What Does “The Person You Are Trying to Reach Is Not Accepting Calls at This Time” Mean & How to React?

“The person you are trying to reach is not accepting calls at this time” means that the recipient is currently unavailable to take your call.

Sometimes, the users may also intentionally make the phone unreachable for privacy or to avoid unwanted calls.
 

Here are some possible reasons for someone not to accept your calls:

• The receiver’s phone may be switched off or set to Airplane mode, disabling all calls.
• The person you’re calling might be in a remote area with no signal, like underground.
• They might have Do Not Disturb (DND) mode enabled.
• The receiver may have network problems that could be affecting call connectivity.
• Maybe the recipient has blocked your number.
• It could also mean that the receiver is on another call.
• The recipient’s phone may have run out of battery.

The person you are trying to reach may be unavailable due to SIM card issues, active Do Not Disturb (DND), airplane mode, network issues, or a blocked number.

If the person you’re trying to reach has switched off their phone or it’s out of battery, the call won’t go through. This can happen during travel, busy workdays, or when someone forgets to charge their phone. The issue can be solved by charging the phone and turning it on.

When the receiver is on another call, their line goes busy, which leads to another incoming call going straight to voicemail or prompting an automated message. This is not a cause for concern as it happens quite often.

You can easily send a brief text message informing them that you are trying to reach out to them, or try calling again after a few minutes.

If the person you are trying to call is in a place with a weak signal, your call won’t get connected. This happens when a person is in a remote area or a building with network issues or no cellular coverage.

This is a temporary issue, and you can try calling them again, and if a caller gets to a better location with good network coverage, they may answer your call.

Although the DND feature helps avoid distractions, it can be inconvenient for someone trying to reach them. If this feature is enabled, the call rings silently or may not ring at all.

When this happens, you can leave a voice message or text them to notify them of your calling purpose.

When your number is blocked by someone, your messages and calls won’t go through, and you might hear an automated message instead. One might block the number to avoid unwanted sales calls or spam messages.

Airplane mode blocks all cellular signals, including calls, texts, and other wireless communication. Hence, if the receiver's phone is on airplane mode, it cannot receive any incoming calls, making your call go unanswered or unaccepted.

Sometimes, a malfunctioning SIM card or technical glitch prevents the phone from receiving texts or calls. But if you’re calling someone outside your service area, the issue may lie in your SIM card’s roaming settings.

In such a case, ensure your cellular roaming settings are configured correctly. And, if the issue is from the recipient side, wait until they fix it and try again later.

When a phone is set to silent mode, the phone doesn’t ring and notify the receiver. This may lead to the person you’re trying to reach out to missing the call unknowingly. In such cases, you can just wait for the recipient to notice your call and call back.

An unpaid service bill leads to a suspended number or calling restrictions. Although they may receive internet-based text messages that can be accessed via WiFi on the iPhone, the calls may not reach them.

When you hear “the person you are trying to reach is not accepting calls at this time,” check your network connection, send a text message, or call from another number to reach them.

When you hear the automated message, stay calm and do not start panicking over it. The receiver might have a busy schedule, or it could be due to network problems. So, if your calls are not received, firstly, wait a while and see if they’ll call you back.

Network issues can lead to missed calls, or the call may not even go through from your side. You should check the connection and signal bars, or move to an area with better reception, before assuming anything.

If the receiver doesn’t answer your calls and you hear an automated voice message, you can try calling them later. They may be in a meeting, driving, or busy with other stuff and may call you a few moments later.

When your call is not received, you can leave a message for them via phone or email. You can address your issue via text and simply ask them to call you back whenever they’re free.

There are plenty of other ways to contact someone when calling them fails, such as leaving a message via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, or emailing them. You can use these platforms to send text messages, voice recordings, and even make voice calls.

Automated messages like “The person you are trying to reach is not accepting calls at this time” may sound frustrating. It is a temporary issue often caused by the recipient's incorrect phone settings configuration or a tight schedule. Most of the time, the networking issue is also to blame.
 

Your iPhone may not be accepting calls due to poor network coverage, a blocked number, active call forwarding, outdated software, Airplane mode, active Do Not Disturb, or a problem with your SIM card.

Your reason that your Android phone is not accepting calls may be similar to an iPhone, meaning it is due to airplane mode, Do Not Disturb mode, SIM card issue, outdated software, or a problem with your network settings.

You should check your signal strength, restart your phone, check for software updates, check for network outages, restart network settings, and contact your carrier if you experience call issues.

If the person you’re trying to call isn’t accepting calls, then you can try texting them to explain the urgency of your situation.

When leaving a voicemail for someone, clearly identify yourself, state the reason for your call, keep the message brief, be respectful of their time, and include your contact information.