Some people do not know when they have crossed a line. They keep calling and calling you and then the conversions are awkwardly uncomfortable and irritating. Whether this happens with a human being, digital advertisers, or automated call, you are still very much disgusted by how much your privacy and sanity are invaded. This has left you with the decision to block these callers but has then wondered how you could block these invaders of your peace using the Xfinity Mobile. After all, your phone, your rules, right. Let us know How To Block A Phone Number On Xfinity Mobile?
Other than the traditional way of blocking a phone number manually with inbuilt tools in our phones, Xfinity Mobile offers other ways you can block these invaders. Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Internet, and Xfinity Voice, or call filtering also an Xfinity Mobile Plan are great options that can help you.
Simple Steps on How to Block a Phone Number on Xfinity Mobile
Xfinity Voice: If you have subscribed to Xfinity voice, these are the options available to you if you want to block any invasive phone numbers.
Spam blocker: Activating the spam blocker will help identify unverified calls that are of high, medium, or low risk. This you are at liberty to block, send to voicemail without notification, or be allowed – this will pop up on your display screen as a risk label when such calls come through. Here are the steps to manage spam blocker settings:
- Visit https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/change-spam-blocker-settingsSign in your XFINITY ID AND PASSWORD (If you cannot find your ID, there is the option to help you with that just below the sign-in button).
- Click the VOICE on the taskbar or the menu bar and select VOICE from the menu list.
- Choose CALL BLOCKING.
- Adjust the spam blocker to determine what action you want on spam calls.
Note: You cannot deactivate the spam blocker but you can always adjust it as you wish.
For Xfinity Mobile customers, it is free to block phone numbers. Here are ways you can stop invasive calls from your Xfinity Mobile.
Note: For robotic calls, blocking them by listing your number on the National registry list of “do not call” may not entirely stop all automated calls but it will limit the number of calls that comes through to your phone. This is because you may have granted some company you are in partnership with to call you by signing up during a campaign. Do not panic. All you need to inform the caller could be through their customer care representative, asking them not to call again. They will oblige your request.
Anonymous Call Rejection: When a caller’s ID is blocked, such calls are immediately rejected by the Anonymous call rejection. A computerized message informing callers who chose to hide their names and numbers from the display that you do not take hidden calls. They will be further instructed to re-enable their caller’s ID and then call back.
These calls will be displayed as “Anonymous”–“blocked” in place of the “caller’s name” and the notification “missed call’. If you have to activate the Anonymous Call Rejection feature, you should;
- Go to the “CALL BLOCKING” after selecting “VOICE” from Xfinity Connect.
- Select “BLOCK ALL ANONYMOUS CALLS”.
Call Screening: The Call Screening Feature on Xfinity Voice allows you to add 25 numbers you wish to ban from reaching you. Whenever they call, they will receive an automated response stating they are unavailable.
- Sign in to https://connect.xfinity.com/voice/settings/blockcalls with your XFINITY ID AND PASSWORD.
- Go to the CALL BLOCKING voice option.
- Create a call blocking list by ENTERING THE PHONE NUMBER and clicking on the ADD button. Click on the trash can indicator next to an existing number to get rid of a block.
- To add the option to reject anonymous calls, click the box next to BLOCK ANONYMOUS CALLS.
If a voicemail was left, you may also block a number by finding it on Call History or Voicemail and then choosing Block Caller > Verify.
Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Voice
Call Screening: This feature is also included in this plan.
- Sign in to https://connect.xfinity.com/voice/settings/blockcalls with your XFINITY ID AND PASSWORD.
- Go to the CALL BLOCKING voice option.
- Create a call blocking list by ENTERING THE PHONE NUMBER and clicking on the ADD button. Click on the trash can indicator next to an existing number to get rid of a block.
- To add the option to reject anonymous calls, click the box next to BLOCK ANONYMOUS CALLS.
If a voicemail was left, you may also block a number by finding it on Call History or Voicemail and then choosing Block Caller > Verify.
Note “Xfinity Voice Unlimited Saver Plan” does not offer ANONYMOUS CALL REJECTION or CALL SCREENING”.
Call Filtering: This is a free feature plan offered by Xfinity Mobile. All phones and data plans are eligible for this complimentary feature. Call filtering flags up suspicious calls as “Potential Spam”. For android phone users, to enjoy this benefit, you may need to reboot your smartphone. No further step is required.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to block phone numbers that have decided to invade your privacy and become a nuisance, you can do with them as you seem fit. Take back control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of installing the Call Filtering feature?
It is a free feature plan Xfinity offers to its customers.
Can I block a phone number on Xfinity Mobile using my phone?
Yes, if you are using a Comcast device or a smartphone Xfinity Mobile network supports it. If you are not using a Comcast mobile, your smartphone must be compatible with Xfinity Mobile. Samsung Galaxies, Apple iPhones, iPads, and watches. LG and Motorola’s latest versions from Xfinity Mobile.
