Need a cheap phone or PC software to block certain phone calls

[Dennis S]

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.

[mattkime]

have you considered using Google Voice?

[Dennis S]

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.

[C(-)ris]

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.

[RgrF]

You can't get call blocking from the landline provider?

[Bill in NC]

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.