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There are several reasons a call may only ring once and then go straight to voicemail. It could be caused by call forwarding, call blocking, network issues, and more. This wikiHow teaches various reasons a call may ring once and go straight to voicemail and what you can do to fix this problem.
Why Calls Ring Once and Go to Voicemail
Do Not Disturb or Airplane mode may be enabled. There could also be a problem with the network connection. This could also mean your number is blocked. In most cases, you can solve this by trying your call again later or finding another means of communication.
Steps
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Unblock the number. If someone tells you they can't get ahold of you when they try to call you, it may be worth checking to see if their number has been blocked by accident. Use one of the following steps to unblock a number:[2]- Android: Open the Phone app and tap the icon with three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner. Tap Settings > Blocked Number. Tap the minus (-) or "x" icon next to a number. Tap Unblock.[3]
- iPhone: Open the Settings app. Tap Apps > Phone > Blocked Contacts. Swipe left on the number you want to unblock. Tap Unblock.[4]
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Find an alternate means of communication. When your call goes straight to voicemail after one right, it's a good sign that you may be blocked. However, there are other reasons this may happen. Try using an alternate means of communication. If you are able to communicate via text messages, your phone number is probably not blocked. If you can't communicate via any platform, you may be blocked. In which case, you may want to give the person some distance. Try communicating via email. If you see them in person, you can ask them.- If someone has blocked you, they may be trying to set a boundary. The best thing you can do is respect that boundary and give them some distance. Maybe they'll be open to communication at a later date. If not, it's best to cut your loses and move on.
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Tips
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Try your call again later. In most cases, if your call is going straight to voicemail, it means the person you are trying to call is busy, there is a problem with their network connection or their phone settings. For most of these issues, you will just have to wait and try your call again later.Thanks
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Leave a voicemail. If you can't talk to the person you are trying to call, leave a voicemail. Let them know your call is not going through. Let them contact you when you are available.Thanks
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Try a different means of communication. If you can't get ahold of someone via the phone, try sending them a text message or an email. You can also try contacting them on social media.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/why-does-my-android-go-straight-to-voicemail
- ↑ https://www.slybroadcast.com/blog/why-are-calls-going-straight-to-voicemail-without-ringing.php
- ↑ https://support.google.com/phoneapp/answer/6325463
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111104
- ↑ https://www.openphone.com/blog/turn-off-call-forwarding/
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