Can I change the CallerID name (CNAM) for my phone number?
Understanding Caller ID Name (CNAM) Functionalities in the US and Canada
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Caller ID Name (CNAM), the feature displaying the caller's name on your phone during an incoming call, operates differently in the US and Canada.
US:
- Several national CNAM databases store the association between phone numbers and their corresponding names.
- Enabling a CNAM listing for a US number inserts its details into these databases.
- During a US call, the receiving carrier checks these databases for the CNAM associated with the calling number.
- Both the call and the retrieved CNAM are then delivered to the receiving party.
Canada:
- Canada lacks a centralized CNAM database.
- The responsibility for delivering CNAM information lies with the individual carriers.
- CNAM data for Canadian phone numbers is typically included within the account information provided by the carrier.
Number Shack and CNAM:
- As Number Shack doesn't offer phone service, no CNAM record is automatically assigned to a purchased number.
- After porting your number to your chosen carrier, simply contact them to request and activate your desired CNAM.
In summary:
- The US employs a centralized database system for CNAM, while Canada relies on individual carriers for managing this information.
- Ensure you activate your desired CNAM with your chosen carrier after porting your Number Shack number.