How to forward calls on BSNL when you’re busy or don’t answer
Dial **004*[number]# from your BSNL phone and press call. BSNL will then forward calls to that number only when you’re busy, don’t answer, or are unreachable. To turn it off, dial ##004#.
Codes to be verified with BSNL before publishing
The codes
Replace [number] with your assistant’s number, which you’ll find in the app under Go live. Pick one line, or set each case separately.
- All three cases at once **004*[number]#
- Only when your line is busy **67*[number]#
- Only when you don’t answer **61*[number]#
- Only when your phone is off or out of range **62*[number]#
Want more rings before the assistant picks up? Dial **61*[number]**30#. The last number is seconds: 5 to 30.
On some older BSNL plans forwarding has to be switched on first. Call BSNL care if the code is refused.
Or set it in your phone’s settings
- 1 Open the Phone app and tap ⋮ then Settings.
- 2 Tap Calling accounts or Supplementary services, then Call forwarding. Names vary by phone.
- 3 Pick your BSNL SIM, then Voice calls.
- 4 Set When busy, When unanswered and When unreachable to your assistant’s number. Leave Always forward off.
Use the dial code, not Settings
iPhone’s Settings › Phone › Call Forwarding sends every call away. Keep it off. Use the code instead, so your phone still rings first.
- 1 Open Phone and go to the Keypad.
- 2 Type **004*[number]# and tap call.
- 3 Wait for the “Registration succeeded” message.
Give yourself a missed call
From another phone, call your number and don’t pick up. The assistant should answer, and a WhatsApp summary should arrive within seconds. The app marks you Live when it sees the call.
Cancel forwarding
Busy / no answer / unreachable ##004# All forwarding ##002#Or pause the assistant from the app and leave forwarding as it is. [What callers hear while the assistant is paused]
BSNL forwarding questions
Does BSNL charge for forwarded calls?
Forwarded calls usually count as outgoing calls on your plan, and most unlimited plans include them. Check your plan or ask BSNL.
I dialled the code and got an error.
Check the number has no spaces, then try again with +91 in front. Still stuck? Message us on WhatsApp.
Will callers see a different number?
No. They dial your number as always.
Still stuck? Message us on WhatsApp.
Rather we did it? Book a 10-minute call and we’ll set up forwarding with you.
Or hear it first: call +91 22 6985 0456 and let it ring.