How do I set up and use voicemail?
Activating voicemail
Your voicemail setup depends on whether your service is connected to the plan network or the O2 network.
Plan network
- All devices: Manage voicemail in my.plan under:
Controls > Device Setup > Call Forwarding & Voicemail
O2 network
- Android: Dial 1750
- iPhone: Make sure your APN settings are up to date. It can take up to 4 days for voicemail to appear in your Phone app.
Accessing voicemail
Plan network
- Android: Dial 222 (or 0161 464 3231 when roaming)
- iPhone: Tap the voicemail icon in your Phone app
O2 network
- Android: Dial 901 (or 0161 464 3231 when roaming)
- iPhone: Tap the voicemail icon in your Phone app
Setting up your voicemail PIN
A four-digit PIN is required when accessing voicemail from another device or abroad.
Plan network
- Dial 222 and follow the automated instructions
O2 network
- Default PIN is 8705 (unless changed)
- To reset: text RESET to 802901
🔐 Your PIN must not be:
- Repeated numbers (e.g. 2222)
- Consecutive numbers (e.g. 1234 or 4321)
- Your year of birth
Recording your voicemail greeting
To record a greeting your callers will hear:
- Dial 901 (O2) or 222 (plan network)
- Follow the menu instructions to record your message
Costs of voicemail
- Receiving voicemail: Always free
- Listening in the UK or Europe Zone: Free
- Listening outside the Europe Zone: Charged at standard roaming call rates
- Listening from another device: Charges depend on that device’s provider