How to block calls when overseas?
May 26, 2015, 9:19 am
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How to block calls when overseas?
My cell phone provider (AT&T) charges me $2.50 for each incoming call (even if I don't answer). How can I block this on my iPhone? I guess I can just put it on airplane mode, and turn that off when I need to access my email or use the data, but if someone leaves a voice mail, that would probably come in when I turn the phone back on. Any thoughts?
May 26, 2015, 9:47 am
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I used to get over this problem with Hullomail, but have not used it much since my overseas roaming became cheaper, so cant say how it currently performs. I used to put phone on airplane mode.
It does the voicemail and emails a .wav file with the voicemail that you pick up as data - particularly with free wifi.
I found it an excellent service.
It does the voicemail and emails a .wav file with the voicemail that you pick up as data - particularly with free wifi.
I found it an excellent service.
May 27, 2015, 6:38 am
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My cell phone provider (AT&T) charges me $2.50 for each incoming call (even if I don't answer). How can I block this on my iPhone? I guess I can just put it on airplane mode, and turn that off when I need to access my email or use the data, but if someone leaves a voice mail, that would probably come in when I turn the phone back on. Any thoughts?
May 28, 2015, 6:57 am
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This seems like the best option, but it says Error Performing Request/Setting Activation Failed. I wonder if it doesn't work for AT&T phones?
May 28, 2015, 12:55 pm
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Code:
*21*destination number*
Code:
##21#
Code:
*004#
May 28, 2015, 4:15 pm
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That's because the given code is incorrect. To forward all calls, dial
To cancel call forwarding, it's
Note that you may need to manually reestablish the conditional forwards to voicemail when you're done...if so, it's
Lastly, you might be able to manage it all from Settings --> Phone.
Code:
*21*destination number*
Code:
##21#
Code:
*004#
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May 28, 2015, 6:48 pm
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If you want to forward all calls to your AT&T Voicemail box, you need to know the telephone number of the Voicemail center. To find this, key: *#67# and press [Send]. The phone should display the telephone number to which unanswered calls are forwarded.
Use that number with the command suggested by gfunkdave, or use the iPhone's Call Forwarding menu. (I do not have an iPhone, but I expect there is one.)
See here:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/art...-to-voicemail/
Use that number with the command suggested by gfunkdave, or use the iPhone's Call Forwarding menu. (I do not have an iPhone, but I expect there is one.)
See here:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/art...-to-voicemail/