When a call a person, I keep getting a message " line is temporary busy, please call back" what does that mean

Question

Does it mean the phone is disconnected? The person didn't pay their bill?

Answer 1

Typically, it means what it says. The line is busy. This can indicate that they're line is also unable to accept calls (ie they left the phone off the hook).

If the line is down, sometimes systems will play a similar message.

Occasionally, if they have blocked your number, some companies play a similar message.