Want to trace a call or block specific numbers? You can do that and more with the following star codes. Just enter the code on your phone’s keypad, exactly as you would when making a regular phone call.
| Star codes for traditional (landline) phones | ||
| Â | To turn on, enter this star code | To turn off, enter this star code |
| Call blocking | Â *60 To block a number: Press #, dial the 10-digit number you want to add, and press # to confirm. To unblock a number: Press *, dial the 10-digit number you wish to remove, and press * to confirm. | Â *80 |
| Caller ID blocking | Enter *67 and then the number you want to block from seeing your caller ID info. | *82 and then the number you blocked from seeing your caller ID info |
| Call trace | Â Enter *57 after the call ends | Â N/A |
| Anonymous call rejection (not available in IL, IN, MI, OH, or WI) | Â *77 | Â *87 |
Other ways to stop nuisance calls: