How to forward calls

How To Forward Calls

This is a helpful resource for businesses and individuals looking to understand how to forward their phones. This article describes the different types of call forwarding available to you, which is best for certain situations and how to implement each type. Sound Telecom is a Telephone Answering Service and Call Center.

Setting Up Basic Call Forwarding

In order to forward your existing phone line (s) you will need to set up a call forwarding routine. There are several different possibilities available to you. Call forwarding can be used to have all of your inbound calls directed to another number or to a professional telephone answering service or a hosted auto attendant and so on. Typically, you must contact your local phone provider to arrange for call forwarding.

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Line Capacity Restrictions

There are a wide variety of differences in call forwarding packages offered by local providers. Therefore, it is important to ask your local provider questions before making your choice. Often, this information is published in the front of your yellow pages directory.

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Specific Carrier Forwarding

Below is a series of call forwarding instructions for some of the major phone carriers. These call forwarding routines can be used in conjunction with your professional live answering service or hosted auto attendant services.

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Wireless Carrier Call Forwarding

Typically, the call forwarding routines used for land lines are the same using mobile devices. However, your carrier may have slight differences because the SEND button must be used rather than just hanging up the phone. Contact your wireless carrier for more instructions.

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