# How to Activate Call Catcher on Vodafone: The Complete Guide

> Activate Call Catcher on Vodafone UK by dialling *148# or check status with *#148# in 2026. Complete setup guide included.

**Published:** 2026-05-10
**Updated:** 2026-05-10
**Category:** HOW_TO_TELCO
**Author:** Recharge Vodafone editorial team
**Canonical URL:** https://rechargevodafone.co.uk/how-to-activate-call-catcher-on-vodafone/

## Key takeaways

- On Vodafone UK, dial *148# followed by the send key to reactivate Call Catcher on your phone.
- Check your Call Catcher status anytime by dialling *#148# followed by the send key on your Vodafone UK handset.
- Vodafone Australia customers can manage Call Catcher by calling 121 600 from their Vodafone phone and following the automated prompts.

## Key statistics

- **121 600** — Vodafone phone number to manage Call Catcher by dialling from your Vodafone handset (Source: Vodafone Australia)
- ***148#** — USSD code to reactivate Call Catcher service on Vodafone UK (Source: Cable Forum)
- ***#148#** — USSD code to check Call Catcher status on Vodafone UK (Source: Cable Forum)

## Article

<p>To reactivate Call Catcher on Vodafone UK, dial <strong>*148#</strong> and press the send key. To check whether the service is currently active, dial <strong>*#148#</strong> and press send. Vodafone Australia customers have an additional option: call <strong>121 600</strong> from your Vodafone handset and follow the automated prompts.</p>

<h2>What codes do you need to manage Call Catcher on Vodafone?</h2>

<p>There are two USSD codes that handle the core tasks. Dial them directly from your Vodafone phone, as you would a normal number, then press the send (or call) button.</p>

<ul>
  <li><strong>*148#</strong> then send: reactivates the Call Catcher service if it has been switched off or has lapsed.</li>
  <li><strong>*#148#</strong> then send: checks the current status of Call Catcher without making any changes.</li>
</ul>

<p>Both codes come from user reports on Cable Forum, so treat them as community-verified rather than official Vodafone UK documentation. If neither code produces a response, contact Vodafone support directly, as availability can vary by plan.</p>

<h2>How do you reactivate Call Catcher using *148#?</h2>

<p>Open your phone's dialler, type <strong>*148#</strong>, and press send. You should see a confirmation message on screen within a few seconds. If you get an error or no response, try again on a different network connection, or move somewhere with stronger signal before redialling.</p>

<p>According to a Cable Forum post on Vodafone UK, "to reactivate the service, call *148# followed by the 'send' key." That is the full process. There is no app, no account login, and no further steps required.</p>

<h2>How do you check whether Call Catcher is active?</h2>

<p>Dial <strong>*#148#</strong> and press send. The status message will confirm whether the service is on or off. This is useful if you are unsure whether a previous activation attempt worked, or if you have recently changed your Vodafone plan and want to confirm the feature carried over.</p>

<h2>How does the 121 600 option work for Vodafone Australia?</h2>

<p>Vodafone Australia customers can manage Call Catcher by dialling <strong>121 600</strong> from their Vodafone handset and following the voice prompts. This is an IVR (interactive voice response) line, so you do not need to remember USSD codes. The full support page is at vodafone.com.au/support/device/call-catcher.</p>

<p>This number is specific to Vodafone Australia. Dialling it from a UK Vodafone SIM will not work in the same way, so UK customers should stick with the *148# and *#148# codes above.</p>

<h2>What if the USSD codes do not work?</h2>

<p>A few things to check. First, confirm your plan includes Call Catcher, as it is not available on every Vodafone tariff. Second, make sure you are dialling from the Vodafone SIM itself, not over Wi-Fi calling. Third, try toggling aeroplane mode off and on to refresh your network registration before redialling.</p>

<p>If the codes still fail, call Vodafone customer service on 191 (free from a Vodafone mobile) and ask an agent to check whether Call Catcher is provisioned on your account. Some features need to be enabled at the network level before USSD codes will respond.</p>

## Quotations

> You can also manage Call Catcher by dialling 121 600 from your Vodafone phone and following the prompts.
> — Vodafone Australia (official support page) (https://www.vodafone.com.au/support/device/call-catcher)

> To reactivate the service, call *148# followed by the 'send' key.
> — User post (Cable Forum) (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=46252)

## Frequently asked questions

### how do I activate call catcher on vodafone uk

Dial *148# from your Vodafone phone and press send to reactivate Call Catcher. You should receive a confirmation message within a few seconds. If you don't get a response, try again in an area with stronger signal or contact Vodafone support, as availability can vary by plan.

### what is the code to check call catcher status vodafone

Dial *#148# from your Vodafone handset and press send to check whether Call Catcher is currently active. This code checks your status without making any changes to your service.

### vodafone call catcher ussd code

The two main USSD codes are *148# to reactivate the service and *#148# to check its status. Both are entered directly into your phone's dialler and require you to press send. These codes are community-verified on Cable Forum rather than official Vodafone documentation.

### can I manage call catcher by phone number vodafone australia

Yes, Vodafone Australia customers can dial 121 600 from their Vodafone handset and follow the automated prompts to manage Call Catcher. This is an alternative to using USSD codes and provides guided menu options.

### call catcher not working after entering code vodafone

If *148# or *#148# produce no response or an error, try redialling in an area with stronger signal or on a different network connection. If the issue persists, contact Vodafone support directly, as Call Catcher availability can vary depending on your specific plan.

## Sources

1. [Managing Call Catcher | Vodafone Australia](https://www.vodafone.com.au/support/device/call-catcher?srsltid=AfmBOoobspsSFcDzzvNd9kSNukDGZujyEBOdeXIte00ximf8qDqyKIIH) (www.vodafone.com.au)
2. [vodafone call catcher!? - Cable Forum](https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=46252) (www.cableforum.uk)