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Caller-ID apps vs carrier networks
Learn why app warnings and carrier call-delivery decisions are separate sources of evidence.
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Caller-ID apps vs carrier networks
App warnings and carrier delivery decisions are separate.
Caller-ID apps
Show source-specific warnings only to people using that app.
Carrier networks
Assess network behaviour separately when handling and delivering calls.
A clear app result is not clearance
What matters most for delivery is how your number behaves on the network—which is what the Inter-carrier score reflects. A clear app result is not carrier-wide clearance.
Next, review Deep dive: What carriers look at and Deep dive: Honest limits of number reputation
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to common reputation questions.
Why do some people see a warning and others do not?
People use different carriers, devices and caller-ID apps. Each source has its own data, and only app users see that app’s warning. Carrier decisions are separate and not fully public.
How long do labels last?
There is no universal duration. Each source controls its review and refresh cycle, and changed network behaviour takes time to be observed. Allow time after requesting removal and changing calling practices.
For the full picture, start with How to keep your business numbers healthy.
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