What happens when voicemail is not setup?

It means that their phone is unreachable for whatever reason -turned off or something and they havent yet set up a voicemail account so you cant leave a message. (voicemail is the digital verson of the good old answering machine.)

How come when I call a certain number it goes straight to voicemail?

Repeated redirects to voicemail after a single ring, or none at all, could be an indication your number is blocked. If you hear multiple rings before hearing the voicemail prompt, chances are the person has not blocked your calls but is just rejecting them.

Why are calls not going to voicemail on iPhone?

If your iPhone’s carrier settings are out of date, it may have trouble connecting to your carrier’s network, which could cause incoming phone calls to go straight to your voicemail. To check for a Carrier Settings Update, open the Settings app and tap General -> About. If this alert appears on your iPhone, tap Update.

Why is my phone not notifying me when I get a voicemail?

If you’re not being notified when you receive new voicemails, check your voicemail notifications are set correctly under the Notifications section.

Do I need to set up a voicemail?

Voicemail is such an essential feature, but many people don’t have it set up simply because they don’t think about it. Unless you typically call back every missed call, it’s helpful to allow important callers to leave a voicemail so you know who you need to call back and who might be a telemarketer.

How do you tell if your number is blocked?

If you get a notification like “Message Not Delivered” or you get no notification at all, that’s a sign of a potential block. Next, you could try calling the person. If the call goes right to voicemail or rings once (or a half ring) then goes to voicemail, that’s further evidence you may have been blocked.

Why does my voicemail not work?

In many cases, an update to your carrier’s voicemail app or settings can resolve the issue, but don’t forget to call your voicemail number to check if it is set up correctly. Once you’ve set up your voicemail, you’re free to switch off when you need to. There are other ways you can stay in contact, however.

Why am I not receiving voicemails on my phone?

If the phone does not have a strong enough mobile data connection, it will effect when the notifications come in. However, if you are connected via Wi-Fi Calling, you should receive the voicemails with no issues. To turn this feature on, our Device Support page has all the steps needed.

How do I Manage my voicemail settings from my phone?

The following table describes various features of your voicemail service that you can manage from your phone. U-verse voicemail settings can be managed from the Voicemail Settings tab in myAT. Dial *98 from your U-verse home phone and follow the prompts to set up your voicemail box.

Can you use the same message in a voicemail or conversation?

With minor adjustments, the same message could be used in a voicemail or conversation. “I tried calling you without success.” does not lay the blame at the other end of the line and would not rule out things like a bad phone line or wrong number.

How do I set up voicemail on my U-verse home phone?

U-verse voicemail settings can be managed from the Voicemail Settings tab in myAT. Dial *98 from your U-verse home phone and follow the prompts to set up your voicemail box. After creating your PIN, be sure to set up your 8-digit Authentication Code.