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Was that call incoming or outgoing? What does "Cancelled Call" on my phone record mean? An outgoing call is one that you initiated and most likely costs you money or minutes through your carrier and an incoming call is a call that you answer. A canceled call happens when the other person hangs up before you answer or the voicemail starts, but those are all very generic definitions. This wikiHow article discusses those terms further so you can better understand what an "Outgoing Call", "Incoming Call", and "Cancelled Call" means on iPhone, Android, and landline/business phones.
Things You Should Know
- The main difference between incoming and outgoing calls is if you placed the call or answered it.
- If you dialed the number or tapped the Contact, you made an outgoing call.
- If you pressed the green button on your screen to answer a call, you have an incoming call.