iPhone provides the option to Forward Calls to another number, if the Call Forwarding feature is supported by your mobile service provider and included in your phone plan.
However, you need to be aware that certain service providers are known to charge an extra fee for this service. Hence, it is recommended that you check with your service provider, before adding a call forwarding number to your device.
Also, make sure that you remember to disable call forwarding on your iPhone, as soon as you are done with the reason for forwarding calls to another number.
Forgetting to disable call forwarding can result in your calls getting diverted to the other number, while you are expecting them to come to your iPhone.
Steps to Forward Calls on iPhone to Another Phone Number
Follow the steps below to forward calls on iPhone to another phone number.
1. Go to Settings > Phone > scroll down to “Calls” section and tap on Call Forwarding.
2. On Call Forwarding screen, move the toggle next to Call Forwarding to ON position and tap on Forward To option that appears.
3. On the next screen, type the Phone Number (starting with Area Code) to which you want to forward your Calls to.
4. After your are done typing the Phone Number, tap on the Back arrow to save the changes.
Once Call Forwarding has been enabled on your device, you will see a Phone icon with an arrow in the status bar on your iPhone.
This will provide a good indication that your iPhone is currently set to forward calls to another number.
How to Disable Call Forwarding on iPhone
Disabling Call forwarding on an iPhone is just as easy as enabling this feature.
1. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding.
2. On the Call Forwarding screen, move the toggle next to Call Forwarding to OFF position.
Once Call Forwarding is disabled, the phone icon with arrow will disappear from the status bar and your iPhone will start accepting phone calls and ring as usual.
Enable Call Forwarding on Carrier Locked iPhones
If you are unable to access the Call Forwarding feature on the Settings screen on your iPhone, it is likely that this feature has been blocked by your Carrier.
In such cases, you might be able to Forward Calls to another number using an alternative method as reported by some users.
1. Dial *72 followed by the Phone Number that you want to forward the Calls to.
2. To Disable Call Forwarding, simply Dial *73 at any time. This will disable Call Forwarding and you will be able to receive Calls on your iPhone.