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  • February 9, 2026
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I am having trouble returning a call after I have listened to a voicemail message. the prompt tells me to press # but my phone does nothing after I press it. Any help appreciated.

Best answer by Zandile M

Hi ​@Chris36 

Thank you for getting in touch, and I’m sorry you’re experiencing difficulty returning a call from your voicemail.

The prompt to press # is designed to work within the voicemail system, but sometimes the phone’s keypad input may not be recognised due to a network or handset setting.

Please try the following steps:

Restart your phone

Ensure you are using the correct voicemail service (e.g., standard voicemail, not visual voicemail)

When prompted, press and hold the # key for 1–2 seconds rather than a quick tap

If you are using a third-party voicemail app, try using the standard voicemail dialer instead

 

Thank you,

Zandile 

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  • February 9, 2026

Hi ​@Chris36 

Thank you for getting in touch, and I’m sorry you’re experiencing difficulty returning a call from your voicemail.

The prompt to press # is designed to work within the voicemail system, but sometimes the phone’s keypad input may not be recognised due to a network or handset setting.

Please try the following steps:

Restart your phone

Ensure you are using the correct voicemail service (e.g., standard voicemail, not visual voicemail)

When prompted, press and hold the # key for 1–2 seconds rather than a quick tap

If you are using a third-party voicemail app, try using the standard voicemail dialer instead

 

Thank you,

Zandile 


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  • February 9, 2026

A long press on the # key has solved the problem, thanks


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • February 9, 2026

Hi ​@Chris36 

 

Thank you for letting us know. I’m glad to hear that the matter has been resolved.

If you need anything further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

Michael Z