How long do numbers stay blocked on Verizon?

You can block calls and messages from up to 5 numbers in My Verizon for no charge. These blocks will expire after 90 days. To learn how to set up blocks, go to our Blocks FAQs or How to Add Blocks video.
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How long does a number stay blocked on iPhone?

Answer: A: They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list. Blocking in iOS is just a blacklisting of flagged contacts on your device. If you delete the number from the blocked calls listing, you eliminate the block.
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What happens when Verizon blocks a number?

Let me confirm this for you. If you block a number that sends you a text message, the sender will receive a text reply stating, “VZW FREE MSG: You cannot send messages to the destination that is blocked by the owner.” For phone calls, the caller hears, "Welcome to Verizon Wireless.
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How do you permanently block someone on Verizon?

To block a restricted or private number from calling you:
  1. Open the Verizon Smart Family app on your device.
  2. Go to a Family Members dashboard.
  3. Tap Contacts.
  4. Tap Blocked contacts.
  5. Tap Block a number.
  6. Enter the contact, then tap Save.
  7. Select Block private and restricted texts and calls to enable the block.
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Can a number be blocked permanently?

If you want to permanently block your number when calling a specific person, add them as a contact, and save their number with *67 at the front. This will automatically block your number when you call that contact from now on.
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What does a blocked caller hear on Verizon?



Do blocked numbers stay blocked?

If you delete the number from the blocked list, the number will stay deleted from the blocked list. Removing the number from the blocked list has no effect on any entry in your Contacts list. If you delete the number from the blocked list, the number will stay deleted from the blocked list.
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Why do Blocked numbers still get through?

If you still receive voicemails from your blocked contacts, this is normal behavior. Blocked contacts will still be able to leave voicemails even after they are blocked. It is possible that you may be getting texts or calls not from the same number but from a number that looks very similar. Block this number too.
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Can you text someone you blocked Verizon?

The block works in one direction only - meaning that the blocked person is unable to call/message you, but you will still have the option to call/message them.
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Can you see blocked numbers on Verizon bill?

Verizon Wireless Services

Great question, gagcas2. The blocked calls and texts will not be detailed on your bill per the calls/messages did not officially connect.
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How do I block a number from texting me permanently?

To do this, open the conversation thread from them in the Messages app. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner, then choose “People and Options.” Tap on “Block <number>.” A popup window will ask you to confirm you want to block the number, noting that you will no longer receive calls or texts from this person.
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Can I still text someone I blocked?

So Yes, you can surely text someone you have blocked. Because blocking someone means making them unable to text you, however, you will still be able to text them. You can send as many messages as you like. They will get all of your messages.
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What happens if a blocked number texts you?

If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
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Can a text go through if I'm blocked?

When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.
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Can blocked numbers become unblocked?

The better news is that blocking a number isn't permanent, so if you change your mind, you can undo the blocking. In fact, unblocking a number is even easier than blocking it in the first place.
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Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?

Based on my knowledge (because it already had happened to me), if you don't have voicemail, you will still be able to see if a blocked number is contacting you because it will still appear in your recent calls. That's because whenever a blocked person calls you, your phone will still ring but only once.
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Do numbers stay blocked if you get a new phone?

They can rest assured that the user's block list can stay with the users, even when they get a new device.
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Do blocked numbers show up on call logs?

If you are using the block feature on your phone or most 3rd party apps you will still see the call in your call log. This is because when they block a call they then forward it to voicemail.
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How do I see blocked contacts on Verizon?

Remove a Block - Call & Message Blocking - My Verizon Website
  1. From a web browser, sign in to My Verizon .
  2. From the My Verizon Home screen, navigate: Account. My Plan. ...
  3. Click. Blocks. .
  4. Click the appropriate mobile number.
  5. Click. Block calls & messages. .
  6. From the 'Currently blocked numbers' section, click. Delete.
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What does the caller hear when you block their number Verizon?

Callers you have blocked will hear "Welcome to Verizon Wireless. The number you are trying to reach has calling restrictions which have prevented the completion of your call." People attempting to text to your number will get a notification that delivery failed.
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When you block someone do they know?

Blocking Someone on Android Messages and Apple iMessage

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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How do I permanently block a number on my iPhone?

Block voice calls, FaceTime calls, and messages from certain people
  1. Tap Favorites, Recents, or Voicemail. Tap. next to the number or contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
  2. Tap Contacts, tap the contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
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What does a blocked caller hear?

If your Call Block setting is set to Block Calls, the blocked caller hears nothing as they are immediately disconnected. If your Call Block setting is set to Sends Calls to Voicemail, the blocked caller will be able to reach your voicemail box. No notification is given to them that they have been blocked.
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How can someone call me if blocked?

If you do not like the idea of calling from another Phone Number, you can hide Caller ID on your smartphone and make a call to the person that has blocked your number. When you Call using Hidden Caller ID, your Contact's iPhone or Android Phone won't be able detect your Phone Number and your Call will go through.
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How long does it take to block a phone number?

According to the FTC, which runs the registry, your phone number will be added to the registry within 24 hours, but it will likely take up to 31 days for sales calls to stop.
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When I unblock a number will I get their messages?

Text messages (SMS, MMS, iMessage) from blocked contacts (numbers or email addresses) do not appear anywhere on your device. Unblocking the contact does NOT show any messages sent to you when it was blocked.
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