Mobile: Unable to Make or Receive Calls
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Customer Unable to Make or Receive Calls
When a customer is unable to make or receive calls, please follow this process.
Step 1: Basic Troubleshooting Checklist for Customer
Ask the customer to try these steps before escalation:
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Restart the handset.
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Toggle Airplane Mode on and off.
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Check if the SIM is inserted correctly.
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Test the SIM in another handset (to rule out handset issue).
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Check if call forwarding or Do Not Disturb is enabled.
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Ensure the handset has the latest software updates installed.
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Confirm that the issue is not related to network coverage by moving to a different location.
Step 2: Information Required from Partner
If the issue persists, collect the following details and include them in the ticket:
| # | Question | Response |
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| 1 | Is the issue everywhere or only in specific locations (home, office, outdoors)? | |
| 2 | Exact address or GPS coordinates of affected location(s) | |
| 3 | When did the issue first start? | |
| 4 | Handset make & model | |
| 5 | Handset OS version | |
| 6 | Recent OS/app updates done? | |
| 7 | Current signal strength shown on phone (bars/4G/5G symbol) | |
| 8 | Frequent call drops? If yes, where? | |
| 9 | Poor voice quality/distortion during calls? | |
| 10 | Muting or dropped audio during calls? | |
| 11 | Mobile data issues (slow/no connectivity)? If yes, where? |
👉 Once this information is provided, we can escalate further to carrier support for deeper investigation.