Blocked Number

If your phone number is blocked by the recipient, calls will go straight to voicemail, while texts can still be delivered. While it might seem unlikely, the recipient can block your number on their side, effectively preventing calls from connecting but allowing texts to be received.

Phone Turned Off or Out of Service

Another possible reason is that the recipient's phone is turned off or out of the service area. In such cases, calls will go to voicemail, but text messages might still be delivered once the phone reconnects to the network. This issue is often related to poor cellular coverage or a sudden loss of service.

Network Issues

Poor network coverage or signal strength can also cause calls to go to voicemail while text messages, which require less bandwidth, are still delivered. Messages need a stable connection to be sent and received, whereas voicemail can be left even if the connection is unstable until there is an opportunity to send the notification through the server.

Call Forwarding

The recipient might have set up call forwarding to another number or directly to voicemail. This feature can be used to redirect calls from one number to another, ensuring that calls are always received and saved to voicemail if they can't be answered.

Integrated VM (Voice Mail)

Modern devices often integrate voice mail into the phone system. In such integrated systems, both calls and missed calls are treated differently, and if a phone is unreachable, the call falls into voicemail. This integrated system can help manage calls more effectively, even if the recipient's phone is off or out of service.

Specific Scenarios Involving iMessage

When using iMessage, several additional scenarios can cause calls to go to voicemail while iMessages remain delivered:

The Recipientrsquo;s iPhone is Turned Off

If the recipient's iPhone is turned off, your call will automatically go to voicemail. However, your iMessage can still be delivered to their other Apple devices such as an iPad or Mac. This feature allows you to keep in touch through other channels even when the main device is off.

The Recipient is on Another Call

When the recipient is currently on a call, your incoming call may be automatically directed to voicemail. This is a common design feature that prevents interruptions during important conversations. The recipient might be hesitant to end an ongoing call to take a new one, especially if the call is incoming from an unknown number.

The Recipientrsquo;s iPhone is in Airplane Mode

If the recipient's iPhone is in Airplane Mode, incoming calls will go to voicemail as the device is not connected to any cellular or Wi-Fi network. In this mode, the phone is essentially turned off for calls, but text messages can still be received and processed through an integrated system.

The Recipient Has Manually Declined Your Call

Occasionally, the recipient might have seen your incoming call but manually declined it. When this happens, your call is automatically redirected to voicemail and a voicemail message is left on the recipient's server. This can occur if the recipient is busy or not available to take the call at that moment.

Summary

The delivery status of your iMessage does not necessarily indicate the actual availability or willingness of the recipient to take a call. It's important to understand that different factors can lead to calls going to voicemail while messages remain delivered. By exploring these scenarios, you can better troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue.

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