Skip Voicemail Prompt

Cell phone companies make more money when you're on the phone longer, which is why it's in their best interest to present you with a really long voicemail prompt. You already know how to leave a voicemail!

But most carriers have a key you can press to skip the prompt. It changes depending on the carrier, which is hard to tell when calling someone. Fortunately, you can hit this key combination:

1 ✽ #

That should quickly give you a beep so you can record your message, and save a minute off of your phone bill!