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Blocking unwanted calls from your phone

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While Ting doesn’t offer a feature to block calls from specific numbers, there are other ways to avoid unwanted calls and texts:

  1. Use your phone’s built-in features: Many smartphones include call-blocking capabilities.
  2. Download an app: If your phone doesn’t have native blocking options, apps can do the trick.

Call blocking on android

Some Android phones can block calls right from the Phone app, sending unwanted numbers directly to voicemail.

Here’s how to block a number:

  1. Open the Phone app.
  2. Tap More (three dots or menu icon).
  3. Select Call history.
  4. Choose the number to block and tap Block / report spam.

Call bocking on iPhone

An iPhone running iOS 6 or later can block both calls and texts:

  • Calls: Blocked calls go straight to voicemail.
  • Texts: Messages from blocked numbers won’t be delivered.

How to block a caller:

  1. Open the Phone app.
  2. Navigate to Favorites, Recents, or Voicemail.
  3. Tap the info button (next to the number or contact).
  4. Scroll down and tap Block Caller.

Call blocking apps

If your phone doesn’t support native call blocking, apps can help:

  • Call Control - Call Blocker (Android only):
    • Features include blocking blacklisted numbers, muting the ringer, or sending calls to voicemail.
    • Advanced options let you block entire area codes or unwanted text messages.
  • Hiya (Android | iOS):
    • Hiya identifies unknown numbers as spam, important contacts, or potential callers like a doctor’s office.
    • Offers personalized block lists and the ability to report spam callers.

Check reviews and choose the method that best suits your needs to take control of your calls and messages.

Other Articles in this Section
Setting up your new phone
Restoring your phone after a reset
What to do if your phone is lost or stolen
SIM PINs and PUK codes: What are they?
How to set up voice over LTE (VoLTE) on your phone
Backing up your phone
Performing a factory reset
Removing your Android activation lock
Remove the activation lock from your iPhone
Hearing Aid Compatibility
Finding your device IMEI and SIM card number
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