Voicemail Service

  1. What is Voicemail?

    Voicemail is similar to an automated answering machine whereby it allows customers to store and manage voice messages. Caller can leave a voice message when customers are unavailable, out of coverage or engage.

  2. I have forgotten my Voicemail PIN code. What should I do now?

    Call 1311 from your mobile phone and go into the 'Personal Options' menu. You can create a new PIN code from the Personal Options menu or you can call our Contact Center to request for the PIN to be reset to default.

  3. Can I reset my PIN code while abroad?

    You can change your PIN code as long as you are able to access the voicemail service.

  4. Will a notification be sent to alert me when my Voicemail mailbox is full?

    Yes. You will be alerted when you retrieve your Voicemail messages via 1311.

  5. Can I save my Voicemail messages?

    Your Voicemail messages are kept for 5 days upon retrieving. It will automatically be deleted after the 5th day.

  6. Will this service be disrupted while I'm roaming?

    There is no service disruption while on roaming.

  7. How will the SMS notification be displayed?

    You will see a text notification saying, 'New Text Message from 1311' displayed on your mobile.

  8. How many times can I change my personal message/greeting?

    You can change your personal message/greeting as many times as you wish.

  9. Is it possible to set a personal message/greeting for individual callers?

    No. Only one message/greeting may be recorded for all incoming calls.

  10. I am a new subscriber. When I dial +6018 388 1311, I am told that the service is not activated. What should I do?

    Kindly call our Contact Centre or send us an email at customer.service@u.com.my to seek assistance.

  11. How many Voicemails can I store in my mailbox?

    You are allowed to store up to 5Mb worth of messages, regardless of whether they are heard or unheard messages. You can also receive up to 25 Voicemails if you do not have Videomails.

  12. Is it possible to recover my deleted Voicemail?

    No. Once the voice message has been deleted, you will not be able to recover it.

  13. What are the advantages of having Voicemail?

    Voicemail acts like a personal answering machine which receives incoming calls when you are unreachable and keeps you notified of them.

  14. If I do not have Voicemail, what will happen when someone calls?

    If no one answers after a period of time, the caller will hear a busy tone.

  15. Can I retrieve my Voicemail from another mobile phone?

    Besides inserting your USIM card into another mobile phone, you can also access your Voicemail from any mobile phone or fixed line. Just dial your own number and press (*) twice. You will then be asked to key in your PIN if you have set one for your Voicemail mailbox.

  16. Can I de-activate my Voicemail?

    Yes, you can de-activate this service by contacting our U Mobile Customer Service at 018 388 1318.

  17. Would I be charged for re-activating the service?

    No, there is no charge for re-activation.

  18. How will my Voicemail retrieval charges be reflected on the itemized bill?

    It will be reflected as 'Voicemail' under the 'Call To' column.

  19. How much will I be charged for retrieving my Voicemail upon my return from abroad?

    If you are retrieving your voice messages in Malaysia, local call charges will apply.

  20. Will I be charged again for retrieving previous Voicemail messages?

    Yes, you will be charged each time you retrieve your Voicemail message based on per retrieval.

  21. Can I return a call directly to the sender of the Voicemail?

    Yes, you can. After listening to the voice message, you have the option to return call to the sender.

  22. Will there be extra charges for returning calls through the Voicemail mailbox?

    Yes. You will be charged for returning calls through the Voicemail mailbox based on the voice call charges of the plan you subscribed.

  23. How will the return call be reflected on the itemized bill?

    It will be reflected as a normal voice call.

  24. Would I receive a SMS notification to retrieve my Voicemail while roaming?

    Yes, you will receive a notification in the form of an SMS even when you are roaming.

  25. What other information about the call can I retrieve from my Voicemail?

    Information such as the caller’s number, day/date and time will be available when retrieving the voice message.

  26. How long a voice message can a caller leave?

    The maximum duration for a voice message is 40 seconds.

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