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Why does my Visual Voicemail not work?

Visual Voicemail lets you read and manage your messages without dialing in, but it needs a specific data connection to function.

⚠️ Important:
Before trying to activate Visual Voicemail, ensure your standard Voicemail is active. If you haven't set it up yet, you need to do that first.

Pre-Setup Checklist
To use Visual Voicemail, keep these three requirements in mind:
  • Data is Required: You must have an active data balance on your plan.
  • Wi-Fi Off: During setup, turn Wi-Fi OFF and Mobile Data ON.
  • Stay Connected: You need to keep Mobile Data ON to receive new voicemail notifications.

⚠️ Warning Tello is NOT compatible with most 3rd-party Visual Voicemail apps. On Android, you download from the Google Play Store, the "My Visual Voicemail" App.

How to Enable It
  • On Android Devices:
    1. Open the Phone app.
    2. Tap More options (three dots) in the top right corner.
    3. Select Settings, then Voicemail.
    4. Switch Visual voicemail to ON.
  • On iOS (iPhone):
    1. Open the Phone app.
    2. Tap the Voicemail icon.
    3. Select Set Up Now and follow the prompts.

✅ Pro-Tip
If your phone doesn't have a native Visual Voicemail option and you can't download the compatible apps listed above, you’ll need to use regular voicemail by holding down the 1 key.

Next Steps
  • Confirm your mobile data is active and Wi-Fi is disabled before you start the setup.
  • Use the same password you created for your standard voicemail when prompted by the app.
  • Reach out to support if your device specifically says "Visual Voicemail is not supported."

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