Why Is My Phone Ending Calls Immediately?

In addition to the issues in networks or devices, your phone drops call when your number is blocked or blacklisted. It also happens for unregistered SIMs.

Network issues occur when there is poor signal strength, network congestion, or technical disruptions in your carrier’s service. During these conditions, the connection is weak and unstable, which results in call droppings. It commonly occurs when you make a call from areas with low coverage or during peak usage times.

The owner of the phone number you’re dialing may also have blocked your number. Any call attempt you make to a blocked number will result in immediate disconnection. To find out if someone has blocked your number, try making a call from another phone. If the call is successful through another number, then know that the receiver has blocked your number.

Faulty hardware or software in your phone can also make it unable to make a stable call connection. Hence, sometimes, the actual problem may be in your hardware rather than the network. Your calls can drop occasionally if your hardware malfunctions or because of software bugs. These problems can occur at any time. However, most of the time, it’s relevant after software updates.

You should be careful when installing different third-party apps on your phone. This is because apps that are not fully compatible with your phone’s operating system can also affect your phone’s calling capabilities. Such apps can conflict with your native dialer, which can cause immediate call drops occasionally.

Without network registration, your phone cannot initiate calls. Typically, your SIM is already registered when you make a purchase. However, sometimes, the network may not recognize it due to deactivation or when inserted improperly. It commonly happens when you reset your phone or switch SIM cards.

Keeping your phone on Airplane mode disables any wireless connections in your device, including your cellular networks. With your networks off, you wouldn’t be able to make any calls. So, if you face immediate call-ending issues, check whether your device is in airplane mode. Maybe you turned it on recently but forgot to turn it off later.

When your phone is reported lost or stolen, your carrier blacklists the numbers. Such numbers are not allowed to make or receive any calls. So, when you dial these numbers, your call ends right away, even without a single ring.

To diagnose why your calls end abruptly, check your network connection and inspect your device for potential issues.

Poor networks are one of the most common reasons for dropped calls. You can check your signal strength by directly looking at the bars on your phone.
 

Sometimes, even if you see the full tower on your network bar, the issue can still be with your network. In this condition, try the following tips to diagnose the network issues:
 

• Test call quality by calling different numbers.
• Call multiple numbers using the same numbers.
• Verify that you're connected to the correct network band (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G).

Problems such as outdated software or malfunctioning hardware can also interfere with call functions. Try the following diagnosis tips if you think the call is failing due to the issues in your hardware:
 

• Check for any pending software updates and install them.
• Check for any temporary glitches by opening different other apps.
• Take out the SIM and check if there are any scratches or if it’s broken.
• Look for app conflicts by monitoring which apps are active during calls.

To prevent your calls from ending abruptly, always call from a location with a stable network and make sure your SIM is placed properly on your device.

If the reason for your call drops is poor networks, try calling from a different location. Avoid areas like basements or rural locations when calling. Moving to an area with better coverage not only prevent call fails but helps to maintain the call quality as well.

How to do this?
Move to an open area or closer to a cellular tower. You can also try connecting to Wi-Fi if your phone supports Wi-Fi calling.

Check if you have set your phone to airplane mode accidentally. If yes, then turn it off immediately. After disabling it, your phone automatically catches the network and enables to make and receive calls.

How to do this?
Simply swipe down to access your phone's quick settings, find the airplane mode icon, and turn it off.

A faulty SIM card can prevent your phone from connecting to the network properly. This also happens when your SIM is not placed properly. So, make sure that you have an undamaged card, which is placed well to your device.

How to do this?
Power off your phone, remove the SIM card and check if there are any issues (cracks, scratches, or breakage). If all is good, reinsert it securely and turn your phone back on.

Yes, you heard that right. Simply restarting your phone can sometimes help with the calls ending immediately after you dial. Rebooting your device clears out the temporary bugs, refreshes the system, and resolves minor software issues.

How to do this?
Turn your phone off, wait for a few seconds, then power it back on.

Over time, your network setting can become corrupted or misconfigured. When this happens, your phone’s ability to maintain a connection declines. So, you can also try restoring your configuration to default to eliminate any settings that may be causing call drops.

How to do this?
Go to your phone’s settings, find the network reset option, and follow the prompts to reset all network settings to default.

Carriers typically restrict your outgoing calls if your plan run out of credits or balance. So, also make the habit of checking your balance when your calls drop suddenly. If it’s low, recharge your account. This will instantly restore normal call functionality in your phone.

How to do this?

If none of the above solutions work, there may be an issue with your carrier’s network or with your account. So, contact your carrier to identify any underlying problems, such as service outages, account issues, or technical faults.

How to do this?
Call directly your carrier’s customer service or visit their website for support options.

Your phone ends calls immediately, mainly due to issues with the network or device. When this happens, it disrupts your communication as you’re not able to convey your message. You can avoid this by switching to VoIP with Calilio.  

Calilio’s virtual numbers work on multiple devices. So, even if one of your devices has a problem, you can still make and receive calls on another. Plus, it has a robust network, which ensures a strong connection, so you won’t experience any network failures. As long as you have internet, you can make reliable calls from anywhere without the fear of dropping calls.