How can I make my cell phone number show up as unavailable?

How to Temporarily Hide Your Cell Phone Number

*Dial 67 Before Making a Call**

The simplest and most effective way to temporarily hide your cell phone number is to dial *67 before making a call. This prefix will mask your number for that specific call, displaying “Unavailable” or “Private” to the recipient.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Dial *67
2. Enter the recipient’s phone number
3. Press call

Note: *67 only works for outgoing calls. It will not hide your number for incoming calls.

Additional Considerations

• This method is temporary and only works for the current call. Once you hang up, your number will be visible again.
• Some phone carriers may not support this feature.
• If the recipient has Caller ID enabled, they may still be able to see your number, even if it’s masked.
• This method does not prevent your phone company from logging your outgoing calls, so it’s not completely anonymous.

Reasons to Hide Your Number

There are various reasons why you might want to hide your cell phone number:

• Privacy: You may not want unknown contacts or telemarketers to know your number.
• Safety: If you’re making a sensitive phone call, such as to a crisis hotline or reporting an incident, you may want to keep your number private.
• Anonymity: You may want to participate in a survey or give feedback without revealing your identity.

Alternative Methods

In addition to *67, there are other methods to hide your cell phone number:

• Use a Private Number App: There are apps available that allow you to create burner numbers for anonymous calling and texting.
• Use a VOIP Service: Voice over IP (VOIP) services provide you with a virtual phone number that can be used to make calls without revealing your real number.
• Contact Your Carrier: Some carriers offer privacy features that allow you to block your number from caller ID. However, this may come with additional charges.