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why does my dad's name show up when i call someone

My Caller ID says it’s my dad’s name, not mine

Tonight, I called someone who I recently added as a contact. I don’t know if he has my name saved in his phone or not, but when I called him he asked me who it was. I was like, huh? He said “it says (name of my dad).” Why does my phone number make my dad’s name appear on his phone? Is this a Siri suggestion thing? If it is, I want to be able to turn it off. Please help, thank you

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 26, 2023 2:37 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2023 2:44 PM

Any name sent along w/ CallerID is applied by your carrier.


My own carrier allows me to change what is sent via their online account management screens.


Your own carrier may or may not provide this level of customization.


Contact them to ask.

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why does my dad's name show up when i call someone

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