How to deactivate call forwarding on MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile (2023)
Looking to figure out how to switch on or off call forwarding or call divert on your MTN, GLO, Airtel, or 9mobile? Look no further! This article serves as a comprehensive guide on how to activate call forwarding, disable call forwarding, and set up call divert.
Call forwarding, also referred to as call diversion, is a feature utilized in all telephone switching systems. It redirects an incoming phone call to another destination, which could be a mobile phone, another cell phone, or a different phone number where the intended recipient can be reached. (How To Forward Calls Without Having The Phone On You)
People have various reasons for wanting to disable call divert on their phones, with the primary one being that they no longer require the service. Conversely, if you suspect that someone or an organization is redirecting your calls without your knowledge, or if individuals complain that they cannot reach you on your phone number, it’s time to learn how to deactivate call divert on your smartphone.
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How to know if your call is forwarded to another number
If you feel suspicious of someone forwarding your calls or you don’t know if you’ve activated call divert on your SIM card, there are various ways to check it on your phone.
- First of all, if you see a persistent notification on your Android notification shade saying “Forwarding all calls” or something related, that means you or someone has activated call divert on your phone.
- Secondly, if the network provider says “Please wait while your call is forwarded” when people call you, your phone number is diverted to another phone number.
- Finally, if people complain of “phone number unreachable” whenever they call your number it means your call is forwarded.
Another way to know if your calls are forwarded is by going to the Call Forwarding settings on your phone.
How to deactivate or cancel call forwarding on phones
How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on Android
First, check to see if call forwarding is enabled:
Not all phone carriers support call forwarding. If yours doesn’t, you can set up call forwarding through Google Fi.
- Launch the Phone application.
- Tap the Menu icon on the top right corner.
- Tap Settings. Older Android smartphones might say Call Settings instead of just Settings.
- Tap Calls.
- Tap Call Forwarding.
- If any of the options below are enabled, tap the enabled option and select Turn Off.
- Always forward
- Forward when busy
- Forward when unanswered
- Forward when unreached
How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on iPhone
To disable call forwarding on iOS devices:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap Phone.
- Tap Call Forwarding.
- Tap the Call Forwarding toggle switch to turn it to the off position.
MTN call forwarding
Incoming calls can be diverted to another phone number utilizing the MTN call divert service with MTN call forwarding/divert.
You may easily use the MTN call divert to direct calls to another number or your voicemail when your line is busy or unavailable.
For instance, you can forward all incoming calls to Nigeria but not to international numbers, therefore you can only forward calls to the country in which you currently reside.
How does the MTN Call divert function?
You can use this service to divert incoming calls to a different phone number, whether mobile or landline or to your voicemail; calls to international numbers cannot be forwarded, though.
International Calling
In other words, the destination phone number has to originate from your country. Call divert can be useful if your line is busy, unanswerable, or both.
How can I turn on MTN’s call forwarding or call divert?
To enable call forwarding on your MTN line for any missed, occupied, or unanswered calls. Just dial **21*(the number you want your call to divert to)*11# on your phone.
For instance, dial **21*08123456789*11# to divert calls to 08123456789 when you are unavailable.
What is the MTN call forwarding activation code?
What is the code to turn on call forwarding, you might wonder? **21*(the number you want your call to redirect to)*11# is the MTN Nigeria call forwarding code. For example,
To divert your call to 08088752067, enter **21*08088752067*11#.
How to divert calls to a different phone number while a line is busy
Dial **67*destination mobile number*11# to activate. 67*2348012345678*11#, for instance.
The deactivation code is ##67#.
Dial *#67# to check your status for the aforementioned option.
How to forward calls when you don’t answer a different number
To activate, enter **61*destination phone number*11#.
To turn off this service, use the code ##61#.
Dial *#61# to check the status of your divert for this option.
Codes to divert calls when a line is inaccessible to another phone number.
Dial **62*destination phone number*11# to activate.
The deactivation code is ##62#.
Dial *#62# to verify the status of your SIM for this option.
How can I forward all calls to a different number?
To activate, dial **21*destination phone number*11#.
Dial ##21# to cancel.
Dial *#21# to check your status for the aforementioned option.
MTN call divert cancellation code
Simply dial #002# to stop any call forwarding on your MTN line. To check the status of your MTN line, dial ##21#.
How to stop MTN Nigeria’s call forwarding
To stop call forwarding on your MTN line, use this code: ## 002 #. Once you have dialled this code, you will be informed that all diverts on your line have been removed. I’m done now. You can frequently do this easily because the transfer might have been started on your line without your knowledge. Once more, the code is ## 002 #.
How much does the MTN call divert cost,
Although the installation of call diverts on your line is entirely free, there can be charges for using the service.
In other words, if your current call rate to MTN phone numbers is 5k/sec, then you will only be obliged to pay the same amount for each call that is routed to another MTN line.
Airtel call forwarding
How can I turn on and off call forwarding on my Airtel
You can use this service’s capability to divert incoming calls to a different phone. On your cell phone, you can turn the feature on and off.
How can I make Airtel’s call forwarding work?
Call forwarding is activated by dialling **002*[Forward Number]# and pressing SEND.
To send, for instance, dial **002*08088752067#.
Dial *#21# to check the status of this option’s call forwarding.
How can I turn on Call Forwarding when the number can’t be reached?
For example, dial **62*0700222222# and click OK to reach an Airtel number.
Await the confirmation notice to appear on the screen. setting up a call forward.
To check the call forward status for this option, dial *#62#.
How can Call Forwarding When the Number is Busy be activated?
For instance, enter **67*0700222222# when typing **67* (Forward Number). You may now click OK.
Await the confirmation notice to appear on the screen. setting up a call forward.
To check the call forward status for this option, dial *#67#.
When there is no answer, how do you activate Call Forwarding on Airtel?
Using **61*0700222222# as an example, dial **61* (Forward Number)#. You may now click OK.
Await the confirmation notice to appear on the screen. setting up a call forward.
To check the call forward status for this option, dial *#61#.
How to stop Airtel Nigeria from forwarding calls
Dial ##002# and SEND to disable call forward on an Airtel line.
How to change the Airtel line’s call forwarding settings
Dial **21* (the destination number) on an Airtel line, then press SEND to change the call forwarding.
How to activate Airtel’s conditional call forwarding
When utilizing a cellular device, conditional call forwarding—also known as “No Answer/Busy Transfer”—allows you to divert incoming calls to a different phone line whenever one of the following circumstances occurs:
Busy (you are on a call)
Unanswered (you are not able to pick up)
Unreachable (you have lost connectivity or your phone is switched off)
Setup for Airtel call diversion, When there is no response, divert
Your desired phone number should be entered in the following format: **61*07829700191*, for example.
In 5-second increments, double the number of seconds you want your phone to ring before diverting (min 05, max 30)
Add #
Click the “call” button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Dail ##61# to cancel (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
To change course when you can be reached (e.g. have no signal)
Your desired phone number should be entered first, followed by the following syntax: **62*#For instance, **62*07829700191#
Click the “call” button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Call #62# to cancel (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
If you want to divert while on another call
Your desired phone number should be entered first, followed by the following syntax: **67*#For instance, **67*07829700191#
Press the “call” button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Dail ##67# to cancel (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Divert all incoming calls
Your desired phone number should be entered first, then add #. For instance, enter **21*07829700191#.
Click the “call” button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Dail #62# to cancel (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
if you want to divert while on another call
Your desired phone number should be entered first, followed by the following syntax: **67*#For instance, **67*07829700191#
Activate the “call” button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Call ##67# to cancel (again, wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Divert all incoming calls
Your desired phone number should be entered first, then add #. For instance, enter **21*07829700191#.
Activate the “call” button (wait for the screen message to confirm the service has been set up)
Call ##21# (again, wait) to cancel.
Is Airtel’s call forwarding service free?
There is no price from Airtel for call forwarding. This free Airtel service allows you to divert incoming calls to a different phone. Using your phone, you can turn on and off the call forwarding feature.
Glo call forwarding
How do I Activate and Deactivate call forwarding on my GLO line?
To enable call forwarding/diverting on your GLO line, use the codes below.
How do I turn on and off call diversion on GLO?
Dial **21*number# to turn on call diverts for all incoming callers. Dial ##21# to cancel, and *#21# to see your status for this choice.
How do you turn on call divert when you don’t answer the phone?
When you don’t answer your call, dial **61*number# to activate the call divert Dial ##61# to deactivate, and *#61# to see your status for this option.
How do you divert calls on a congested line?
Dial **67*number# to divert calls while your line is busy. Dial ##67# to deactivate, and *#67# to see your current status.
How can you reroute calls when your line is down? When no one can reach you at your phone number, divert your calls ( or switch off) Just call **62*number#: Dial ##62# to cancel; Dial *#62# to check the status of the divert.
9Mobile call forwarding
How can I turn Activate and Deactivate call forwarding/diversion on 9mobile?
To enable and disable call forwarding/diversion on 9mobile, use the code below.
How can call forwarding be turned on for 9mobile?
Dial **21*number# to activate the 9mobile call forwarding/diversion code. To cancel, dial ##21#, and to check your status, dial *#21#.
How do you turn on call divert if you don’t answer?
How to switch on call forwarding Dial **61*number# if you don’t respond. To cancel, dial ##61#, and to check your status, dial *#61#.
How can call divert be turned on when my line is busy?
Dial **67*number# to enable the call to divert while your line is busy. To cancel, dial ##67#, and to check your status, dial *#67#.
When your phone cannot be reached, how do you activate call divert?
Dial **62* number# to enable the call to divert if your line is inaccessible. To cancel, dial ##62#, and to check your status, dial *#62#.
How can I disable all call forwarding on 9mobile?
Calling ##002# will stop call forwarding on 9mobile.
