[Viperguy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

That will work, but many people (like me) won't do it because they don't want to miss important calls from people who are not in their contact list. Suppose your doctor's office or another business calls you from an unknown number? It is not appropriate for everyone.

That's what voice mail is for

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by tcxr750

just drove by a circle k gas station and got a call on the iphone. Guess what? It was a circle k ad. Must be a feature of the latest ios update. Add this to the dozen or so scam calls you get everyday. There oughta be a law. There is a law?

the very app you are using to talk to your fellow villagers is monetizing us. Or have all the adds become a blur.
Simple solution is for phones to have an off switch for unwanted adds even if the phone has to cost a few more bucks

[JodyBraga]

RoboKiller. Best app I have!!

[J1ceasar]

Actually the government has forced the cell phone companies to develop stricter call identification technology so then VoIP calls or either blocked when the numbers are fake or must give a true number. I believe it will go into effect in the next 12 months or so. It won't necessarily stop you but I have a feeling the only thing they would stop is if they were charged five or ten cents a call if they are not on your contact list

[msilagy]

I press the on off button on my iPhone and it silences the ringing of an unknown caller. Sometimes there is a red decline button that I can press. If it's important they leave a message. I always have my iPhone near however as I don't like to miss calls from family/friends.

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

Actually the government has forced the cell phone companies to develop stricter call identification technology so then VoIP calls or either blocked when the numbers are fake or must give a true number. I believe it will go into effect in the next 12 months or so. It won't necessarily stop you but I have a feeling the only thing they would stop is if they were charged five or ten cents a call if they are not on your contact list

Xfinity cellular has the service free to their subscribers, i am saving $80 per month on my 2 lines versus what I was paying with Verizon, Xfinity uses the same Verizon Towers, no difference in the service or quality, I am loving it, however there is a catch, you must have Xfinity Internet or Tv in your home.

[amdubuc]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Sad they passed an excellent law and had no interest in its enforcement.

If they don’t enforce laws against rioting, looting, assault on law enforcement, murder...
I’m just saying.

[Mohawksin]

Originally Posted by Arlington2

If it is important they will leave a voice-mail. I have been using the feature for a few years and have never missed an important message.

How do you know you never missed a call?

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

That will work, but many people (like me) won't do it because they don't want to miss important calls from people who are not in their contact list. Suppose your doctor's office or another business calls you from an unknown number? It is not appropriate for everyone.

So?? Why cant it just go to voice mail? Play the message n see if its anything important. Easy peasy

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Mohawksin

How do you know you never missed a call?

Because if its important, a message is left. If they dont leave one, who cares?

[writerslife]

When I moved to The Villages, I refused to have my phone number listed in the Villages phone book. As a result, I do not get any scam phone calls. Problem solved.

[davem4616]

hadn't heard of this before...hopefully it doesn't become a commonplace marketing technique

last thing I need is a call from 'Angelia' regarding an extended warranty whenever I pass an auto repair shop

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

That will work, but many people (like me) won't do it because they don't want to miss important calls from people who are not in their contact list. Suppose your doctor's office or another business calls you from an unknown number? It is not appropriate for everyone.

I put my docs into my contact list, and when I'm expecting an important call then I will answer if it's a 352 area code. Sometimes the docs have multiple lines.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JohnN

I put my docs into my contact list, and when I'm expecting an important call then I will answer if it's a 352 area code. Sometimes the docs have multiple lines.

That is the problem. My DR office has numerous lines and recently having Florida room put in the vendor has lots of numbers so easier to just answer the phone.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

These calls come as you drive through an area. So promoting using a cell while driving is against the law. I just don't answer while driving.

Calling a number on the "do not call" list is also illegal.