How do u block a contacts calls and texts without blocking them?

I want to block calls and text messages from my ex boyfriend and his family members. However, I don't want to delete their contact information. I just don't want to hear from any of them for a while. Does anyone know how to do this?

The blocking of calls and text messages is a carrier function.  Contact your cell phone carrier to see if they offer this service.  There are no iPhone apps that will block phone calls or text messages.  If your carrier doesn't provide call or text message blocking is to assign a silent ringtone to the numbers you want blocked and ignore them.

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