How to Stop Call Forwarding

Rotary phone users need to enter a different code to disable call forwarding.

Call forwarding allows you to send calls made to your landline or mobile phone to another number. Using call forwarding helps to ensure that you do not miss any important calls. Your phone does not ring when call forwarding is activated. Instead, the calls are rerouted to another phone number that you choose. You can deactivate, or stop, the call forwarding feature at anytime. After stopping the call forwarding, your calls will once again go directly to your phone number.

Instructions

Landline Phone

1. Pick up your landline phone's handset and dial "*73." Dial "1173" if you are using a rotary phone.

2. Listen for the two quick beeps that confirm call forwarding is turned off.

3. Hang up the phone.

Mobile Phone

1. Press "*73" on your mobile phone, then press "Send."

2. Listen for a confirmation beep or message.

3. Press the "End" key.

Tips & Warnings

• Call forwarding can be reactivated by dialing "*72" on your landline or mobile phone.

References

• Vonage: Enhanced Call Forwarding
• AT&T: Call Forwarding
• Verizon Wireless: Call Forwarding