What Does “The Number You Have Dialed Has Calling Restrictions” Mean and How to Fix It?

The message ‘The number you have dialed has calling restrictions’ means the number you are trying to call has limits on incoming or outgoing calls. Carrier service providers mainly impose the restriction; however, device settings, issues in the network, and blocked numbers can also cause calling restrictions.

The calling restriction issues can be due to “Announcement 19,” which usually occurs when you dial your Service Area. One of the main reasons for receiving such messages is when you change your number temporarily or permanently.

Call restrictions can occur when carriers block calls, networks are weak, or because device settings like Do Not Disturb or app permissions interfere. Being blocked by the recipient and labeled as spam numbers can also stop calls. You must check your plan, adjust settings, and resolve spam or block issues.

Sometimes, your carrier service provider or the receiver’s phone company may block the call and cause this issue. This usually happens because of unpaid bills, a suspended account, or a plan that doesn’t include the type of call (like international or long-distance).
 

Fix
 

• Contact your phone company to check if your account is active and bills are paid.
• Ask your carrier if your plan allows the call you are trying to make, and upgrade your plan if it doesn’t include the type of call you need.
• If the issue is on the other person’s side, ask them to contact their phone company to fix it.

Whether the calls go through depends upon the network's status. It may be in your mobile or the recipient; there may not be the required network strength, which restricts calls.

Fix

• Ensure you and your recipient have good network coverage, i.e., a minimum of 2-3 bars.
• Wait a while and try again, or restart your phone to refresh the connection.
• Also, check which network you’re connected to (checking roaming or not). If so, the carrier provider may restrict your calls if it's on the roaming.

A few times, the calling device and applications used also cause calling restrictions. This usually happens when the mobile is on Do Not Disturb (DND) and Airplane modes, which temporarily block calls. Additionally, app restrictions also prevent calls from going through.

Fix
 

• If the person has kept their mobiles on DND mode, notify them via text or another method that you’re trying to reach them.
• Check and give permission to the app from where you’re making a call. To do so, follow the instructions below.

Android:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Settings> Apps> Phone app> Permissions.
2. Give permission to make calls.

iPhone:

1. Open the Settings> Privacy & Security.
2. Provide access to make calls and access the contacts. 

The person you’re calling has blocked your number, either on purpose or by mistake. When your number is blocked, their phone or carrier will automatically stop your calls, and you may hear a message calling restrictions.

Fix

• Confirm whether the person has blocked you by calling from another phone number.
• If they unintentionally block you, tell them to unblock you.
• If they intentionally blocked you, ask why and try to fix the issue.

If a number is marked as spam, it can cause calling restrictions. Carriers or spam detection apps might block or reject the calls automatically. Too many calls or reports from others can flag a number as spam. Even legitimate numbers can face issues if they are flagged by mistake.

Fix
 

• Use apps like Truecaller to see if your number is flagged. If it is, ask to have it removed.
• Call your phone company for help in clearing your number from spam lists.
• Don’t make too many calls at once, and make sure your number shows up clearly when you call. If you're a business, register your number.

The message “The number you have dialed has calling restrictions” can appear for several reasons, such as carrier restrictions, network problems, device settings, blocked numbers, or your number being marked as spam. You can fix the call restriction issue by checking your account, ensuring you have a good network connection, adjusting your phone settings, or contacting your carrier.

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When you see the message “calling restrictions,” it means the call couldn’t go through due to unpaid bills or service limits, network problems, or your phone set on Do Not Disturb.

When someone blocks your number in Verizon, you might hear a message like “The number you have dialed has calling restrictions” or a fast busy signal.

To remove a restricted number, either unblock it from your phone settings or you can contact your carrier to lift any restrictions.

If someone blocks your number, your calls will not connect to that number. You won’t see “delivered and read receipts” in text messages.

Someone with a restricted number can still call you, but their number will be hidden, and you’ll see “Private Number” or “Unknown” instead of their phone number.

Android phones don’t show restricted numbers directly. However, apps like Truecaller may help identify them, or you can check with your carrier’s call logs for details on restricted calls.

Dialing *77 blocks calls from numbers that hide their caller ID. It stops anonymous calls from reaching you. To turn this off, dial *87 or contact your carrier for help.