To turn off voicemail on your iPhone, you'll need to contact your mobile carrier. Most carriers provide the option to disable voicemail service upon request. Here's how you can typically do it:
1. **Contact Your Mobile Carrier**: Call your mobile carrier's customer service number. You can usually find this number on their website or on your monthly bill.
2. **Request Voicemail Disablement**: When you reach a customer service representative, explain that you want to disable voicemail on your iPhone and request them to do so.
3. **Follow Instructions**: The customer service representative will guide you through the process of disabling voicemail on your account. They may ask you to confirm your identity or provide additional information.
4. **Confirmation**: Once the process is completed, ask for confirmation that voicemail has been disabled on your account. They may also provide you with additional instructions or information about the change.
5. **Test Your Phone**: After the voicemail service has been disabled, test your iPhone by calling it from another phone. If voicemail has been successfully disabled, the call should ring continuously without diverting to voicemail.
Keep in mind that disabling voicemail may result in missed calls if you're unable to answer your phone. Make sure to inform your contacts about this change, and consider alternative methods of communication such as text messaging or email. Additionally, some carriers may charge a fee for disabling voicemail, so it's a good idea to inquire about any associated costs before proceeding.