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Why Is My Call Failing or Not Connecting?

This article helps you understand why a call won’t connect and what you can try immediately when a call fails.

Updated over a week ago

Common Reasons Calls Fail

A call may fail or not connect because of one or more of the following:

  • Internet connection issues (weak or unstable Wi-Fi or mobile data)

  • Mobile carrier VoIP blocking

  • Country or government VoIP restrictions

  • The recipient is unavailable (phone off, no signal, already on another call)

  • VPN or proxy usage is interfering with call routing

Common Error Messages and What They Mean

  • “Initializing”
    → Your mobile carrier or network is blocking VoIP calls

  • “Temporarily unavailable”
    → The recipient cannot be reached at that moment

  • “Unable to proceed at this time”
    → A temporary network or server connection issue

What You Can Try Right Now

Try these steps in order:

1️⃣ Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data
2️⃣ Restart your device
3️⃣ Disable any VPN or proxy apps
4️⃣ Try calling again after a short wait
5️⃣ Call a different number to check if the issue is specific to one contact

Important to Know

  • Carrier and government VoIP restrictions cannot be bypassed

  • Talk360 cannot override local telecom rules

  • Failed calls do not deduct credit

📌 If the issue is related to number formatting, see How Do I Dial an International Number with Talk360?

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