Blocking a phone number is one service that your telephone provider might provide. Usually, they will charge extra for this kind of service. This will prevent you from unwanted callers especially those telemarketers who will try to call you everyday, wasting your time and talk you into buying something. There are available features that will let you block phone numbers even if you don't know them, just ask your telephone provider if they offer this kind of service. Also, blocking a phone number can be used if you don't want your number or name to appear on the display of the person you're calling for. Here are a few steps and tips on how to block a phone number.
How To Block A Phone Number
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How To / Instruction
Difficulty: Normal
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1Check you phone company's website and see what has to be done and/or they offer services like this.
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2Rules vary from one provider to another so its best to contact your phone provider first and confirm with them on how to block phone numbers.
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3Use the universal call blocking code.
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4You can also request a per-line blocking from you phone number if you prefer to only block a specific number.
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5Your name and company if applicable will also not appear to the caller if you have your phone number blocked.
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6You must be aware that an owner of a 1-800 or 1-866 number will not be prevented from seeing your number.
Tips and Warnings
You can also edit them in contacts by selecting "send calls directly to voicemail".
Dial the star key (*) followed by the number 67, then dial the phone number and press "send". This will block your number from appearing and will prevent from showing in someone's caller ID and will also keep you away from those unwanted telemarketers.
Log your cellphone on the internet and change the settings there.
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