Understanding the terms "Private Call" and "Unknown Call" can be helpful in managing your incoming calls. Although they both involve hidden or blocked numbers, they differ mainly in naming and some technical aspects. Here’s a breakdown:
Private Call (also called "No Caller ID")
Intentional Anonymity: The caller has deliberately hidden their phone number.
Methods: This is typically done by the caller using *67 before dialing or enabling a privacy setting on their phone.
Display: Your phone display may show "Private Number," "Private Caller," or "No Caller ID."
Reason: The caller's information is being blocked intentionally.
Unknown Call
Technical Limitations: Your phone carrier cannot identify or recognize the caller's number.
Causes: This can happen due to network issues, calls from VoIP services, international calls, or technical errors.
Display: Your phone display will typically show "Unknown Caller."
Reason: The caller's information is not available, but not necessarily by their choice.
Key Takeaway While "Private Call" and "Unknown Call" might seem different, they both involve hidden or blocked numbers. The distinction is primarily in the naming and the reasons behind the anonymity.
How Does MaskOff Help? MaskOff is designed to unmask these types of calls, revealing the caller's identity and ensuring you’re never in the dark about who's trying to reach you. With our app, you can confidently answer or return calls, knowing who’s on the other end.
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