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*86 on iPhone: Xfinity Mobile: Call Voicemail
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
*86: Xfinity Mobile's documented voicemail access code. Xfinity Mobile documents *86 as the way to reach voicemail, alongside pressing and holding 1 in the dialer or calling your own mobile number. All three land in the same mailbox. Dial it the first time to run initial setup, where you create a PIN, record your name and set a greeting.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| Code | *86 |
|---|---|
| What it does | Xfinity Mobile's documented voicemail access code. |
| Network | Verizon |
| Type | Carrier specific |
Xfinity Mobile's documented voicemail access code. 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?
Xfinity Mobile documents *86 as the way to reach voicemail, alongside pressing and holding 1 in the dialer or calling your own mobile number. All three land in the same mailbox.
Dial it the first time to run initial setup, where you create a PIN, record your name and set a greeting. From another phone, dial your own Xfinity Mobile number, press # during the greeting, then enter your PIN.
Xfinity Mobile runs on Verizon's network, which is why *86 rather than a T-Mobile-style code.
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.
Who is this for?
| Network | Verizon |
|---|---|
| Type | Carrier specific |
| Good to know | Xfinity Mobile lines. Xfinity Mobile rides Verizon, whose voicemail platform uses *86. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does *86 do on iPhone?
Xfinity Mobile's documented voicemail access code. Xfinity Mobile documents *86 as the way to reach voicemail, alongside pressing and holding 1 in the dialer or calling your own mobile number. All three land in the same mailbox.
What else should I know about *86?
Dial it the first time to run initial setup, where you create a PIN, record your name and set a greeting. From another phone, dial your own Xfinity Mobile number, press # during the greeting, then enter your PIN. Xfinity Mobile runs on Verizon's network, which is why *86 rather than a T-Mobile-style code.
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.
Who can use *86?
Customers of the carrier named on this page. Xfinity Mobile lines. Xfinity Mobile rides Verizon, whose voicemail platform uses *86.
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?
611: Simple Mobile Customer Service. Reaches Simple Mobile customer care.
What else is in this category?
*86: Visible: Call Voicemail. The Verizon-platform voicemail code Visible lines use.
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