Lets come to the point, there’s this number that you actually want to get rid of or you are tired of Spam SMS or SMS Bombers. Here are the options to your absolute peace of Mind to block all unwanted calls/SMS.
Carrier Based Options
ZonG
Ufone
Telenor
Warid
Mobilink
Phone Based Options
It’s impossible to list all of the phone based options individually here in this article.
Below is a list of software than you can install for blocking SMS/Calls.
In some cases the trial versions can help too in fending them off for 15 to 30 days. In some cases you can even get these for Free too.
Symbian or Nokia Handsets
Unfortunately most of these software are available for the S60 (Symbian OS 8 & above) phones, meaning that older handsets (around 5 years old, pre-N70) are not supported.
Go to the Android Market on your phone and there are endless options, well not actually endless but a lot. Here are some of the filtered ones, all are free.
iOS (iPhone)
You will have to Jailbreak your phone and Install Cydia but I guess that’s how all those iPhones are already here in Pakistan.
You will probably find more with Cydia, here are the top ones.
Windows Mobile
No free options here, sadly.
1- Save the number to a contact & create a profile exception to block that number from Profile > Advanced. You won’t be alerted. Please check your phone manual for further details.
2- Use the Blackberry’s Firewall option to block SMS/MMS etc. by going to: Options > Security Options > Firewall. (Caution! They will be blocked & discarded forever.)
3- Create a Free account at YouMail.com & forward your caller to the Voicemail or just plainly block them even from going to your Voicemail, click here for YouMail App on AppWorld.
4- Software Tools:
Complaint Based Options
Your Cellular Company
Here are the PTCL Landline Contact Numbers of all the Cellular companies: http://bit.ly/g7nmuk (please click on the Title of your desired company for further details) and don’t worry they will listen.
PTA
So either you are having sleepless nights or the number that’s annoying you has become a dark evil part of your dreams. In either case lodge a complaint with PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) against that number (even landline).
Call on their toll free number 0800-55055 (recommended) or email at: complaint@pta.gov.pk or fill the online form in the link below. You can even track the progress of your complaint online. Further details at PTA Complaint FAQ: http://bit.ly/fmfV9I