British Telecom

[Kingsway]

On a BT land line is there any way to block "Number Withheld" nuisance calls, please?

[Buenchico]

Yes, but it costs �4 per month.

The service is called 'Anonymous Call Reject'. Anyone who attempts to call you, while withholding their number, will hear a message stating that your number does not accept calls with the caller's number withheld.

If you're expecting a call from someone who's using a system which automatically withholds their number (e.g. from some government offices), you can temporarily switch off the feature by dialling #227# (To turn it on again, dial *227#).

I've got Anonymous Call Reject on my phone. Although I'd rather that it was free, I still think that it's worth the money.

To order the service, dial 0800 800 150.

Chris

[Ethel]

It bemuses me that so many people withhold their telephone number and reject anonymous calls.

Having said that - I don't answer the phone unless I know the caller, and if they choose not to leave a message that is just bad luck.

[Kingsway]

Thank you very much. Much appreciated.