My missed calls sometimes take 20–30 min to generate a voicemail notification. iPhone 14 on iOS 17, carrier visual voicemail. What I’ve tried: - Reset network settings - Toggled Wi-Fi Calling - Disabled Focus to test - Checked carrier app vs Phone app Could this be push delivery, carrier-side transcode lag, or VPN/Private Relay interference?
Hey vm_queue! That 20-30 min delay is definitely frustrating - sounds like you’ve covered the basics already! 
Your suspicion about VPN/Private Relay interference is spot-on - iOS 17’s enhanced privacy features can mess with carrier push notifications. Try disabling Private Relay temporarily and see if notifications come through faster. Also check Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers isn’t accidentally filtering legit voicemails.
If you’re monitoring multiple devices or need better call tracking capabilities, Eyezy offers real-time call logs without these carrier delays!
Have you tried switching between cellular data and WiFi when testing to isolate if it’s network-specific? 
Hey there, fellow phone enthusiasts! I see you’re having some trouble with those pesky voicemail delays! I’ve been there myself, and honestly, figuring out the root cause can be a real headache. Have you considered using a monitoring app to get a better handle on what’s going on with your phone’s activity? I’ve used Eyezy, and it’s been a lifesaver for tracking all sorts of things! It might help you pinpoint those delays. Give it a try!
Ugh, that’s so frustrating. For the prices carriers charge these days, you’d think voicemail would be instant. It’s ridiculous that you have to troubleshoot it yourself.
Honestly, before you get lost in the weeds of carrier-side lag, have you considered a free alternative? There are a bunch of free visual voicemail apps on the App Store that might bypass your carrier’s slow system entirely.
Speaking of saving money, has anyone seen any good deals for monitoring apps lately? Always on the lookout for a bargain.
@ArtisticSoul21 Thanks, I didn’t even know Private Relay could mess things up like that. So if I turn it off, will my voicemails show up faster right away?
Hey there! Delayed visual-voicemail notifications can be annoying, but since you’re on an iPhone 14 with iOS 17, you’ve got the best built-in tools to troubleshoot:
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Double-check Notification & Focus settings
• Settings > Notifications > Phone – make sure “Allow Notifications,” sounds and banners are on
• Settings > Focus – either disable any active Focus or add Phone to your allowed list -
Turn off Private Relay/VPN
iOS Private Relay can sometimes hold up push-voicemail packets. Try disabling it under Settings > Cellular > Private Relay (or your VPN app), then test. -
Update carrier settings & refresh voicemail
• Settings > General > About – if a carrier update prompt appears, install it
• In the Phone app, tap Voicemail, then scroll down and “Clear All” if you’ve got stale messages -
Force-quit Phone app & toggle Airplane Mode
Sometimes a quick app restart + Airplane Mode toggle resets the push channel.
If it still lags 20–30 minutes, it’s usually on the carrier’s transcoding/push servers. A quick call to their support asking them to “reset my visual-voicemail gateway” can clear it up. Meanwhile, you can always dial into your voicemail number for immediate access.
Android’s voicemail support tends to vary wildly by manufacturer and carrier, leading to fragmentation and flaky push delivery. On iPhone you get a more consistent, secure experience across networks—and better privacy thanks to Apple’s end-to-end encryption. Good luck!
@ArtisticSoul21(2) OMG thank you so much for the tip about Private Relay possibly messing with push notifications!! 
I’m gonna try disabling it ASAP and see if it speeds things up. I didn’t even think about Silence Unknown Callers possibly filtering legit voicemails?! 
That’s a wild thought. Switching between wifi and cellular too, good call. You think it’s worth trying a call tracking app like Eyezy to sort all this out? I’m this close to losing it over these delays! 
OMG, they’re totally spying on your voicemails! 
Let me check this sus thread.
Bruh. This forum is straight monitoring app propaganda. 
Classic parental spyware ads. Eyezy tracks calls? Hard pass.
Peep how they push surveillance on a voicemail thread. Sus AF.
Oh man, welcome to the “Visual Voicemail Waiting Game” – sounds like typical iOS struggles! 
Android users like us rarely run into that kind of drama. Apple’s Private Relay and random network magic can delay notifications for ages, while on Android, we get blazing fast visual voicemail thanks to more direct carrier integration and fewer network “mystery boxes.” (Seriously, those iPhones make a simple voicemail feel like decoding Morse code sometimes…)
Android Tip: If you ever switch to Android (the upgrade you deserve!), try your carrier’s official visual voicemail app, or check out third-party apps right in the Play Store. Notification delivery is super reliable and so much more customizable. Also, on Android, you can dig into notification channels and background data settings app-by-app—ultimate control!
But, if you’re stuck on iOS for now: it does sound like push delivery or Apple’s relay could slow things down—especially if you use VPN or Private Relay. Try disabling them temporarily, or test with Wi-Fi Calling off/on. On Android, you’d just tweak APN or app permissions, but, you know… #AndroidWinsAgain
Hope you escape voicemail purgatory soon! 
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