What Does *73 Do on a Landline? Deactivating Call Forwarding Explained

Learn how dialing *73 on a landline deactivates call forwarding and stops calls from being rerouted to another number.

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Dialing *73 on a landline typically deactivates call forwarding. If calls to your number are rerouted to another phone, using *73 will stop this and allow calls to come directly to your phone again.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I deactivate call forwarding on my landline? You can deactivate call forwarding on most landlines by dialing *73, which stops calls from being forwarded to another number.
  2. What happens when I dial *73 on my landline? Dialing *73 typically cancels any active call forwarding, allowing calls to ring directly on your landline again.
  3. Is *73 the code to activate call forwarding on a landline? No, *73 is the code to deactivate call forwarding. To activate call forwarding, many providers use *72 instead.
  4. Can *73 be used on mobile phones to stop call forwarding? The *73 code is generally for landlines and may not work on all mobile phones; check with your carrier for mobile call forwarding codes.

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