A caller tune (also known as a ringback tone) is a sound or song that the person calling you hears while waiting for you to pick up the phone. Unlike a regular ringtone, which the phone's owner hears when receiving an incoming call, a caller tune is set up by the recipient but is heard by the caller.
Caller tunes are often personalized with popular songs, instrumental music, or funny sounds and are typically offered by telecom companies as a subscription-based service. Users can select songs from a wide variety of genres and change their caller tunes as often as they like, depending on the terms of their service provider.
For example, if you set a pop song as your callertune, anyone calling your number will hear that song instead of the standard ringing tone.
Don't be offended if everyone sounds disappointed when you pick up - they're probably enjoying your song!
Callertunes are a great way to introduce people to new music (or even your own!). They can be a great icebreaker to your calls
But remember, if you use this number for work or have given it to a prospective employer, just consider how they might react to any controversial themes or playful lyrics when they call you!
Many telecom operators, such as Airtel, Vodafone, and Jio, offer caller tune services, often allowing users to activate these via SMS, mobile apps, or by calling specific numbers provided by the telecom company.
