Vodacom SMS: 121 - Missed call

[TKD01]

Afternoon good people

I would like to get opinions before going back to the store where I got my contract from and starting hellfire:

I keep getting SMS's from mailbox (121) like:
"Missed call: 082 xxx xxxx, 12:30 pm..."

Even though my phone is NEVER off - 50% of incoming calls goes directly to voicemail.

What is the reason for this? Network or phone? (Samsung C6625 - not the best)
I'm not paying R1000 per month on contract just to miss half my incoming calls - especially since lots of calls is from private numbers.

Anyone else experiencing this problem? Any suggestions appreciated!

Regards

 

[web]

Nope only get that when I AM out of signal, maybe the phone ?

 

[Veroland]

I get it often, also lots of times when I try to phone my wife for example I will go straight through to voice mail even though her phone is on.

 

[TKD01]

Nope only get that when I AM out of signal, maybe the phone ?

Yes well I was thinking of using another phone for a week or so to see if it still happens - its extremely irritating

 

[Tanya35]

I don't know why they need to send that SMS at all. Most phones (all?) tell you when you've missed a call. You get these even if no message is left and it spoils any nuisance number blocking programs you have running.

 

[Maddmatt]

The calls might not be able to connect due to poor signal. Most phones have a signal indicator on the screen, that might give you the answer...