Voicemail Not Working Fix
| Step | Action | What It Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check your network status | Confirms if issue is network-wide |
| 2 | Toggle aeroplane mode on/off | Re-registers SIM on your network |
| 3 | Restart your phone | Clears temporary network errors |
| 4 | Check your network APN settings | Fixes incorrect data configuration |
| 5 | Re-insert SIM card | Fixes poor SIM contact issues |
| 6 | Contact your network support | Resolves account or SIM faults |
This guide covers everything you need to know about voicemail not working fix on your mobile network, including setup steps, troubleshooting tips and useful codes.
Troubleshooting checklist
Step one starts things off, with the list growing more involved
Configuring your mobile network (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
Most call and voicemail configuration happens via phone settings or dial codes, and the UK APN Hub tracks the current ones per plan.
Useful short codes for your network (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
These short codes for call forwarding and voicemail are consistent across all UK networks:
Divert all calls: Dial **21*[number]# and press call.
Divert when busy: Dial **67*[number]# and press call.
Divert when no answer: Dial **61*[number]# and press call.
Cancel all diversions: Dial ##002# and press call.
Check voicemail: Hold down the 1 key or dial your voicemail number.
Common problems and fixes (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
Call issues often clear with an aeroplane mode toggle, a restart, and a signal check; persistent problems should go to the UK APN Hub.
Troubleshooting checklist
Start at the first step; the list deepens as you continue
WiFi calling explained (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
Rather than the mobile network, WiFi calling uses WiFi for calls and texts, handy where signal is poor but WiFi is available, whether at home, work or travelling, at no extra cost.
Troubleshooting checklist
When signal drops, WiFi Calling sends voice calls over your broadband connection instead
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Setting up WiFi calling on iPhone (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
Settings → Phone → WiFi Calling on iPhone, toggle it on and confirm the emergency address. The phone then auto-switches on weak signal, shown by a status bar WiFi icon.
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling steps in when signal drops, routing calls over broadband instead
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Setting up WiFi calling on Android (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
The Android path is Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → WiFi Calling, with Samsung and Pixel using their own variations.
Troubleshooting checklist
If mobile signal fails, WiFi Calling carries calls over your broadband connection
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
What's needed before enabling WiFi calling (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
WiFi calling needs the plan to support it (standard on most UK plans now), a compatible device, and an active WiFi connection — iPhone sometimes needs a carrier update from Settings → General → About.
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling reroutes voice calls to broadband whenever signal drops out
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Resolving WiFi calling problems (Voicemail Not Working Fix)
A disabled toggle often means no support from the device or plan, or it's simply not enabled yet on the account.
Calls can drop during WiFi-mobile handover; sticking with one connection type prevents it.
Distance from the router or slow upload usually explains bad WiFi call quality; check speed (1Mbps min) and restart if needed.
Troubleshooting checklist
Start with the first step, since it builds from there
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.