Bars can be added to help you manage mobile usage and prevent out of bundle charges. They can also help to prevent unwanted charges when using your mobile abroad.
Click here to see how to manage your mobile bars in our My Account portal.
Bar Name | Description |
Admin | Complete suspension of all voice and GPRS services |
Combined SMS Bar | Full SMS barred, cannot send or receive SMS |
Content Control | Adult content |
GPRS | Cannot access the internet or MMS |
GPRS Roaming | Cannot access the internet or MMS outside of the UK |
Incoming Calls | Cannot receive calls |
Incoming MMS | Cannot receive MMS |
Incoming Roaming | Cannot receive calls or SMS outside of the UK |
Incoming SMS | Cannot receive SMS |
International Outgoing Calls | Cannot make calls to numbers outside of the UK or the country you are in, when roaming |
International Premium Rate | Combination of international calling and premium bars |
International Roaming | Cannot receive or make SMS or calls when outside of the UK |
MYPAY | Cannot receive a PF subscription or charity donation to a business phone |
Outgoing Calls | Cannot make outgoing calls |
Outgoing MMS | Cannot send MMS |
Outgoing Roaming | Cannot make SMS or calls when outside of the UK |
Outgoing SMS | Cannot send SMS |
Premium Calls | Cannot make calls to premium rate numbers |
Premium Text | Cannot make SMS to premium rate numbers |
Stolen | Complete suspension of all voice and GPRS services on a mobile |
Worldwide Data Roaming Cap | Restricts data usage to £45 ex VAT when roaming in line with OFCOM regulation - Opt in or out |
Vodafone Bars – Please be aware when placing International bars, this excludes the Republic of Ireland. Standard international charges will apply.
O2 bars may differ slightly to those above.