Forward missed calls on Verizon
Verizon calls it No-Answer / Busy Transfer. One code sends the calls you don't pick up to SignalRevive — while every call you do answer rings your phone exactly like today.
Set up conditional forwarding on Verizon
Takes under a minute. Conditional means only the calls you miss get forwarded — the ones you answer ring through exactly like today.
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Get your SignalRevive number
After you sign up, SignalRevive texts you a dedicated number in your area code and the exact forwarding code with that number already filled in. Have it handy — it replaces the placeholder in the code below.
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Open your phone's dialer
Use the same phone and line you want missed calls forwarded from. You're going to dial a short code, not a phone number.
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Dial *71 <your SignalRevive number>
Enter the code exactly as shown — with your SignalRevive number in place of the placeholder — and press call. This turns on conditional forwarding for Verizon: busy and unanswered calls only.
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Confirm and test it
You'll hear a confirmation tone or see a confirmation message. To be sure, call your business line from another phone and let it ring out — you should get the SignalRevive text back within seconds. To turn forwarding off later, dial *73.
Verizon call-forwarding codes
Verizon feature codes. Use the recommended combined code unless you specifically want to forward on only some conditions.
| When to forward | Dial |
|---|---|
| Busy or no answer (recommended) | *71 <your SignalRevive number> |
| Turn forwarding off | *73 |
- · Dial the code from your Verizon phone exactly like a call — enter *71 followed immediately by your 10-digit SignalRevive number, then press call. You'll hear a confirmation tone.
- · Do not use *72 — that's "forward all calls" and would send every call, including ones you'd answer, straight to SignalRevive.
- · On some prepaid and business plans the *71 feature must be enabled on the account first; Verizon support can switch it on.
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Forwarding missed calls on Verizon — FAQ
What is the call forwarding code for Verizon?+
Dial *71 followed by your 10-digit SignalRevive number and press call to forward busy and unanswered calls; dial *73 to turn it off. *71 is conditional forwarding, so calls you answer are never affected — only the ones you miss route to SignalRevive for an instant text back.
Will this forward calls I actually answer?+
No. These are conditional forwarding codes — busy and no-answer only. A call you pick up rings and connects like always; only the calls you don't answer roll over to your SignalRevive line and get an instant text back. Never use the plain "forward all calls" code (*72 / *21) for this.
How do I turn call forwarding off?+
Dial your carrier's deactivation code (shown above) from the forwarding phone and press call. Forwarding stops immediately and every call rings your handset again. If you cancel SignalRevive, disable forwarding too so calls don't route to a released number.
Do I need to change my phone number?+
No. You keep your existing business number and publish it exactly as before. Forwarding just hands off the calls you miss to SignalRevive behind the scenes — customers only ever see and dial your real number.
The code isn't working — what now?+
Codes vary slightly by plan and region. Call your carrier's support line and ask them to enable "conditional call forwarding (busy and no answer)" to your SignalRevive number — a rep can set it in about a minute. Business/PBX lines may need it configured on the account instead of via a dial code.
Your number's ready when you are.
Self-serve setup takes about 5 minutes. Your number is live the moment payment clears — no contracts, cancel anytime.