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How do I add a phone number to Blocked Contacts (for Spam Texts) to my list of Blocked Contacts when there is no "Block Sender" link?

How do I add a phone number to Blocked Contacts (for Spam Texts) to my list of Blocked Contacts when there is no "Block Sender" link?


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Posted on Oct 18, 2022 5:47 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2022 9:48 PM

Probably the number you are trying to block is a one-way SMS.


Types of SMS services known to me.

One-way SMS: A business may have something to say, so they may send a single text message blast to get the word out. For example; Promotional SMS, Notices, Verification Codes, Bank OTPs, Transaction Confirmation, offers, Coupon, Discounts, Flash SMS, Reminders etc

Two-way SMS: This is what most of us use.

SMS Chatbots: The chatbot will allow an organisation's clients to start or stop a service or interact with FAQs.


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Oct 18, 2022 9:48 PM in response to Kimbie1

Probably the number you are trying to block is a one-way SMS.


Types of SMS services known to me.

One-way SMS: A business may have something to say, so they may send a single text message blast to get the word out. For example; Promotional SMS, Notices, Verification Codes, Bank OTPs, Transaction Confirmation, offers, Coupon, Discounts, Flash SMS, Reminders etc

Two-way SMS: This is what most of us use.

SMS Chatbots: The chatbot will allow an organisation's clients to start or stop a service or interact with FAQs.


How do I add a phone number to Blocked Contacts (for Spam Texts) to my list of Blocked Contacts when there is no "Block Sender" link?

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