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Reason why calls are sometimes directed to voicemail:

-The called party is not available - with the call divert set up, calls that are not answered after certain number of rings will be directed to voicemail

-part of call screening. This is to examine the importance of the call so that no time wasted in answering unwanted calls.

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When a cell phone goes directly to voice mail, it means either the phone is turned off, or the cell phone is not in service.

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There is a voicemail set up where in calls that are not answered after certain rings are automatically directed to voicemail. This call may be attended later by the called party.

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That usually means their cell phone is turned off, or they may be on another call since all cell phones do not have call waiting.

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Because the phone your trying to reach is probably turned off, or is already in a call.

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