Posted on 08/09/2017 9:29:14 AM PDT by Swordmaker
Didn't you bother to read the original article? If receive a call on your iPhone which you find irritating or offensive, go into your call history screen, tap the info button next to that number, and click on "Block This Number". . . Nothing could be simpler. Apple has number blocking built into the iPhone operating system. Yet here you are SHOUTING that Apple intends to nothing to resolve this problem? SHEESH!
Scammers do not know your banking information until you give it to them. It is not public knowledge.
Well, I only have the joy of randomly blocking the numbers from 0000 to 9999.
My complaint and ongoing irritation with VERIZON WIRELESS and APPLE is their foot-dragging. I simply want to lock-out an area code AND prefix from my phone. If I can set preferences like AIPRPLANE MODE or toggle WIFI or BLUETOOTH. My request is a simple software task.
SHEESH.... I have dealt with the problem.
Have a good day. :)
I recently installed RoboFence on my iPhone and the telemarketing, robo, etc. these calls have gone way down. The app actually tells you it is a probable robocall. Once a number has been reported three times, it is listed on a robocall list and is blocked from my phone. The program currently has about 180,000 numbers listed to block for their subscribers. The app is free.
I recently installed RoboFence on my iPhone and the telemarketing, robo, etc. calls have gone way down. Once a number has been reported three times, it is listed on a robocall list and is blocked from all subscriber phones. The program currently has about 165,000 numbers listed to block for their subscribers. The app is free and seems to be working really well.
There is nothing "foot dragging" or unreasonable about either Verizon or Apple refusing to lockout either an area code or a prefix. YOU seem to think that is unreasonable merely because one caller is from a specific area code or prefix is an irritant. YOU want to block either ten thousand or ten million phone numbers because of a SINGLE bad actor in that prefix or area code. Why not be done with the whole problem, ptsal and simply blanket block all numbers that start with a "1" which your phone automatically appends when it dials any domestic phone number? That's the USA code. Then you'll get no phone calls at all to bother you.
Do you know that area codes from anywhere in the country are being assigned to new cellular phones and new VOIP phones these days regardless of actual physical location due to the shortage of phone numbers in many congested areas? Your neighbor across the street, or even YOU, could just as easily be assigned the area code you just blocked due to a robocaller because the numbers in your area code are getting scarce. They do not have to be assigned by geographical locations because domestic long-distance rated calls essentially no longer exist. For example, Google phone numbers do that when you sign up, allowing the user to select their area code and prefixes.
Numbers in your area code or prefix may simply not be available in your area. Here in Sacramento they are adding a third area code next week because the two that already exist are essentially full. That new one does not have a defined area at all. Your next phone you get may have that new area code regardless of where you live in the old 916 area, but you may have blocked it because some robocaller irritated you. The news reports in this area were all talking about how every cell tower in the geographic area are going to have to be reprogrammed to handle the new area code for 911 calls, because now they did not have a clue how to route the new 792 area code emergency calls. Same with alarm company boxes which may have to be reprogrammed with the new area code to handle cell phones alerts.
Blanket blocking of Area Codes or prefixes is prohibited by regulations. Neither Apple nor Verizon can permit such an app be installed on their phones under those regulations.
That said, you are perfectly within your rights to block every single one of the 10,000 numbers in that 805-918 prefix area by hand and be certain that way to stop the irritant.
On the other hand, the FTC's Do Not Call list law has a provision that allows consumers to SUE repeat offenders. I'd go that way. Monetize their offending behavior and make you and your attorney a little bit richer.
I really do NOT care what Verizon Wireless does at their switching station.
I want to be able to control the access at my device.
If my neighbors want to receive call from 805.918.xxxx, that is their choice.
Blanket blocking of Area Codes or prefixes is prohibited by regulations. Neither Apple nor Verizon can permit such an app be installed on their phones under those regulations.
Regulations require that I turn the phone off while I am a passenger in an airplane.
Another question:
Blanket blocking of Area Codes or prefixes is prohibited by regulations. Neither Apple nor Verizon can permit such an app be installed on their phones under those regulations.
Who owns the device (phone)? I seem to recall having “purchased” the phone.
Regulations require that I turn the phone off while I am a passenger in an airplane.
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Hmmm I pay nothing.
You own your device (phone) but that is irrelevant. There are many things you own that regulations prohibit you from modifying to your hearts content. For every sample, you cannot fiddle with the smog controls of your car to defeat them without penalty. If you have a ham radio you may not boost the power or alter the frequencies outside the permitted (regulated) ones for citizens to use. Just because you own these devices does not mean you can alter them to something you like. You can turn them off, too.
After reading this article I did a search of nomorobo. Recent reviews were low and it cost $1.99 per month. Farther down the list was Hiya, which had good reviews is free. It’s now installed, although my spam calls have gone down from 2 a day to 2 a week.
I have an android phone (switching to Apple within a week ) but I always keep my phone on blocking mode which means the only time my phone rings is if it’s someone in my immediate family, my siblings or the home alarm company calling. If I am expecting an important phone call, I take my phone off block for a short period. Legitimate people always leave a message if you don’t answer, so it’s really no big deal. (Why do we have to jump and answer the phone immediately anyway just because we all have mobile phones now?) The blocking solution is perfect (no calls when you are sleeping) and free :)
Correct. There are no enforcement provisions for DNC violators.
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