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Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls - Dennis S - 06-18-2012
I was looking at Panasonic and Uniden phones, but the models that block calls are pricey for me. I would like to keep it well under $30. There is a gizmo box that does it for $100. I would like a single phone or free or cheap PC software that will do the job.
Re: Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls - mattkime - 06-18-2012
have you considered using Google Voice?
Re: Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls - Dennis S - 06-18-2012
mattkime wrote:
have you considered using Google Voice?
I'm on dial-up and extra-slow dial-up at that. I assume it won't work.
Re: Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls - C(-)ris - 06-18-2012
Dial up has nothing to do with Google voice. However, you will need to port your number to google voice and get a different one for the home phone. That would require the number being on a cell phone since you can't port from landlines yet. Might end up costing more than $30.
Re: Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls - RgrF - 06-18-2012
You can't get call blocking from the landline provider?
Re: Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls - Bill in NC - 06-18-2012
Call blocking for a conventional land-line is usually a pricey extra charge per month - forever.
Even $100 for a box that block numbers based on caller ID would be a bargain for those whose internet is too slow to use VOIP.