The main reasons a phone goes straight to voicemail include:
- Call forwarding settings might be turned on, directing calls directly to voicemail.
- Do Not Disturb (DND) or Focus Mode could be activated, silencing calls.
- Airplane Mode disables cellular connection, sending calls to voicemail.
- Poor or no network coverage causing calls to not reach your phone.
- Ringer volume is muted or set too low.
- The "Silence Unknown Callers" feature on some phones sends calls from unknown numbers straight to voicemail.
- Bluetooth connection may redirect calls to a device instead of your phone.
- SIM card issues or outdated device software.
- Blocked numbers or call rejection settings.
- Recent carrier or number porting might still be in progress.
To fix this:
- Check and disable call forwarding.
- Turn off Do Not Disturb and Focus Modes.
- Disable Airplane Mode.
- Ensure network coverage.
- Increase ringer volume.
- Disable Silence Unknown Callers if not desired.
- Turn off Bluetooth temporarily.
- Restart your phone.
- Check for carrier or SIM card issues and contact support if needed.
These steps apply broadly to Android and iPhone devices and cover the most common causes for calls going straight to voicemail without ringing.
