The phrase "The number does not exist or is dialed incorrectly" can often be heard both when calling to unknown numbers and to subscribers with whom you regularly communicate. It is easy to make a mistake when entering a number, but if it is included in the contacts list on your mobile device, then the possibility of incorrect entry is completely excluded. What could be the reason for such situations, how to check the phone number that cannot be reached - we will consider these issues in this article.
Possible causes of missed calls
In this article, we will analyze in detail all the situations that may lead to an autoinformer message when dialing, that the number was dialed incorrectly or does not exist at all, and we will give recommendations on how best to proceed in such a case. The main reasons for not calling can be:
- error entering number;
- forwarding to a non-working number;
- inability to receive incoming calls;
- heavy load on the base station, which registers the mobile device of the caller or the person to whom the call is made;
- adding a number to the list of "blocked users";
- blocking a number (voluntary or initiated by a mobile operator).
What is meant by these reasons?
Dialing error
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely exclude the fact of incorrect number entry. After all, we are all human and can make mistakes, especially if the number is unfamiliar. It is possible that you simply memorized it incorrectly or wrote it down. In this case, it is recommended to check the phone number of the person you need to call, or check with those people who may know him.
Availability of the activated "Forwarding" service
So, you are trying to reach someone and hear in the handset: "Wrong number dialed." What does it mean? It must be borne in mind that call forwarding can be activated on the subscriber's number. That is, when receiving calls to the subscriber's number, they are automatically forwarded (if a certain condition is met, for example, the number is busy or disconnected) to another number. With the correct organization of forwarding and the active state of the number to which it is installed, you will not hear messages about incorrect dialing when dialing. However, if atWhen connecting and setting up this service, errors were made or the number was blocked, then such a situation cannot be avoided.
How to get out of it? Try to contact the subscriber after a while or by another number, if, of course, you have one. It is possible that he does not even realize that they cannot contact him.
Calls to service numbers or VoIP numbers
You can hear the phrase "Wrong number dialed" ("MTS", "Beeline" and from other mobile operators) when you try to call the customer service. For example, you found a missed call on your phone and are trying to call back the specified number. It is possible that the call was made by employees of the telecom operator company in order to inform about promotions, services, etc. As a rule, such numbers are not designed to receive incoming calls. How to be in this case? Wait for a second call - company employees usually duplicate the call if it was not possible to contact the subscriber earlier.
Loading base stations
If the base stations located within the registration radius of the subscriber have a large load, then you can also hear the message "Invalid number dialed". What does it mean? Similar situations often occur on New Year's holidays, on the days of major citywide or district events.
Base stations that provide communication to subscribers of cellular operators are designed to servea certain number of devices. If there is a mass connection to them, then the loading of stations cannot be avoided. And this means that some subscribers may even be left without communication. In this case, both the caller and the person they are trying to reach can hear a message about an incorrect number entry. How to act in such a situation? Try calling later or using a different mobile operator or landline number.
Finding the caller's number in the black list
Almost all subscribers of mobile operators know about the Black List service. This is one of the popular and common options. It will save the subscriber from calls from unwanted numbers. Some cellular companies also block incoming messages from a blacklisted subscriber.
If you are sure that you could not get into such a "blocking" list and are wondering why they say: "The number is dialed incorrectly", then we recommend that you make a test call from any other number. If you hear beeps in response, this will mean that the subscriber does not want to receive calls from your number.
Block number
A mobile operator can block a number both at the initiative of the subscriber, for example, by setting a voluntary block for a certain period, and in case of loss of a SIM card. To perform such actions, the user must contact the company's office or through the contact center. If the subscriber did not perform such actions, but when calling tonumber, a message is played: "Invalid number dialed". What does this mean?
In the absence of the above conditions, this may indicate that the number is blocked by the mobile operator. According to the terms of the agreement, if during a certain period no paid actions are performed from the number, then it can be unilaterally terminated. For some mobile operators, this period is 3 months (for example, Megafon), for others - 4 months (for example, Tele2).
Wrong number dialed - what does it mean? So, it is impossible to unequivocally answer this question, since there are many options for situations that could lead to this. If you are sure that none of the reasons takes place in your case, then you need to contact the customer support service and clarify why the message sounds: “Invalid number dialed”, what does it mean? Please note that only the owner of the number in question will be able to get an answer to the question.
