Sometimes, we try to reach a friend, and we get the response- “call cannot be completed as dialed” from our network provider. Please note that this also happens to many people, so you are not alone. Your calls will not go through if the number you dialed is in the wrong format or is no longer in use.
You may also experience this issue if the network is currently overloaded. Furthermore, note that this issue may also be coming from your end. Keep reading this article to learn why your call isn’t going through and how to fix it.
Why Do I See the Message “Call Cannot Be Completed as Dialed?
There are several reasons why you are getting an automated “call cannot be completed” message when you dial a phone number. It’s worth noting that the fault could be coming from you or the receiver’s phone line. Also, network issues and dialing the wrong number format can cause this issue.
Furthermore, you will most likely receive this message if the receiving line does not have an active voicemail to redirect calls. Here are some of the reasons why you are experiencing this issue:
Wrong Number Format
Entering the wrong number format when making a phone call is one of the main reasons your call isn’t going through. If you get the international calling code wrong or you miss a number, there is no way that call will connect. For example, if a contact has six numbers, and you mistakenly dial five numbers instead, there’s no way that call will go through. However, you can quickly fix this by double-checking and resaving the contact’s details using the correct format.
Technical Network Issues
If you have two lines, you must have noticed that sometimes your friends will call and ask you why your main/other line isn’t going through. However, there’s no need to panic as this results from technical network issues.
If you or your contact’s network provider has technical network issues, then none of your calls will connect. However, this doesn’t mean that your SIM card isn’t active. Your calls will go through once the network is back online.
Poor Network Connection
You’ll also get the automated “call cannot be completed as dialed” message if you or the receiving line has a poor network connection. If you or your contact move to an area with inadequate network coverage, you may find it hard to reach anybody.
Furthermore, your messages and calls will not go through until the network signal strength on your phone is strong enough. However, you can try moving around to change your location until there’s an increase in the signal strength on your phone. Alternatively, you can drop a message so they will receive your message when the contact moves to an area with a good network connection.
The Contact Is Offline or No Longer in Use
Some people have a habit of turning off their phones to have some quiet time or get away from distraction. Note that if your contact is offline, their network won’t be active, and your calls won’t go through.
Furthermore, this issue can happen if your contact enables the airplane mode on their phone. Airplane mode temporarily disables network connection and makes the user unreachable.
Another possible reason your phone call is not connecting is that the receiving line is no longer in use. A network provider can disconnect a subscriber’s line if it hasn’t been used for a long time. As a result, calling such a number may be a waste of time.
Network Overload Issues
Another reason why your call isn’t going through is that the network is currently overloaded. Network overload occurs when there are too many hosts on a network. This can be very frustrating, as text messages and emails won’t go through.
Furthermore, this can cause the call to end abruptly, making you believe the contact has blocked you. There’s no need to worry as this is just a network issue. However, the only way to resolve this issue is to try calling the number again after a while.
How Do You Fix the “Your Call Cannot Be Completed as Dialed” Issue?
Simply being patient may be all you need to resolve your call dialing issue. If your line or the receiving line’s network connection is currently down, the only thing you can do is wait. However, there are other means you can use to contact the person. Here are some options to consider:
Use a Social Media Messaging App
As you may already know, social media apps are one of the best ways to keep in touch with family and friends. There’s a good chance that the user is also trying to reach their contacts online.
Social media apps like WhatsApp and Facebook messenger support texting and voice calls. You can leave the contact a message on WhatsApp or call if they are online.
Leave a Text Message
If you can’t reach a friend right away, you can leave a text message instead. Furthermore, the receiving line may be switched off or unavailable due to poor network coverage.
However, if you leave a text message, the user will receive it when they come online, and they may reply to your text or call you right away. Furthermore, the text message delivery information will help alert you that the contact is currently reachable.
Use Another Sim Network
Most recent smartphone models support the dual SIM feature, which is good. If you notice that one of your lines has a bad network connection, call using your other SIM. If the call goes through, the problem is from your end.
Furthermore, if the user has a second line, you can also try reaching that line via text or voice call. There may be a general network problem. So, try calling using a different network provider. However, if the problem persists, you can contact your network provider for help.
Delete and Save the Contact Again
Saving the contact using the wrong format is another possible cause of this issue. If you notice that you can call other numbers on the same carrier network, then check to see if there’s an error with the phone number you are trying to dial.
It’s possible that you missed some digits or saved the number using the wrong country code. However, the only way to fix this is to delete and resave the contact again. Here’s how to get it done:
- Please search for the contact list on your phone and delete it.
- Reboot your phone, and dial the number using your dialer. Double-check the number to see if you missed any digits.
- If any other contacts appear when dialing the number, you should delete them.
- Now, try placing a call to see if it goes through. You can save the number and have it redialed if the number goes through.
Conclusion
Whenever you get the “call cannot be completed as dialed” message from your network provider, it’s best to wait a while and call the number a few more times. These call issues are usually due to technical network issues, poor network coverage, and overloaded network.
Furthermore, you may not be able to reach the user if the number is no longer in use. Fortunately, there are other ways you can reach the user. You can leave a text message or contact the user via a social media messaging app.
Furthermore, you can try calling the number using another SIM. However, if you still can’t reach the user, then it’s best to contact your network provider for help.
