How Do I Block a Number on My AT&T Phone?

Almost everyone has a cellphone today, and they are wonderful tools for staying in touch with family and friends, conducting business, and when emergencies arise. There may come a time, however, when you are receiving calls or messages you don't want to get. You can block numbers on your cellphone to avoid unwanted calls or texts. How to you block a number on your AT&T phone? You can get help and support by calling AT&T customer service here. You can also keep reading on ways to block a number on your AT&T phone.

Type of Phone

Different types of phones have different steps when it comes to blocking numbers. You can block numbers on your AT&T iPhone, Android or landline.

iPhone

When you have received an unwanted call or text on your AT&T iPhone, you can block the number by following these steps:

1. Tap on the telephone icon or the message icon at the bottom of the screen to pull up recent calls or texts.
2. To block a number from a text complete these steps:
   • Open the message on your screen.
   • Tap on the number at the top of the screen.
   • Touch the info icon (an 'i" in a circle) to open the contact information.
   • Tap on "info" in the menu on the screen.
   • Scroll to the bottom of the screen and touch "Block This Caller." This will appear in red letters.
   • Confirm "Block Contact."
3. To block someone who has called you, follow these steps:
   • Open your recent calls.
   • Tap the information icon to the right of the number you wish to block (an "i" inside a circle).
   • Scroll to the bottom of the screen and touch "Block This Caller." This will appear in red letters.
   • Confirm "Block Contact."
4. You can go into your phone at any time and unblock the numbers if you wish.

Android

If you are an Android user, you can block a number from your AT&T phone by doing the following:

1. Select the phone icon on your home screen.
2. Tap the menu icon (three vertical dots).
3. Select "Settings."
4. Open "Blocked numbers."
5. Tap on "Add a Number."
6. Enter the number you wish to block.
7. Touch "Block" to complete the process.

You can also hold your finger over the number in your recent call log until a message pops up asking if you wish to block the contact.

Landline

If you have an AT&T landline and wish to block a caller, you can do so by pressing *60 on your phone and adding up to 10 numbers.

You also have the option of calling AT&T and reporting unwanted phone calls or texts. The representative can walk you through the process of blocking those unwanted contacts.

Having a phone shouldn't be a source of stress from unwanted callers or texts. You can block individuals from getting in touch with you whether you have an iPhone, Android or landline. For more information or assistance, contact AT&T customer support here.