India’s top telecom service providers (TSPs) Vodafone Idea (Vi), Airtel, Jio and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offer call forwarding services to their users. Users can activate it by entering one of the codes mentioned below followed by a phone number of their choice. It can be deactivated using the corresponding code. Vi and Jio offer four types of call forwarding, each used to redirect incoming calls under specific circumstances. Whether you are an Airtel, Jio, Vi or BSNL user, here is everything you need to know about activating and deactivating call forwarding.
What is a call forwarding code?
As the name suggests, call forwarding feature codes allow users to redirect calls to another contact number by simply dialing the code on the phone’s dialer. You can activate or deactivate this feature by inserting different codes depending on your TSP choice. It comes in handy when your SIM card is out of network coverage, your phone is switched off, or you can’t receive calls. Calls can be forwarded to a landline, another phone, or your voicemail.
When you dial the appropriate code from your primary phone along with the number and country code to which you want calls redirected, you will stop receiving calls until you deactivate the code. To do this, you must dial a different call forwarding code, as described below. Some companies also offer four types of call forwarding, each with a different code for a specific purpose. The first is unconditional call forwarding, which redirects all incoming calls, and the second is busy call forwarding, which is used when you are on a call.
Some TSPs also allow Call Forward Not Answered and Call Forward Not Reachable, which redirect calls when you don’t answer the call and are outside the network coverage area.
How to turn call forwarding on and off?
Here’s how to activate and deactivate call forwarding using the USSD code on your phone. Remember, each telecom provider requires a different code, so if you have two SIM cards from Vi and Airtel, you need to use the correct code for each SIM card.
Vodafone Idea(Vi)
- activation Unconditional call forwardingyou can open your phone’s dialer and dial “twenty one
#”. To deactivate it, users can enter “##21#” into the dialer and press the call button. - for Call forwarding when busyusers can call “67
#” and use “##67#” to deactivate it. - activation Forward call when no answerthe corresponding code is “62
#”. At the same time, the deactivation code is “##61#”. - Finally, the user can dial “62
#” to activate Call forwarding when unreachablecan be deactivated by calling “##62#”.
Airtel
Although Airtel does not allow users to do various types of call forwarding, you can still redirect all calls by following the steps below.
- Like Vi users, Airtel users should also turn on phone app on their phones.
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Dial *21, followed by the contact number they want the call to be forwarded to and the country code.
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Click on the call button after following the above steps.
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Upon successful activation of call forwarding, users will receive a confirmation message or tone on their primary mobile phone.
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To deactivate it, Airtel users can dial ##21# and press the call button.
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A similar confirmation message or tone will be sent to their phone.
Gio
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Open the Phone app.
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type *401 Next is a ten-digit contact number of your choice Redirect all incoming calls. for inactivateopen the mobile app again > enter *402 and press dial button.
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You can repeat the same steps Call forwarding on no answer By entering *403
. This can be deactivated by calling *404. -
for Call forwarding when number is busyusers can dial *405
and deactivate it by calling *406. -
at last, Call forwarding when number is unreachable You can activate it by dialing *409
. Call forwarding is possible stopped by calling *410.
BSNL
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Open the Phone app on your phone.
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To forward all calls, dial **21**
# Confirm input ##21# to confirm. -
To transfer a call when you are talking to another person, dial **67*
# Confirm input ##67# to confirm. -
If you don’t answer the call, to transfer the call, enter **61*
#Confirm input##61#Confirm. -
To forward calls if your CellOne phone is turned off or unreachable, enter **62*
#Confirm input##62#Confirm. -
To cancel all preset conditions, enter ##002#OK.
FAQ
Q: How do I use a code to disable call forwarding?
Depending on your TSP, enter one of the above codes into your phone’s dialer.
Q: How many types of call transfers are there?
TSP offers at least four types of call forwarding, including when you’re on a call, when your phone is out of network coverage, when you don’t want to answer the call, or when the call goes unanswered.
Q: How do I check if my telecommunications provider offers call forwarding?
You can check if the company offers call forwarding services by visiting their official website.
Q: Can I forward calls to any contact number?
Yes. To do the same, just enter one of the codes, followed by the phone number and the country code to which you want the call to be forwarded.
