PTA Urges Ufone Users to Activate Free Balance Save Service

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has called on Ufone customers to activate the free Balance Save service, also known as the PayG Blocker, to prevent unexpected balance deductions after their mobile data bundles end. The service automatically suspends mobile internet when a data package expires or when subscribers have used their entire data allowance.

According to the PTA, cellular mobile operators provide Balance Save to protect consumers from unintended balance deductions. Once the protection of a data bundle ends, the service stops mobile internet access. As a result, continued internet usage cannot unexpectedly consume the available balance through out-of-bundle data charges.

Ufone subscribers can request activation of the service by following the steps provided by the operator. The PTA's notice explains that the service applies when a bundle expires or when users consume all its data. In either case, the blocker automatically suspends mobile internet, helping to preserve the subscriber's remaining balance.

It is important to note that PayG stands for pay-as-you-go. While Balance Save protects users from unexpected internet deductions after their bundle ends, it does not add data or extend the package. Subscribers should be aware of this distinction to manage their mobile usage effectively.

The PTA's push for Balance Save is part of its efforts to safeguard consumer interests in the telecom sector. By activating this free service, Ufone users can avoid inadvertent charges and have better control over their mobile expenses.