How to forward missed calls on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon

Counter AI Receptionist answers the calls you miss once your phone company forwards them to your Counter number: when you don't answer, when you're on another call, or when your phone is off. Your phone still rings first. This guide shows how to turn on forwarding with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, using the codes and steps from each carrier's own support pages, checked October 26, 2026.

Counter at a glance

What it is
An AI receptionist. Nani answers the calls and texts you can't get to, 24/7, and books appointments.
Who it's for
Businesses that miss calls and texts, from one person to a team of six. Not yet healthcare that bills insurance.
What it costs
Solo: $99 a month, setup included. Team: $249 a month per location, plus $499 setup. No contracts.
How setup works
We set it up with you, by hand. You go live when you're happy with it, usually within a few days.

Before you start

  • Have your Counter number ready. We give it to you during setup, and we can do this step with you on the phone.
  • Dial each code from the phone whose calls you're forwarding, then press Call.
  • Where a code says NUMBER, put your 10-digit Counter number, with no spaces or dashes.
  • Carriers can charge for forwarded calls; each carrier's note is below.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile writes the number with a 1 in front. For a Counter number of (619) 555-0100, you'd dial **61*16195550100#.

Forward callsDialTo turn it off
When you don't answer**61*1NUMBER###61#
When you're on another call**67*1NUMBER###67#
When your phone is off or has no signal**62*1NUMBER###62#

To set how long your phone rings before the call forwards, add the seconds (5, 10, 15, up to 30) to the first code: **61*1NUMBER**10# waits 10 seconds. To turn off all three at once, dial ##004#.

T-Mobile's terms say forwarding can be billed as more than one call. Source: T-Mobile self-service and short codes, checked October 26, 2026.

Verizon

One code covers both calls you don't answer and calls that come in while you're on the phone:

Forward callsDialTo turn it off
When you don't answer (after 3 to 6 rings) or you're on another call*71NUMBER*73

Listen for a series of beeps after you dial. Verizon's pages don't give a separate code for when your phone is off.

For a Verizon home phone or Fios Digital Voice line, Verizon lists separate codes, which may not be available in every area: when the line is busy *90 (off *91), when you don't answer *92 (off *93), or both *42 (off *43).

Verizon says most plans have no monthly fee for forwarding, and forwarded calls use your plan's minutes like any other call. Sources: Turn call forwarding on, turn it off, call forwarding FAQs and home phone star codes, checked October 26, 2026.

AT&T

AT&T cell phones. AT&T's support pages don't list dialing codes for forwarding only missed calls. They set it up in your phone's own call forwarding settings, which on many phones are in the Phone app's settings under Call forwarding, with choices like "When busy," "When unanswered," and "When unreachable." Put your Counter number in each one you want. The menus differ from phone to phone; AT&T's device guides show yours.

AT&T Phone, the digital home and business line:

Forward callsDialTo turn it off
When you don't answer*92NUMBER#*93#
When the line is busy*90NUMBER#*91#

A traditional AT&T landline. AT&T's page says to call AT&T at 800.288.2020 to set up forwarding when the line is busy or isn't answered.

AT&T says forwarded calls are billed for the length of the call, and long-distance or roaming charges may apply. Sources: Call forwarding for wireless, setting up call forwarding, AT&T Phone features and home phone call forwarding, checked October 26, 2026.

Testing the forwarding

From another phone, call your business number and don't answer. After a few rings, Nani should pick up with your business's name. If he doesn't, tell us and we'll check the forwarding with you.

Questions

Something else? Book a call and ask Adettya directly.

Will my phone still ring?

Yes. These codes forward only the calls you don't answer, the ones that come in while you're on the phone, or the ones that come in while your phone is off. Your phone rings first.

Can I turn forwarding off later?

Yes, at any time, with your carrier's code to turn forwarding off, or in your phone's settings.

What if my carrier isn't listed?

Tell us during setup. Most phone companies offer forwarding when you don't answer; we'll find the steps for yours with you.

Do I need a new number for customers?

No. Customers keep calling the number they know; only missed calls go to your Counter number. How answering missed calls works.

Hear Nani answer as your business

Call (619) 514-1073 and tell him what you run, or book a free 15-minute video call with Adettya, Counter's founder.

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