Wanted - home phone handset that withholds number

lammy82

If you can track down one of these Orchid boxes or simliar, it allows you to add a prefix to any outbound numbers dialled. The intention is to allow you to route calls via a low-cost 'prefix', but it would work for adding 141 to the outbound number. They are sometimes known as Least-Cost-Routing devices. They did produce cordless DECT phones with this feature built-in for a while.

https://www.onedirect.co.uk/orchid-telecom/orchid-auto-dialler

pmduk

Colin_Maybe wrote: »

I was aware of that, I wasn't sure if it's dependent on the carrier or not though.

It's an handset feature and not network-dependent. works on all handsets to the best of my knowledge.

filthynines

ariba10 wrote: »

If a "number withheld " rings me I won't answer it.

We wait for it to go to the answe phone to see who it is.

If they don't leave a message

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Tough.

Completely irrelevant.

filthynines

Thanks lammy82 - might be worth tracking down.

It seems, unfortunately, clear that the hardware option is difficult/impossible. Thank you to those who made a genuine attempt to answer my question.

confusedintime

If you're still on the hunt for a phone that lets you withhold your number on outgoing calls. I know that Gigaset Phones have this feature. It's called "All Calls Anonymous" in the user manual or you can just set it for the next call (Next Call Anonymous). As a new user I can't post links but few phones on here have this feature:

ligo.co.uk/buying-guide/top-10-best-gigaset-phones

I'm sure there are a few models from Panasonic as well...

DoaM

CMcInally wrote: »

If you're still on the hunt for a phone that lets you withhold your number on outgoing calls. I know that Gigaset Phones have this feature. It's called "All Calls Anonymous" in the user manual or you can just set it for the next call (Next Call Anonymous).

:spam: or not? It seems an odd choice of thread necromancy for a first post for it not to be.