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*86 on iPhone: Call Your Voicemail
By Muhammad Shahid ยท ยท 3 min read
Quick answer
*86: The Verizon and UScellular voicemail shortcut. *86 spells VM on a phone keypad. Dial it from your own line and the carrier connects you straight to your mailbox, usually without asking for a password.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test ยท Free on the App StoreDownload free โ| Code | *86 |
|---|---|
| What it does | The Verizon and UScellular voicemail shortcut. |
| Published for | Verizon and UScellular |
| Type | Carrier specific |
The Verizon and UScellular voicemail shortcut. This page explains what *86 does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does *86 do?
*86 spells VM on a phone keypad. Dial it from your own line and the carrier connects you straight to your mailbox, usually without asking for a password.
If you have Visual Voicemail set up, the Voicemail tab in the Phone app is faster โ but *86 still works when Visual Voicemail is unavailable.
How do I use *86?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type *86 exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | Verizon and UScellular |
|---|---|
| Type | Carrier specific |
| Good to know | Verizon and UScellular. AT&T and T-Mobile customers should press and hold 1 instead. |
Related voicemail
- Press And Hold 1
- *#5005*86#: Check Your Voicemail Number
- **5005*86*[number]#: Set The Voicemail Number
- Change Your Voicemail Password
- Use Visual Voicemail
- Live Voicemail
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Frequently asked questions
What does *86 do on iPhone?
The Verizon and UScellular voicemail shortcut. *86 spells VM on a phone keypad. Dial it from your own line and the carrier connects you straight to your mailbox, usually without asking for a password.
What else should I know about *86?
If you have Visual Voicemail set up, the Voicemail tab in the Phone app is faster โ but *86 still works when Visual Voicemail is unavailable.
What are the steps for *86?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type *86 exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Where do I use *86?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
Do I need to press Call after typing *86?
Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.
Is *86 a hidden or secret code?
No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.
Which carriers does *86 work on?
It is published for Verizon and UScellular. Verizon and UScellular. AT&T and T-Mobile customers should press and hold 1 instead.
Does *86 work on Android phones too?
It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.
Will *86 work outside the US?
It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.
What if *86 does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to *86?
Press And Hold 1. The universal shortcut to your mailbox from the keypad.
What else is in this category?
*#5005*86#: Check Your Voicemail Number. Read back the voicemail number stored on your line.
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