What happens when you block a phone number?
When you block a phone number, the person calling or texting doesn’t get a friendly message saying they’ve been blocked. Instead, something more subtle happens: their call or message still technically reaches the phone network, but your phone simply ignores it. The blocked person is led to believe everything went through fine on their end, while you see nothing at all. It’s a one-sided silence.
Understanding what actually happens when you hit that block button is useful whether you’re dealing with spam, an unwanted contact, or someone you need distance from. The mechanics vary slightly between iPhones and Android phones, but the basic idea is the same.
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