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Verizon Launches 'Silence Junk Callers' Feature for Call Filter Plus Customers With iOS 14
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Some of you don’t understand what this is for. Silence unknown callers and this feature aren’t the same thing. This will block known spam calls right away. If a call comes through, it’s a verified call on VZ’s end so you know it’s legitimate to answer.
In my field, I get calls all the time from people not in my contacts. This is useful to me.
In my field, I get calls all the time from people not in my contacts. This is useful to me.
Or are in the process of applying for jobs, as you won’t be getting a call back ?
To each their own. Some believe any call verified(?) from Verizon should be answered. Others believe that unknown (to me) callers can just leave a voice message. I prefer the latter as I check any voice mail and call back as appropriate within 5 minutes. Then I can choose to add this caller to my contacts for the next time they call. Its all good..... just disappointed VZ chose to charge for this.
They’re working on it (STIR/SHAKEN) which the big carriers are currently required to have fully implemented by June 30, 2021.
I'm running iOS14 and the new feature I noticed yesterday updating the Verizon Call Filter app. is the option to have calls identified as junk blocked completely. Previously they were silenced but the junk caller would go to voicemail. The new option is "Terminate - Call is blocked without leaving a voicemail".
I consider this an improvement but agree it s/b free. Still don't understand why Verizon doesn't offer the ability to block neighborhood spam, allowing you do block all calls from your prefix or another prefix you indicate. Hiya offers this, also in a subscription model.
I consider this an improvement but agree it s/b free. Still don't understand why Verizon doesn't offer the ability to block neighborhood spam, allowing you do block all calls from your prefix or another prefix you indicate. Hiya offers this, also in a subscription model.
This is actual proof that the carriers are profiting - since they charge for the service - from spam calls which is nothing short of extortion.
I can’t wait for a class-action lawsuit because we should all be in.
As a reminder, the carriers and only the carriers can solve the spam/scam calls problem.
Once again either a lawsuit or government intervention will be the only way they will do what’s right for the customer.
I can’t wait for a class-action lawsuit because we should all be in.
As a reminder, the carriers and only the carriers can solve the spam/scam calls problem.
Once again either a lawsuit or government intervention will be the only way they will do what’s right for the customer.
Verizon has been a leader in the Registered Caller Initiative. Suggest you read into it.
Homepage | Registered Caller
I am hoping once this is fully going, we'll see it expanded to better assist normal users.