Voicemail access number when traveling

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Oct 28, 2004 Posts: 9

Does anyone know where i can find a list of Voicemail access numbers that are listed based on physical area rather than area code. I have found a list based on area codes but as I travel around I do not know which area code I am in all the time. Of course if there is a central number (1800 perhaps) then picking up or checking voicemail would be as easy as finding any phone wherever i am and be free.
I know I can phone my own number and pick up voicemail (pressing # to interupt my own message and entering my phone number again and pin..this was from trial and error and is not advertised i think) but this is expensive way just to check voicemail. I am based in Canada and travel frequently to US
Thanks for any help
Tubbs

Posts: 1 · New Forum Member Joined: Nov 04, 2004 Posts: 1

Hi, Tubbs, try this:

https://www.vonage.com/help_knowledgeBase_article.php?article=588&category=179

Mark

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Oct 28, 2004 Posts: 9

Thanks Mark
I am aware this list and have a print out By the way It has several omissions (eg 616 and 269 in michigan alone ) but what im realy looking for is a 1800 number I can call from where ever I am and for free.
Failing that a list based on state and area. I can find the nearest code based on geographical location. I know the phone book can help probably but im lazy and cheap.
Tubbs

Posts: 220 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Aug 19, 2003 Posts: 220

don't know about an 800 number, but you can always do what I do -- call home, hit * and it will ask for your password and you're in voicemail just like always. I don't even know the local access number.

laureltn

Posts: 433 · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject:

Just for fun, I called Customer Service and asked if they had a list by major cities (or any list by cities) of access numbers.

I was told, no. Dont you know what area code you are in, and I added that though I may be in one, another close one may be a "free" call.

The customer service seemed "stunned".

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Oct 28, 2004 Posts: 9

Exactly my point kry10. Also as they add more calling areas they have to update the voicemail access numbers which lag behind. Case in point I travel from Canada to Grand Rapids Michigan on Monday. At night I want to Check my Voice mail. 616 is the area code for Grand Rapids (as listed under availablity section) but they have no Voicemail access for that area (that I can find) .
I have to search for the code nearest so I can get a free to check voicemail. If their were just one easy 1800 number to phone no Voicemail list to update, no multiple number list to carry, easy to use.. I take it no one knows a 1800 Voicemail access number?? BTW Laureltn, I dont want to call my own number to retreive Voicemail as this is international and costs money$$$.
Tubbs

Posts: 220 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Aug 19, 2003 Posts: 220

Gotcha. I suppose you don't have computer access in these times to where you can just check via email or web? If not, would it be cost-effective, if there isn't an 800 number, to add an 800 number to your account and only use it to check voice mail?

I honestly don't recall ever seeing an 800 number for VM. I have the local one from when I got the my accounts set up and that's it.

good luck.

laurel

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Oct 28, 2004 Posts: 9

Of course getting a 1800 number costs money and ive already said im 'cheap cheap' .. But also we in Canada are the second cousins and we dont get these features like you in the US or do we get Click to call and our unlimited plan in 45$cdn alot more than the equivelent of 25$ you pay. Maybe someone at Vonage will read this and take note.. plus A 1800 voicemail access number would be very useful..!

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Oct 28, 2004 Posts: 9

My prayers have been answered it seems but only partly
I didnt see this list before but now I know where the area codes are so I can select the most appropriate voicemail access. http://www.vonage-forum.com/areacodes.html
? Where is the JPG of the map picture showing the area codes as seen thumbnail on the area code news under 'Vonage news' section. THKS
Tubbs

Posts: 3198 · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:42 am Post subject:

I don't know where it is, but have you tried a simple google search?
The first result for "area code map" is http://www.nanpa.com/number_resource_info/area_code_maps.html which gives many options for viewing area codes in different states. There are probably many other good site results from that search too.