My cell phone will not make calls. What do I do?
There could be various reasons why you cannot make or receive calls on your device.
- Wait for 5 minutes and try making the call again or try making the call from another location.
- This could be a temporary issue related to tower congestion or an interruption of service.
- Check signal strength on the device. If the bars are low the device may not be getting a sufficient signal. Try repositioning your phone or move near a window if you are inside.
- Check the power indicator on you device, if the battery is low it may need to be charged.
- There may be an interruption of service due to billing issue. Ensure your account is not past due.
- If your device has a Sim Card ensure that it is properly inserted into your device.
- There could be an issue with your device. Visit the Bell MTS store where you got the device or Contact Us.
- BlackBerry
- If the network indicator is not picking up a network, try restoring the connection.
- On the Home screen or in the application list click Manage Connections.
- Ensure there is a check mark beside Mobile Network.
- If you still cannot make or receive calls then perform a battery pull.
- Remove the battery cover.
- Remove the battery.
- Wait one minute.
- Replace the battery.
- Replace the battery cover.
- Wait for your device to restart.
- If the network indicator is not picking up a network, try restoring the connection.
- Apple iPhone
- Make sure that the Airplane Mode is turned off. To Turn off Airplane Mode:
- Tap Settings.
- Change Airplane Mode to Off.
- Toggle airplane mode on for 15 seconds and then off again.
- If not resolved Powercycle the device. Turn off for 30 seconds and then on again.
- Try resetting the network settings.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap Reset.
- Scroll down and tap Reset Network Settings.
Note:
Resetting your Network Settings will also reset all saved Wi-Fi and VPN connection settings.
Also see Apple's call troubleshooting assistant: http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/calls/#section_1
- Make sure that the Airplane Mode is turned off. To Turn off Airplane Mode:
- Android
- Make sure the Flight Mode is turned off.
- Tap and hold On/Off.
- Tap Flight mode.
- Depending on the current setting, flight mode is now turned on or off.
- Turn Device off, wait for 30 seconds and then turn on.
- Make sure the Flight Mode is turned off.
- Windows Phone
- Make sure Airplane Mode is off
- From the Start screen, scroll down and tap Settings.
- Tap Airplane Mode.
- Tap the status switch beside On.
- Turn Device off, wait for 30 seconds and then turn back on.
- Make sure Airplane Mode is off