iPhone: Deactivate Voicemail - Here's how

Voicemail is activated on the iPhone by default. This practical tip shows you how to deactivate the mailbox.

Turn off voicemail on iPhone

• Open the "Phone" app on your iPhone and switch to the number pad below.
• To completely switch off voicemail, enter ## 002 # and press the call button.
• After a short wait you will receive a confirmation. Touch OK.

Deactivate individual functions of voicemail

• ## 62 #: Deactivates call forwarding when the iPhone is switched off or has no reception.
• ## 61 #: Deactivates the delayed call diversion.
• ## 67 #: Deactivates call forwarding when the line is busy.
• ## 21 #: Deactivates global call forwarding.

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