How to Stop STC Promotional Messages

STC provides a free SMS-based service to block promotional messages and advertisement calls. You can block all ads or target specific senders. This article explains all official methods with codes, benefits, and troubleshooting tips.

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What Is the STC Promotional Messaging System?

STC (Saudi Telecom Company) sends promotional messages for:

• Internet/data bundles
• Call or roaming offers
• Limited-time discounts
• Partner campaigns

These messages are sent automatically to all active STC numbers.

Reason: STC enables mass advertisement SMS delivery as part of default user subscriptions.

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How Can You Block All STC Promotional SMS?

To block all promotional SMS:

• Send “3311” to 900
• You will receive a confirmation within 1–3 minutes
• Blocking applies to all future STC advertisements

To unblock again, send “3322” to 900

Action	Message	Send To
Block all promotional SMS	3311	900
Unblock all promotional SMS	3322	900

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How to Block or Unblock Specific Senders on STC?

You can manage blocks per sender.

• To block a specific sender, send the sender’s name to 801001
• To unblock that sender, send the name to 801002

Example:
If you get frequent SMS from “STCOffers”, just send:
STCOffers → 801001

To unblock:
STCOffers → 801002

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How to View or Manage Your Block List in STC?

STC provides tools to check or manage blocked senders.

• Check who is blocked: Send an empty SMS to 801001
• Unblock everyone: Send DELALL to 801002

List of Commands:

Action	SMS Content	Send To
Check blocked senders	(empty)	801001
Unblock all blocked senders	DELALL	801002

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How to Report Spam or Fraud Messages on STC?

You can report spam or suspicious SMS using STC’s report service.

• Resend the SMS or number to 330330

This helps STC monitor fraud campaigns or illegal advertising.

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How to Confirm Blocking Success via STC?

After sending 3311 or blocking any sender:

• STC replies with confirmation:
  “Your request to block advertisement SMS for your number has been received successfully.”
• The message arrives from 900
• Most confirmations arrive in under 5 minutes

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What Are the Benefits of Blocking STC Ad Messages?

Blocking reduces message overload. Key benefits include:

• More storage on feature phones or old SIMs
• Faster access to bank or official SMS
• Better focus by avoiding frequent promotional distractions
• Improved device performance for basic mobile models

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Can You Re-enable STC Promotional Messages?

Yes. If you want to receive ads or offers again:

• Send 3322 to 900 (for all senders)
• Send sender’s name to 801002 (for specific senders)

This can be useful during seasonal offers or recharge campaigns.

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STC Blocking Process Explained (From Video Guide)

The YouTube demo shows a simple phone-based method:

Step-by-step (as per the video):

1. Open your phone’s messaging app
2. Compose a new SMS to 900
3. Type 3311 in the message body
4. Select your STC SIM if dual SIM
5. Tap send
6. Wait for confirmation SMS from 900

After 2–3 minutes, you’ll receive:

“Your request to block advertisement SMS for your number has been successfully received.”

To unblock: Repeat above steps with 3322

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Can I block only ad calls, not SMS?	No, STC currently supports only SMS controls
Will I stop getting data offers after blocking?	Yes, all offer messages will stop
Can I use the MySTC app to block ads?	No, SMS-based blocking is the official method
Is blocking available on prepaid and postpaid?	Yes, available for all STC customers
Can I block flash messages/pop-ups too?	No, flash messages require device-level control

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Summary Table of All STC Blocking Codes

Feature	Code/SMS	Send To
Block all promotional SMS	3311	900
Unblock all promotional SMS	3322	900
Block SMS from one sender	SenderName	801001
Unblock one sender	SenderName	801002
Check blocked senders list	(Empty SMS)	801001
Unblock all senders	DELALL	801002
Report spam or fraud SMS	Resend SMS/number	330330