How to Stop Blocked Numbers Leaving Voicemail on Android & iPhone?

Yes, a blocked number can leave a voicemail without notification and is stored in a separate folder. You can find blocked number voicemail in the “blocked calls” or “spam” folder within your phone voicemail settings.

Most modern smartphones redirect blocked calls to voicemail instead of ringing. When you block a number in your device, it prevents the user from reaching you directly through phone calls or text messages. But, the blocking function does not stop the caller from leaving a voicemail. This occurs because the voicemail system is separate from your device’s calling functionality.

You can stop the blocked numbers from leaving voicemails on your phone by using third-party call-blocking apps or asking your carrier to block the unknown numbers completely.

Your carrier can help you to avoid getting voicemail from the block numbers. The different carriers offer different options.
 

Verizon

Verizon users can stop blocked numbers' voicemails by blocking a phone number through My Verizon account. Furthermore, Verizon offers a Call Filter Plus feature, which costs $2.99 per month/line or $7.99 monthly for a family plan. The plan allows you to block voicemails and calls for up to 20 phone numbers.
 

AT&T's

AT&T customers can use the AT&T ActiveArmor app for free. This app automatically blocks spam numbers, helping to reduce unwanted calls. Additionally, you can customize their settings to block specific numbers from leaving voicemails, further enhancing your control over incoming communications.
 

T-Mobile

T-Mobile offers a service called Family Allowances to its users, which allows account holders to block specific numbers from contacting them. Numbers blocked using its 'Never Allowed' feature will hear an automated message stating that the person they dialed cannot receive calls before the call is disconnected.
 

VoIP service provider

If you are a virtual phone number user, you can simply contact your service provider to block the number and voicemail. Many VoIP business phone systems allow you to block a number completely, which includes blocking calls, SMS, and voicemails, while some providers may allow you to block only the voicemail from a specific number.

Several third-party apps help manage and block unwanted calls and messages and control voicemail.
 

Android apps that Blocks Callers from Leaving Voicemail
 

• YouMail
   

  YouMail is a service that allows anyone to block the spam calls. After you download the YouMail app, it automatically detects unwanted calls and prevents your phone from ringing. YouMail quickly notifies you with a reason why a call was blocked, such as “An IRS scam was blocked.”
  
  Here’s how to stop blocked numbers from leaving voicemail using YouMail on Android:
   

  1. Download the YouMail app.
     
     
  2. Open the app and select the three bars in the top left. 
      
  3. Select spam protection and toggle on calls and voicemail. 
     
   
  4. Select protection settings and toggle on calls and voicemail. 
      
  5. Click on the protection setting and toggle ‘Protect my inbox and calls’. 
      
  6. Press Save
      

• Call Control
  
  Call Control blocks unwanted calls, such as spam calls, robocalls, and cold calls on Android. This app silently blocks spam callers and prevents them from leaving voicemails. You can download and install it from Google Play. However, it costs $29.99 yearly.
  
  To block someone from leaving a voicemail on Android using Call Control, simply follow the given procedure:
   

  1. Download the Call Control app from Google Play.
     
     
  2. Open the app and go to Settings.
      
  3. Click on Call Blocking Modes. 
      
  4. Choose "Disconnect" to immediately cut off calls from blocked numbers.
     

App to Stop Blocked Numbers from Leaving Voicemail - iPhone
 

• Hullomil
   

  Hullomill allows you to manage their voicemails, block spam calls, and receive voicemail transcriptions. It offers two plans for blocking calls and voicemails: LITE and PRO. Both versions are free for up to 90 days.
  
  Here are the simple steps to block voicemail on iPhone using the Hullomil app:
   

  1. Download the HulloMail app.

      

  2. Open the app and click on Menu.
      
  3. Click on Blocked Callers and tap on the ‘+’ sign. 
      
  4. At last, choose the contact to block.

Apart from contacting your carrier provider and using a third-party app, you can also use Google Voice to stop blocked numbers from sending voicemails. However, you need to use Google Voice as your main number. Then, you can simply block the number that has been bothering you. After doing so, when the caller contacts you, all they hear is “Number not in service,” also preventing you from getting a voicemail.

Dealing with voicemails from blocked numbers can be annoying, but it is not an unsolvable problem. The most effective way to stop blocked numbers from sending you voicemails is to contact your carrier service providers or use third-party apps.

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Yes, you can. Contact your carrier provider and ask them to turn off the voicemail feature or use their services to restrict specific numbers from sending you one.

To block voicemail from a specific person, check with your carrier for voicemail management options or use a third-party app like Call Control for more advanced blocking features.

Yes, you can leave a voicemail without calling using a Ringless Voicemail (RVM) solution, a telephony feature in a business phone system that sends voicemail without ringing your phone.

Voicemail blocking means preventing people from leaving voicemails. It can be particularly useful for avoiding spam or cold callings.

To stop receiving voicemail, you can access your phone setting, navigate to the call setting and disable the voicemail feature.