Block Phone Numbers on a Cell Phone

Block Phone Numbers on a Cell Phone

Unwanted calls on any home are annoying but when you are being billed by the minute, like on a cell phone, the calls can be extremely irritating. Ever wonder how to block certain numbers from calling your cell? We have answers for you today.

Telemarketing Callers

Telemarketers have been collecting more and more cell phone numbers as the public has slowly been switching all their phone service to cellular. The best way to keep your number from being called by telemarketers is to list it with the FTC Do Not Call List. The Federal phone number registry requires all sales calls to first double check the list or be fined. You can find the registry page at www.DoNotCall.gov. If you are registered and still receive sales calls, you can file a complaint at eSupport.Fcc.Gov/Complains.htm.

Cell Phone Blocking

Check the features on your cell phone. Many cell phones now allow users to block numbers when an unwanted call is received. Often the call does not ring the phone and is either ignored or sent to voicemail automatically. Take a look at your manual of at Howard Forums, an online repository of cell phone information.

Service Provider Features

Some service providers have features to block calls within the network before they are routed to your phone. You have the option of developing a list of blocked numbers or giving your provider a list of approved numbers. Often there is an additional charge for this service but if the calls are considered to be harassing, the fees are waived.

A Secondary Service

Having an additional phone line available will relieve some of the calls you do not want to receive. Google Voice offers free local numbers and can be used for this purpose. Google Voice takes every incoming call and redirects it based upon your settings. You can also change the redirection based upon the time of the day. Therefore if you have free nights and weekends on your cell phone, receiving all calls then will not affect your bill.