Most home phone companies offer features that block unwanted calls. Additionally, most home phones now also come with built-in features that will identify unknown or telemarketer numbers to alert you to unwanted calls. There are varying degrees of privacy and blocking abilities available, but with current technology facilitating the ease with which a person’s private information flows, any protection is good protection. There are different types of call-blocking features, including anonymous call blocking, which automatically blocks any unknown numbers from calling; the personalized ring, which identifies callers with a unique ring tone; and privacy manager, which has unknown callers identify themselves before their calls can be put through to you. You can also manually block calls by pressing 60 and following the directions that follow over the phone. If the number shows up as unknown, dial 60 immediately after picking up the phone to add it to your list of blocked callers. Writer Bio
