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Block Number

ljdemont — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:55:03 GMT

I'd rather folks didn't know my number. Is there a way to block my number from showing up when I make calls? SIMon says you can press #31#, the area code and the number to do this. However with my previous providor there was a permanent way to do it so that I didn't have to dial #31# before each and every single phone call. Wondering if PM has anything like that?

I have a Samsung Rugby III

Re: Block Number

hairbag1 — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:38:44 GMT

@ljdemont wrote:
I'd rather folks didn't know my number. Is there a way to block my number from showing up when I make calls? SIMon says you can press #31#, the area code and the number to do this. However with my previous providor there was a permanent way to do it so that I didn't have to dial #31# before each and every single phone call. Wondering if PM has anything like that?

Thanks.

Click the ? in lower right side of screen to start process of moderator assistance. They might be able to help you.

Re: Block Number

THEnewfie — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:36:45 GMT

What phone model do you have? There may be a way within the phones settings to perma-block your number depending on the phone you're rocking

Re: Block Number

Triguy — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:45:10 GMT

If you have an Android phone go into the dialer settings, call settings, additional settings, caller ID and out pops a menu that allows you to block your phone number.

For Iphone https://www.guidingtech.com/16889/disable-block-caller-id-iphone/

Re: Block Number

laceydawn81 — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:40:06 GMT

there is usually a way to set it in ur phone settings.. depending on what kind of phone u have

Re: Block Number

ljdemont — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:52:06 GMT

Samsung Rugby III flip phone.

Re: Block Number

LovesToPM — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:58:56 GMT

@ljdemont Try this
Open phone dialer app. Go to settings.
- Advance / more options.
- Additional settings.

Look for [Caller ID]
There are 3 choices available:
- Network default
- Hide number
- Show number

Re: Block Number

geopublic — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 17:14:11 GMT

@ljdemont

On the phone

Dial *08 to turn off display of your Caller ID information on all outgoing calls.
Dial *06 to turn on display of your Caller ID information on all outgoing calls.
Dial *67 and then enter the phone number you want to call to turn off display of your Caller ID information for just that one call.

Re: Block Number

hairbag1 — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 17:37:24 GMT

@ljdemont wrote:
I'd rather folks didn't know my number. Is there a way to block my number from showing up when I make calls? SIMon says you can press #31#, the area code and the number to do this. However with my previous providor there was a permanent way to do it so that I didn't have to dial #31# before each and every single phone call. Wondering if PM has anything like that?

I have a Samsung Rugby III

@ljdemont...In this era of spammers, scammers and robo calls...many people, like myself, won't answer a call from unknown numbers and masked numbers. If I don't see your number...I'm not answering. I reckon alot of people have adopted the same attitude.

Re: Block Number

cellphoneuser1 — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 01:43:22 GMT

@hairbag1 wrote:

Click the ? in lower right side of screen to start process of moderator assistance. They might be able to help you.

Doing it from the phone settings is a much better option because if it's turned off by the moderartors, you can't turn it back on without their help again. I don't think the moderators will do it.

Re: Block Number

cellphoneuser1 — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 01:47:19 GMT

@hairbag1 wrote:

@ljdemont...In this era of spammers, scammers and robo calls...many people, like myself, won't answer a call from unknown numbers and masked numbers. If I don't see your number...I'm not answering. I reckon alot of people have adopted the same attitude.

That's a very good point. I don't think if's only @hairbag1 who feels that way. I think most people won't answer if you block the number so @ljdemont , this could render your phone almost useless for outgoing calls.