Receiving Voicemails without Voicemail Box Set Up (iOS 17)
Hi all, I've noticed that after updating to iOS17 I seem to be receiving voicemails despite not having a voicemail box set up on my phone. I work a job that has various people calling me all day, and am often not able to pick up in the moment - however, I have never had a voicemail box set up because I prefer to either return the call when I am able or sort out the matter over text message.
In previous iOS versions, I believe a lack of voicemail box would result in the caller receiving an automated message informing them that they were unable to leave a message to my number - now, I have a growing stack of voicemails that I can't access (even if I wanted to, which I don't!) without setting up a passcode and giving in to using a voicemail. This isn't the biggest issue, I can still return calls as usual, but I worry that people are incorrectly assuming they've successfully reached me.
Is there a way to "revert" to denying callers from leaving a voicemail to my phone? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 17