How to Unblock a Home Phone
Phone companies offer customers the option to block their home phone number from appearing on a caller ID. Instead of showing your phone number, the caller ID would say "Blocked Call" or something similar. Some people have their phone account set up so they cannot receive blocked calls. This would prevent you from making contact with that person. You would have to temporarily unblock your phone number. This can be done a on per call basis at no additional cost. Once the temporary block is lifted, your phone will automatically re-set and start blocking your home phone number once you hang up. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Pick up the phone's receiver. Make sure you have a dial tone.
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Press *82 on the phone's keypad. You will hear the dial tone change to a few short beeps indicating the number you are calling from will no longer be blocked and will appear on caller ID.
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Dial a phone number to ensure your number is unblocked.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are receiving harassing phone calls from a blocked number, contact your phone company to obtain a record of the calls made to your phone. With this proof, you can contact police for assistance.
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