Updated September 23, 2026

Frontier Call Forwarding Codes

Quick answer: to forward all Frontier calls, dial *72 + number and press Call. To turn call forwarding off, dial *73.

Frontier home and business phones use *72 to turn call forwarding on and *73 to turn it off. Lift the handset, dial *72, wait for the dial tone, then dial the 10-digit number. Stay on the line until the call is answered or you hear a confirmation tone. In parts of Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Wisconsin, use 72# and 73# instead.

All Frontier call forwarding codes

Open your phone's dialer, enter the code, and press Call. Replace number with the 10-digit number you want calls sent to — no spaces or dashes.

Frontier call forwarding codes
Forward type	Turn on	Turn off
All calls Every incoming call is forwarded	`*72 + number`	`*73`

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How to set up call forwarding on Frontier

1
Open the Phone app on your Frontier phone. On a landline, lift the handset and wait for a dial tone.
2
Dial *72 + number, replacing "number" with the 10-digit number you want calls sent to. No spaces or dashes.
3
Press Call. Wait for the confirmation message or tone, then hang up.
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Call your Frontier number from another phone to confirm the call is forwarded.

How to turn off Frontier call forwarding

Dial the code for the forwarding you want to stop and press Call. Calls ring your Frontier phone again right away.

Stop forwarding all calls*73

Regional variations (IN, IL, PA, AL, WI) may use 72# instead of 72

Frontier call forwarding not working?

•If the forwarded-to number is busy or does not answer, hang up and repeat the *72 setup within two minutes. Two short tones confirm that Frontier activated call forwarding.
•If the standard activation code does not work, users in IN, IL, PA, AL, and WI should try using 72# instead of 72.
•Listen for a stutter dial tone or a confirmation beep to ensure the forwarding command was successfully processed by Frontier.
•Verify that call forwarding is enabled on your specific Frontier service plan by checking your account dashboard.
•If you encounter a busy signal, dial 73# to deactivate any existing forwarding settings before attempting to re-program the service.
•Ensure you are entering the full 10-digit SkipCalls destination number after the activation code.

Frontier call forwarding FAQ

How do I stop forwarding my Frontier calls?

To deactivate call forwarding, pick up your Frontier handset and dial *73, then wait for the confirmation tone before hanging up. Some Frontier areas use 73# instead.

Will SkipCalls work with my Frontier business line?

Yes, SkipCalls is fully compatible with Frontier landline and digital voice services, allowing our AI to answer your calls 24/7.

Why is the 72# code required in some states?

Frontier uses different regional switching systems; specifically in Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Wisconsin, the # suffix is often required for the network to recognize the command.

Can I still use my Frontier phone while calls are forwarded?

Yes, you can still make outgoing calls from your Frontier line even while incoming calls are being forwarded to the SkipCalls AI service.

Can I forward Frontier calls only when my line is busy or unanswered?

Frontier offers separate busy-line and no-answer forwarding on some services, with availability and activation controls varying by service and area. Check the calling-features guide for your Frontier phone service before using those options; *72 forwards all incoming calls.

Call forwarding codes for other carriers

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