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can I block the speaking clock

can i block the 123 nunber on a bt line for free
"Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
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  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    I don't think you can - but you could with an Orchid V4 if you can get hold of one.

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1477019
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    No - there is no way you can block these calls, other than switching the line to incoming calls only, sorry.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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    thanks for the replies .I phoned BT and after a long wait and being put on hold while they checked if it could be done for free ,they said YES .
    Its all happening from Monday .
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    Can you explain what the call this block? It also does noh appears a free or chargeable service in their Price List.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! Cashback Cashier
    BT said they can block services for free ,it took then a while to search for it but they defo said it was free . I dont know what they call it but its free.
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    Buzby wrote: »
    No - there is no way you can block these calls, other than switching the line to incoming calls only, sorry.

    No.

    The OP says this is a BT line - and they do bar numbers for you. (eg premium rate numbers etc).

    Also if someone has a problem and repatedly dials a number like the speaking clock they sort that too. It diesn't involve chopping her fingers off or stopping them making calls at all!

    http://www.bt.com/includingyou/calling-easier-control-calls.html?s_cid=con_FURL_ncc
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    edited 19 August 2012 am31 10:41AM
    Er, the Speaking Clock is NOT defined as a 'premium rate number' as defined by OFCOM.

    If BT has added this code to their Premium Rate bar, it does not appear to meet the requirements of the OP, as he requested access to 123 to be barred. Not all the other number commencing 09xx that this service usually deals with.

    You link for NCC is also wide of the mark, this allows only 10 numbers (max) to BE called, not barred.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    edited 19 August 2012 am31 10:59AM
    Exactly, no other calls can be made but the 10 agreed to be allowed!

    Better option than your incorrect advice (cimplete with insincere "apology") that the only solution is to make it incoming calls only!
  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    edited 19 August 2012 am31 11:01AM
    I've learnt something today - I wasn't aware of Network Controlled Calling.

    However, I'm not sure whoever you spoke to advised you correctly or understood what they were offering you Old Git.

    I don't think NCC is what you had in mind (can you come back on that please?).
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    It seems Old Git has sorted the issue, and I don't want to start a row with Buzby, who cannot accept he ever makes mistakes when posting his "authoritative" though incorrect answers!
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