US carrier Checked September 2026
Spectrum call forwarding codes
To forward every call on Spectrum Voice, dial *72, wait for the dial tone, then enter the number followed by #. On Spectrum Mobile, dial *71 and the 10-digit number to forward busy and missed calls, or *72 for all calls. *73 turns it off.
- Turn off with *73
- Home phone ring count set online
- Mobile: set in the My Spectrum App too
- Dial the code, then wait for the dial tone
*72 - Enter the number (with 1 and the area code if needed), then #
5550100123# - Listen for the confirmation tone
Dial it from the landline, then listen for the confirmation.
- Turn off
All Spectrum call forwarding codes
Replace NUMBER with the number you want calls to go to.
Spectrum Voice
| Forward calls | Turn on | Turn off |
|---|---|---|
| All calls |
*73 | *73 |
- Turn off all-calls forwarding if you want to answer incoming calls on your home phone.
Spectrum Mobile
| Forward calls | Turn on | Turn off |
|---|---|---|
| No answer | *71NUMBER
Off: *73 | *73 |
| Busy | *71NUMBER
Off: *73 | *73 |
| All calls | *72NUMBER
Off: *73 | *73 |
- Only the account holder can change call forwarding.
- Calls can only go to domestic 10-digit numbers, not international ones.
- While forwarding is on, unanswered calls don't go to your voicemail.
How to forward calls on Spectrum
- 1
Check when calls will forward
This code sends all incoming calls to the destination number.
- 2
Dial the code
Dial the code, then wait for the dial tone: *72. Enter the number (with 1 and the area code if needed), then #: NUMBER#. Listen for the confirmation tone.
- 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. Check that the destination receives the call. To turn it off later, dial *73.
How to turn off call forwarding on Spectrum
Dial the code that matches the forward you set up. Calls go back to ringing your phone as normal.
Spectrum Voice
- All calls
-
*73
Spectrum Mobile
- Every forward at once
-
*73
What to know about call forwarding on Spectrum
Busy and no-answer forwarding on Spectrum Voice
Spectrum Voice has separate codes to switch forwarding on when the line is busy (*90 on, *91 off) and when you don't answer (*92 on, *93 off). Spectrum's page does not show a number being entered after these codes. In your Spectrum account, the Call Forward When No Answer setting lets you choose the number of rings and send calls to voicemail or to another number.
The ring splash
With forwarding on, your home phone gives a short ring, which Spectrum calls a ring splash, each time a call is being forwarded. It is a signal, not a chance to pick up.
Spectrum Mobile online
Besides the star codes, Spectrum Mobile forwarding can be managed in your Spectrum account or the My Spectrum App, so you can change it without the phone in hand. Only the account holder can make changes.
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.
Spectrum call forwarding questions
How do I turn off call forwarding on Spectrum?
Dial *73. On Spectrum Voice, *73 turns off all-calls forwarding, *93 turns off no-answer forwarding and *91 turns off busy forwarding. On Spectrum Mobile you can also turn it off in your Spectrum account or the My Spectrum App.
How do I forward my Spectrum home phone to my cell phone?
Dial *72, wait for the dial tone, enter your cell number followed by #, and listen for the confirmation tone.
How do I forward only missed calls on Spectrum Mobile?
Dial *71 followed by the 10-digit number. Calls go to that number when your line is busy or you do not answer.
Can I choose how many times my Spectrum home phone rings before forwarding?
Yes, online. In your Spectrum account, the Call Forward When No Answer setting lets you pick the number of rings.
Can I forward Spectrum Mobile calls to another country?
No. Spectrum Mobile only forwards calls to domestic 10-digit 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.
