short on airtime or have insufficient airtime can flash their loved ones. It will show up as a missed call on your number.
Here is Everything You Need to Know About MTN Beep
1. MTN Beep service will enable customers to reach out to their loved ones even with zero balance on their lines.
2. All MTN customers who have run out of airtime or have insufficient airtime balance to make a call can use this service.
3. The service will apply both to on-net and off-net calls, i.e. MTN to MTN Calls and MTN to other local networks.
4. Customers will not be charged for using the MTN Beep service.
5. Customer has 20 beep service calls a day
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How will a customer know s/he is eligible to use MTN Beep service?
A. Every customer with insufficient airtime to make a call is automatically eligible to use the MTN Beep service.
Q.What happens when a customer makes a call with insufficient airtime from his/her phone?
A. When a customer attempts to make a call with insufficient airtime, s/he will hear the start of call announcement below
“Your balance is too low for this call. Dial *904*airtime amount# to buy airtime directly from your bank. Thank you”
- Then the following will happen Customer A will receive an SMS on his/her phone with the content below:
“You have successfully dropped a flash call on 23480xxxxxxxx @ hh: mm”
- A Flash Call (missed call) will be seen on the recipient’s phone.
Q. Will customers be charged for listening to the start of the call announcement?
A. No they will not be charged.
