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    Spam Messages: 9 Million Nigerian Subscribers Block Unsolicited SMS

    Idris AbubakarIdris Abubakar
    March 8, 2018
    Spam Messages: 9 Million Nigerian Subscribers Block Unsolicited SMS

    As unsolicited messages continue unabated, some Nigerians have resorted to tighten up measures to combat it. About 9 million subscribers have activated the Do-Not-Disturb (DND) service to block unwanted SMS. This fact was revealed by the NCC Chairman, Prof Umar Garba at the recently concluded 2018 Mobile World Congress in Spain.

    For those who do not know, DND is a telecom feature used to block unwanted spam SMS. Unsolicited text messages include promos from telecos, adverts from other services, and subscription services. Most of them are usually spam messages though, and a lot of subscribers are quite irritated by them because they have no real value.

    A Full DND which is SMS "STOP" to 2442 does not allow the subscribers to receive any unsolicited message from the operators at all.

    — ncc.gov.ng (@NgComCommission) July 3, 2016

    In 2016, the NCC mandated telecos to implement the DND feature and save customers from these unpleasant spam messages. So it’s not surprising that a large number of subscribers have activated the feature.

    But with a subscriber base of over 100 million, 9 million DND subscribers represent less than 10% of the people who use these networks. So if the feature is so good, why aren’t more people using it? Would this loophole not spur SMS marketers on to start looking for more innovative ways to advertise?

    DND has Little or No Effect on Spam SMS

    Surprisingly, the DND feature has just a little or no effect on the sort of messages subscribers receive. For instance, a host of important messages are sent as bulk SMS to multiple subscribers at a time. But activating the DND feature could mean that a lot of important messages would not reach subscribers.

    Even though Whatsapp exists, messages like job interviews, corporate meetings, and even church messages are sent via these channels. Activating DND effectively rules one out this. And this concern may be a key reason why a lot of subscribers are staying away from the service.

    9 Million People Are Blocking Spam SMS in Nigeria, But Shouldn't That Figure be Higher?

    Telemarketing is another issue that is raising concerns

    Interestingly too, using DND, does not stop messages from telecom companies themselves. This reality automatically is a reproof of the feature, as most spam messages come from telecos operators. Messages like extra credit, MTNAwuf4u, Callertunez, etc are all from telecos. Unfortunately, they can not be blocked by DND. This alone is enough reason for people not to see the need for the DND feature.

    To worsen matters,  telemarketing has been added to these spam messages. Evidently, a more holistic solution is needed from the telecommunications industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

     


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