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Call Filter - Enable / Disable Category Filter

2026-10-22 14:58:26.653

Call Filter - Enable / Disable Category Filter

Here's how to block or unblock calls from certain categories of callers via the Call Filter app.
  • Call Filter (formerly Caller Name ID) provides additional caller detail (e.g., city, state, name, etc.) and enables you to manage and block spam calls.
  • Blocking by category is only available for Call Filter Plus customers.
  1. Open the
    Call Filter app
    Call Filter icon.
  2. Tap
    Block
    (at the bottom).
  3. Tap
    Spam filters
    .
  4. Tap the
    Spam & category filter
    .
  5. Select the risk level you want to block:
    • High risk only
    • High and medium risk
    • All risk levels
  6. Scroll down to the 'Category filter' section then select the category filter(s) you want to turn on:
    Selected when a black dot appears.
    • Telemarketer
    • Nonprofit
    • Political
    • Survey
  7. Tap the
    Allow voicemails switch
    to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    This switch applies to both the spam filter and category filters.
    When on, voicemails from blocked callers or categories will be allowed.