Author Topic: Best way to block number (Read 2472 times)

sky121 · « **on:** August 28, 2017, 07:48:17 PM »

I'm looking for a way to block specific numbers and have them get a busy signal or a number disconnect signal or something of the sort.

Any ideas ?

Also I have Sprint. If I block a number through them will the person still get a ringtone on their end?

Palm5 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:05:46 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on August 28, 2017, 07:48:17 PM

I'm looking for a way to block specific numbers and have them get a busy signal or a number disconnect signal or something of the sort.

Any ideas ?

Also I have Sprint. If I block a number through them will the person still get a ringtone on their end?

If you have an iPhone just block the number. You'll never get. A voicemail text or call again

sky121 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:06:43 PM »

Quote from: Palm5 on August 28, 2017, 08:05:46 PM

If you have an iPhone just block the number. You'll never get. A voicemail text or call again

It's an Android. I also want a way to block it that they get a busy signal or wrong number message or something of the sort.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:14:02 PM »

I use hiya to block calls... It's very meh though.
It usually allows one annoying ring through before it blocks.
Second, it causes a double splash of the call app everytime I dial a number...

Wish there would be a better solution. I'm deluged with spam calls

sky121 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:16:51 PM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on August 28, 2017, 08:14:02 PM

I use hiya to block calls... It's very meh though.
It usually allows one annoying ring through before it blocks.
Second, it causes a double splash of the call app everytime I dial a number...

Wish there would be a better solution. I'm deluged with spam calls

Does it just go to voicemail on their end?

Alexsei · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:23:27 PM »

Port to Google Voice

Alexsei · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:24:13 PM »

https://www.google.com/googlevoice/sprint/

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:24:51 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on August 28, 2017, 08:16:51 PM

Does it just go to voicemail on their end?

I think so.. but I don't get spam vm so don't really care

sky121 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:25:37 PM »

Quote from: Alexsei on August 28, 2017, 08:23:27 PM

Port to Google Voice

That's my next option. I really don't want to do that though. Rather figure out something else.

Alexsei · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:33:19 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on August 28, 2017, 08:25:37 PM

That's my next option. I really don't want to do that though. Rather figure out something else.

What's the downside?

sky121 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:34:04 PM »

Quote from: Alexsei on August 28, 2017, 08:33:19 PM

What's the downside?

I have a diff number as my Google voice number right now that I use on my device.

ushdadude · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2017, 09:47:06 PM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on August 28, 2017, 08:14:02 PM

I use hiya to block calls... It's very meh though.
It usually allows one annoying ring through before it blocks.
Second, it causes a double splash of the call app everytime I dial a number...

Wish there would be a better solution. I'm deluged with spam calls

Similar to true caller

ckmk47 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2017, 10:00:09 PM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on August 28, 2017, 08:14:02 PM

Wish there would be a better solution. I'm deluged with spam calls

Can't you register your number on the "Do not call" list?

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2017, 10:34:49 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on August 28, 2017, 10:00:09 PM

Can't you register your number on the "Do not call" list?

Just did! For some reason never crossed my mind to register a cell. - I'm from the generation where cell numbers were personal, sacred and private.

Dan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2017, 10:38:43 PM »

Won't help.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2017, 11:18:07 PM »

Quote from: Dan on August 28, 2017, 10:38:43 PM

Won't help.

Seems to work for my land line..

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2017, 01:14:45 AM »

I have one of the most sophisticated phones of all times. It's called a Palm Centro... {Insert roll-eyes emoji here} I have an "app" called Call Filter. One of the amazing things I can do is set my phone to pick up and hang up a phone call immediately when it comes in. I can also set a string of characters to act as wild cards.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2017, 03:25:43 AM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on August 28, 2017, 10:34:49 PM

Just did! For some reason never crossed my mind to register a cell. - I'm from the generation where cell numbers were personal, sacred and private.

Me, too. It used to be that when a cell rang, they really were calling you.
But they've begun adding cells to robo call data bases.

Quote from: Dan on August 28, 2017, 10:38:43 PM

Won't help.

Non-sales calls like solicitations for charity or surveys are allowed even when you're on the 'do not call ' list.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2017, 03:27:17 AM »

Quote from: Work-for-ur-muny on August 29, 2017, 01:14:45 AM

I have one of the most sophisticated phones of all times. It's called a Palm Centro... {Insert roll-eyes emoji here} I have an "app" called Call Filter. One of the amazing things I can do is set my phone to pick up and hang up a phone call immediately when it comes in. I can also set a string of characters to act as wild cards.

You have one that lasted this long? Or you got a brand new one in modern times?
"I can also set a string of characters to act as wild cards."
What is this and what does it do for you?

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2017, 03:51:00 AM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on August 29, 2017, 03:27:17 AM

You have one that lasted this long? Or you got a brand new one in modern times?

I got it when it was on it's downward trend, and yes, lasted this long. I wish I can find more to buy. Praying every day it doesn't just go to sleep on me.

Quote from: ckmk47 on August 29, 2017, 03:27:17 AM

"I can also set a string of characters to act as wild cards."
What is this and what does it do for you?

If for example I keep getting spam phone calls from 231 area code, but the rest of the phone number is different each time I just enter into the criteria field 231-???-????, which tells the system that any number that has this area code, but ?s can be replaced with any other number, then its blocked. It has far more advanced features than this too.