The Orange Telephone application, a free mobile service, brings a new anti-spam feature to counter telemarketing. With no ads, this application detects and blocks unwanted calls, enhancing both user experience and peace of mind.
Update to The Orange Telephone Application
The recent update allows users to directly block reported numbers from their smartphones. This function enhances protection against telemarketing fraud. The anti-spam feature can reference 6 million numbers, alerting users of potential spam calls. If an unwanted call is in the database, the application can easily block it. This update also includes ARCEP number ranges.
Anti-Spam Feature
The newly added feature allows adding millions of fraudulent numbers. With these additions, the app now boasts of having 6 million new numbers. This significantly enhances the user’s experience and provides a sense of safety when receiving calls.
Platform Availability
The application is available for non-Orange customers and is downloadable on both iOS and Android platforms.
Rules for Telemarketing
The Orange Telephone application adheres to the rules for telemarketing. It uses specific number prefixes to block spam calls. The prefixes 06 and 07 are banned from the 1st of January, 2023, and calls are only allowed between certain hours on weekdays.
Application Features
Beyond spam blocking, the application has other useful features. These include caller identification, customizable blacklists, information on surcharged calls, and quick access to emergency numbers.
Application Ratings
Users rate the Orange Telephone application an average of 4.2 out of 5 on Google Play and it has over 1 million downloads. This demonstrates the app’s popularity and its effectiveness in blocking spam calls.
