AT&T provides voice mail service for landline and mobile phone use when you are unable to answer your phone. This service allows your callers to leave a message on your phone for you to listen to as desired. Voice mail service on landline accounts requires a subscription and is assessed a monthly fee. Wireless phone customers are provided with a free voice mail box that must be set up within 45 days of service connection or the service is canceled.
Instructions
Mobile Phone
1. Press and hold the number "1" key on your mobile phone. The phone will start dialing your voice mail access number automatically.
2. Enter a new password when prompted. The password can be a combination of numbers you desire and must be at least four digits.
3. Record your greeting when prompted. The greeting is the message that callers will hear when they are connected to your voice mail. If you do not wish to record a greeting you can opt to use the standard AT&T greeting using the menu options. Press the appropriate keys to play back or save your message.
Landline Phone
4. Dial your voice mail access number provided by AT&T or 1-888-288-8893 from your landline phone.
5. Enter your temporary pin number and press "#."
6. Enter a new pin number when prompted. Your new pin password must be at least six digits in length.
7. Enter your pin to confirm.
8. Enter your "Personal authentication information" if desired. Creating personal authentication information allows you to reset your password over the phone. This step is optional.
9. Record your name announcement and voice mail greeting. Press the number "1" key to save your recording.
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