Remember when Safaricom Skiza tunes were all the rage?
They made you feel cool and trendy. But times have changed, and now that daily KES 1.5 charge feels more like an unnecessary expense.
Luckily, unsubscribing from the service is quite easy, using the shortcode *811#
What is Skiza Tunes?
Before we dive into the unsubscription process, let’s quickly recap what Skiza tunes is:
- Skiza: This is Safaricom’s ringback tone service.
- Ringback tone: It’s the sound callers hear while waiting for you to pick up.
- Cost: KES 1.5 per day, which adds up to KES 547.5 per year.
Now that we’re on the same page, let’s look at how to unsubscribe.
2 Ways to unsubscribe from Skiza tunes
1) Using USSD code
This is the quickest and easiest method:
- Open your phone’s dialer.
- Type *811# to access the SKIZA menu
- Select Manage Active Tunes (Usually option 5 or 6)
- If don’t see it, enter 98 to go to the next screen (for more)
- Alternatively, dial *811*5#
- Now go to My Skiza. A list of your active Skiza tunes will be displayed
- Choose the SKIZA tune you want to unsubscribe from.
- Select unsubscribe from the next screen
That’s it. Your tune will be deleted.
It’s that simple, or is it?
2) Via SMS
If you prefer texting, this method is for you:
- Open your messaging app.
- Create a new message.
- Type “DELETE” followed by your Skiza tune code.
- For example: If your code is 1234, type “DELETE 1234”
- Send the message to 811.
You’ll receive a confirmation message once your request is processed.
What to expect after unsubscribing
After you’ve unsubscribed:
- It may take up to 24 hours for the changes to take effect.
- Your callers will hear the standard ringback tone instead of your Skiza tune.
- You’ll stop being charged the daily KES 1.5 fee.
The benefits of unsubscribing
By saying goodbye to your Skiza tune, you’ll:
- Save money: KES 547.5 per year might not seem like much, but it adds up!
- Simplify your phone bill: One less item to keep track of.
- Reduce distractions: Your callers can focus on reaching you, not on a catchy tune.
