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.