Below is a table comparing the key differences among the different brands and versions of the Call Blocker Model CT-CID803:
FEATURES |
PHONE DEFENSE CALL BLOCKER |
PRO CALL BLOCKER |
T-LOCK CALL BLOCKER |
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Model: |
CT-CID803 V5 |
CT-CID803 N2 |
CT-CID803 V5 |
Software version |
5.0 |
N2 |
5.0 |
Blocking/storage1 |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Color |
White |
Black |
White |
Compatibility4 |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Warranty |
1 year standard |
1 year standard |
2 years extended |
Y Splitter |
(not included) |
(not included) |
Included |
Availability |
In Stock |
In Stock |
Currently Out of Stock |
NOTES:
(1) Blocking features include: Block 1,500 phone numbers, 10 area codes, calls with missing or incomplete Caller ID (includes UNKNOWN, OUT OF AREA & PRIVATE). Storage features include: 100 incoming numbers, 50 outgoing numbers, non-volatile memory (retains data when unplugged from line).
(2) Display is LCD, 2.5” wide by 1” high (no backlight)
(3) Size of these devices is the same: 1.75” height x 4.0 ” wide x 3.5 depth.
(4) Compatibility of these devices is the same: FSK, DTMF, standard Landlines, DSL & VoIP
The table below shows a comparison among the 3 different software versions available for the model CT-CID803
Brands | PRO Call Blocker Version 1.0 |
PRO / T-Lock Call Blocker Version 2.0 |
T-Lock Call Blocker Version 5.0, N2, 2.2 |
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Model | CT-CID 803 | CT-CID 803 | CT-CID 803 |
Date of Manufacture: | May 2012 or earlier | Date of manufacture shows as: 12xx-xxxxx or 130x-xxxxx |
Date of manufacture shows as: NO: V5.0, V2.0, 14XX-xxxx or N2 131X-xxxxx |
Blocking Storage Capacity1 | Up to 1,000 phone numbers | Up to 1,200 phone numbers | Up to 1,500 phone numbers |
Block area code(s)3 | No | Up to 10 Area Codes | Up to 10 Area Codes |
Block outgoing calls2 | No | Up to 100 phone numbers | Up to 1,500 phone numbers |
Block calls with missing or modified caller id information3 | No | Yes | Yes |
Notes:
(1) Blocking capacity refers to the number of phone numbers that can be stored in the device’s internal memory.
(2) Version 2.x and N2 can block up to outbound phone numbers, including area codes and prefixes. This can be useful to control phone usage on households with teenagers, or elders with mental illnesses.
(3) T-Lock Version 2 or N2 have a feature that when turned ON can block calls with missing or modified caller id information such as Out of Area, Private, Unknown, Anonymous, etc.
(4) Below is a summary of the features releases for the three (3) versions:
T-Lock / Pro / PHONE DEFENSE Call Blocker Version N5, N2 & 2.2 Oct 2013 New Product Features:
▶ BLACKLIST memory can store up to 1,500 phone numbers
▶ BLACKLIST memory can store incoming or outgoing numbers
▶ This version fixes an issue described as “LCD does not display caller ID on incoming calls”. This problem affected some users on land lines from AT&T and Verizon, mostly located in rural areas or homes built 20+ years ago.
▶ Empty battery compartment has been removed.
▶ Back of the unit shows the following version codes: NO: N2 131X-xxxxxx or NO:V2.0 14XX-xxxx
T-Lock / Pro Call Blocker Version 2 Product Features (also available in newer versions):
▶ BLACKLIST memory can store up to 1,500 phone numbers
▶ Block up to ten (10) incoming entire area codes or prefixes (e.g. 305-xxx-xxxx, or 305-558-xxxx)
▶ Block up to 100 outgoing phone numbers, prefixes, and area codes.
▶ Block all incoming calls with no Caller ID info (Turn ON/OFF as needed)
▶ Introduces a Passcode (user-changeable) required to protect numbers stored in BLACKLIST (safety feature)
▶ Back of the unit shows the following information: MODEL: CT-CID803, Date of Manufacture: 2012-11-10 (or earlier) Or NO: N2 130X-xxxxxx — where 13 is the year and 0X is the month (1 to 9)
T-Lock / Pro Call Blocker Version 1 Product Features (also available in versions 2 & N2):
▶ BLACKLIST memory can store up to 1,500 phone numbers.
▶ One-Touch BLACKLIST operation – Easy to Use, just press a button to BLACKLIST incoming calls!
▶ Stores/browse up to 100 (most recent) incoming call records (including date/time of calls)
▶ Stores/browse up to 50 (most recent) outgoing call records (including date/time of calls)
▶ Line powered – Requires no external power supplies or batteries.
▶ It retains stored BLACKLIST numbers in non-volatile memory
▶ 16-digit telephone number LCD display with 4 levels of brightness
▶ Compatible with FSK/DTMF, PSTN landlines, and VOIP services
▶ Back of the unit shows the following information: MODEL: CT-CID803, Date of Manufacture: 2012-05-20 (or earlier)
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