AboutEric Miller Expertise I have over 10 years worth of experience in the telecommunications industry. I can give helpful information on virtually all aspects of telecommunications from residential installations to full size commercial installations. I have extensive experience in working with telecom media from CAT3 cable to fiberoptic cable. Be forewarned, hardware and software is not my thing, but I will give it my best to answer your questions.
Experience I have over 10 years worth of telephony experience, most of it in installation. I have extensive experience working with dial tone. I also have extensive knowledge in the installation/termination of all low-voltage cables, from CAT3 voice grade cable, to outside plant cable, to fiberoptic cable. I have used all types of test equipment ranging from CAT5 cable testers to OTDR's. I have experience in working with digital keys systems and PBX's.
Education/Credentials I have been BICSI certified. I have held certifications in digital key systems, voicemail, and other external equipment. I have held numerous certifications covering the installation of low voltage cable, including fiberoptic cable.
Question recently i have blocked a number of a caller who was harassing me and calling late at nite etc
is there any way to bypass my block?
can a caller make it appear as if he is calling from another number?
assuming he can , will my steady call block of not accepting calls from private number kick in?
Answer Hi Yom,
The answer to your questions are simple to understand but difficult to explain, but let me try. Basically, caller ID is data that is built into the number that is ringing your phone. Since that data is built in by your service provider (i.e. BellSouth, Time Warner, etc...) there is no way for anyone OUTSIDE the service provider's office to manipulate the caller ID data. The only way the harassing phone caller can continue to call you is if he calls from a different number than the one that is blocked. If he calls from a number that is a "private number" your private number block should kick in.
I hope I was able to help you, and if I can answer any more questions, please let me know. Thanks for the question!
