Understanding the ‘All Circuits Are Busy’ Phone Message

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Are you trying to call someone but get the "All circuits are busy. Please try your call later" message? Fortunately, this error message is easy to diagnose and solve. Read on to learn more about the "All circuits are busy" message for most carriers including Verizon.

What “All Circuits Are Busy” Means

When you hear this message, too many people are using phone lines and one will be available for you soon. If you're on Verizon, call "*611" to get more information.

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"All Circuits are Busy" Meaning

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    This is a temporary message and you'll be able to place your call whenever a line frees up.
    • You'll hear this message as well on many service providers during a service outage, cut or damaged equipment, or equipment damaged by weather.
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    When do you hear the message?
    • Calling a specific number : the other person's service provider has an issue.
    • Calling all numbers : your service provider has an issue .
    • An issue can range from a service outage, cut or damaged equipment, or equipment damaged by weather. [1]
    • This message does not mean that you are blocked.
    • If you're using a landline, follow the steps in this wikiHow article to diagnose your issue .
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Solutions to Fix "All Circuits are Busy"

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    Calling this number will help you figure out if there's an outage in your area and should give you an estimated time until it's fixed.
    • If you only hear the "all circuits are busy" message when you call a specific number, the issue is on their side, not yours.
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    If you are unable to place a call, your service provider might be experiencing an outage. You can go online or check out their mobile app (if they have one) for more information.
    • If you're getting the message when you're attempting to call one person, see if their carrier has an outage and how long it'll last. Then you'll be able to know when you can call them again.
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    If you're not on Verizon, a line will free up shortly so you can place your call. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-143295/
      2. ↑ https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/home-phone/what-to-do-if-you-keep-getting-a-recorded-message.html

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