How to forward calls from Republic Wireless

If you use Republic Wireless, forwarding your calls can help you stay connected—whether you’re switching to a new phone, relying on Upfirst’s answering service, or just don’t want to miss important calls while traveling. This guide explains how to set up call forwarding on Republic Wireless, including forwarding all calls, only missed calls, and how to turn off call forwarding.

How to forward all calls from Republic Wireless

Forwarding all your calls means every incoming call to your Republic Wireless number will automatically ring at another number of your choice. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Open the Phone app on your Republic Wireless device.
2. Dial *72 followed by the 10-digit phone number you want to forward your calls to. (For example: *72 5551234567)
3. Press the Call button and wait for a confirmation tone or message.
4. Hang up. All calls will now forward to the number you entered.

Note: If you want to forward calls to an answering service like Upfirst, enter the number provided by your service.

How to forward only missed calls (conditional call forwarding) on Republic Wireless

Conditional call forwarding means your calls will only be forwarded when you don’t answer, your phone is busy, or your phone is unreachable. This is great if you only want calls to go to another number in specific situations.

To set up conditional call forwarding on Republic Wireless:

1. Open the Phone app on your Republic Wireless device.
2. Dial *71 followed by the 10-digit phone number you want to forward missed or unanswered calls to. (Example: *71 5551234567)
3. Press the Call button and wait for a confirmation tone or message.
4. Hang up. Now, only unanswered calls will be sent to the new number.

How to turn off call forwarding on Republic Wireless

If you want to stop forwarding calls and have them ring to your Republic Wireless phone again, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Phone app on your Republic Wireless device.
2. To turn off all call forwarding, dial *73 and press the Call button.
3. Wait for a confirmation tone or message.
4. Hang up. Your calls will now ring directly to your Republic Wireless phone as usual.

FAQs about call forwarding on Republic Wireless

Does Republic Wireless charge for call forwarding?
Generally, Republic Wireless does not charge extra for setting up call forwarding to U.S. numbers, but forwarded calls may use your plan minutes. Always check your specific plan details or contact Republic Wireless support to be sure.

Can I forward calls internationally with Republic Wireless?
No, Republic Wireless only supports call forwarding to U.S. phone numbers. You cannot forward calls to international numbers.

Will my phone still ring when call forwarding is enabled?
If you set up immediate call forwarding with *72, your Republic Wireless phone will not ring; all calls will go directly to the forwarded number. With conditional call forwarding (*71), your phone will ring first, and only missed or unanswered calls will be forwarded.

Can I forward text messages too?
No, Republic Wireless does not support forwarding text messages using these call forwarding codes. Only voice calls can be forwarded.

How is immediate forwarding different from conditional forwarding?
Immediate call forwarding (*72) sends every incoming call straight to another number. Conditional call forwarding (*71) only forwards calls that are missed, unanswered, or when your phone is busy or unreachable.

What if call forwarding codes don’t work?
Some Republic Wireless plans or devices may not support these codes. If you have trouble, check your account settings in the Republic Wireless app or contact their support team for help.

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