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There are few things more annoying that spam phone calls. You know, the calls that pop up as Scam Likely or Unknown Caller usually at the most inconvenient times. Like when you’re just sitting down to dinner, giving the kids a bath, paying bills, or just, for Pete’s sake, breathing. Telemarketers pushing life insurance, a timeshare, a political candidate, or a frequent flyer program – please, you think to yourself, just stop!

You can indeed make these annoying robocalls stop and it’s easier than you think.

In this post, we give you lots of ways iPhone users can block unwanted phone calls, FaceTime calls, email messages, and text messages. So, if you read nothing else today, read this. You’ll be glad you did.

Block Unwanted Phone Calls

From the Phone app, tap Recents. Next, tap the Info button next to the phone number or contact that you want to block. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Block Unwanted Text Messages

From the Messages app, open the conversation. Next, tap the contact at the top of the conversation. Tap the Info button, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Block Unwanted FaceTime Calls

From the FaceTime app, tap the Info button next to the phone number, contact, or email address that you want to block. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Block Unwanted Email

From the Mail app, open the email that has the contact that you want to block. Next, tap the contact at the top. Then tap Block this Contact.

Honestly, it all comes down to finding the Block this Caller option. Once you’ve done that, the intrusion is stopped and, if you change your mind, you can go back at any time and unblock that caller.

Add a Phone Number or Email Address to Your Blocked Contacts

You may not know the person who’s calling or emailing you, but you can capture their information and block them just the same.

To add a phone number to your list of Blocked Contacts, go to: Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > Add New.

To add an email address to your list of blocked contacts, go to Settings > Mail > Blocked > Add New.

Select the contact that you want to block.

Here’s what happens when you block a contact

Blocked contacts can still leave you a voicemail, but you won’t get a notification. If the blocked contact sends you a message, it won’t be delivered to you, and the contact will not be informed that the message was blocked. In addition, when you block an email address from Mail, anything sent from that address goes directly into your Trash folder.

How to manage your blocked contacts

Now and again, you might want to check and see if you did indeed block a phone number or contact, or email address from your phone, messages, email, or FaceTime. To review that information, follow these instructions:

Phone

Go to Settings > Phone and tap Blocked Contacts to see the list.

Messages

Go to Settings > Messages. Under SMS/MMS, tap Blocked Contacts.

FaceTime

Go to Settings > FaceTime. Under Calls, tap Blocked Contacts.

Mail

Go to Settings > Mail. Under Threading, tap Blocked.

Head ‘em off at the pass: Using Silence Unknown Callers to detect and block spam phone calls

If your phone has iOS 13 or later, you can turn on Silence Unknown Callers and stop getting calls from people you don’t know (like those telemarketers we talked about earlier!). Using Silence Unknow Callers blocks phone numbers you’ve never connected or communicated with. But, if you’ve texted with someone or they’ve given you their phone number in an email, a call from that person (number) will go through.

How to turn on Silence Unknown Callers

Go to Settings > Phone, and then scroll down. Tap Silence Unknown Callers.

This turns the feature on (you can always toggle it off) and calls from unknown callers are then silenced and sent to your voicemail. These calls will also appear in your recent calls list.

Two things to note:

1. If you place an emergency phone call to 911, the Silence Unknown Callers feature will be disabled for the following 24 hours so your iPhone can be reached by emergency personnel.
2. Before you turn on the Silence Unknown Callers feature, make sure you have important contacts saved. If you don’t check, a call from that contact will still go to voicemail and appear in your recent calls list, but you won’t get a notification while the call is ringing.

If you think blocking unwanted calls is easy, so is making the call to switch to H2O Wireless!

We think it’s nicer and far less intrusive to tell you about H2O Wireless and the awesome savings and service we provide in a blog post you’ve chosen to read rather than calling you during dinner time or when you’re relaxing with a movie and want nothing more to be left alone.

We get it. We’re people too.

So c’mon and give us 2 more minutes to introduce you to the refreshingly, different, wireless that is H2O!

What our customers are saying:

“My phone is an unlocked, international version Samsung. I pay $28 a month at H2O and get a service that is literally unlimited in every way. A special bonus with this plan, is that I get international texting - which I was unable to achieve with T-Mobile, Sprint or AT&T.”

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

At just $25 a line, H2O Wireless gives you great coverage, more than enough data, and unlimited international talk and text (plus a $5 international talk credit), so you can keep in touch with family and friends around the globe and they can keep in touch with you! Plus, we offer a tremendous selection of the latest iPhones and Androids at prices that let you get the phone you love.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings         

Connect your friends and family to get Multi-Line savings with 2 lines for $50 or 4 lines for $100. Each line comes with 6 GB of LTE data so you can stream, listen, and do what you do at $25 per line.

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

• 6 GB of LTE Data
• Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
• Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
• Unlimited International Text
• $5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

• Contracts
• Hassles
• Headaches!

What our customers are saying…

 “I have been using H2O prepaid service for more than 3 years. I get a good connection in the mid-west and other places I have visited in the US, with no dropped calls. I only recharge when my balance is low and never had any issue with their customer service. I have contacted their customer service on few occasions, and they’ve been most helpful.”

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

With H2O Wireless’ 12 Month Plan, you purchase service once and you’re done for the year. No worrying about missing a payment or tracking the expense. You simply make a one-time payment of $100 using your credit or debit card, and that’s it. Our 12 Month Plan breaks down to crazy low $8.33 a month, and gives you an entire year of unlimited talk and text, as well as 1GB of high-speed data every month. There are no other payments to make or additional steps to take. Plus there’s no contract and no hidden fees.

Let’s look at “unlimited data”

With so many cellular phone businesses vying for your money, it’s difficult to tell which you can trust. The overpriced services clamber, “Pick me!” with promises of low cost, unlimited data plans. But do you really need an unlimited amount of data? Will you use all of that data? Maybe. But if you don’t, guess what? You still have to pay for it.

If you’re on a $70 a month plan which gives you up to 23GB of data it means you’re paying $3.04 per GB of data. And if you’re using just 4GB a month (which is what most people typically use), you’re paying $57.40 per month for data you’re not using. Ouch.   

The truth is…

Most people use just 2-5GB of data per billing cycle, and that’s because you’d have to spend every waking moment, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week online to exceed that amount. The average consumer doesn’t do that, and that’s why the average consumer doesn’t need a $50, $60 or $70 a month unlimited plan!

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Need more data one month? Simply go into your account portal and add more. When next month rolls around, if you need less data, you can go right back into your portal and reduce it. Simply log onto PureTalk.com, click on My Account, and select Manage My Data. Make your changes, save them, and log out. It’s that simple.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Each H2O Wireless Monthly Unlimited Plan includes unlimited international talk to 70 Countries (including China and Mexico), unlimited text to any country in the world, and up to $5 international talk credit depending on the plan you select. 

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

“I have had H2O monthly unlimited for a few years now. I use WIFI and Data interchangeably, and don't even think about it. My data is unlimited, and even if I stream videos or the news to my phone any time I want, I have never had it slow down.”

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

When you join H2O Wireless, you can take advantage of our Refer a Friend (RAF) referral program. It enables you to share the H2O love and lower your bill! Share the H2O love with enough friends, and you might not even have a bill.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Have a phone you love? H2O Wireless makes it easy to bring it with you. Simply join H2O Wireless and, at checkout, choose eSIM. Like a physical SIM card, but without the 3-5 day wait for a physical card to arrive, eSIM enables you to use your new service much faster. In fact, you can activate your service right after checking out. Of course, before you select eSIM, make sure your phone is eSIM compatible by reviewing the list below.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

• iPhone XS series
• iPhone XR
• iPhone 11 series
• iPhone SE 2nd gen
• iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

 “I have been using H2O prepaid service for more than 3 years. I get a good connection in the mid-west and other places I have visited in the US, with no dropped calls. I only recharge when my balance is low and never had any issue with their customer service. I have contacted their customer service on few occasions, and they’ve been most helpful.”

“I have had H2O monthly unlimited for a few years now. I use WIFI and Data interchangeably, and don't even think about it. My data is unlimited, and even if I stream videos or the news to my phone any time I want, I have never had it slow down.”

“My phone is an unlocked, international version Samsung. I pay $28 a month at H2O and get a service that is literally unlimited in every way. A special bonus with this plan, is that I get international texting - which I was unable to achieve with T-Mobile, Sprint or AT&T.”

With H2O Wireless it’s easy to stay connected to your family, friends, work, your favorite shows, podcasts, news outlets – your whole world – for less. That’s what makes us refreshingly. different. wireless.

See for yourself today!