The number of rings before a call goes to voicemail typically depends on your phone carrier and settings, but here are some general guidelines:
Typical Number of Rings Before Voicemail
- Most carriers : Usually between 4 to 6 rings.
- Each ring lasts about 6 seconds , so 4 rings is roughly 24 seconds before voicemail picks up.
- Some carriers allow you to customize this timing.
How to Check or Change Rings Before Voicemail
For iPhone
- Dial
**61*voicemailnumber**11*XX#whereXXis the number of seconds (in increments of 5, usually between 5 and 30). - Press call.
- Example: To set voicemail to pick up after 30 seconds, dial
**61*voicemailnumber**11*30#.
For Android
- The process varies by carrier and phone model.
- Often, you can dial a code like
**61*voicemailnumber**11*XX#similar to iPhone. - Alternatively, check your carrier’s support site or call customer service.
Contact Your Carrier
- Carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc., may have specific instructions or apps to customize voicemail settings.
If you want, I can help you find the exact steps for your carrier or phone model!
