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#324047 19-Feb-2026 17:07

I keep missing phone calls on iPhone I was expecting a call from Hamilton hospital booked for 1.30 pm call but keeps going to Missed calls. And have

also missed calls from my doctor is the same.

Bit hard to explain perhaps someone could help?

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#3463151 19-Feb-2026 17:13

What mobile provider? Which region/general area? Are you using Voice over Wi-Fi?

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#3463152 19-Feb-2026 17:16

Skinny and how do I check that?9

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#3463154 19-Feb-2026 17:28

You should be able to check your settings to see if you have wifi calling turned on (Settings - Apps - Phone - wifi calling).

it’s also possible there is network congestion- call hits the cell tower but it can’t get out to your phone, or your coverage is spotty.

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#3463155 19-Feb-2026 17:30

Settings app > Mobile > Wi-Fi Calling. If enabled, maybe try turning off. If not enabled and you have low signal, try turning on.

You can also go into Settings app > General > About - this may prompt you to update carrier settings.

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#3463159 19-Feb-2026 17:39

Not in DND or something? My Mum is good at that - https://support.apple.com/en-nz/105112

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#3463160 19-Feb-2026 17:49

Also iOS now seems to have it's own inbuilt messaging system, which you don't know if there is a message from a number unless you tap on the call. Then it may have a text transcripted voice message which you can play or read.

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#3463169 19-Feb-2026 19:26

Sounds more like Silence Unknown Callers setting is on, if calls are missed. Try adding the numbers to your contacts list if you want to keep this setting on so your phone rings, or disable it if you’re lucky enough to not be getting spam calls.

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#3463185 19-Feb-2026 21:48

My mum is shocking for putting her iPhone onto silent and missing calls

Basic fault checking 101 call your mobile number from another phone and see what happens

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#3463225 20-Feb-2026 07:38

On my wife's previous iphone we taped over the ring/silent button before putting the case on.

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#3463244 20-Feb-2026 08:51

Settings ---> Apps ---> Phone ---> Scroll down to Silence Unknown Callers

And then choose either Never (which means you'll get spam calls), Ask Reason for Calling (Siri will ask the caller for their name and reason for calling, and then ask you whether or not you'd like to pick up), or Silence (the caller will be sent to voicemail).

I often go into Never mode temporarily when I know I'm expecting important calls from random numbers like banks etc..

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#3463260 20-Feb-2026 09:52

Benjip:

Settings ---> Apps ---> Phone ---> Scroll down to Silence Unknown Callers

And then choose either Never (which means you'll get spam calls), Ask Reason for Calling (Siri will ask the caller for their name and reason for calling, and then ask you whether or not you'd like to pick up), or Silence (the caller will be sent to voicemail).

I often go into Never mode temporarily when I know I'm expecting important calls from random numbers like banks etc..

A better way of doing this is to set up a focus mode that silences unknown callers. That way you can easily switch that focus mode on or off depending on whether you are expecting a call from an unknown number.

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#3463268 20-Feb-2026 10:13

If the iPhone is displaying missed call then the actual incoming call reached the handset