How to forward your phone number on every major US carrier
Call forwarding allows you to redirect calls to a different number. When you’re unavailable or left your phone at home, you can forward calls to a partner, assistant, or office number. Though you’ve likely heard of call forwarding, you may not know that it’s an easy-to-activate option available on most modern phones, including thelatest Android devices. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Google Fi all support call forwarding. However, the method to turn it on is different for each. Read on and learn how to turn on call forwarding on your device, whoever your provider is.
it’s possible to’t forward calls to an international number regardless of your network operator.
How to activate call forwarding on Verizon
Depending on your carrier, you can use their website, app, or a USSD shortcode to activate call forwarding.
The process below still works when your device isn’t connected to the internet.
Using your phone
You can verify if call forwarding works by dialing your number from a different phone. It should reroute the call to the number you selected for forwarding.
Call forwarding is free, but you could be charged for forwarded calls if you are on an old plan or don’t have unlimited minutes.
Using the My Verizon app
The changes take about 10 minutes to reflect, after which call forwarding is activated on your Verizon number.
Cancel call forwarding on Verizon
If you don’t have access to your phone, you can reach out to Verizon’s helpline to turn off call forwarding.
How to activate call forwarding on AT&T and T-Mobile
The USSD code to activate call forwarding on AT&T and T-Mobile is the same.
Deactivate call forwarding on AT&T and T-Mobile
How to activate call forwarding on Google Fi
You must use the app or website to set up call forwarding onGoogle Fi. There isn’t a USSD code you can dial to activate the service.
After this, all your calls are forwarded to the specified number.
Deactivate call forwarding on Google Fi
Unlike other network operators, you cannot turn off call forwarding on Google Fi using a quick code. You need to use the Google Fi app or website.
The above method to forward calls works regardless of the smartphone you use. Still, check your carrier plan to ensure your operator does not charge for call forwarding.
How to activate call forwarding on US Cellular
The USSD shortcode for call forwarding on the US Cellular network is the same as the Verizon network.
Set up conditional call forwarding
Apart from forwarding all calls, you can set up call forwarding to forward calls only when your number is busy. You can use conditional call forwarding to forward calls to your second number when your primary number is unreachable.
Turn off call forwarding on US Cellular
Deactivating call forwarding on US Cellular network is as easy as running a USSD shortcode.
How to set up call forwarding from your Android phone
You don’t always need to go through your carrier’s app or shortcode to forward calls. Your Android phone’s built-in dialer app provides the same functionality, and you can set it to forward calls only when your number is unreachable, busy, or a call goes unanswered.
You can repeat the same steps to deactivate call forwarding from your Android phone.
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Never miss wanted calls
Call forwarding is an ideal fix when you don’t want to miss a call and you’re caught without your phone or are busy. However, if you want to filter out unwanted calls, call forwarding isn’t much help. However, there are several ways toblock spam calls on Androidand make life easier.
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