Leave a Voicemail Without Ever Ringing the Phone

You're reading this because you want to reach someone without interrupting them. Maybe you need to follow up with a lead but hate cold calling. Maybe you want to remind patients about appointments without playing phone tag. Maybe you're just curious if this technology actually exists.

It does. It's called ringless voicemail, and it works exactly like it sounds.

Your voice message goes directly to someone's voicemail box—no ringing, no missed call notification. Just a "new voicemail" alert. They listen when it's convenient. You don't intrude.

Drop Cowboy® pioneered this technology. Since 2017, we've helped over 15,000 businesses send millions of voicemails without making a single call. The tech has matured, the carriers support it, and it's now a standard tool for businesses that care about customer experience.

Yes, leaving voicemail without calling is legal—with proper consent.

The FCC ruled in 2017 that ringless voicemail isn't considered a "call" for certain regulatory purposes. But that doesn't mean you can send messages to anyone.

For marketing messages to wireless numbers, you need express written consent. That means the person opted in through a web form, signed an agreement, or otherwise gave you permission to contact them.

You also need to:

• Provide an easy way to opt out
• Respect quiet hours (8am-9pm recipient's local time)
• Honor DNC lists and opt-out requests
• Keep records of consent

Drop Cowboy gives you the tools to do all of this. But you're responsible for using them correctly. We recommend consulting legal counsel if you're unsure about your specific use case.