Breaking Coronavirus Scare: Mobile Users Getting Pre-Call Awareness Messages on COVID-19

[iDJ]

While Jio is one step ahead. I called a person. I heard a man saying "Cough cough, coronavirus can be prevented." Instead of the actual caller tune.

 

[Bapun]

While Jio is one step ahead. I called a person. I heard a man saying "Cough cough, coronavirus can be prevented." Instead of the actual caller tune.

Yes, i am also hearing that from today for Jio numbers. At first i was surprised call didn't rang at all and someone directly started coughing. Then realized it was Jio's universal hello tune.

 

[iDJ]

Yes, i am also hearing that today for Jio numbers. At first i was surprised call didn't rang and someone directly started coughing. Then realized it was Jio's universal hello tune.

I got scared. Me and my mother were at the market. I stopped at pani puri stand. I called as I couldn't find her. Found a coughing man on phone.

 

[TheCapedCrusader]

In a bid to educate people on the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus, the government has put pre-call awareness messages on BSNL and Jio phone connections. The pre-call messages over COVID-19 awareness are put in place for all users on BSNL and Jio networks across the country.

 

[greylala91]

Idea is playing coronavirus awareness message instead of ringing, when you call someone.

 

[Optimus_Prime]

Airtel also joins the list

 

[iDJ]

This creeps me out. I am pretty sure everyone feels same. Instead of awareness. This will create more panic.

 

[Ashok L]

I encourage this move but it will be good if they gave it multiple languages as per their state.

 

[yashwanth05852]

To remove the coronavirus awareness audio when someone calls your number, Dial *646*224# Then press 1 to deactivate. Remember, this will only deactivate the prompt when someone dials your number. So whenever someone calls your number, call will be connected instantly

 

[Guri]

To remove the coronavirus awareness audio when someone calls your number, Dial *646*224# Then press 1 to deactivate. Remember, this will only deactivate the prompt when someone dials your number. So whenever someone calls your number, call will be connected instantly

Not working on my jio number