Yes, you can block someone from leaving you a voicemail on your phone. Depending on the type of service or phone you have, there are different methods to do this. For some cell phone providers and landlines, you can call your supplier and have them activate an option to prevent anonymous callers/numbers from leaving you a voicemail.
This means that any numbers that don’t have their Caller ID information sent to you will be blocked from leaving a voicemail. Some phones also have a call blocking feature, which allows you to block calls and voicemails from specific numbers.
Additionally, the phone’s Do Not Disturb mode will block all incoming calls and voicemails, unless those calls are marked as a priority. You can also set your voicemail to ask callers to enter their name or a PIN number before leaving a message, and then you have the option to block calls that don’t follow those instructions.
Why can Blocked numbers still leave voicemails?
Blocked numbers can still leave voicemails because the voicemail service is outside of the phone’s contact list and basic call-blocking feature. Even if a number is blocked, their messages will still be sent to the service and stored in the user’s inbox.
This is because the voicemail service does not have access to the contact list or call-blocking feature of the phone. When a voicemail is sent, the caller’s phone number is sent to the server in order to be stored and routed correctly.
So, even if the number is blocked, it will still be sent, stored and routed.
How do I deactivate my voicemail?
Most cell phone carriers, like AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint allow you to deactivate your voicemail. The specific steps may vary depending on your carrier, device, topology and features supported by your carrier.
For AT&T:
1. Open your dialer app.
2. Dial “*004*”
3. Press “Send.”
4. A message will appear on your screen indicating that your voicemail has been deactivated.
For Verizon:
1. Log in to your account using your My Verizon user name and password.
2. Click on “Device” at the top of the page.
3. Select “Plans & Services” from the navigation menu on the left-hand side.
4. Scroll down to the “Voice Services” section and click on “Manage Voicemail.”
5. A window will open up with a list of available voicemail options. Select “Deactivate.”
6. Read and confirm the prompt for deactivation.
For Sprint:
1. From a phone that has access to the voicemail system, dial your ten-digit wireless number.
2. During the greeting message, press the * key.
3. Enter your voicemail password when prompted.
4. Press 4.
5. Press 4 again.
6. Press 3 to confirm the deactivation.
After the deactivation process is complete, the voicemail account is deactivated and any voice messages are deleted.
Where are my voicemail settings?
The location of your voicemail settings will depend on what type of phone you have and what type of voicemail service you use.
For example, if you’re using an iPhone, you’ll find your voicemail settings under the “Phone” app. Open the app and then tap the menu icon located in the upper left corner. This will bring up a list of settings and options, one of which is “Voicemail.
” There, you’ll be able to access and manage the voicemail settings for all of your voicemail accounts.
If you have an Android device, the location of your voicemail settings may be different. On most devices, you can find these settings either under the “Phone” app or in the “Settings” menu. Once you open the app or menu, look for a voicemail or call settings option, typically located near or within the call settings.
From there, you’ll be able to access and manage the voicemail settings for all of your voicemail accounts.
If you’re using a landline-based voicemail system, then the location of your settings will vary based on your service provider. Check your provider’s user guide or contact their customer service department to get help with finding the specific location of your voicemail settings.
Why can I get voicemails from blocked numbers?
The first possibility is that the person may be calling from a number that is not actually blocked. If you have set up a specific list of numbers with your mobile service provider that you want blocked, a caller may still be able to get through if they are calling from a different number.
Another possibility is that the caller is using a feature that bypasses the block. This type of feature is usually used by telemarketers and scammers who want to get around any barrier you have in place.
Finally, the person may have recently blocked your number, or you may have blocked the call without knowing it. In both of these cases, the call Screening would not have been in effect yet and the caller would still be able to leave a message.
In conclusion, it is possible for you to get voicemails from a blocked number for a variety of reasons, such as the caller using a different number, bypassing the block, or the call not being blocked yet.
How can I block voicemails on iPhone?
If you’d like to block incoming voice mails on your iPhone, you can do so by following the steps below:
1. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
2. Turn on Do Not Disturb.
3. Make sure the “Allow Calls From” option is set to “No One”. This will make sure that calls, including voice mails, are blocked from coming through to your device when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
4. In the “Silence” section, make sure that the “Always” option is turned on so that Do Not Disturb is always enabled.
5. You can also choose to turn on the “Scheduled” option and specify certain times when you’d like Do Not Disturb to be enabled and when it should be turned off.
If you’d like to only block voice mails without completely disabling incoming calls, you can do so by going to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts and entering the number of the contact whose voice mails you would like to block.
This means that any calls, including voice mails, from that contact will be blocked.
You can also add a contact to your “silenced” list in Do Not Disturb. To do this, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb > Silenced Contacts and select the contact you would like to add, or tap the plus sign to add a new number.
By following these steps, you can easily block voice mails from coming through to your iPhone.
Can you disable voicemail?
Yes, it is possible to disable your voicemail. The exact steps depend on which network provider you are using, as well as which type of phone you have. Generally, you can either dial a code on your phone to deactivate the voicemail service; or you can access the settings app on your phone and disable the voicemail service through there.
If you are using a GSM cellular network, you should be able to dial “##002#” and your voicemail service should be disabled. For CDMA networks, you may need to contact your network provider to ask for a unique code.
If you are using an iPhone, it is possible to disable the voicemail service via the settings app under “phone > voicemail”. This should allow you to turn off the voicemail service.
How many voicemail messages can the iPhone hold?
The exact amount of voicemail messages an iPhone can hold is determined by the service provider, as the cellular company ultimately sets the storage space and determines the maximum amount of messages the iPhone can store.
However, most iPhones have the ability to store up to 10 to 15 minutes of voicemail messages, depending on the length of the individual voicemails received. Additionally, iPhones also allow users to delete voicemails they no longer need.
Will someone know I blocked them on Verizon?
No, someone will not know that you have blocked them on Verizon. Verizon does not notify users when a number is blocked. While blocking a number on Verizon will prevent them from calling or texting you, it does not create any type of notification that the user has been blocked.
Therefore, the person will not know unless you tell them directly that you have blocked their number.
What message does a person get when they are blocked?
When a person is blocked, they will no longer be able to contact or view content from the person who blocked them. Depending on the platform, they may also receive a message letting them know they have been blocked.
For example, on social media, they may receive a notification that “This user is not available” or “You do not have permission to view this profile”. Some platforms, such as email, may also give them a more explicit notification that states something like “This message was not sent because the recipient is blocked”.