Blocking unwanted calls on your iPhone is a great way to avoid spam, telemarketers, or people you simply don’t want to hear from. But here’s a question many users ask:
“If I block someone, can they still leave me a voicemail? And if they do, how can I check it?”
The answer is yes—sometimes. And in this guide, we’ll explain how blocked voicemails work on iPhone, where to find them, and what to do if you don’t see them.
Do Blocked Callers Still Leave Voicemails?
When you block a phone number on your iPhone:
- Their calls are automatically sent to voicemail.
- They can leave a voicemail, but you won’t get a notification for it.
- These voicemails are stored separately in a hidden folder—if your carrier supports this feature.
This means you can still review messages from blocked numbers later if you want to—but they won’t bother you in real time.
How to Check Blocked Voicemails on iPhone
Follow these steps to find voicemails from blocked numbers:
- Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
- Tap Voicemail in the bottom-right corner.
- Scroll down to look for Blocked Messages (or Blocked Voicemails depending on your carrier).
- Tap the folder to listen to any messages left by blocked callers.
Tip: If you don’t see a “Blocked Messages” folder, it likely means your carrier doesn’t support saving blocked voicemails.
What If You Can’t See Blocked Voicemails?
Not all carriers handle blocked voicemails the same way. Some may:
- Store them separately (as described above).
- Not save them at all (the call never reaches your voicemail).
If you’re unsure, contact your carrier and ask if they provide a Blocked Voicemail feature.
How to Prevent Blocked Callers from Leaving Voicemails Completely
Blocking on iPhone alone doesn’t stop people from leaving a voicemail—it just hides it. If you want to block calls AND prevent voicemails entirely:
- Call your carrier and request network-level blocking or call filtering services.
- Some carriers offer apps or settings to reject blocked calls before they hit voicemail.
Final Thoughts
Checking blocked voicemails on iPhone is simple—if your carrier supports it. While iPhone’s built-in blocking keeps unwanted calls out of sight, it doesn’t erase them completely unless you take extra steps with your carrier.
So next time you’re curious about what a blocked caller had to say (or want to ensure you never hear from them again), you’ll know exactly where to look and what to do.
FAQs: Blocked Voicemails on iPhone
1. Do blocked callers know they’ve been blocked?
No. Their calls simply go to voicemail as if you didn’t answer. They have no direct indication that you’ve blocked them.
2. Can I get notifications for blocked voicemails?
No. Blocked voicemails are silent—you have to check them manually if you want to hear them.
3. Will blocked voicemails show up in my regular voicemail inbox?
No. They appear in a separate “Blocked Messages” folder (if your carrier supports this).
4. Can I delete blocked voicemails?
Yes. Open the Blocked Messages folder in Voicemail, then delete them like normal voicemails.
5. How do I stop receiving blocked voicemails completely?
Contact your carrier and ask for network-level blocking. This stops blocked calls before they can leave a voicemail.