This article contains steps on how to manage Caller ID on copper phone lines for ADSL /VDSL connections.
This calling feature lets you see who's calling before you answer the call, and keep track of who has called.
Before you begin
There is a monthly fee for Caller ID .
In some situations, Caller Display cannot show a caller's number. For example, number withheld/blocked by caller, overseas numbers, payphones and some mobile phones.
Below describes how it works:
- To use Caller ID, you need a compatible phone or a caller display unit (the unit is normally battery powered, attaches to your phone and plugs into a telephone jackpoint)
- As long as your caller stays on the phone so it rings at least twice, the phone or display unit will keep a record of all the people who have called you
Steps
Blocking your ID when making a call
This only applies to that call
- Lift the handset and dial *67
- Dial the number you wish to call immediately following; do not pause to wait for the dial tone.
Block your ID permanently
- Lift the handset, dial *31 and hang up
Your ID will now be blocked when you make calls.
Unblock your ID
- Lift the handset, dial *32 and hang up
Your ID will now be unblocked when you make calls