Limit a child's phone from making calls to unknown, international, or high-cost numbers.
| Barring Type | Description | Common Use Case | |--------------|-------------|------------------| | | Blocks any attempt to dial out, except emergency numbers (varies by region). | Lost/stolen phone; child safety mode. | | Bar International Outgoing Calls | Prevents calls to foreign numbers but allows domestic and possibly home country calls. | Cost control for roaming users or employees. | | Bar International Outgoing Calls Except to Home Country | Allows calls only to the home network’s country. | Travelers who need domestic access only. | | Bar All Outgoing International Calls (strict) | Blocks all international destinations. | Corporate phones with no overseas business. | call barring option
Unlike standard blocking—which happens on your device and usually targets specific contacts— call barring is a service provided by your network. It allows you to restrict broad categories of incoming and outgoing calls, essentially acting as a "gatekeeper" for your SIM card. Why Should You Use It? Limit a child's phone from making calls to