Quick Summary
Vodacom offers two voicemail services for its customers: Visual Voicemail for iPhone users and Voicemail 2 SMS. Visual Voicemail allows users to view and manage their voicemail messages in a list format, while Voicemail 2 SMS converts voice messages into text messages for easy reading. Both services have their own activation and usage instructions, and customers can choose the one that suits their needs best.
Introduction
Voicemail is a convenient feature that allows callers to leave voice messages when you are unable to answer your phone. Vodacom, one of South Africa’s leading mobile network providers, offers various voicemail services to its customers. In this blog post, we will explore how you can listen to voicemail on Vodacom and the different options available.
Whether you have an iPhone or any other cellphone make/model, there are two main voicemail services offered by Vodacom – Visual Voicemail for iPhone users and Voicemail 2 SMS service.
Visual Voicemail for iPhone users
Visual Voicemail is specifically designed for iPhone users and provides a user-friendly interface where customers can view their voicemails in a list format similar to SMS or email messages. This service enables them not only to listen to voicemails but also to manage them in a more organized way.
What is Voicemail?
Voicemail is a telecommunications service that allows callers to leave voice messages for recipients who are unable to answer their phone calls. Instead of the call going unanswered, the caller can record a message which will be stored in the recipient’s voicemail box. The recipient can then listen to these messages at their convenience.
Vodacom offers two different voicemail services – Visual Voicemail and Voicemail 2 SMS – each with its own unique features and benefits.
Visual Voicemail, specifically designed for iPhone users, provides an intuitive way of managing voicemails by displaying them as a list format similar to text or email messages. This feature enables customers to read through their voicemails, highlight specific ones they want to listen to, and listen, re-listen, ignore, or delete messages in any order they please.
Vodacom’s Voicemail Services
Visual Voicemail for iPhone Users
Visual Voicemail is a convenient voicemail management service offered by Vodacom specifically designed for iPhone users. With this service, customers can view their voicemails in a list format similar to SMS or email messages, making it easier to navigate and prioritize important messages.
How to activate Visual Voicemail
Activating the Visual Voicemail feature on your iPhone is quick and easy. Simply send an SMS with ‘VVM On’ to 123 from your Vodacom number. This will enable the service on your device, allowing you access to all its features.
How to listen to voicemails using Visual Voicemail
Once you have activated the Visual Voicemail feature on your iPhone:
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap “Voicemail” at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- You’ll see a list of available voice messages displayed as individual entries.
- Tap any message entry that you want to listen to.
How to Listen to Voicemail on Vodacom
Using Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail is a convenient voicemail management service offered by Vodacom for iPhone users. With this service, you can view your voicemails in a list format similar to SMS or email messages, making it easier and more efficient to listen and manage your messages.
Step-by-step guide to listening to voicemail using Visual Voicemail
- Activate the Visual Voicemail service by sending an SMS with ‘VVM On’ without quotes to 123.
- Once activated, open the Phone app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Voicemails” at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- You will see a list of all your voicemails displayed in chronological order.
- To listen to a specific message, tap on it from the list.
- The selected message will start playing automatically through speakerphone mode unless you have headphones connected or are using Bluetooth devices like earphones or car audio systems that support phone calls.
Tips and tricks for using Visual VoiceMail effectively:
- Use visual cues such as timestamps and caller information provided within each entry when deciding which voice messages need immediate attention versus those that can be listened later during less busy times.
- Take advantage of features like re-listening if needed before moving onto other tasks.
- Utilize options available including ignoring unwanted spammy recordings altogether instead deleting them permanently so they don’t take up valuable storage space unnecessarily.
Using Voicemail 2 SMS
If you prefer reading rather than listening to your voicemails, Vodacom offers the Voicemail 2 SMS service. This service converts your voice messages into SMS messages, allowing you to read them at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are voicemail messages stored?
Voicemail messages on Vodacom are typically stored for up to 7 days. This means that any new or saved voicemails will remain in your voicemail box for a week before they are automatically deleted. It’s important to regularly check and listen to your voicemails within this timeframe so you don’t miss any important information.
Can I listen to voicemail messages from another phone?
Yes, you can listen to your Vodacom voicemail messages from another phone. To do this, simply dial the Voicemail access number which is 121 followed by the # key (e.g., 121#). You will then be prompted to enter your mailbox PIN code and follow the instructions provided by the system.
