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FLACer · 2008-02-29, 01:34 PM

As someone who has been using the *67 feature for name and number blocking on Rogers Wireless for years, I was surprised to learn when trying to make a call that the *67 command will no longer work to allow you to accomplish this. A recorded message now comes on informing you that to ensure your name and number are blocked you now have to dial #31# before the number you are calling.

I'm wondering if the change from a * prefix to that of a # signifies that Rogers is now starting to charge for this feature on a per call basis (which they shouldn't) as they have apparently started doing with their Home Phone division.

Anyone have any insight on this change as to when it started and what, if anything, it might mean?

dcomp11 · 2008-02-29, 08:06 PM

#31# is the GSM standard for call blocking and has always worked. *67 was basically an override that they had to program into the switch and did not always work properly. It is just easier for them to get rid of the legacy codes.

Paolo · 2008-02-29, 08:08 PM

#31# is actually part of the GSM spec, its been available for YEARS on Rogers and Fido, and Other GSM carriers all over the world. *67 is actually a code that bell canada came up with, and everyone got so used to it, people were complaining before the GSM networks were launched in canada that everyone would forget the new code, so they decided to use the old code as LEGACY. They never advertized *67 or *82, but it was the customers who started telling everyone else to use these codes. The carriers have always told you to use #31# and *31# from day one, not my fault no one pays attention.

FLACer · 2008-02-29, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Paolo

The carriers have always told you to use #31# and *31# from day one, not my fault no one pays attention.

I have been with Rogers Wireless (and its various incarnations) for 16 years and this is the very first time I have ever heard of the code #31# and believe me, I certainly do pay attention. I also don't ever recall them telling me to use this code for call blocking either.

FWIW, I called customer service earlier today and after being transferred to both tech support and their data department, neither one of them had any idea the use of this code had become mandatory on their own network. I also did a search on rogers.com for "#31#" and unless they've added it in the last few hours, nothing tuned up there either. I guess #31# must be a well kept secret at Rogers Wireless.

In any case, thank you both dcomp11 and Paolo for your informative replies.

BTW, and please forgive my ignorance, but what does/did the codes *82 and *31# do?

Dr.Dave · 2008-03-01, 12:21 PM

I just tried a Google search on Rogers.com and came up with the user guide that was printed in 2005.

It says to use *67 for TDMA and #31# for GSM

dcomp11 · 2008-03-01, 02:53 PM

*82 and *31# force your number to be revealed to person you are calling.

FLACer · 2008-03-01, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Dave

I just tried a Google search on Rogers.com and came up with the user guide that was printed in 2005.

It says to use *67 for TDMA and #31# for GSM

That's interesting Dr. Dave. I just did another search on Rogers Wireless for "call blocking" and this is what came back:

Your search - call blocking - did not match any documents.
No pages were found containing "call blocking".

Suggestions:

* Make sure all words are spelled correctly.
* Try different keywords.
* Try more general keywords.

Huh? What it is I am I doing wrong that is causing these results?

BTW, thanks for the clarification on *82 and *31# dcomp11. I have honestly never seen or heard of these two particular codes before.

Paolo · 2008-03-01, 07:56 PM

FLACer: try this link: http://shoprogersfaq.custhelp.com/cg...Z2U9MQ**&p_li=

FLACer · 2008-03-01, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Paolo

FLACer: try this link: http://shoprogersfaq.custhelp.com/cg...Z2U9MQ**&p_li=

Thanks Paolo.

Apparently I should have been using the phrase "Name_Display" in my search.

IanEck76 · 2009-06-07, 02:08 AM

Does anyone know if there's a way a rogers wireless user can block incoming SMS messages? I don't mean from "premium" sources, but from someone who I simply don't want texting me.
Thanks in advance.
-Ian.

99semaj · 2009-06-07, 10:09 AM

FWIW, my recollection has always been #31#.

And yes, you can have SMS blocked. Just call Rogers and ask them to put the block on your account. It's an all-or-nothing block, though. I had asked them to just block US/Intl but they couldn't do it.

James · 2010-04-20, 01:08 PM

so just to be clear here...

I have an iphone, to block a call I type #31 Plus the phone # i want to block?

and there is no charge for this I assume?

2008-02-29, 01:34 PM	#1
FLACer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 432	Call Blocking On Rogers Wireless As someone who has been using the 67 feature for name and number blocking on Rogers Wireless for years, I was surprised to learn when trying to make a call that the 67 command will no longer work to allow you to accomplish this. A recorded message now comes on informing you that to ensure your name and number are blocked you now have to dial #31# before the number you are calling. I'm wondering if the change from a * prefix to that of a # signifies that Rogers is now starting to charge for this feature on a per call basis (which they shouldn't) as they have apparently started doing with their Home Phone division. Anyone have any insight on this change as to when it started and what, if anything, it might mean?

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2008-02-29, 08:06 PM	#2
dcomp11 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 781	#31# is the GSM standard for call blocking and has always worked. *67 was basically an override that they had to program into the switch and did not always work properly. It is just easier for them to get rid of the legacy codes.

2008-02-29, 08:08 PM	#3
Paolo Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Regional Municipality of Durham Posts: 2,695	#31# is actually part of the GSM spec, its been available for YEARS on Rogers and Fido, and Other GSM carriers all over the world. 67 is actually a code that bell canada came up with, and everyone got so used to it, people were complaining before the GSM networks were launched in canada that everyone would forget the new code, so they decided to use the old code as LEGACY. They never advertized 67 or 82, but it was the customers who started telling everyone else to use these codes. The carriers have always told you to use #31# and 31# from day one, not my fault no one pays attention.

2008-03-01, 12:21 PM	#5
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,703	I just tried a Google search on Rogers.com and came up with the user guide that was printed in 2005. It says to use *67 for TDMA and #31# for GSM

2008-03-01, 02:53 PM	#6
dcomp11 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 781	82 and 31# force your number to be revealed to person you are calling.

2008-03-01, 07:56 PM	#8
Paolo Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Regional Municipality of Durham Posts: 2,695	FLACer: try this link: http://shoprogersfaq.custhelp.com/cg...Z2U9MQ**&p_li=

2009-06-07, 02:08 AM	#10
IanEck76 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	Does anyone know if there's a way a rogers wireless user can block incoming SMS messages? I don't mean from "premium" sources, but from someone who I simply don't want texting me. Thanks in advance. -Ian.

2009-06-07, 10:09 AM	#11
99semaj Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: /dev/null Posts: 2,663	FWIW, my recollection has always been #31#. And yes, you can have SMS blocked. Just call Rogers and ask them to put the block on your account. It's an all-or-nothing block, though. I had asked them to just block US/Intl but they couldn't do it.

2010-04-20, 01:08 PM	#12
James Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 705	so just to be clear here... I have an iphone, to block a call I type #31 Plus the phone # i want to block? and there is no charge for this I assume?