Is the star code *63 available to call forward a selected/specific number from Canada to a number overseas?

[MartinX]

If so, how do I set it up? I already have call forwarding feature included in my phone service package but it's not activated.

MartinX      Sept 29, 2023

[WelshTerrier · Accepted solution]

You can not forward a call with *63. If you have Call Forwarding on your Home phone & it is included as one of your features & is activated, the correct star code is:

 *72 to forward your Bell Home phone calls to any number.

*73 to turn off Call Forwarding

Here is a link to a web page with instructions on how to use Call Forwarding. It also includes instuctions for forwarding within North American & Overseas. Before you can do anything, you need to activate call forwarding on your account.

Call Forwarding on my Bell Home phone

How to use Call Forwarding on my Bell Home phone : What is Call Forwarding?

[MartinX]

Thanks for your prompt reply. The star code *63 is used by many service providers in North America for Call Forwarding a specific number or selected number/s, while *72 is used for Call Forwarding ALL incoming numbers to another number.  I do not want to call forward all my incoming calls but just one specific number. I am aware of the link you have provided and I have searched Bell Canada website for *63. It's not mentioned anywhere, hence the reason for my question.

I have used *63 successfully for several years with Primus Canada to call forward just one specific number to another number overseas until this particular service was discontinued around January, 2023. That was my main reason for switching providers. Incidentally, I read somewhere that's when Primus Canada was acquired by Bell Canada. !!!

So, the question remains: can *63 be used with Bell Canada phone? Or is it not available on Bell Canada? I also read that the *63 code IS available on Bell Alliant. 

MartinX    Oct 01, 2023.

[WelshTerrier]

Sorry, it is not available. Bell does not offer Selective Call Forwarding feature *63. You also mentioned Primus Canada in your reply. It is a part of the Bell family, and is independently operated.

Have a great day. I wish I could of been of more assistance.... take care.

[duartemm]

I am unable to forward my calls to an international number. I did this for several years, but now, since I moved my services to Fibe, it is not working.