How to forward your number on every major US carrier

Call forwarding is a relatively simple process. The best part is that the process remains the same, whether you’re using one of the latest and greatest Android phones or something more affordable. This feature can be helpful when you are on vacation or don’t want to answer any calls for a while. Call forwarding can even be helpful when you have accidentally forgotten your phone at home and are at work.

If you expect important calls, you don’t have to worry about missing them; instead, you can use call forwarding to reroute them to your partner, assistant, or even your office phone, if you prefer. No matter which network you are on, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or Google Fi, follow the guide below to get started with call forwarding.

How to activate call forwarding on Verizon

Depending on your carrier, you can use the carrier website, app, or a USSD shortcode to enable call forwarding. The process below will work without an active internet connection on your phone.

1. Open the dialer app on your phone.
2. Dial *72, followed by the 10-digit mobile number on which you’d like to reroute your calls.
3. Proceed to dial the number.
   • You should hear a successful message from Verizon if call forwarding is activated.

You can further verify whether call forwarding is working or not by dialing your number from a different phone. It should reroute the call to the number you have selected for forwarding.

How to activate call forwarding on Verizon from the My Verizon app

1. Open the My Verizon app on your phone.
2. Navigate to the Account tab.
   • Enter your account details or verify your identity if prompted.
3. Scroll down to the Preferences section.
4. Select Manage call forwarding from the Preferences section
5. Proceed to enter the 10-digit phone number to which you want to forward the calls.
6. Tap Add number to confirm your input.

The changes should take about 10 minutes to reflect, after which call forwarding should be activated on your Verizon number.

How to cancel call forwarding on Verizon

1. Open your phone’s dialer app.
2. Dial *73 and press the call button.
3. This will deactivate call forwarding on your Verizon number.

If you don’t have access to your phone, you can reach out to Verizon’s helpline to disable call forwarding.

How to activate call forwarding on AT&T and T-Mobile

Call fowarding on AT&T and T-Mobile

The USSD code to enable call forwarding on AT&T and T-Mobile is the same.

1. Open the dialer app on your phone.
2. Key in *21* followed by the phone number to which you want to forward the calls.
3. Enter a # after that.
   • For example: *21*1234567890#
4. Press the call button.
5. Wait until you hear the confirmation tone before disconnecting the call. This will confirm that call forwarding is active on your AT&T or T-Mobile number.

How to deactivate call forwarding on AT&T and T-Mobile

1. Key in #21# on your phone’s dialer app.
2. Press the call button.
3. Wait until you hear a tone that confirms call forwarding has been deactivated on your number.

How to activate call forwarding on Google Fi

You need to use the app or website to set up call forwarding on Google Fi. There’s no USSD code you can dial to activate the service.

1. Open the Google Fi app on your phone or head over to the Fi website.
2. In the Account tab, scroll down and select Call forwarding.
3. Enter the 10-digit number you want to forward the calls to.
   • Enter a description for the number if you wish.

4. You need to verify the number before calls can be forwarded to it.
5. Depending on your preference, select Verify by text or Verify by call.
6. Proceed to enter the 6-digit code that you receive on the forwarded number.
7. Tap Verify to confirm.

All your calls will be forwarded to the specified number after this. Unfortunately, call forwarding is not a solution for fighting spam calls. Still, there are several ways you can block spam calls on Android to make your life easier.

How to disable call forwarding on Google Fi

Unlike other network operators, you cannot disable call forwarding on Google Fi using a quick code. You need to use the Google Fi app or website for this.

1. Open the Google Fi app, scroll down in the Accounts tab, and select Call forwarding.
2. Toggle the switch beside the number you want to disable call forwarding to.
3. You can altogether remove the number by tapping on it and selecting Remove.
4. Confirm your selection again by tapping Remove from the dialog box that pops up.

The above method to forward calls will work regardless of which smartphone you use. Just remember to 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 US Cellular’s network is the same as Verizon.

1. Open the dialer app on your phone.
2. Dial *72
3. Enter 1 followed by the 10-digit mobile number to which you want to forward the calls.
4. Proceed to dial the number.
   • You should hear a confirmation tone if call forwarding is successfully activated.

Apart from forwarding all calls, you can set up call forwarding to only forward calls when your number is busy. You can use conditional call forwarding to forward calls to your second number when your primary number is unreachable.

1. Open the dialer app on your phone.
2. Dial *90.
3. Now dial 1, followed by the 10-digit mobile number for call forwarding.
4. Call the number and wait until you hear a confirmation message.

How to disable call forwarding on US Cellular

Disabling call forwarding on US Cellular network is as easy as running a USSD shortcode.

1. Open the Phone app on your Android device.
2. Enter *720.
3. Press the call button. Wait until you hear the confirmation tone.
   • This will confirm that you have successfully deactivated call forwarding on your US Cellular number.

Leaving your phone at home

If you’re caught without a phone, or you just want some peace and quiet, call forwarding may just be the feature you’re looking for. Unfortunately, call forwarding is not a solution for fighting spam calls. Still, there are several ways you can block spam calls on Android to make your life easier.