# *86 on iPhone: UScellular Voicemail Access

URL: https://byshahid.com/blog/uscellular-voicemail-access-star-86-iphone/
App: Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-codes-imei-carrier/id6807154322)
Author: Muhammad Shahid
Updated: 2026-11-04

> *86: Reach your UScellular mailbox from your own line. *86 is the standard voicemail shortcut on UScellular, matching Verizon's. Press and hold 1 on the keypad does the same thing and is the more reliable of the two, because iOS dials whichever number your line was actually provisioned with.

- **Code:** *86
- **What it does:** Reach your UScellular mailbox from your own line.
- **Published for:** UScellular
- **Type:** Support varies

Reach your UScellular mailbox from your own line. 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 is the standard voicemail shortcut on UScellular, matching Verizon's. Press and hold 1 on the keypad does the same thing and is the more reliable of the two, because iOS dials whichever number your line was actually provisioned with.

## 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 | UScellular |

| Type | Support varies |

| Good to know | UScellular lines. Provisioning differs between markets — if *86 does not connect, press and hold 1 instead. |

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## Related verizon, at&t and t-mobile codes

- [T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling](/blog/t-mobile-wi-fi-calling-iphone/)
- [Manage Your UScellular Account](/blog/manage-your-uscellular-account-iphone/)
- [#686#: Show Your Own Number](/blog/t-mobile-show-your-own-number-hash-686-iphone/)
- [UScellular Roaming And Coverage](/blog/uscellular-roaming-and-coverage-iphone/)
- [#932#: Check Data Usage](/blog/t-mobile-check-data-usage-hash-932-iphone/)
- [#646#: Check Minutes Used](/blog/t-mobile-check-minutes-used-hash-646-iphone/)

See all [verizon, at&t and t-mobile codes](/blog/iphone-codes/carrier-codes/) or [every category of iPhone codes](/blog/iphone-codes/).

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## FAQ

### What does *86 do on iPhone?

Reach your UScellular mailbox from your own line. *86 is the standard voicemail shortcut on UScellular, matching Verizon's.

### What else should I know about *86?

Press and hold 1 on the keypad does the same thing and is the more reliable of the two, because iOS dials whichever number your line was actually provisioned with.

### 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 UScellular. UScellular lines. Provisioning differs between markets — if *86 does not connect, 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?

T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling. T-Mobile leans on Wi-Fi Calling more than most.

### What else is in this category?

Manage Your UScellular Account. Usage, billing and plan changes live in the app.

## Sources

- [Verizon Support](https://www.verizon.com/support/)