topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Blocking numbers in Fold & Flip Phones

Blocking numbers from certain area codes

SC9999 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:32:09 GMT

Is there anyway to block numbers from a certain area code or to block any out of area numbers?

Re: Blocking numbers

Asumsang1512 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:44:25 GMT

To my knowledge no. If that was a thing spam calls wouldn't exist lol

Re: Re: Blocking numbers

SC9999 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:50:10 GMT

It amazes me that this can't be done. I'm sure the technology exists.

Re: Re: Re: Blocking numbers

Asumsang1512 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:54:37 GMT

Well phones were made for communication. Can't limit it. All we can do is reduce the amount of spam or identify it.

If anything they should make phone numberless Sim cards, to use mobile data on the go without calling benefits.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Blocking numbers

SC9999 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:58:05 GMT

The problem is that I block the number but they call from a different one each time. Usually the same area code, though.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Blocking numbers

Asumsang1512 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:36 GMT

That's the problem we have now. Once they identify that you are associated with a phone number, they put it in a database. It's like someone checking to see if a house is vacant, if not then they keep coming back. All we can do is block and report them to prevent them or notiy others that it's a spam risk or dangerous

Re: Blocking numbers

meself — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:05:44 GMT

Its possible to block area codes one would or should be in your carrier call filter app the other would be in call settings

Re: Re: Re: Re: Blocking numbers

neilth — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:37:40 GMT

Google Fi provides its subscribers with free data only SIM cards. They are for use with LTE/5G tablets. The data they use is charged against the subscriber's Google Fi account.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Blocking numbers

Asumsang1512 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:45:50 GMT

Oooo, I like that, never knew they did that.

Re: Blocking numbers

kimberleigh — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:17:54 GMT

You can set it to block unknown numbers

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neilth — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:19:22 GMT

What's nice is that if you have an old phone you're not using anymore, you can install one of their data only SIMs in it and use it as a tablet. It's been great for navigation with Google Maps while driving cross country.

Re: Blocking numbers from certain area codes

AAbbott — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:56:57 GMT

The technology does exist, they just choose not to offer it. Some carriers might in their spam blocking apps for carriers that have call blocking. I have a VOIP phone for home and I have the ability to block area codes and/or prefixes, should I choose to. So, I can block 718 (area code) or 718-738 (area code & prefix) and all numbers beginning with that area code and specific prefix will be blocked. Honestly, I don't know if the tech is something carrier controlled or can be controlled by the phone manufacturer.