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If you call someone and hear a recording that says, "Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message system," you've been sent to voicemail. This doesn't mean the person has blocked you—they may not have been able to answer at the moment, or they may not have known you were calling. There are many other reasons why your call may be forwarded to voicemail, and this How.com.vn article will help you understand them all.
Things You Should Know
- "Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message system" means your call was sent to voicemail.
- If the phone didn't ring or only rang once, their phone may be off, on Do Not Disturb, in airplane mode, or not receiving a signal.
- You may also hear this recording if the person blocked you or has rejected your call.
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- Different carriers and voicemail providers have different variations of the "Your call has been forwarded" message. You may also hear the recording "Your call has been forwarded to an automated voice messaging system.[4] "Thanks
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