Smartphone users are sometimes faced with the need to set up call forwarding to a specific number. There are several options when this may come in handy:

• You change the phone number and for some time he needs to redirect calls from the old number to the new one;
• You are out of the reach of one operator, but you have access to communication through another;
• You went on a business trip, took your corporate phone with you, but forgot yours at home;
• You have lost your phone.

In each of these cases, you will stay in touch if you know how to set up call forwarding on your phone. You can redirect incoming calls yourself, through the phone settings, or use the service provided by cellular operators.

By the way, if you want to know how to find a lost Android phone, you can read about it in our material.

Self-configuration of call forwarding

The easiest way to forward calls to a specific mobile number is to use the settings on your phone. Let's consider step-by-step actions using the example of the sixth version of Android:

• Go to the smartphone settings;
• Click on the Phone icon;
• In the upper right corner, click on the drop-down menu;
• Go to contacts settings;
• Select the SIM settings and your operator;
• Click on Call Forwarding.

In this menu, 4 items will be available to you. First of all, we enable the forwarding function. Next, you need to specify the number to which calls will be redirected in three cases:

• The number is busy;
• No answer;
• The number is not available.

Please note that the number to which you will direct calls is up-to-date and always accessible.

Services of mobile operators

Now let's move on to how to set up call forwarding to a specific number through a mobile operator. Each cellular service provider has an incoming call forwarding service. The service is connected according to approximately the same template, however, the cost and additional conditions may vary.

If you don't want to mess with phone settings, you can use the “Call forwarding” service, which is provided by mobile operators Beeline, MTS, Megafon and Tele2. The service connection for all operators is based on the same scheme. Only the cost of the service will differ.

To find out how to set up call forwarding to a specific number through the technical support service, dial the number:

• Beeline 8-495-974-88-88
• MTS 8-800-250-0890

Also, Beeline and MTS can connect and configure the forwarding service in your personal account on the official website.

For example, consider how to set up forwarding through your Beeline personal account:

1. Go to the website http://my.beeline.ru/
2. Find the forwarding service in the list of services or through the search
3. Click on the "Connect" button

Here you can fine-tune the operation of the service in case the number does not answer, is busy or unavailable.

All mobile operators of the Big Four use special USSD commands to connect and manage the forwarding service.

• Service activation: * 110 * 031 # call
• Forwarding all incoming: ** 21 * phone number # call
• If the number does not answer: ** 61 * phone number ** time # call. The time after which the call will be redirected must be specified in seconds, for example, 10, 20 or 30.
• If the number is busy: ** 67 * phone number # call.
• If the number is not available: ** 62 * phone number # call.

To deactivate the service, dial the command ## 002 # call. There are also several commands to disable certain functions of the service:

• Cancel all call forwarding - ## 21 #
• Cancel missed call forwarding - ## 61 #
• Cancel forwarding to a busy number - ## 67 #
• Cancel call forwarding to an unavailable number - ## 62 #

By the way, Tele2 also has an SMS forwarding service. True, it does not work in all regions of Russia. To connect the text message forwarding service, you need to dial the command * 286 * 1 * phone number in the format + 7-XXX-XXX-XX-XX # and press the call.

The use of the call forwarding service for each operator will differ only in the cost of connection and use.

Beeline: free connection, no monthly fee, transferring a call to a Beeline number is free. If an incoming call is transferred to a number of another operator, to a landline phone or to a number in roaming, the payment is calculated according to the tariff.

MTS: free connection, subscription fee - 0 rubles. The cost of a forwarded call depends on the tariff plan.

Megaphone: no connection and usage fees. For transferring a call to mobile and landline numbers, the operator will take 2.5 rubles per minute of conversation. All other calls are calculated according to the tariff.

Tele2: Free to connect and use. Each forwarded call is charged according to the tariff.

Whichever method of forwarding connection you choose, the main thing is that you have a reliable and powerful mobile gadget in your hands. We recommend paying attention to the smartphones of the British company Fly.

Why Fly

Since 2003, Fly has been producing affordable and high-quality gadgets that meet all the current needs of users. Excellent image quality on the display, a powerful processor, a capacious battery, cameras with which you can take your best pictures - the user will find all this in every smartphone from Fly.

One of the best smartphones from the British brand over the past few months can rightfully be considered the Fly Cirrus 9. In this model, Fly engineers have implemented all the modern trends in mobile technologies. The large 5.5-inch IPS HD screen displays natural and rich colors. From launching an application to downloading and playing large video recordings, the 4-core 1.25 GHz processor will instantly cope with any task.

A capacious 2800 mAh battery is responsible for stable autonomous work throughout the day under various loads. You will not be left at the most inopportune moment with a discharged smartphone in your hands, even if you activate the LTE 4G module for several hours.

If you are interested in this model, you can purchase it without leaving the monitor using the Fly branded online store.

Now you know not only how to set up call forwarding to a number, but also on which smartphone it can be done. Choose the most convenient way for you, and we just have to wish you to always stay in touch.

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Forwarding MTS allows you to direct all incoming calls to another number, but this will not affect the ability to make outgoing calls and SMS in any way. This service is especially relevant for people who travel a lot and often, but at the same time want to stay within the access zone. Such services are provided by almost all mobile communication companies, so the MTS forwarding number can be tied to another operator. To use this service, you need to configure it, which also does not take much time. Calls will be charged in accordance with the selected tariff plan, there is no additional charge for using call forwarding.

Types of call forwarding in MTS

Since the cases in which MTS may need to be redirected to another number may be different, the company provides four different types of this option.

1. The first is especially suitable for corporate companies and clients, since the signal is forwarded to another number immediately after receiving a busy signal.
2. Further, the MTS call is forwarded if the number does not answer for a certain time. The call period is determined by the subscriber himself.
3. The subscriber's device is out of range of the network or is disconnected. In this case, all incoming calls will be redirected to another number.
4. Unconditional call forwarding transfers all incoming calls to the specified number.

It is very important that this function allows you to redirect calls to absolutely any number, be it a city number or belonging to another mobile operator. Some problems may arise with calls from numbers starting at 8800.

Connection and setting up call forwarding to MTS

This function is very popular, as it is quite simple to make a call forwarding to MTS. Like most of the functions and options provided by this company, connection and configuration does not require special skills and preparation.

The easiest way is to use a personal account on the operator's website. There are detailed step-by-step instructions to help the subscriber. It is also possible in your personal account and forwarding SMS MTS. In addition, the company offers to use the My MTS application, in which the functions of setting and connecting various service packages and options are also available, including forwarding MTS calls.

There are also special network requests that will allow calls to be routed to a specified number.

To install unconditional call forwarding on the subscriber's number, in which all incoming calls will be redirected to another phone number, you need to dial from the device * 21 * subscriber's number where calls will be directed #... To check the activity of the service, you need to dial a request from your phone *#21# , after which a message with information will be sent to the number. If the service is no longer needed, you should not call the operator, since you can also disable call forwarding to MTS using a special code - ## 21 #.

If forwarding is required in the absence of an answer from the subscriber, you must dial * 61 * subscriber number #... To check the activity of the service and disconnect, respectively, requests are used *#61# and ##61# ... To set the interval at which the service will be triggered, you must specify the required time in the request code - * 61 * subscriber number * interval #... O can be from 5 to 30 seconds, but it must be a multiple of five.

If the phone is turned off or offline

How to enable call forwarding to MTS in case the phone is switched off or there is no network? There are mobile requests:

• enable - * 62 * number #;
• disable - ## 62 #;
• check activity - * # 62 #.

If the phone is busy

In the case when the subscriber is busy, forwarding from MTS to Megafon or any other operator is made using requests:

• connection - * 67 * number #;
• shutdown - ## 67 #;
• service status check - * # 67 #.

It is important to take into account that all numbers indicated for forwarding must be registered in the international format, that is, start with +7. If the forwarding is carried out to a city number, you must also indicate it in the international format and be sure to indicate the city code.

Other ways to set up call forwarding for MTS

Call forwarding from MTS to Beeline, Megafon, another operator or a landline phone number can be carried out in other ways.

To receive detailed instructions on how to connect and use the Call Forwarding to Another Number service on your phone, you can send a USSD command *111*40# ... You can also send SMS with text 1111 to short number 2111 and also get the settings on your mobile device.

You can also always contact the operator or contact the MTS service center, where the specialist will tell you in detail about the connection and the terms of use of the service. However, the cost of connecting this function will be 30 rubles if the subscriber uses a contact center for this.

Other operators provide similar services as well. To find out how forwarding from Tele2 to MTS or from another operator works, you need to read the instructions on their website.

Call forwarding is a very convenient service for those who constantly need to be in touch. These are not only ordinary smartphone users, but also Internet sites that set up internal telephony to receive calls from potential customers. Let's consider all the ways to configure the transfer of incoming calls on modern gadgets.

Call forwarding is the operation of transferring an incoming call to another number or voicemail if the subscriber has not answered the call. Forwarding is done automatically thanks to built-in smartphone functions or connected operator options.

If the forwarding is internal and the call goes, for example, to the number of the same operator, payment is charged in accordance with the established tariff plan. External transfer means that the service is paid according to the rates of the company that provided such an opportunity.

Connecting call forwarding on phones is not always possible. Some models may not support this function due to outdated hardware or software. The option is available on all modern smartphones.

Forwarding types

Forwarding can be:

• conditional - if there is no answer or “busy” or “unavailable” signals, the call is transferred to the specified number, that is, the process operates according to the condition that has arisen;
• unconditional - the simplest option, in which the subscriber chooses a number to transfer absolutely all incoming calls (often works for online stores and other online platforms);
• "Ascending" - is made to the next specified number after a certain time has elapsed, allows you to simultaneously make several calls to one phone;
• to a group of numbers - an outgoing call is received to several numbers at once, which means that it is received by the one who manages to answer first.

Regular users connect a conditional or unconditional service using the internal functionality of a smartphone, applications or an operator. Call forwarding "on an increasing basis" and to a group of numbers is usually required in online stores and branches of firms and companies, when many calls are received on one phone. For example, an Internet provider's support service for subscribers in different regions.

When do you need redirection

Not everyone needs the service. Since the option is most often paid, if it is not installed using the smartphone's functionality, when it is connected and used, funds will be charged from the mobile account or card.

When a service is needed:

• the number receives many calls, and the subscriber is unable to answer them or read messages during the day;
• a work phone is used, which is not always at hand - forwarding is carried out to a personal device;
• We are talking about setting up telephony for online platforms, stores, companies and other representatives of small and medium-sized businesses.

An ordinary subscriber rarely needs forwarding to another number or voice box, where you can leave a message.

How to connect

Function activation depends on how the user decides to enable it. In the case of mobile operators, the setting is done by a specialist of the company. But there are several more ways to connect, including the internal functionality of the phone and third-party applications.

Below are the options for connecting call forwarding for smartphones running on iOS and Android operating systems.

Operator services

All operators in the country offer forwarding service. It is paid according to the established tariffs and is often offered together with the option of voice mail, where the caller can leave a message for the subscriber. The cost of such services depends on the pricing policy of the company, but when using the standard "unconditional" option, it is inexpensive.

The service is connected through the USSD command, through a personal account on the official website of the company or at any sales office. If the user's device allows you to activate call forwarding, there will be no problems with it.

Forwarding can be unprofitable in roaming and when connecting "conditional" packages. In this case, the subscriber pays more, and tariffication is set on a daily basis.

Smartphone functions

The built-in capabilities of modern gadgets allow the use of forwarding to any of the numbers available to the user. This can be a second SIM card on the same smartphone or a number on another device. The instructions for action are slightly different depending on the manufacturer - there are different conditions for iOS and Android.

Call forwarding has long been developed on all smart phones. It became possible even on the earliest versions of operating systems, due to which it can be used without involving an operator or installing third-party applications.

On an iPhone, the function is connected as follows:

• go to the "Phone" section and click on "Call forwarding";
• click on the slider to activate the option;
• enter the phone number to which you want to redirect incoming calls - the call is forwarded in the specified way.

Thanks to the new developments of the company on the latest versions of iOS, such an option as "Continuity" is available. Thanks to it, the user can combine all Apple devices under one account - Apple ID. To do this, it is enough to log in with an existing username and password on all gadgets and connect them to Wi-Fi. Previously, this required one network, but after the release of iOS 9, the limitation was removed.

How it works:

• the user receives a call to the iPhone;
• when using one Apple ID, an incoming call is displayed on the screens of all gadgets connected to Wi-Fi;
• the user answers the call from the device he needs.

How to connect "Continuity":

• go to the "Phone" section in the device settings;
• go to the subsection "Calls on other devices";
• click on the slider to activate the function (Allow calls on other devices);
• in the block "Allow calls on" you can select the ones you need, otherwise the forwarding will be made to everything in the Wi-Fi network.

The only drawback of the free function is that it works only within the Apple system, that is, it will not work to set it up for forwarding from iOS to Android.

On Android devices, everything is simple. The user has access to settings for conditional and unconditional forwarding. To connect it you need:

• go to the settings in the appropriate section (you can drive the word "forwarding" into the search, since the location differs depending on the OS version and device brand);
• select a conditional or unconditional item and click on it;

• enter the number to which the call will be transferred and confirm the operation by clicking "Enable".

If this option is enabled, all incoming calls will be forwarded to the specified number. This can be done both on the second SIM card inserted into the device, and another on the cell phone.

Third Party Applications

Most of the applications currently available in online stores for Android and iOS do not cope with the tasks and work with serious software glitches. Since they all exactly repeat the internal functionality of modern smartphones, there is no point in using them.

How to disable

Disabling call forwarding is done manually. To disable call forwarding, you need to deactivate the function through the smartphone settings (click on the slider again) or request an operation from the operator using one of the available methods. After that, any calls will go to the main SIM card inserted into the smartphone.

The option is available not only for landline phones, but also for modern smartphones, which can be configured independently without involving telecom operators and installing various applications. This feature is implemented on most devices that can make and receive calls.

Calls?

If the call forwarding service is activated on the device, then you do not have to worry that an important phone call will be missed. For example, someone has one number for you, but it is not available now. When forwarding is connected, his call is automatically redirected to the one specified by the owner. In addition, this function will help in the event that the phone was left somewhere, but you still want to stay in touch.

Types of call forwarding

It is worth noting that if you need to connect this service, you must make a decision - what type of forwarding you are interested in. There are several of them: unconditional, non-response, and employment. Unconditional call forwarding means that always and absolutely all calls will go to the number the owner needs. Call forwarding on no response will be triggered if, after the expiration of time, you have not received a response. The time period can be adjusted from 5 to 30 seconds.

Call forwarding on unavailability, as the name implies, will be carried out when your phone is out of network access or disconnected, that is, unavailable. Busy forwarding will be performed when your first number is busy, then the call will be redirected to your other number.

There is another variety -. She, if the owner of the number to which the call is made, is not able to answer (busy, unavailable, etc.). The so-called voice greeting starts, where the answering machine offers to switch to tone mode. In tone mode, you need to enter a certain combination of numbers that allows you to connect and call the subscriber.

It is worth noting one significant nuance of the service, which is that it is you who will pay for the forwarded call and its cost will be equal to the cost of a regular call according to your tariff plan. Most modern telecom operators offer such a service and it will not be difficult to connect it. Usually, to connect, you need to enter a specific command and bind a phone number to which the call will be forwarded.

The binding command looks different for each mobile operator. In addition, the command depends on the type of forwarding mentioned above. It is also necessary to say that you can also connect this service on a special website of a mobile operator, if, of course, there is one. Connection is carried out exclusively in the user's personal account.

Cellular operators provide their subscribers with the potential to use a useful incoming call forwarding service, which, probably due to low user awareness, is rarely used. In fact, call forwarding has a number of undeniable advantages, especially for holders of several numbers. With a low battery on one phone, it is possible to quickly set up call forwarding to a phone with a sufficient charge level and even to a landline number. And with the help of the operator's support service, you can quickly redirect calls even from a switched off phone.

Our review covers the forwarding service provided by MegaFon as broadly as possible, and aims to enlighten and clarify both the nature of the service and the mechanism for setting it up.

Call forwarding on MegaFon

The essence of the Megafon call forwarding service is to transfer an incoming call from number 1 to number 2, which can be performed either unconditionally or following certain conditions. The following types of call forwarding can be distinguished:

1. Call forwarding on busy - if number 1 is busy, automatic forwarding to number 2. This option is indispensable for business people: not a single customer call will be lost. Your partner can always answer the call instead of you.
2. Call forwarding on no answer - works only in situations when the working phone does not answer. Forwarding to the desired number is in progress. If the phone is switched off, the forwarding will not be performed.
3. Call forwarding on unavailability - if your battery runs out or the call falls during your stay in the metro, the client's call, which cannot be lost, will be forwarded to your colleague who is in the office with a charged phone.
4. Unconditional call forwarding - all calls from phone 1, including when it is turned on and available for the network, are forwarded to phone 2.

The Megafon call forwarding service is available for installation on any number of a Russian operator, both mobile and landline. The exception is numbers starting with +7809 and +7803. There is no way to redirect already redirected calls, as well as to install the service to the number of a foreign operator. All numbers for forwarding must be recorded in the international format (via +7).

There is a possibility of redirecting calls to voice mail, for which you should register the number +79262000222 (Moscow region). If you live in another region, you can easily find out the phone number to enable voice mail on the operator's website or by contacting the help desk. The Megafon "Change the dial tone" service does not work on calls forwarded to other numbers. Standard beeps are used.

When setting up the service, you do not need to pay either a subscription fee or a connection fee. Only the cost of the call to the number registered for forwarding is paid. Everything here is strictly individual and depends directly on the tariff you use. So, when forwarding to an MTS number, you will be charged for a call to MTS at the rates of your tariff.

Do not abuse call forwarding while staying abroad. The cost of an unconditional type of call forwarding in roaming is the same as for calls in Russia, and double tariffication will be applied for conditional call forwarding: both incoming and outgoing calls are charged.

Forwarding text messages on MegaFon

There is currently no possibility of forwarding SMS messages on MegaFon. Some time ago there was an SMS + service that allowed for forwarding text messages, but now it is not available.

How to activate MegaFon call forwarding?

In the review, the advantages of the MegaFon call forwarding service are sufficiently highlighted, which may make communication users a natural desire to use it. There are the following methods of setting up call forwarding to your number:

1. With the help of the operator's support service;
2. By contacting the employees of any MegaFon communication salon;
3. Having configured through the phone parameters 4. Using USSD commands.

In the review, we will focus exclusively on the last two options. The friendly hotline staff will easily tell you how to activate the service in ways # 1 and # 2.

So, method number 3 - use the settings of your phone. We find the call settings section in the menu, then the menu for setting up call forwarding, where all possible options are indicated, you should choose the one that suits you, enter the number yourself, where incoming calls will be redirected. The phone will do the rest of the work itself and the cellular network will have access to the necessary settings.

USSD commands for connecting Megafon forwarding

• ** 67 * phone_number # - call forwarding on busy;
• ** 61 * phone_number # - forwarding on no answer (you can specify the waiting time for a response, then the request will be like this:
• ** 61 * phone_number * time # - time can be specified from 5 to 30 seconds, step 5 seconds);
• ** 62 * phone_number # - forwarding on unavailability;
• ** 21 * phone_number # - unconditional call forwarding.

The possibility of combining conditional types of call forwarding with each other (a new condition for each number) seems to be interesting, but when setting up an unconditional type of call forwarding, all other conditional types are automatically disabled. The ability to set up a second line does not depend on the tariff plan and is always available, which is extremely convenient and allows you to keep incoming calls under control.

How to disable MegaFon call forwarding?

Methods for disabling the MegaFon call forwarding service are similar to those specified in the previous paragraph. Let's denote USSD requests:

• ## 67 # - refusal from call forwarding on busy service; ## 61 # - refusal from call forwarding service due to no answer;
• ## 62 # - refusal from call forwarding on unavailability service;
• ## 21 # - refusal from unconditional call forwarding; ## 002 # - one-time refusal of any kind of forwarding.

Additional commands

• * # phone_number 67 # - check the setting of call forwarding on busy;
• * # phone_number 61 # - check the call forwarding setting when there is no answer;
• * # phone_number 62 # - check the forwarding on unavailability setting;
• * # phone_number 21 # - check the setting of unconditional forwarding.

The answers to your requests will be entered on the screen of the mobile phone. Having seen them, you can easily disable those types of call forwarding that you no longer use or refuse the service entirely.