It could also be possible that you might have a few people that you personally know sitting on the block list. Even though they might not be able to call you, they can always leave messages in your voicemail inbox. And that is something that you do not want to see or receive at all. Listening to unwanted voicemails is simply a waste of time and space of your voicemail. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can use to stop blocked numbers from leaving voicemails. Read on to know more.
How to Block Voicemails from Blocked Numbers
So, the main question here is, do voicemails automatically get blocked when you block a contact? The answer is no. Voicemails are usually stored on your carrier’s server and blocking a contact happens on your phone. So yes, voicemails will still reach you even if you have the contact blocked on your device. So, can you block voicemails from blocked numbers? Yes, you can with few methods. But first, let’s check how to block numbers on different devices and make sure you followed the same steps to block any contacts.
Block Contact Numbers on iOS Devices
Block a contact on an Android Device
Now, when it comes to Android devices, OEMs use different kinds of skins for their devices. So, not all devices will have the same way to block a contact, but the method is almost similar. Be it a Samsung device or Xiaomi one. With devices that have stock Android, like Nokia, Motorola, Google Pixel, and a few others, the settings are the same.
Block a contact on a Samsung Galaxy phone
Block a contact on a Google Pixel device
Block a contact on Huawei or Honor devices
Now that you know how to block a contact on various devices, it is now time to stop blocked numbers from leaving voicemails. Since these voicemails are stored on your Carrier’s servers, you will have to get the number blocked at the carrier level itself. By blocking or blacklisting a number, you will no longer receive calls and voicemails from the contact.
Block Voicemails via Verizon Network
Verizon has a Verizon Smart Family plan. The plan will cost $4.99 a month. Using this plan you can permanently block callers whether local or international at up to 20 numbers in all. This plan also lets you block calls, texts, and even voicemails, during a particular time of the day. If you are on Verizon, you can make use of this plan to get rid of voicemails from blocked contacts. You can make sue the Verizon Call Filter app available on Android and iOS.
Block Voicemails on AT&T
AT&T subscribers can make use of the Call Protect app to block calls, texts, and even voicemails. These functions are free to use. If you take the monthly $3.99 plan, then you will be able to block even more types of callers such as political calls, account services, and even private callers. You can get the Call Protect app on iOS and Android for free.
Block calls on T-Mobile and Sprint
Subscribers on T-Mobile and Sprint can use the Scam Shield app. From blocking texts, Calls, and voicemails on your number. If you want additional features a monthly plan of $4 will even let you reverse search numbers and lets you blog a particular category of phone calls as well. Apart from that, you can use a code like #662# which enables the Scam Shield function to your number right away. You can install the Scam Shield app on your Android and iOS devices for free.
Conclusion
Well, you can’t block voicemails from blocked contacts unless you get it done through your carrier. Some people might find it inconvenient and wouldn’t want to use these carrier apps. But then if you want to get rid of the voicemails from blocked contacts, that is the only way to go. Or what you could do is simply avoid checking your voice mailbox and feel good about it. Also Check:
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