Call forwarding is a feature provided for mobile, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and landline phone service providers that allows the user to redirect his incoming calls to an alternative phone. Access to call forwarding may require a monthly subscription with fees that vary from provider to provider. There are different options provided with call forwarding which allow users to set a variety of forwarding options.
Mobile Phone
Mobile phone providers offer call forwarding features including unconditional or immediate call forwarding, which forwards all phone calls to the alternate number provided. Busy call forwarding redirects calls only when your phone line is busy. No answer or no reply call forwarding sends calls to an alternative phone number when you don't answer your phone or if the phone line is busy.
Landline Phone
Landline service providers offer unconditional call forwarding or selective call forwarding. Unconditional call forwarding allows you to forward all your phone calls to an alternative landline or mobile phone number. Selective call forwarding allows you to create a list of calls that will be forwarded to the number you designate.
VoIP Phone
VoIP phone providers offer call forwarding options similar to landline phone providers, including the option to forward all calls or to select specific calls to forward. Providers such as Vonage and MagicJack allow users to log in to their online accounts and set up call forwarding from their computers. You can log in from any computer to access your online account to set up your call forwarding.
Broadband
Forwarding your calls for your broadband service can be set up for all your incoming phone calls or for a group of preset phone numbers. Broadband users can log in to their online accounts to set up call forwarding to a specific phone number for all calls or a call list. Access to online call forwarding may vary based on your broadband account.
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