How Can I Block a Number from Calling My Cellphone?

You actually have a number of options here, depending on the bang out of phone youre using.

Lets take a look at what some of the more popular phones have built in.

Tap the number you want to block and find the command that says block and/or report as spam.

You will then have to confirm the message asking if you want to block the number.

Block an iPhone

Blocking calls on an iPhone is pretty straightforward.

pop crack open the phone app, then tap recents.

Find the number you want to block and then tap the little info circle on the right.

From there, tap Block this Caller and then Block Contact.

Heres how blocking works:

get in to your Google Voice account.

Find the call you want to block (or the voicemail that resulted from it).

go for the checkbox next to the call or voicemail.

choose the more link underneath the call.

Another option is to just silence the call.

While it isnt technically a call-blocking method, the result is pretty much the same.

Most carriers have a means of blocking calls even if they dont realize it.

It usually costs money and it sometimes falls under the header ofParental Controlsbut it works just the same.

AT&Tuses a feature calledSmart Controlsto get the job done.

Theres also an option thats $2.99 per month, which features caller ID and a personal spam list.

Sprintusers canmanage blocked callsfrom their My Sprint account parameters.

It also offers aPremium Caller ID app and servicefor $2.99 a month that screens calls from unknown numbers.

While theres no obvious one-size-fits-all solution, youve got plenty of options for blocking unwanted calls.

You just have to find the option that best fits your needs.

This story was originally published in 2013 and was updated on 12/9/19 to provide more thorough and current information.