How to Disable a Caller ID Block on Verizon

Some companies do not accept calls from blocked numbers.

Verizon's Caller ID Block feature allows Verizon account holders to have their cellphone numbers automatically blocked from being displayed on their call recipients' caller ID screens. When the block feature is enabled, the account holder's cellphone number will show up as "private" or "unavailable" on the recipient's screen. However, some institutions' telephone systems, such as 911, 1-800 and 1-900 numbers, do not allow incoming calls from those who have caller ID blocks on their phones. Disabling the caller ID block is simple and just takes an extra moment for each phone call.

Things You'll Need

• Verizon cellphone
• Pen
• Paper

Instructions

1. Write down the phone number you wish to call from your contacts list if you don't know it from memory. You will be unable to utilize your phone's contacts menu for dialing purposes.

2. Prepare your phone to make a call by opening the keypad application if you have a smartphone. If you have a traditional phone, simply access the keypad.

3. Dial *82 then the number you wish to call, area code first. This code is free to use and does not incur charges of any kind.

   For example, *82123-000-0000.

4. Press the "send" or "call" key to begin the call. Your call recipient will now see your Verizon cellphone number in his caller ID display.

5. Hang up the call normally by pressing the "end" key.

Tips & Warnings

• If you wish to have your caller ID block permanently disabled, dial *611 from your Verizon Wireless handset to speak with a customer service agent and tell them you wish to have the service disabled indefinitely.

References

• Verizon: Caller ID FAQ