What is voicemail?

Voicemail (also written as voice mail) is a phone feature that lets callers leave an audio message when you don’t answer. Traditionally, the message is stored in a carrier mailbox and you dial a voicemail number to listen to it.

Why voicemail still matters

• Never miss an important call when you’re busy, asleep, or in a low-signal area.
• Callers can leave details (names, numbers, reason for calling) so you can reply faster.
• Works as a lightweight “message inbox” for voice-based communication.

Voicemail vs. iOS Live Voicemail

In the Philippines, many “voicemail” experiences on iPhone are actually iOS Live Voicemail, which records on-device and can show real-time transcription.