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Yealink T58W/VP59 – Blocking Calls With the Blocklist Directory


On the Yealink T58W/VP59 you can store up to 30 entries in the Blocklist Directory to block unwanted callers. Incoming calls from contacts/numbers on the Blocklist Directory are rejected automatically. 


For additional call blocking and filtering options, using Telebroad's admin portal, refer to this article.


Adding Contacts/Numbers to the Blocklist


You can add numbers/contacts to the Blocklist Directory by adding them from the Local Directory or the Call History.


If a phone number is not saved in any  local directory, you can block it manually by directly adding it to the Blocklist. 


To add a Local Directory contact to the Blocklist:


  • On the idle screen tap   (Local Directoryand select the contact group (if applicable.)

  • tap    after the desired contact and select Blocklist.

  • Select OK when prompted to approve adding the contact to the block list.

Blocking Contacts from Call History lists 


The Call History on your phone has four lists that can be used for blocking contacts – Missed CallsPlaced Calls, Received Calls, oForwarded Calls.


To add Call History entries to the blocklist:


  • On the idle screen tap   (Call History) and select the desired list.

  • Tap   after the desired contact and select Blocklist.

  • Edit the contact's details and tap  .

Blocking Contacts from the Remote Phone Book


If enabled on your phone, the Remote Phone Book feature lets you access your corporate directory.


To add Remote Phone Book contacts to the blocklist:


  • On the idle screen tap   (Local Directory) and select Remote Phone Book.

  • Select the desired remote phone book.

  • Tap   after the desired contact .

  • Select Add and select Blocklist from the Group field.

  • Tap  .

Manually Blocking Contacts


Add a number to the blocklist manually if it doesn't exist in any of the above directories.

To manually block contacts:


  • On the idle screen tap   (Local Directory) and select Blocklist.

  • Select    and enter the details of the contact you wish to block.

  • Tap  .

Managing Blocklist Items


If you wish to accept calls from a contact on the Blocklist Directory you need to either delete him from the Blocklist or add him to the local directory.  


To view, edit, and delete blocklisted contacts:


  • On the idle screen tap   (Local Directory) and select Blocklist.

  • Select the desired Blocklist contact and –

    • Tap   after the desired contact, edit its details, and tap    to approve the editing.

    • Tap   after the desired contact, select Delete, and select OK to approve the deletion.


      You can also delete all the contacts in the Blocklist by tapping Settings>Select All and selecting  . Select OK when prompted to approve the deletion.

    • If you wish to keep the contact instead of deleting it, tap   after the desired contact and select Local Directory from the Group field. Incoming calls from this contact will no longer be rejected.