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Verizon Call Filter on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
Verizon's own spam screening service. Call Filter flags and can block calls Verizon identifies as spam. The free tier gives you spam labelling and blocking; the paid tier adds caller lookup and a personal block list. It registers as a call-identification extension with iOS, so check Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification if labels stop appearing.
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| Published for | Verizon |
| Type | Carrier specific |
Verizon's own spam screening service. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Verizon Call Filter?
Call Filter flags and can block calls Verizon identifies as spam. The free tier gives you spam labelling and blocking; the paid tier adds caller lookup and a personal block list.
It registers as a call-identification extension with iOS, so check Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification if labels stop appearing.
How do I do it?
- Install Verizon Call Filter from the App Store, or open it if preinstalled.
- Sign in with your My Verizon account.
- Turn on spam detection and blocking.
- In Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification, confirm Call Filter is enabled.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | Verizon |
|---|---|
| Type | Carrier specific |
| Good to know | Verizon lines. Free and paid tiers, managed in the Call Filter app or My Verizon. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Verizon Call Filter on iPhone?
Verizon's own spam screening service. Call Filter flags and can block calls Verizon identifies as spam. The free tier gives you spam labelling and blocking; the paid tier adds caller lookup and a personal block list.
What else should I know about Verizon Call Filter?
It registers as a call-identification extension with iOS, so check Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification if labels stop appearing.
What are the steps for Verizon Call Filter?
1. Install Verizon Call Filter from the App Store, or open it if preinstalled. 2. Sign in with your My Verizon account. 3. Turn on spam detection and blocking. 4. In Settings › Phone › Call Blocking & Identification, confirm Call Filter is enabled.
Where do I find Verizon Call Filter?
In the carrier's or Apple's own app, as described on this page.
Is there a dial code for Verizon Call Filter?
No keypad code is listed for it. The way to do it is: App.
Which carriers does Verizon Call Filter work on?
It is published for Verizon. Verizon lines. Free and paid tiers, managed in the Call Filter app or My Verizon.
Does Verizon Call Filter work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Verizon Call Filter work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Verizon Call Filter does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Verizon Call Filter?
#832: Test Call Quality. Record and play back a short test call.
What else is in this category?
*225#: Check Your Balance. *BAL# — your current AT&T balance.
Can I find Verizon Call Filter in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
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