Searching for how to activate or deactivate call forwarding or call divert on your MTN, GLO, Airtel or 9mobile? Search no further, this article is a complete how to guide on how to activate call forwarding, deactivate call forwarding, call divert.
Call forwarding, or call diversion, is a telephony feature of all telephone switching systems which redirects a telephone call to another destination, which may be, for example, a mobile or another mobile or another telephone number where the desired called party is available according to Wikipedia.
How to activate and deactivate call forwarding on MTN line
With MTN call forwarding/divert, your incoming calls can be forwarded to another phone number using the MTN call divert service. When your number is busy or unreachable, you may effortlessly utilize the MTN call divert to route calls to your voicemail or another number.
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For example, you can divert all incoming calls in Nigeria but can not divert incoming calls to international number, which means you can only divert calls in your country of residence.
Let’s see how you can forward/divert calls and call divert code.
How does MTN Call divert work?
With the help of this service, you can direct incoming calls to a different phone number—mobile or landline—or to your voicemail; however, calls to foreign lines cannot be forwarded.
To put it another way, the destination phone number has to be in your home nation. When your line is busy, unanswerable, or both, call divert can be helpful.
How do I activate call divert/call forwarding on MTN?
To turn on call forwarding for any missed, busy, or unanswered calls on your MTN line. Simply enter the following on your phone: **21*(the number you want your call to divert to)*11#.
For example, to divert/forward your calls to 08123456789 when you can’t be reached, press **21*08123456789*11#.
What is the code to activate call forwarding on MTN?
You may ask, What is the code to activate call forwarding? MTN Nigeria call forwarding code is **21*(the number you want your call to divert to)*11#. For instance, dial **21*08088752067*11# to divert your call to 08088752067.
How to Divert calls to another phone number for busy line
- To activate, dial **67*destination mobile number*11#. For example, **67*2348012345678*11#.
- To deactivate, dial ##67#
- To check your status for the above option, dial *#67#
How to divert calls to another number when you don’t answer
- Dial **61*destination phone number*11# to activate.
- Dial ##61# to deactivate this service.
- To check your divert status for this option, dial *#61#
Codes to Divert calls to another phone number when line is unreachable
- To activate, dial **62*destination phone number*11#.
- For deactivation, dial ##62#
- To check your SIM status for this option, dial *#62#
How to divert all calls to another phone number?
- Dial **21*destination phone number*11# to activate
- To cancel, dial ##21#
- To check your status for the above option dial *#21#
MTN code to cancel call divert
You can cancel any call forwarding on your MTN line by just dialing #002#. Use ##21# to check the status of your MTN line.
How to cancel call forwarding on MTN Nigeria
On your MTN line, enter this code: ## 002 # to stop call forwarding. You will be informed that all diverts on your line have been eliminated once you have dialed this code. That’s it. Since the transfer can have been initiated on your line without your knowledge, you can frequently perform this with ease. The code is once more ## 002 #.
Cost of MTN call divert?
Although call divert is completely free to set up on your line, there may be fees associated with using the service.
In other words, you will only be required to pay the same amount for any call that is routed to another MTN line if your current call rate to MTN phone numbers is 5k / sec.
How to activate and deactivate call forwarding on Airtel line?
This service is a feature that allows you to forward your incoming calls to another phone. You activate and deactivate the feature on your mobile phone.
How do I activate call forwarding on Airtel?
How to activate call forward dial **002*[Forward Number]# and SEND.
For example, dial **002*08088752067# and send.
Dial *#21# to check call Forward status for this option.
How to activate Call Forwarding when Number is Unreachable?
- Dial **62*(Airtel number) # and press OK for example **62*0700222222#.
- Wait for the message on the screen to confirm Call forward set up.
- Dial *#62# to check call Forward status for this option.
How to activate Call Forwarding When the Number is Busy?
- Type **67* (Forward Number)# for example **67*0700222222#. Go ahead and press OK.
- Wait for the message on the screen to confirm Call forward set up.
- Dial *#67# to check call Forward status for this option.
How to activate Call Forwarding on Airtel When there is no Answer?
- Dial **61* (Forward Number)# for example **61*0700222222#. Go ahead and press OK.
- Wait for the message on the screen to confirm Call forward set up.
- Dial *#61# to check call Forward status for this option.
How to deactivate call forward on Airtel Nigeria
How to deactivate call forward on Airtel line, dial ##002# and SEND.
How to divert call forwarding on Airtel line
How to divert call forwarding on Airtel line, dial **21* (number to be diverted to) #Press SEND.
For example, dial **21*08088752067#.
How to activate conditional call forwarding in Airtel
When using a wireless device, conditional call forwarding, also known as “No Answer/Busy Transfer,” you can direct incoming calls to another phone line anytime the following conditions are met:
- Busy (you are on a call)
- Unanswered (you are not able to pick up)
- Unreachable (you have lost connectivity or your phone is turned off)
Airtel call diversion setup
To divert when there is no answer
- Type the following into your phone **61* followed by your desired telephone number then add*For example **61*07829700191*
- Add how many seconds (in 5 second increments) you want your phone to ring for before diverting (min 05, max 30)
- Add #
- Press the ‘call’ button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
- To cancel, call ##61# (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
To divert when you are unreachable (e.g. have no signal)
- Type the following into your phone **62* followed by your desired telephone number then add #For example **62*07829700191#
- Press the ‘call’ button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
- To cancel, call #62# (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
To divert when you are on another call
- Type the following into your phone **67* followed by your desired telephone number then add #For example **67*07829700191#
- Press the ‘call’ button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
- To cancel, call ##67# (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
To divert all calls
- Type the following into your phone **21* followed by your desired telephone number then add #For example **21*07829700191#
- Press the ‘call’ button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
- To cancel, call ##21# (again, wait
Is call forwarding free on Airtel?
For call forwarding, Airtel will not charge a fee. You can forward incoming calls to another phone using this free Airtel service. The call forwarding option can be turned on and off using your phone.
How to activate and deactivate call forwarding on GLO line?
Use the codes below to activate call forwarding/diverting on your GLO line.
How to activate and cancel call divert on GLO?
To activate call diverts for all calls dial **21*number#. To cancel dial ##21#; and to check your status for this option, dial *#21#.
How to activate call divert when you don’t pick up?
Activate call divert when you don’t pick your call, dial **61*number#: To deactivate, dial ##61#; and to check your status for this option, dial *#61#.
How to divert your calls when your line is busy?
Divert your calls when your line is busy, simply dial **67*number#: To deactivate, dial ##67#; and to check your status for this, dial *#67#.
How to divert your calls when your line is unreachable?
Divert your calls when your phone number is not reachable( or switched off) simply dial **62*number#: To cancel dial ##62#; To check the divert status simply dial *#62#.
How to activate and deactivate call forwarding/divert on 9mobile?
Use the code below to activate and deactivate call forwarding/divert on 9mobile.
How to activate call forwarding on 9mobile?
Code to activate call forwarding/divert on 9mobile, dial **21*number# to activate. Dial ##21# to cancel, dial *#21# to check status.
How to activate call divert when you don’t reply?
How to activate call divert when you don’t reply, dial **61*number#. Dial ##61# to cancel and*#61# to check your status.
How to activate call divert when your line is busy?
How to activate call divert when your line is busy, dial **67*number#. Dial ##67# to cancel and dial*#67# to check your status.
How to activate call divert when your line is not reachable?
How to activate call divert when your line is unreachable, dial **62* number#. Dial ##62# to cancel and dial*#62# to check your status.
How to deactivate all call divert on 9mobile?
To deactivate call forwarding on 9mobile, dial ##002# to cancel.
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