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*#330# on iPhone: Check All Barring Services
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
*#330#: Interrogate every barring service at once. Interrogates the grouped all barring services identifier. Where it works the network answers with a list, one line per service and basic service group, showing which are active. This is the right first string to try when you want to know whether a line supports GSM barring at all.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| Code | *#330# |
|---|---|
| What it does | Interrogate every barring service at once. |
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
| Type | Support varies |
Interrogate every barring service at once. This page explains what *#330# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does *#330# do?
Interrogates the grouped all barring services identifier. Where it works the network answers with a list, one line per service and basic service group, showing which are active.
This is the right first string to try when you want to know whether a line supports GSM barring at all. One dial, no password, no risk, and a complete picture if the network answers.
How do I use *#330#?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type *#330# exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Type | Support varies |
| Good to know | Read only. Treat a clean error as the answer that your line has no GSM barring subscription, which is normal for AT&T and T-Mobile consumer plans. |
Related call barring and sim pin codes
- #330*0000#: Cancel All Call Barring
- #333*0000#: Cancel All Outgoing Barring
- *#351#: Check Roaming Incoming Barring
- *#333#: Check All Outgoing Barring
- #351*0000#: Cancel Roaming Incoming Barring
- #353*0000#: Cancel All Incoming Barring
See all call barring and sim pin codes or every category of iPhone codes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does *#330# do on iPhone?
Interrogate every barring service at once. Interrogates the grouped all barring services identifier. Where it works the network answers with a list, one line per service and basic service group, showing which are active.
What else should I know about *#330#?
This is the right first string to try when you want to know whether a line supports GSM barring at all. One dial, no password, no risk, and a complete picture if the network answers.
What are the steps for *#330#?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type *#330# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Where do I use *#330#?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
Do I need to press Call after typing *#330#?
Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.
Is *#330# a hidden or secret code?
No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.
Which carriers does *#330# work on?
It is published for AT&T and T-Mobile. Read only. Treat a clean error as the answer that your line has no GSM barring subscription, which is normal for AT&T and T-Mobile consumer plans.
Does *#330# work on Android phones too?
It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.
Will *#330# work outside the US?
It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.
What if *#330# does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to *#330#?
#330*0000#: Cancel All Call Barring. Clear every barring service on the line in one command.
What else is in this category?
#333*0000#: Cancel All Outgoing Barring. Clear outgoing, international and except-home barring together.
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