US cell phone network Checked September 2026
Metro by T-Mobile call forwarding codes
Metro by T-Mobile uses T-Mobile's forwarding codes. To forward calls you don't answer, dial **61*1, the 10-digit number, then **20# so your phone rings for 20 seconds first. Dial ##61# to turn it off.
- T-Mobile network codes
- Put 1 before the number
- Ring time 5 to 30 seconds
**61*15550100123**20#Dial it from the phone you want to forward, then wait for the confirmation.
- Turn off
All Metro by T-Mobile call forwarding codes
Replace NUMBER with the number you want calls to go to.
| Forward calls | Turn on | Turn off |
|---|---|---|
| No answer | **61*NUMBER**20#
Off: ##61# | ##61# |
| Busy | **67*NUMBER#
Off: ##67# | ##67# |
| Unreachable | **62*NUMBER#
Off: ##62# | ##62# |
| All calls | **21*NUMBER#
Off: ##21# | ##21# |
- Ring time: change the 20 to anything from 5 to 30 seconds, in steps of 5.
- T-Mobile only forwards to 10- or 11-digit numbers, and not to international numbers.
- These are the codes published by T-Mobile, the network Metro by T-Mobile runs on.
How to forward calls on Metro by T-Mobile
- 1
Check when calls will forward
This code sends calls you do not answer to the destination number.
- 2
Dial the code
From your Metro by T-Mobile cell phone, dial **61*NUMBER**20#, replacing NUMBER with the number calls should go to.
- 3
Check the result
Follow any prompts on your phone. If the request is rejected, check the instructions for your service before trying again.
- 4
Test it
Ring your number from another phone without answering it. Check that the destination receives the call. To turn it off later, dial ##61#.
How to turn off call forwarding on Metro by T-Mobile
Dial the code that matches the forward you set up. Calls go back to ringing your phone as normal.
- No answer
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##61# - Busy
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##67# - Unreachable
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##62# - All calls
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##21#
What to know about call forwarding on Metro by T-Mobile
Metro and T-Mobile
Metro by T-Mobile is one of T-Mobile's brands, alongside Mint Mobile, and runs on T-Mobile's network. The codes on this page are T-Mobile's published short codes, which use a 1 in front of the 10-digit number. The code builder adds the 1 for you.
Choosing the ring time
Add ** and a number of seconds before the final # of the no-answer code to set how long your phone rings before the call moves on. T-Mobile allows 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 seconds.
Forward calls from your phone's settings
Your phone may also offer call forwarding in its settings, depending on your device and plan. The iPhone Call Forwarding switch sends every call on. Use a supported no-answer option if you want your phone to ring first.
iPhone
- Open Settings, then Apps, then Phone (on older iOS, Settings then Phone).
- Tap Call Forwarding and switch it on. If you use two SIMs, choose your business line first.
- Tap Forward To and enter the number calls should go to.
- Go back. A forwarding icon shows in the status bar while it is on.
Android
- Open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, then Settings.
- Tap Calls (or Supplementary services, depending on the phone), then Call forwarding.
- Choose When unanswered so your phone rings first and only missed calls move on.
- Enter the number, tap Turn on, and pick the right SIM if asked.
If the code doesn't work
"Connection problem or invalid MMI code"
The network did not accept the request. Check you have signal, turn off Wi-Fi calling and airplane mode, then dial the code again exactly as shown.
"Setting activation failed" or "unsuccessful"
The network refused the divert. Some plans block diverts to other numbers, and some networks want the number in international form. Check the notes on this page, or set it up in your phone settings instead.
Calls still go to voicemail
Voicemail is itself a divert, and only one can be active for each condition. Setting a new divert replaces the voicemail one. If calls still reach voicemail, cancel all diverts and set yours again.
Metro by T-Mobile call forwarding questions
How do I turn off call forwarding on Metro by T-Mobile?
Dial ##21# to stop forwarding all calls, ##61# for unanswered calls, ##67# for busy and ##62# for unreachable. T-Mobile also lists ##004#, which resets call forwarding to default.
How do I forward calls on Metro by T-Mobile?
Dial **21*1, the 10-digit number, then # to forward every call. To have your phone ring first, dial **61*1, the number, then # instead.
How do I change how long my Metro phone rings before forwarding?
Add ** and the number of seconds before the final # in the no-answer code, for example **61*1, the number, then **15#. T-Mobile allows 5 to 30 seconds.
Can I forward Metro by T-Mobile calls to another country?
No. T-Mobile only forwards to 10- or 11-digit numbers and does not allow forwarding to international numbers.
Sources
Checked in September 2026 against the official pages below. Networks change codes and prices, so if something here stops working, their page is the final word.
