Petitions/Require mobile networks to explicitly state expiration dates on saved voicemails
StatusOngoing
Opened11 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Mandate that UK mobile network providers explicitly state and notify customers of the exact deletion date whenever a customer saves a voicemail, either through an automated voice prompt or SMS alert at the point of saving.

Telecom companies delete saved voicemails after a short period without what we believe to be sufficient transparency. This leads to irreversible loss, such as final messages from deceased loved ones. Many users may naturally assume that selecting "save" secures a file indefinitely. We believe requiring network operators to clearly communicate expiration limits—via an automated voice prompt or an SMS alert at the point of saving—will help ensure transparency, support vulnerable customers, and help prevent further emotional distress during bereavement.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Pam Cox
1Pam Cox MP
Colchester
9
Sir Bernard Jenkin
2Sir Bernard Jenkin MP
Harwich and North Essex
7
James Cartlidge
3James Cartlidge MP
South Suffolk
4
Sir Andrew Mitchell
4Sir Andrew Mitchell MP
Sutton Coldfield
4
Andrew Rosindell
5Andrew Rosindell MP
Romford
2
Sir John Hayes
6Sir John Hayes MP
South Holland and The Deepings
2
Leigh Ingham
7Leigh Ingham MP
Stafford
2
Tahir Ali
8Tahir Ali MP
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
1
Bradley Thomas
9Bradley Thomas MP
Bromsgrove
1
Nigel Farage
10Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
1