The Person You Are Trying to Reach is Unavailable at This Time: Meaning, Reasons, and Solutions

The message ‘The person you are calling is not available at this time’ usually means the line isn’t ready to connect right now, and the recipient cannot take your call, implying whether they’re busy, away from their phone, or their network is temporarily unreachable.

Sometimes, the users may also intentionally make the phone unreachable for privacy or to avoid unwanted calls.
 

Here are some possible reasons why the person you are calling is not available:

• The receiver’s phone may be switched off or set to Airplane mode, disabling all calls.
• The person you’re calling might be in a remote area with no signal, like underground.
• They might have Do Not Disturb (DND) mode enabled.
• The receiver may have network problems that could be affecting call connectivity.
• Maybe the recipient has blocked your number.
• It could also mean that the receiver is on another call.
• The recipient’s phone may have run out of battery.

The person you are trying to reach may be unavailable for several reasons, like their mobile could be switched off, they might be already engaged in another call, or they could be in an area with poor or no network connection.

If the person you're trying to reach has switched off their phone or run out of battery, the call won't go through. This can happen during travel, busy workdays, or when someone forgets to charge their phone. The issue can be solved by charging the phone and turning it on.

When the receiver is on another call, their line become busy, which leads to another incoming call going straight to voicemail or prompting an automated message. This is not a cause for concern as it happens quite often.

You can easily send a brief text message informing them that you are trying to reach out to them, or try calling again after a few minutes.

If the person you are trying to call is in a place with a weak signal, your call won’t get connected. This happens when a person is in a remote area or a building with network issues or no cellular coverage.

This is a temporary issue, and you can try calling them again, and if a caller gets to a better location with good network coverage, they may answer your call.

Although the DND feature helps avoid distractions, it can be inconvenient for someone trying to reach them. If this feature is enabled, the call rings silently or may not ring at all.

When this happens, you can leave a voice message or text them to notify them of your calling purpose.

If your intended recipient has enabled call-blocking features on their phone, such as “Silence Unknown Callers” on iPhone or “Block calls from unidentified callers” on Android, and your number isn’t saved in their contacts, your call may not connect. Or, they might have blocked your phone number.

If this is the case, you can ask them to save your number in their contacts. Alternatively, send a message from other platforms like WhatsApp to politely inquire about whether you have been blocked. If yes, then ask the reason for blocking and request them to unblock your number for future communication.

Airplane mode blocks all cellular signals, including calls, texts, and other wireless communication. Hence, if the receiver's phone is on airplane mode, it cannot receive any incoming calls, making your call go unanswered or unaccepted.

Sometimes, a malfunctioning SIM card or technical glitch prevents the phone from receiving texts or calls. But if you’re calling someone outside your service area, the issue may lie in your SIM card’s roaming settings.

In such a case, ensure your cellular roaming settings are configured correctly. And, if the issue is from the recipient side, wait until they fix it and try again later.

An unpaid service bill leads to a suspended number or calling restrictions. Although they may receive internet-based text messages that can be accessed via WiFi on the iPhone, the calls may not reach them.

When you hear “the person you are trying to reach is not accepting calls at this time,” check your network connection, send a text message, or call from another number to reach them.

When you hear the automated message, stay calm and do not start panicking over it. The receiver might have a busy schedule, or it could be due to network problems. So, if your calls are not received, firstly, wait a while and see if they’ll call you back.

Network issues can lead to missed calls, or the call may not even go through from your side. You should check the connection and signal bars, or move to an area with better reception, before assuming anything.

If the call is not connected to the receiver and you hear an automated voice message, you can try calling them later. They may be in a meeting, driving, or busy with other stuff and may call you a few moments later.

When you call doesn’t connect, you can leave a message for them via phone or email. You can address your issue via text and simply ask them to call you back whenever they’re free.

There are plenty of other ways to contact someone when calling them fails, such as leaving a message via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, or emailing them. You can use these platforms to send text messages, voice recordings, and even make voice calls.

Connection issues like “The person you dialed is unavailable at this time” can primarily stem from weak signals and carrier outages, leading to call failures and wasted time.

To avoid these issues, it's essential to ensure you, too, have reliable network coverage and a dependable service provider. And, best practices include checking your signal strength and making sure you're with a provider that offers consistent service.

Well, with Calilio, you don’t have to worry about these network problems. Our reliable VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service helps you avoid common disruptions and ensures smoother communication. Even if you encounter an error message, you can be confident that your side of the connection is working properly and the issue is likely on the receiver's end.