MetroPCS adds call and text message blocking

MetroPCS is going to do something about that. They’ve teamed with PrivacyStar to offer a service called Metro Block-it. As the name implies, the service allows users to block calls from unwanted callers — meaning telemarketers and other auto-dialers. PrivacyStar has been around for a while, most notably as an app for smartphones. It uses the power of crowds to build a database of spam callers. Users can then choose to block numbers from the database, in both call and text form. That means you won’t see or hear of these telemarketing and other spam calls unless you want to. It also allows the ability to completely block private and unknown numbers. If an autodialed call does make its way to a phone, users can then add it to the registry. They can also report the numbers to the Do Not Call Registry right from the PrivacyStar app. The app does cost some money. Metro users can download and use it for free for 30 days. It then costs $1 per month. It is currently available only on Android handsets, though they do promise availability on other phones soon.]]>