If a contact is blocked in WhatsApp, can they call your phone number - briefly?
If you block a contact on WhatsApp, it does not prevent them from calling your phone number directly through the traditional phone network. The block only applies to communications within the WhatsApp platform itself.
If a contact is blocked in WhatsApp, can they call your phone number - in detail?
If a contact is blocked on WhatsApp, it does not affect their ability to call your phone number directly. WhatsApp is a messaging platform that operates independently of the traditional phone calling system. When you block a contact on WhatsApp, you are preventing them from sending messages or making calls through the app itself. This action does not extend to other communication channels such as standard voice calls, SMS, or emails.
To clarify further, blocking someone on WhatsApp means they can no longer:
- Send you messages on WhatsApp.
- See your last seen status or online status.
- Call you through WhatsApp's calling feature.
However, the blocked contact can still:
- Call your phone number directly if they have it saved in their contacts list.
- Send you text messages (SMS) to your phone number.
- Reach out via other communication platforms like email or social media, provided they have access to those details.
It is essential to understand that blocking someone on WhatsApp is a measure intended to restrict communication within the app's ecosystem and not a comprehensive solution for preventing all forms of contact. If you wish to prevent all types of communication from a specific individual, you may need to take additional steps such as blocking their phone number through your mobile carrier or using call-blocking features provided by your device's operating system.