Block number in imessage by changing phone number?

Obviously I cannot block someone through imessage. I blocked them from calling or texting me through Verizon. BUT, if I change my mobile number, will that work? Currently, in my settings, the only way I can be reached through imessage is my phone number. So if I change that, will it work? I know my phone number is still associated with my Apple ID so I am a little confused. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Depends on whether you are using the same iCloud account on the device, or if you are syncing Contacts via iTunes, if you are syncing both devices to the same computer.
When you block someone, no matter which application you "launch" the block from (Messages, Phone, FaceTime) you are blocking the Contact. So, any app that uses that contact will see it as a blocked contact and will block any incoming activity to that app from that contact.
Here is a Support Article with more info:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229
Cheers,
GB

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Hey, thanks for the reply :-)
it is possible here in Austria to merge 2 phone number on 1 sim card, so there i have A as main number and B as sub-number.
right now, i'm having only company number in the list at iMessage and my private number is gone. Is it possible, to enter my private number there manually?
hope that everybody understands it
SIM A Company Nr.
SIM B Private Nr.
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iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
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Anyone will tell you that I am a hardcore Apple Fan, however, sometimes they lack in the instructions area. For a while now I have had a problem with iMessages being sent from my MacBook. I could send an iMessage from my phone with no problem and my friend would receive it from my phone number however, the problem would arise when I would send a iMessage from my MacBook to to the same friend and a new thread would be created, so in essence she would have two different messages for me, one from my phone number and one from my email. After numerous attempts of contacting Apple Customer Service with no avail, I eventually figured it out on my own. I did aggrate some friends because I had to send messages relentlessly. In the end I found a solution and here are the instructions.
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Then go into your iPhone settings, messages, then scroll down to send and receive. Uncheck any email, only your phone number should have a checkmark, if your phone number does not have a checkmark... check it. You should receive a pop-up on your iPhone saying so-and-so’s MacBook is now using “insert phone number here” for iMessages.

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Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
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iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
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iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
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How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
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http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
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http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
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http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
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I understand all of this Meg; that is why I bought an Iphone; but never expected my phone not even give a at least a 24 or even 12 hours....I work 12 hour shifts and also would expect to have to charge each night but not twice a day or more. I am not always somewhere I can charge my phone.
Your points are true; however it doesn't help me......

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New to the forums, can't seem to find this answer and if anyone could help that would be great.
I don't have an iPhone. On my ipad, my apple ID only allows me to facetime and imessage by my email address. When I login with my girlfriends apple ID, she automatically gets her phone number synced to use. I've added mine to my apple ID profile, yet I still cant select my number for imessage or facetime. I can't seem to find a setting or an answer for this. Any help?
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