{"id":1995,"date":"2023-04-24T17:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.800.com\/blog\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2023-05-19T18:44:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T18:44:50","slug":"how-to-use-call-forwarding-on-any-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.800.com\/blog\/how-to-use-call-forwarding-on-any-device\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Call Forwarding on Any Device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I use my business cell phone for almost everything these days, but I still sometimes get calls to my desk phone, especially from office colleagues who dial my extension. These calls are important, but the problem is that I\u2019m on the road or working from home so much. How can I be at two places at once to receive calls?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019ll find out, call forwarding is the answer, and we\u2019ll walk you through how to set up call forwarding from any device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. What is Call Forwarding?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  2. GSM vs CDMA Networks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  3. How to Forward Calls using your iPhone (GSM network)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  4. How to Forward Calls Using Your Android Phone (GSM network)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  5. How to Forward Calls from a CDMA Phone or Landline<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  6. What\u2019s the Easiest Way to Forward Calls?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    What is Call Forwarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Call forwarding<\/a> is a service where callers to one number are automatically rerouted to a second number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For instance, if you have a landline in your office but want to receive calls while you\u2019re out, you can activate call forwarding to redirect calls to your cell phone instead of going to voicemail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Call forwarding is different than porting your number. When you port your number, you eventually cancel your old phone service. On the other hand, you maintain two active phone accounts with call forwarding unless you use a forwarding service (more on that below). In addition, number porting doesn\u2019t automatically redirect calls when you\u2019re not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are a few ways to activate call forwarding, depending on the type of device or network you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    GSM vs CDMA Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are two major network types: Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) and Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA)<\/a>. In the US, the largest GSM carriers are AT&T and T-Mobile, while Verizon and Sprint are the major CDMA carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can forward voice calls with either network \u2014 managing text messages without your phone<\/a> is done with a different service \u2014 but the steps are slightly different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s start by looking at GSM networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Forward Calls using your iPhone (GSM network)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you use an iPhone, you can set up call forwarding directly by following these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. From the \u201cSettings\u201d menu, select the \u201cPhone\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap \u201cCall Forwarding.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Turn on call forwarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Enter the 10-digit number that you\u2019d like to receive a redirected call.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Note that you\u2019ll still be limited by any call forwarding restrictions imposed by your wireless carrier. For example, if you have a legacy plan, you may still need to pay a monthly fee for call forwarding, even though most modern plans include call forwarding for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Using your iPhone\u2019s settings to forward calls is the quickest option, but one downside is that you\u2019ll forward all incoming<\/em> calls this way. If you want more flexibility \u2014 for example, forwarding calls only when your phone is off or in a dead zone\u2014 then you can set up conditional call forwarding. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Forward Calls Only When You Don\u2019t Answer Your iPhone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Dial *61*ForwardingNumber#, then press \u201cCall.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Wait to hear a confirmation message that call forwarding has been enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. To deactivate call forwarding, dial *61*ForwardingNumber# again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        How to Forward Calls When You Don\u2019t Have Signal or if Your iPhone is Off<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Dial *62*ForwardingNumber#, then press \u201cCall.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Wait to hear a confirmation message that call forwarding has been enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. To deactivate call forwarding, dial *62*ForwardingNumber# again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          How to Forward Calls when Your iPhone is Busy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Dial *67*ForwardingNumber#, then press \u201cCall.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Wait to hear a confirmation message that call forwarding has been enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. To deactivate call forwarding, dial *67*ForwardingNumber# again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            How to Forward Calls Using Your Android Phone (GSM network)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Android users can also easily set up call forwarding on their devices with these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Go to your device\u2019s \u201cPhone\u201d app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Select the \u201cbreadcrumbs\u201d (aka the three-dots icon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Go to the phone settings, which might be labeled \u201cSettings\u201d or \u201cCall Settings.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. From here, you can choose when to forward calls:\n
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              1. Always Forward: All calls are forwarded, and your primary phone will never ring when you receive a call (it\u2019ll forward to the new number instead).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Forward When Busy: Calls are forwarded only when you\u2019re already on another call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Forward When Unanswered: Instead of going to voicemail, your missed calls will forward to the new number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Forward When Unreached: Calls are forwarded when you don\u2019t have a signal, when your phone is off, or when you\u2019ve turned on airplane mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Enter the phone number you\u2019d like your calls to forward to.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                How to Forward Calls from a CDMA Phone or Landline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                If you want to forward calls from a landline or a CDMA network phone, then follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                1. Dial *72*ForwardingNumber#, then press \u201cCall.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Wait to hear a confirmation message that call forwarding has been enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. To deactivate call forwarding, dial *73 if you\u2019re forwarding from a landline. If you\u2019re using a cell phone, check with your carrier on how to deactivate call forwarding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  What\u2019s the Easiest Way to Forward Calls?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  You\u2019ve learned how to forward calls from any device, but there\u2019s an even easier and more powerful way to manage call forwarding. By using a call forwarding service, you can manage call forwarding for multiple numbers online through a single intuitive platform. You\u2019ll also be able to forward vanity numbers, forward to multiple numbers, and manage Voice over IP (VoIP)<\/a> forwarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Ready to upgrade your business with call forwarding? Browse our affordable calling plans<\/a> and get started with call forwarding today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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