Safaricom SKIZA tunes have become a popular way to add a personalized touch to your phone’s ringback tone. These catchy tunes or messages can be entertaining and unique, but there may come a time when you wish to unsubscribe from Safaricom SKIZA tunes.
Whether you’ve grown tired of your current SKIZA tune or you’re looking to manage your subscriptions, this guide will walk you through the steps to unsubscribe.
Understanding How SKIZA Tunes Work
Before we delve into the unsubscription process, let’s briefly understand what Safaricom SKIZA tunes are and how they function. SKIZA is a service offered by Safaricom, allowing subscribers to set personalized ringback tones.
This service is available for both Post-pay and Pre-pay subscribers on Safaricom’s network.
SKIZA tunes can be downloaded or recorded for a fee, adding a touch of personalization to your callers’ experience. However, it’s essential to note that the service is not valid when a subscriber is outside of the country or on Safaricom’s roaming service.
Accessing and Purchasing SKIZA Tunes
To begin your journey to unsubscribe from Safaricom SKIZA tunes, you should be familiar with the process of accessing and purchasing these tunes. Safaricom periodically publishes a catalog of available SKIZA tunes on its website and in local press.
This catalog includes song codes, artist names, and SKIZA tune titles.
Here’s how to request and purchase SKIZA tunes:
- Browse through the SKIZA tunes catalog to find the ones you’d like to purchase.
- Take note of the SKIZA tune code for the tunes you want.
- Request the desired SKIZA tune by either:
- Dialing USSD code *811# on your Safaricom line.
- Sending an SMS with the word “SKIZA” followed by the code of the SKIZA tune you want to purchase to 811.
Once you’ve successfully purchased and set up your SKIZA tunes, they will play to your callers (both Safaricom subscribers and callers on other networks) when they connect to your line. The tune will continue playing until you answer or disconnect the call, or until your caller is directed to your voicemail.
When you make outgoing calls to both Safaricom subscribers and callers on other local and international networks, your chosen SKIZA tune will play from the moment you dial until the call is answered or disconnected.
Unsubscribing from Safaricom SKIZA Tunes
Now that you’re well-versed in how SKIZA tunes work and how to set them up let’s move on to the primary focus of this guide: unsubscribing from Safaricom SKIZA tunes.
There are a couple of methods you can use to achieve this:
Method 1: Using USSD Code
- Dial *811# on your Safaricom line.
- From the options presented, select “Manage Tunes.”
- Next, choose “SKIZA Tunes.”
- You will see a list of your active SKIZA tunes.
- Select the SKIZA tune or tunes you want to delete.
- Confirm the deletion, and you will no longer have that SKIZA tune as your ringback tone.
Method 2: Using SMS
Alternatively, you can unsubscribe from Safaricom SKIZA tunes by sending an SMS to 811. Here’s how:
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Compose a new SMS with the word “DELETE” followed by the SKIZA code of the tune you wish to delete.
- For example, if the SKIZA code is 5775787, your SMS should read: DELETE 5775787.
- Send the SMS to the number 811.
Within a short period, you will receive a confirmation message indicating that the SKIZA tune has been successfully deleted from your list of active tunes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Safaricom SKIZA tunes are a fun and personalized way to enhance your phone’s ringback tone. However, if you ever decide to change your tune or unsubscribe from SKIZA, you now have the knowledge and tools to do so.
Whether you prefer the convenience of dialing a USSD code or sending a simple SMS, the process is straightforward.
Remember, it’s essential to manage your SKIZA tune subscriptions to avoid unnecessary charges and ensure that your callers enjoy the tunes you’ve chosen for them. If you’re ready to make a change or simply want to explore new SKIZA tunes, follow the steps outlined in this guide.
