How to Remove Private Number on Airtel
Sometimes, calls made from your Airtel line may appear as “Private Number” or “Unknown Caller” to the person you’re contacting. This usually happens when the Caller ID feature is disabled on your phone or SIM settings. Fortunately, you can easily remove the private number restriction so that your number is visible whenever you make calls.
Why Your Number Shows as Private
Caller ID option turned off in phone settings
Airtel SIM settings configured to hide number
Temporary manual override using codes like #31#
Network preferences affecting call display
How to Remove Private Number via Phone Settings
Go to your phone’s Settings.
Scroll to Call Settings or Network & SIM Settings (varies by phone model).
Tap Caller ID.
Choose Show Number or Network Default.
Save the settings, then make a test call to confirm.
How to Remove Private Number Using Airtel SIM Settings
Open the SIM Toolkit on your phone.
Select Airtel Services.
Navigate to Call Settings.
Look for Caller Identity or Send My Number.
Select Show Number.
How to Remove Private Number with USSD Code
Dial #31# followed by the phone number you want to call. Example: #31#07XXXXXXXX.
This disables the private number setting for that call.
To remove the restriction entirely, go to your phone settings and set Caller ID to “Show Number.”
Tips for Smooth Calling
Restart your phone after changing Caller ID settings.
Ensure your phone software is updated.
If your number still shows as private, contact Airtel customer care.
Avoid using codes that hide your number unless necessary.
FAQs
Q: Why does my Airtel line still show as private after changing settings?
This may happen due to network delays. Restart your phone or check SIM settings again.
Q: Can I permanently disable private number on Airtel?
Yes, set Caller ID to “Show Number” in your phone settings and Airtel SIM Toolkit.
Q: Does Airtel charge to remove private number?
No, this service is completely free.
Q: Can I switch between showing and hiding my number?
Yes, you can toggle the Caller ID option anytime in your settings.
Q: Will using another phone affect my Caller ID settings?
Yes, Caller ID is phone-based, so you may need to reconfigure when changing devices.
Conclusion
Removing the private number setting on Airtel is simple and takes only a few minutes. Whether you adjust it via phone settings, the SIM Toolkit, or USSD code, you can ensure your calls always display your Airtel number.
