Ways to enable or disable call forwarding on networks of Jio, Vi, Airtel, and BSNL

November 2, 2023 | By Team PriceKeeda
call forwarding

Mobile users often make use of call forwarding facilities, offered by their network providers. This facility enables them to stay connected and accessible even when there is network congestion on one number. When you activate the feature to forward calls to another number, it helps your friends, family and colleagues to reach out anytime, especially when you are outside of home network region. 

Here, we have got the necessary codes to use to activate call forwarding service on top mobile network, service providers like Jio, Vi, Airtel and BSNL. 

Enable call forwarding on Jio network using codes

To divert calls to another number using Jio, you have to use certain codes. 

Code for forwarding all the incoming calls

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial *401*, followed by your  ’10 digit number’. This will be the alternate number. Then click on call icon for confirmation and you are done.

Code for forwarding calls while you are talking

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial *405* followed by  <10 digit number>. Then click on call icon for confirmation and you are done.

Code for forwarding calls when you can’t answer a call

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial *403* followed by  <10 digit number>. Then click on call icon for confirmation and you are done.

Code for forwarding calls when your mobile number is unreachable

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial *409* followed by  <10 digit number>. Then click on call icon for confirmation and you are done.

JIO CALL FORWARDING CODE

Used for situation

*401*<10 digit number>

Forwards each and every incoming call to the number.

*405*<10 digit number>

Forwards calls when user is busy on another call

*403*<10 digit number>

Forwards calls when the caller has tried calling several times already

*409*<10 digit number>

Forwards calls when user’s phone is switched off or cant be reached 

 

Now, you know How to activate call forwarding on Jio using codes.

Enable call forwarding on Airtel network using codes

Airtel users can make use of the following Airtel call forwarding activate codes.

Code for forwarding all the incoming calls

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **21*, followed by your  ’10 digit number’ and #. This will be the alternate number. Then click on call icon for confirmation and you will get a successful activation message.

Code for forwarding when you are on another call 

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **67*, followed by your ’10 digit number’ and #. This will be the alternate number. Then click on call icon for confirmation and you will get a successful activation message.

Code for forwarding when you can’t receive a call

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **61*, followed by your contact number * and # specify number of seconds. This will be the alternate number. You can specify the seconds after the Airtel call forwarding code to kick in. If you want it to launch after 10 seconds, dial **61<1234567890>*#10. 

Then click on call icon for confirmation and you will get a successful activation message.

Code for forwarding calls  when your device is unreachable

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **62*, followed by your contact number and #. Then click on call icon for confirmation to get a successful activation message.

Airtel call forwarding code

Used for situation

**21*<10 digit number>#

Forwards all incoming calls

**67*<10 digit mobile number>#

Forwards calls when you’re talking on another call

**61*<a contact number to forward calls>*#(multiples of fives)

Forwards calls when the call cant be picked up after a certain time 

**62*<10 digit number>#

Forwards calls when your phone is either switched off or unreachable 

Enable call forwarding on Vi network using codes

Vi users can make use of the following call forwarding codes.

Code for forwarding all the incoming calls

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **21*<alternate contact number>. Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your Vi number.

Code for forwarding when you are on another call 

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **67*<alternate contact number>. Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your Vi number.

Code for forwarding when you can’t receive a call

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **61*<alternate contact number>. Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your Vi number.

Code for forwarding calls  when your device is unreachable

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **62*<alternate contact number>. Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your Vi number.

Vi call forwarding codes

Used for situation

**21*<10 digit number>

Forwards all incoming call

**67*<10 digit number>

Forwards calls when user is busy on another call

**61*<10 digit number>

Forwards calls when the caller has called user several times already

**62*<10 digit number>

Forwards calls when your phone is off or unreachable 

Enable call forwarding on BSNL network using codes

BSNL SIM users have ways to use call forwarding codes.

Code for forwarding all the incoming calls

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **21**<alternate number>#.  Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your BSNL number.

Code for forwarding when you are on another call 

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **67*<desired alternate number># .  Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your BSNL number.

Code for forwarding when you can’t receive a call

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **61*<desired alternate number># .  Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your BSNL number.

Code for forwarding calls  when your device is unreachable

Launch the Phone app. Now, dial **62*<desired alternate number># .  Then click on call icon for call forwarding service activation on your BSNL number.

BSNL call forwarding code

Used for situation

**21**<10 digit number>#

Forwards all incoming call

**67*<desired phone number>#

Forwards calls when user is busy on another call

**61*<10 digit number>#

Forwards calls when the caller has called you several times already

**62*<10 digit number>#

Forwards calls when your device is switched off or unreachable 

Ways to activate call forwarding on BSNL, Airtel, Vi, Jio sans codes

 Are you thinking of using an Airtel call forwarding number without using any code? Yes, it is possible. 

  1. Open the ‘Settings’ app in your device.

  2. Select ‘Mobile network’ section.

  3. Select ‘Call settings’> ‘Advanced settings’. 

  4. Enable ‘Call forwarding’ option next.

  5. Now, choose the conditions for call forwarding.

These settings may vary from one phone to another though.

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FAQs

How can I disable call forwarding?

You can disable call forwarding service through codes too. The codes are:
BSNL
Disable call forwarding for all incoming calls – ##21#
Disable call forwarding for busy calls – ##67#
Disable call forwarding for non-answerable calls – ##61#
Disable call forwarding for unreachable calls – ##62#
Airtel
Disable call forwarding for all incoming calls – ##21#
Disable call forwarding for busy calls – ##67#
Disable call forwarding for non-answerable calls – ##61#
Disable call forwarding for unreachable calls – ##62#
Jio
Disable call forwarding for all incoming calls – *402
Disable call forwarding for busy calls – *406
Disable call forwarding for non-answerable calls – *404
Disable call forwarding for unreachable calls – *410
Vi
Disable call forwarding for all incoming calls – ##002#
Disable call forwarding for busy calls – ##67#
Disable call forwarding for non-answerable calls – ##61#
Disable call forwarding for unreachable calls – ##62#

Can I forward incoming calls to my Jio mobile number to other operator numbers?

Yes, except any number of BSNL network.

Can I forward messages using this feature?

No, call forwarding does not support message forwarding.