How to forward calls from Straight Talk Wireless

There are many times you might want to forward calls from your Straight Talk Wireless number—like when you’re traveling, switching phones, or using a service like Upfirst to ensure you never miss an important call. This guide will explain exactly how to set up and turn off call forwarding on Straight Talk Wireless, whether you want to forward all calls or just the ones you can’t answer.

How to forward all calls from Straight Talk Wireless

Follow these steps to forward every incoming call from your Straight Talk Wireless number to a different phone number:

1. Open the Phone app on your device.
2. Dial *72, followed immediately by the 10-digit phone number you want your calls forwarded to (for example, *721234567890).
3. Press the Call or Send button. You’ll usually hear a confirmation tone or message.
4. Hang up. All calls to your Straight Talk Wireless number will now be sent to the number you entered.

Note: These steps work for most Straight Talk Wireless phones and networks. If you get an error message, check your device’s settings under “Call Forwarding” or contact Straight Talk support, as some smartphones may have additional call forwarding options under Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding.

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

Conditional call forwarding lets you send calls to another number only when you don’t pick up, your phone is busy, or it’s unreachable. This is handy if you want to answer calls when you can, but send unanswered calls to another line or service.

To set up conditional call forwarding on Straight Talk Wireless:

1. Open the Phone app on your device.
2. Dial the appropriate code based on your needs:
   • If no answer: Dial *61 + the 10-digit forwarding number + # (example: *611234567890#)
   • If busy: Dial *67 + the 10-digit forwarding number + #
   • If unreachable: Dial *62 + the 10-digit forwarding number + #
3. Press the Call or Send button.
4. Wait for confirmation (a tone or message), then hang up.

Tip: You can set up all three conditions if you want, using the steps above for each.

How to turn off call forwarding on Straight Talk Wireless

Need to stop forwarding your calls? Here’s how to deactivate call forwarding:

1. Open the Phone app on your device.
2. Dial the code to deactivate:
   • To turn off all call forwarding: Dial *73 and press Call.
   • To turn off conditional forwarding:
     • For “no answer” forwarding, dial #61#
     • For “busy” forwarding, dial #67#
     • For “unreachable” forwarding, dial #62#
3. Wait for a confirmation tone or message.
4. Hang up. Your calls will now ring to your Straight Talk Wireless phone as usual.

FAQs about call forwarding on Straight Talk Wireless

Does Straight Talk Wireless charge for call forwarding?
Straight Talk Wireless does not charge a fee to set up call forwarding. However, call forwarding uses your plan minutes, and if you forward calls to a number that isn’t included in your plan (like international numbers), you may incur extra charges.

Can I forward calls internationally with Straight Talk Wireless?
In most cases, you can only forward calls to US phone numbers. Straight Talk Wireless typically does not allow international call forwarding, and even if it works, you may face high rates. Check with Straight Talk customer service for details.

Will my phone still ring when call forwarding is enabled?
If you’ve set up unconditional call forwarding (using *72), all calls go directly to the forwarded number and your phone will not ring. With conditional call forwarding (using *61, *67, or *62), your phone will ring first, and only missed or unanswered calls are sent to your alternate number.

Can I forward text messages too?
Straight Talk Wireless does not support automatic forwarding of SMS text messages through their network. You may need to use a third-party app for text message forwarding, depending on your device.

How is immediate call forwarding different from conditional call forwarding?
Immediate (or unconditional) forwarding sends every call to your chosen number, so your phone won’t ring at all. Conditional call forwarding only sends calls elsewhere if you don’t answer, your line is busy, or your phone is off.

What if call forwarding codes don’t work on my phone?
Some phones or network types may require you to set up call forwarding through the phone’s settings menu instead of dial codes. Check under Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding, or contact Straight Talk support if you’re having trouble.

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