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Why you hear this frustrating message & simple ways to fix it
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Are you trying to call someone but hear "All circuits are busy, please try your call later"? Fortunately, this error is easy to diagnose and solve on any mobile or landline carrier, including Verizon. Read on to learn what "all circuits are busy" really means and simple ways to fix it.
What “All Circuits Are Busy” Means
Too many people are using the network right now, so try again later. This message does not mean you are blocked. Try calling other numbers to determine whether the issue lies with your service provider or the other person's provider. To report the issue, dial *611 (Verizon) or 611 (others).
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How to Fix "All Circuits Are Busy"
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Wait and try your call again later. Because "all circuits are busy" tends to be a temporary error, you can usually just wait a few minutes (or, in some cases, a few hours) for a line to free up before placing your call successfully. [2] X Research source
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Contact your provider's support team. If you're hearing "all circuits are busy" when calling all numbers, dial your provider's support code to report the issue. If you're on Verizon or Xfinity mobile, dial *611 . On most other mobile providers, including T-Mobile, dial 611 . The support team will help you figure out if there's an outage in your area, and they should give you an estimated time until it's fixed.
- Try calling other phone numbers first. If you only hear the "all circuits are busy" message when you call a specific number, the issue is on their side, not yours. In this case, you'll just need to wait until their network problems are resolved.
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Check for outages. If you are unable to place a call due to "all circuits are busy," your service provider might be experiencing an outage. You can go to your provider's outage website, such as Verizon's Check Network Status , or check out their mobile app (if they have one) to see if outages have been reported in your area.
- If you're getting the message when you're trying to call one person, check their carrier's website for outage information so you know when you'll be able to call them again.
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