Set up your voicemail to alert you when you have messages.
AT&T voicemail plays an interrupted dial tone and, if available, turns the message waiting light on when you have messages. You can turn the message-waiting indicator on or off any time. Here’s how:
Turn the notification Off or On and choose when you want the alerts.
Select Save.
Last updated: March 3, 2026
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