Category: Call Forwarding Information
How to Forward ALL Calls – Cox
Note: Customers have the option to set up Call Forwarding on Cox.com. Refer to Phone Tools and Features for additional information.
When dialing the Forward To number, dial it exactly as if you are calling directly. For example:
- For a local number, you may only need to dial the 7-digit phone number.
- For a long distance number, press 1 plus the area code.
- If you have Speed Calling, you may dial one of your codes.
Turning ON the Call Forwarding Service
1.Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
2.Dial * 72. On a rotary phone, dial 1172.
3.Listen for the dial tone.
4.Dial the number to where you want your calls forwarded. Enter the number exactly as if you are calling directly, such as 7-digit, 10-digit, or 1 plus the area code.
Note: Your confirmation will be a stutter dial tone, then regular dial tone to let you know your Call Forwarding feature is now working.
5.Hang up.
Result: Call Forwarding is in effect.
Turning OFF the Call Forwarding Service
1.Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
2.Dial * 73. On a rotary phone, dial 1173.
3.Listen for the confirmation tone, and then hang up the handset.
Result: Call Forwarding is deactivated.
