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Blocking calls

Pearwasp1958 — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:23:10 GMT

Is there a way that people who call my number need to hit a specific number in order to connect. I believe Telus has his option

Re: Blocking calls

will13am — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:48:59 GMT

@Pearwasp1958 , Public Mobile does not have any call control features. This is a tier 3 brand with limited features at a budget price. You can use the phone app to screen calls.

Re: Blocking calls

hairbag1 — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:44:57 GMT

@Pearwasp1958

I refuse to answer calls from number I don't recognize or expect to call me. If the call is legit, they're given opportunity to leave a message and I can call /em back...if I wish. Once the bad guys know you'll answer any caller...well...you know what will happen then !

Re: Blocking calls

Meow — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:19:38 GMT

@hairbag1 wrote:
@Pearwasp1958
I refuse to answer calls from number I don't recognize or expect to call me.

That is a good way to handle spammers.

BUT, some medical offices provide 'unknown caller' message (and if they want to talk to you and leave a message good luck getting through when you call them) so it is really toss up what practice should be applied to answer calls.

Re: Blocking calls

Mars121 — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:59:54 GMT

That is unacceptable PublicMobile. Telus has this option for landlines.

Re: Blocking calls

Mars121 — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:01:28 GMT

So many unknown calls and texts that it is too much work to screen. My cellphone should be able to automatically block if I choose

Re: Blocking calls

slusagm — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:05:21 GMT

you have to understand while PM is owned by Telus, they are different companies. PM is a tier 3 and only provide basic service.

If you need the extra bells and whistles, you will need to check with Koodo or Telus.