Recently the traffic originated from certain countries terminating in some destination networks will be priced $10 in some cases. To avoid this issue we sellers may use the below feature to block such traffic originating from certain CLIDs.
Example of surcharge applied:
Please be aware that networks in SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and TURKEY MOBILE TURKCELL are charging for calls sent with a blank or manipulated CLI.
Soon carriers will also take the necessary precautions to ensure that any traffic with "no CLI” or “short CLI” are priced 10 $, however, if a call is sent with what appears to be a valid A number, but is later shown by the terminating network to be a manipulated or modified A number (e.g. over-stamped), they reserve the right to recalculate the billing for those calls. You may buy a phone number and use it when sending outcalls if you're unsure if your caller ids are:
Please note that the following condition has been added to your rate advice:
How to block such traffic in NeuTrafiX Seller console.
Sign in as a Seller in console.
Click on Routes >> My Routes
Click on the settings icon next to the route name you want to apply the origin-based CLID blockage on.
Scroll down to Block Traffic (Starting with CLI) section.
5. Now, Enter the CLI you wish to block incoming traffic on, e.g 213 to block all incoming traffic that starts with 213.
P.S: To block traffic with "No CLI" or "Blank CLI" please use the value EMPTY to block them.
That's it once you have saved the settings all incoming traffic starting with CLI you enter will be blocked.
For more information or assistance, please contact support@neutrafix.freshdesk.com.