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[-] Sigma_@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

It happens on device before your carrier. So you don't have to pay for voicemail. Big unexpected surprise for me (as I don't have vm). Otherwise it's on the fly and instant. Thought I wouldn't care but sending unknow callers there is slick.

[-] SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 8 points 1 year ago

Do carriers still charge for voicemail?

[-] Sigma_@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yes. Often an add on. In Canada, it's especially the case with koodo (telus' "discount" brand) or lum (sasktel's).

E.g., https://www.koodomobile.com/en/rate-plans

Pick 1 FREE Perk (available in Self Serve) Premium Voicemail Unlimited International SMS (from Canada) Rollover Data

Where the roll over data is the much better choice that would hurt to give up for roll over data

[-] SaltySalamander@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

This isn't a thing on any carrier I've personally used (in the US). Voicemail is just expected. Visual voicemail, however, is a paid feature.

[-] SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 1 points 1 year ago

They charge extra for international sms too? Wow you really get screwed.

[-] Dima@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

They charge you to be able to use voicemail in America? (I'm guessing that's where you are since you didn't specify)

[-] Sigma_@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

In Canada. Yes they do. See my comment here: https://lemmy.world/comment/4958540

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