Listening to messages was sequential in previous analog systems. Messages are saved on a system until they are retrieved, assuming the mailbox is not full. Analog voicemail systems, on the other hand, are simply fundamental recorders with restricted functions.

Because packets may carry any information that can be digitally communicated, the digitization of voicemail systems provides more functionalities.

In this blog, get a brief insight into voicemail, its features, and more. It is an important technology in modern times, like private phone numbers and virtual numbers for businesses.   

_{What exactly is a voicemail?}

A voicemail is a voice message that is electronically saved and can be accessed later by the intended receiver. Depending on the business phone system used by the recipient's firm, the saved message can be retrieved through phone, desktop, email, and other communication devices. 

_{Voicemail Features}

Voicemail has features such as a user interface for selecting, laying, and organizing messages. There are delivery capabilities that allow the sender of the voicemail to either play or deliver the message. There are additional alerting options that alert voicemail receivers to incoming messages.

^{Benefits of Voicemail}

1. Voicemail guarantees that your company and its staff are always accessible.

2. Voicemail allows clients, and consumers to express themselves effectively without being disturbed. A client or customer can concentrate on their primary problems without being distractedly extraneous information.

3. Your staff can analyze incoming calls via voicemail. High-priority calls will be answered quickly, while on-urgent issues will be sent to voicemail and dealt with later.

4. Voicemail can help to cut labor costs while maintaining specific levels of customer satisfaction. With voicemail, a company may not require as many customer support representatives. A company can also save money on overtime pay for customer care representatives by enabling voicemail to handle calls at specific periods of the day.

_{How to set up voicemail on your iPhone}

If you are in the US, you should be able to set up voicemail from your iPhone directly. This is supported by all the major carriers in the US. To set up voicemail simply follow the steps below.

• Open the ‘Phone’ app and tap the Voicemail icon on the lower right corner of the screen.
• Tapping the Voicemail icon should initiate a call. Then simply follow the prompts to set up your voicemail.
• If tapping Voicemail does not initiate a call, a ‘Set Up Now’ option should appear in the center of the screen. Tap the button and you will be directed to a page to create a password. Choose a strong password and then re-enter it to confirm. And with that, setup process is complete.
• Afterward, you can go to the greetings tab to record your own voicemail greeting message.

If your carrier does not support setting up voicemails directly. You can call them on their respective customer service line. Then simply follow the instructions over the phone and your voicemail should be set up. 

^{How to set up voicemail on your Android Phone}

Setting up voicemail service on your android phone is almost the same as setting it up for the iPhone. We’ll show you how you can do it in the following steps.

• Go to the ‘Google Voice’ or ‘Phone’ app on your android phone. 
• Tap the three dots on the top right corner of the screen to expand the drop-down menu.
• From the menu navigate to settings.
• In the settings menu, look for the ‘Voicemail’ option
• Enable ‘Voicemail’, record your greeting message, and tap save.

You can also call your carrier’s helpline and set up your voicemail manually. 

^{Who Should I Contact to Get Voicemail Service?}

There are various alternatives in the United States for this. However, we recommend LimePhone. It is an internet platform that is a one-stop solution for businesses providing private and virtual phone numbers as well as best-in-class voicemail service.

To get in touch with LimePhone, visit limephone.io and order a demo.