Voicemail on Ooredoo Qatar is really just a specific case of call forwarding — the same **21*/**61* family of codes used for forwarding calls to another number, just pointed at mailbox 170 instead. Understanding that connection explains why activating one can sometimes interfere with the other.
Quick answer
Dial **21*170# for all calls to voicemail, or use a conditional code below. Dial 170 to access your mailbox.
Conditional codes
- **61*170# — no answer
- **62*170# — phone off
- **67*170# — busy
Why this can conflict with call forwarding
Because voicemail and call-forwarding-to-a-number use the same underlying conditional slots, activating a forwarding code for “no answer” to a different number will override your voicemail forwarding for that same condition. If voicemail suddenly stops receiving messages, check whether a forwarding code was set up afterward on the same condition and cancel it with ##002# before reactivating voicemail.
Check Messages
Dial 170 to listen to messages.
Codes verified against Ooredoo Qatar’s official voicemail settings, August 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Activate
**61*170# for no-answer.
- 2
Configure
Dial 170 to set up greeting.
- 3
Listen
170 for messages.
Alternative Methods
Dial **21*170# from your phone dialer.
Ooredoo App
Troubleshooting
Not working
Call 111 to enable on your account.
Full
Dial 170, delete old messages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is voicemail free on Ooredoo Qatar?
Setup is free but mailbox and retrieval charges can vary — check current pricing on 111.
Should I forward all calls or only missed ones?
Conditional forwarding (**61*170#) is better for most people — your phone still rings first.
Why did my voicemail stop working?
A call-forwarding code set up afterward on the same condition (no-answer, busy, or off) can silently override it — cancel with ##002# and reactivate voicemail.
How do I check voicemail from abroad?
Dial your own Qatar number while roaming; standard roaming and international rates apply.