Does EDD have a maximum number of callers limit before blocking you?

Exactly! It's like a different rejection sound entirely. Makes me wonder if there's a hidden daily attempt limit per phone number.

That would explain why some people suggest using different phones or numbers after hitting a wall with calling attempts.

I know it sounds crazy but when you're 3 months behind on rent, you'll try anything. Problem is I might be making it worse for myself.

This is exactly why I switched to using Claimyr after my first week of failed attempts. Got through in 20 minutes instead of wasting entire days redialing.

That makes sense from a technical standpoint. So basically I'm getting temporarily blocked for calling too aggressively?

Most likely yes. Try spacing out your calls more or using a different approach entirely. The system wasn't designed for this volume.

This is why automated calling services exist - they know how to dial at proper intervals without triggering these limits.

That's really detailed tracking! Have you found any way around this limit or is it just a hard wall?

Best workaround I found was switching between different phone numbers or using calling apps with different caller IDs. But honestly, after 3 months of this I just used Claimyr and got through same day.

So it does reset daily? That's actually helpful to know. I was worried I permanently messed up my number.

Yeah it seems to reset overnight. But honestly, if you're hitting that limit regularly, you need a different strategy.

Wait, there's a lunch break blackout? I've been wasting calls during that time!

Yep, the entire call center takes lunch. Don't call between noon and 1:30pm PT, you'll never get through.

Is there any way to work around this throttling without breaking rules or getting permanently blocked?

Technically yes, but it's complex. Honestly, services like Claimyr exist specifically because they understand these system limitations and work within them properly.

Which service did you use? I'm at my breaking point with manual calling.

Used Claimyr. They handle all the redialing and hold time, then call you back when they get an agent. Check out claimyr.com - they even have a demo video.

I was skeptical about paying for this but honestly it's worth every penny when you calculate the time saved.

Interesting! So it is tied to specific phone numbers. I might try calling from a different line tomorrow.

Or just skip the whole calling marathon and use a callback service. I got through to EDD last week in under 40 minutes with Claimyr.

That's probably exactly what happened. Now legitimate callers like us get caught up in their anti-spam measures.

Which is why professional calling services work better - they know how to dial properly without triggering these protections.

Good tip! I usually start calling around 10am. Maybe starting right at 8am would help me avoid the limit.

Exactly. Get your coffee ready the night before and start dialing at 7:55am. You'll get more chances before the system starts blocking you.

Right? We shouldn't need to become phone system experts just to get help with our claims.

This is exactly why I just paid for Claimyr after my second day of failed attempts. Life's too short to spend it redialing EDD all day.

Wait, are those really the same line? I thought they went to different departments.

Nope, same exact line. Common misconception. But switching between them might reset your attempt counter.

They are indeed the same line, but the caller ID might be different which could help with throttling issues.

I tried using a Google Voice number with a different area code and it seemed to help. Got more attempts before hitting the wall.

That's interesting but honestly sounds like a lot of work. At that point might as well just use a professional calling service.

Thanks for sharing! I'm seriously considering this option after hitting these caller limits.

That video is really helpful. Shows the difference between spending days calling manually vs getting through in under an hour.

Agreed. But until they fix it, we need workarounds. I'm just grateful services like Claimyr exist to bridge the gap.

Exactly. We can complain about the system being broken while also finding practical solutions to get through it.

Did you actually get through to someone or just avoid the limit?

Got through! Waited 1.5 hours on hold but finally talked to an agent. Though next time I'm just using Claimyr - not worth the stress.

That matches what I've observed in telecom systems. Usually implemented as a rolling 24-hour window limit.

So basically I need to pick my 100 attempts more strategically instead of just hammering the system randomly.

How much did it cost total? Trying to decide if it's worth it vs continuing to call manually.

I think it was like $20-25. Considering I was about to take time off work to call all day, it was definitely worth it.

You're probably right. I think I'm going to try Claimyr tomorrow instead of continuing this calling marathon.

Smart choice. I wish I had done that earlier instead of making calling EDD my full-time job for weeks.