How to configure call forwarding in operators

All operators, regardless of which one you have (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange…), have a call forwarding service. This allows the user to direct the calls received to another number in case of not being able to answer them. It is possible to configure it in several ways: automatically divert all incoming calls; do it only when communicating, not answering or rejecting the call; or divert when the device is off, out of range or without battery.

If you need to configure call forwarding on your mobile or landline and you don't know how to do it, then we explain all the steps you have to take to activate it in Movistar, Vodafone and Orange.

How to divert calls in Movistar

If you have a mobile line with Movistar, you have the possibility of diverting all calls at no cost to another number. Keep in mind that in case of having a prepaid rate, you will need to have enough balance so that the diversions are carried out without problems. But if what you want is to divert the calls from your Movistar landline to your mobile line, it will be necessary for you to contrast the service for a price of 3.50 euros per month (VAT included).

You can activate the forwarding of calls from your mobile through the private area of ​​the Movistar website. Once activated, you will have to enter the following codes to choose the type of forwarding you want to configure.

Divert when you communicate

To configure this type of forwarding, which redirects incoming calls if you are talking to another person, you have to pick up the phone and wait for the invitation to dial tone. Then press the code * 67 * and dial the number to which you want to forward the calls. To finish press # (you will hear a continuous confirmation tone to indicate that the Service is activated).

If you want to deactivate the service, go off-hook and wait for an invitation to dial tone, press the code # 67 # and hang up.

Divert when you don't answer

If you want to divert calls to another number only when you cannot pick up your main mobile, you will have to enter another code following the same procedure above. That is, pick up the phone and wait for an invitation to dial tone and press the code * 61 *. Then dial the number to which you want to forward the calls and press #.

To deactivate call forwarding when you do not answer, go off-hook and wait for the dial tone, press the code # 61 # and hang up.

Immediate diversion

Immediate call forwarding is one that automatically redirects all incoming calls to another number. This service can be activated, for example, if you have a work mobile and you want those calls to go to your personal number on specific days without having to give it to those people. The operation is the same, just change the activation code, which in this case is * 21 *, or # 21 # to deactivate the service.

How to divert calls on Vodafone

Vodafone allows you to activate call forwarding on your mobile without paying a monthly fee. However, the call diversions you make will be paid according to the prices of your calling plan at your current rate. This means that if you have contracted a rate with unlimited calls, the cost of this will be free even if you make use of the operator's call forwarding. Also, the codes will only work if you dial them from the line you want to divert, so you will have to have your SIM card inserted into the mobile.

Divert when you don't answer

In case of not being able to answer for a few hours on your usual number, you can transfer all the calls received to another number dialed the code * * 61 *, followed by the telephone number to which you want to divert the calls, # and the send button. call. For example, ** 21 * 678905678 # + call key.

Immediate diversion

In Vodafone, to activate the forwarding for all received calls you will have to dial the code * 212 *, followed by the telephone number to which you want to forward the calls, # and the call forwarding key.

Diversion when off or out of coverage

If you want to forward calls to another number when the one you usually use is off or does not have coverage, dial the code ** 62 *, followed by the phone number to which you want to forward calls, # and the forward call key.

Divert when you communicate

If you are interested in diverting calls to a second mobile as long as the first one is communicating, dial the code ** 67 *, followed by the phone number to which you want to divert calls, # and the call forwarding key.

How to disable Vodafone call forwarding

When deactivating Vodafone call forwarding, you will have to follow a similar procedure to the previous one, although using pads instead of asterisks:

• Deactivate the diversion of all calls: ## 21 # and send call key
• Deactivate the forwarding of Vodafone mobile off or out of coverage: ## 62 # and send call key
• Deactivate call forwarding if you are busy: ## 67 # and call forwarding key
• Deactivate forwarding when you do not answer: ## 61 # and send call key

How to divert calls in Orange

If you are from Orange, forwarding calls to another number will be totally free. Of course, the call diversions you make will be paid according to the prices of your calling plan at your current rate.

Immediate diversion

To divert all calls from your Orange number to a different number, either from Orange or from another operator, you have to dial the code * 21 * from the mobile where you want to make the forwarding, followed by the phone number you want to divert calls, # and the call forward key.

Deactivate the service by dialing ## 21 # and pressing the call key.

Divert when you communicate

If you are interested in activating call forwarding so that your calls are redirected to another number when you are communicating, dial the code ** 67 *, followed by the phone number to which you want to forward calls, # and the call forwarding key.

Deactivate the service by dialing ## 67 # and pressing call.

Divert when you don't answer

Activate this service and program the waiting time by dialing ** 61 *, followed by the phone number to which you want to divert calls and ** (5 to 30) # and the call forwarding key.

Deactivate the service by dialing ## 61 # and pressing call.

Diversion when off or out of coverage

If your main mobile phone is off or out of coverage and you are interested in receiving calls at another number only in these cases, dial the code ** 62 *, followed by the phone number to which you want to forward calls, # and the send button call.

Deactivate the service by dialing ## 62 # and the call key

Remember that you cannot divert calls to emergency numbers, free, international or those with a special rate.