Call Forwarding•4 min read
Landline Call Forwarding Guide
This guide explains how to enable and disable call forwarding on landlines for major U.S. carriers. Dial codes may vary slightly by region.
Quick Reference Codes
| Action | Dial Code |
|---|---|
| Forward All Calls | *72 |
| Cancel Forward All Calls | *73 |
| Forward When Busy | *90 |
| Cancel Busy Forwarding | *91 |
| Forward When No Answer | *92 |
| Cancel No Answer Forwarding | *93 |
Carrier-Specific Instructions
AT&T Landline
Enable Forwarding
- Pick up the handset and dial *72
- Enter the 10-digit TeleIQ number you want calls forwarded to
- Press # (if required) and wait for confirmation tone
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73 and wait for confirmation
Verizon Landline
Enable Forwarding
- Pick up the phone and dial *72
- Enter the 10-digit TeleIQ number
- Wait for confirmation tone, then hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
Xfinity / Comcast
Enable Forwarding
- Dial *72
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Press Call (if required) and wait for confirmation tone
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
Spectrum
Enable Forwarding
- Dial *72
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Wait for confirmation tone
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
CenturyLink (Lumen)
Enable Forwarding
- Dial *72
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Wait for confirmation tone
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
Frontier
Enable Forwarding
- Dial *72
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Wait for confirmation tone or answer confirmation
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
Cox Communications
Enable Forwarding
- Dial *72
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Wait for confirmation tone
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
Vonage (VoIP)
Enable Forwarding
- Dial *72
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Press 1 to confirm if prompted
- Hang up
Disable Forwarding
Dial *73
Carrier Portal Method (Recommended for Business)
- Log in to your carrier's website (AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox, Frontier, etc.)
- Navigate to Voice or Phone Settings
- Locate Call Forwarding settings
- Enter the TeleIQ number
- Save changes and confirm activation
Business VoIP Systems
For RingCentral, 8x8, Nextiva, Ooma, and similar systems:
- Log in to your Admin Dashboard
- Select the user or main line
- Edit Call Handling or Forwarding rules
- Enter the TeleIQ number as the destination
- Save changes
Test Your Setup
After activation, call your landline from another phone to confirm calls are forwarding correctly to TeleIQ.