What Happens When You Block Someone's Number? Understanding the Effects

Discover what the blocked person experiences when you block their number. Learn about calls, texts, and notifications.

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When you block someone's number, their calls will go straight to voicemail, and texts won't be delivered. They won't receive a notification that they've been blocked, so they may not realize immediately. For most messaging apps, they simply won't see a 'delivered' or 'read' status for their messages.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will the person know if I block them? No, they won't receive any notification informing them that they've been blocked.
  2. Can I still see their messages after blocking? No, messages from a blocked number will not be delivered to you.
  3. What do I see when I block someone's number? You will not receive any calls or messages from them, and they will be directed to voicemail.
  4. How can I unblock someone? To unblock someone, go to your phone settings, find the blocked contacts list, and remove the number from it.

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