It is possible to block all 800 numbers (or any entire area code) and still program specific numbers in that area code to get through.
And blocking numbers one-by-one is simple.
A "night mode" blocks any and all calls (excepting VIP calls) for a specified time period. Numbers placed on a VIP List will still ring through. Awesome!
So, why have we bothered to get this unit? Because we are bothered by not having it. When we placed our phone number on the National Do Not Call List our expectation was that eventually the unsolicited marketing calls would end. Never happened!
Lately there has been an increase in calls to us by telemarketers. When the presidential campaigns ramp up we expect telephone traffic from those entities. Unwanted callers will only reach us once. Afterwards we will not be bothered by them.
Manufacturers of call-blocking devices must be pleased to have a market for their units. I gladly pay their cost for having the benefit (and features) offered.
Are you pestered by telemarketing phone calls? If so, how do you handle them?
I have now read all available testimonials on the Digitone site. They generate excitement about the arrival of my device. The USPS Priority Mail delivery means my Friday order should be delivered on Monday.
ReplyDeleteBecause our Panasonic Cordless System will be plugged in to the Digitone's TEL port we will never hear the first ring of blocked calls. The Digitone's caller ID display will show each blocked call that occurs. That is a nice visual on its function.
Owners of the device have nothing but praise for the peace and quiet afforded by blocking unwanted calls. I could quickly learn to love that.
I sent this testimonial to Digitone:
ReplyDeleteFor all it does, the Digitone Call Blocker [Model 10] has a delightful user interface. All features are well thought out as to accessing them easily. Your design and programming team have given the consumer enormous bang for the buck. Today's economy demands high value in quality products. You hit the mark. My wife and I cannot say enough about the peace and quiet that exists in our home by eliminating unwanted phone calls. This translates to peace of mind as well.
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Perhaps the National Do Not Call List is ineffective because many telemarketers work off-shore. Others may be in the U.S., simply ignoring their duty not to call those on the list.
Often these technologies that protect us are eventually over-ridden by the enemy, rendering them useless. I cannot see how Digitone's Call Blocking methods can be side-stepped. The telephone communications network infrastructure belong to the companies that serve us. The Digitone Call Blocker functions inside our homes where the telephone wiring belongs to us. The "outsiders" cannot mess with us. They are blocked.
This afternoon saw no activity on my phone line. The peace and quiet from unwanted callers is wonderful.
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