Call Forwarding Code Lookup

*72 is the most common call forwarding activation code in the United States. When you dial *72 followed by a phone number, all incoming calls to your line are automatically forwarded to that number. It works on most landline providers and some wireless carriers like AT&T and Verizon.

The most common deactivation code is *73. Dial *73 and press Call — you should hear a confirmation tone. For T-Mobile, use ##21# to deactivate all-call forwarding. For conditional forwarding, the deactivation codes vary by carrier and forwarding type.

Unconditional forwarding (all calls) redirects every incoming call immediately — your phone never rings. Conditional forwarding only activates under specific conditions: when your line is busy, when you don't answer after a set number of rings, or when your phone is turned off or out of range.

Most carriers include basic call forwarding in their standard plans at no extra cost. However, you may be charged airtime minutes for forwarded calls on some plans, since the call counts as an outgoing call from your line to the forwarding number. Check with your carrier for specifics.

Yes. Call forwarding works between any two phone numbers — landline to cell, cell to cell, or cell to landline. Just use the appropriate activation code for your provider and enter the destination number.