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Protect Your Privacy

CALL BLOCK

Why receive calls you don't want to take? Now you can prevent receiving those calls.

Selective Call Block
Designate up to 12 numbers on your Call Block list. It's perfect for preventing harassing calls and telemarketers.

  • To block unwanted calls, press *60.
  • When an "unwanted caller" tries to call you, a recorded message will say you are not accepting calls.
  • Up to 12 numbers can be stored on your Call Block list.
  • Calls made to you from outside your local calling area or through the operator cannot be blocked. This is for your protection in case of an emergency.

Anonymous Call Block
Reject incoming calls from people who have intentionally blocked their information from being shown on your Caller ID display.  

  • To turn this service on, press *77.
  • Listen for the confirmation tone.
  • Your phone won't ring if someone calls from a blocked line.
  • The "blocked caller" will hear a message instructing them to hang up, remove their blocking and call again.
  • To turn this service off, press *87.

NON-LISTED SERVICE
Your listing will be available through directory assistance, but will not appear in the phone book. Contact our Customer Service Center to request this today.

PRIVATE / BLOCKED NUMBER

Prevent someone with Caller ID from seeing your information. Your number will be displayed as "Private" or "Anonymous" on Caller ID displays.

Selective Blocking
Prevent your name and number from being displayed on other Caller ID devices, one call at a time. This service does not apply when dialing toll free numbers.

  • To block the call, press *67.
  • Listen for the confirmation tone, and then dial the number you wish to call. 
  • This service works on an individual call basis. Once you hang up, the blocking is no longer in effect.

Complete Call Blocking
Your number will be displayed as "Private" or "Anonymous" on Caller ID devices every time you place a call. This service does not apply when dialing toll free numbers.

  • Your calls are automatically blocked every time you place a call, except when dialing 911 or toll free (800, 888, 877, 866) numbers.
  • You can "unblock" on a per call basis by pressing *82 before dialing the number.

SPECIAL CALL ACCEPTANCE

Receive only the calls you want.

  • To only receive calls from specific numbers, press *64.
  • Follow the voice prompts to enter up to 12 numbers from which you would like to accept calls.
  • For all other calls, a recorded message will say you are not accepting calls at this time.

Please note that services may not be available in all areas. 
Contact our Customer Service Center for availability in your area and to order service.

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