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title: What does CALL_BARRED (Barred) mean?
description: "Your message could not be delivered because the **recipient number or line is barred** - for example outgoing SMS is blocked on that number, or the subscriber has restrictions that prevent receiving your message. The message is marked undeliverable. **What you…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-call_barred-barred-mean/"
updated: "2026-04-26"
category: "Bulk SMS / Errors & Error Codes"
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# What does CALL_BARRED (Barred) mean?

Your message could not be delivered because the **recipient number or line is barred** - for example outgoing SMS is blocked on that number, or the subscriber has restrictions that prevent receiving your message. The message is marked undeliverable.

**What you can do:** Remove barred numbers from your list, or use a different contact if the recipient has changed their plan or carrier.

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