Telemarketers, political campaigners, and other unwanted callers can disrupt your day by calling you at busy times. If you want to stop all their phone calls, there are several phone settings you can try to reject these kinds of calls. Your choice depends on your phone, mobile carrier, and the app you're using. If you live in the US, you can block a phone number on your phone by trying one of the methods below.
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Method 1 of 3: Via Mobile Operator
Step 1. Use AT&T Smart Controls
If you use AT&T services, use a device known as Smart Controls to block phone numbers. The cost you have to spend is $ 5 (about Rp. 65,000) per month. This service allows you to block a phone number through your phone settings or by calling your mobile operator.
- Contact your mobile operator and include Smart Controls service in your monthly service options. You can block certain phone numbers with the help of your carrier or manually through your phone's settings.
- If you go to AT&T's online settings, the phone numbers you blocked can be set through the "Device Support" page.
Step 2. Block phone calls with Verizon
Verizon provides a free service to block phone numbers. You can download this service for free. You can block up to 5 phone numbers at a time. If you want to block more than 5 phone numbers, or also want to block short messages, you can sign up for a service called Usage Controls at a cost of around Rp. 65,000 per month.
Step 3. Contact T-mobile customer service
The T-mobile cellular operator does not provide a special service that allows you to block phone numbers. However, if you call their customer service, and ask to speak to one of them, T-mobile may be able to block the phone number on your request depending on your monthly service and the phone you're using.
Step 4. Visit the My Sprint account settings page
You can block numbers for free if your mobile carrier is Sprint. You just need to log into your My Sprint account and open its settings.
- Click "My Preferences" and from there click "Limits and Permissions" then click "Block Voice".
- Next, you can select the phone number you want to block.
Method 2 of 3: Blocking Phone Numbers on Smartphones
Step 1. Enter the phone number to block list on iPhone
Blocking a phone number on iPhone is quite simple. You just need to add the phone number to the block list using the phone settings.
- There should be an "i" on each number in your contact list. Tap this number to add it to the block list.
- Lower the screen and click "Block this Caller." Tap and block the contact.
Step 2. Use Android phone settings to block phone numbers
Blocking phone calls is pretty easy on the new Android versions. You just need to go to settings, call and reject calls. Next, you can enter the number of the contact you want to block.
Step 3. Block phone numbers on Samsung phones
You can block phone calls for a certain time using the phone settings if you are using a Samsung phone. Go to phone settings, my device, block mode and disable incoming calls. You can also set certain contact numbers to remain logged in as an exception.
Method 3 of 3: Using Other Methods
Step 1. Sign up for the National Do Not Call List
If you want to block phone calls from marketers and other spam calls, sign up for the National Do Not Call List. How to register is quite simple. You just need to enter your phone number and email address. A reply email containing the next steps of registration will be sent within 72 hours.
Step 2. Use Google Voice to block specific phone numbers from any device
If you want to block certain phone numbers from calling some of your mobile or electronic devices, consider creating a Google Voice account. With this service, you can easily block phone numbers.
- You can sign up for Google Voice at no cost if you live in the US. Sign in to your Google Voice account and search for the phone number you want to block.
- Mark the checkbox next to the phone number. Mark block. That way, that person can't contact you on all the devices connected to your Google Voice account.
Step 3. Use the app for Android
Not all Android phones come with a service to block phone calls. However, Android offers many free or inexpensive apps that can be used to block phone numbers.
- Mr. Caller allows you to block phone calls and text messages from specific numbers. This app also allows you to block unknown calls or calls from certain area codes automatically.
- Truecaller is an app that can detect and reject spam calls. This app also allows you to block certain phone numbers.
- There are many free apps in the app store that can be used to block phone calls. Find the app you need, and read the reviews to find the right one.
