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Home » Cell Phones

Fun with Call Forwarding

Submitted by on October 31, 2011 – 10:20 pm8 Comments

Sometimes you don’t want people to reach you on your phone, but you don’t want to do something obvious, like turning the phone off. Because then they’ll just leave you a message and you will still be expected to call back. Below is a list of phone number in various US area codes that you can use to forward your unwanted calls. Say, you are hiding from your boss: forward your work cell phone to a number that says ”We are sorry, all circuits are busy now…” And if you boss has a problem the next day, tell him to take it up with the provider!

One thing to keep in mind: when you forward a call, the phone company may still charge you. So, if you can, pick a forwarding number within your area code or your local calling area. This way you may still have to pay for the minutes, but at least you should be able to avoid long-distance charges. And, of course, when you’re done having your fun, don’t forget to disable call forwarding!

Check your phone service provider’s Web site on instructions on how to configure call forwarding. Below we’ve included some screenshots showing you the process for the iPhone 4 with AT&T.

202-965-9970You have just de-activated this feature
206-343-0011This call requires a coin deposit, please hang up momentarily...
212-968-9999Good morning, you reached the Bell Atlantic North Help Desk. Since Monday May 25th the Bell Atlantic North Help Desk has has been unable to access games. This includes solitaire and minesweeper...
215-979-0028(Hold music). Thank you for calling Bell Atlantic. All of our lines are busy right now..."
215-979-0045The number you've dialed is not in service
218-488-1302Amother mock psychiatric hotline
301-292-9908The call you have made requires a coin deposit...
313-324-9901You have reached AT&T local services. DT RT MI BA DS0
313-849-9906Due to weather conditions, all Ameritech circuits are busy. please try your call again later.
409-724-3137The call you have made requires an initial deposit. Please hang up momentarily...
412-422-9994The number you have dialed is not in service
412-885-0075All test positions are unmanned at this time, please try your call again later.
413-351-2684Mock psychiatric hotline
509-457-0044This call requires a coin deposit...
509-457-0051We are sorry, all circuits are busy now...
541-967-0006We are sorry, due to network difficulties, your long distance call cannot be completed at this time...
541-967-0010The business telephone number you have dialed is experiencing a temporary service problem...
573-996-0002The number you have dialed is on your own line...
609-729-9928We're sorry, the long distance company you have selected is unable to complete your call at this time....
610-797-0014Excuse me, please deposit five cents for the next 3 minutes...
631-265-0000Call requires a coin deposit
641-985-7888Mock disconnected number
646-674-9999You have reached Bell Atlantic Office of West 36th Street serving codes 646, 674, 212, 594, 917, 339
718-816-9901You have reached the North Staten Island DMS-100, serving codes 273, 390, 442, 447, 448, 556, 720, 727, 815, 816, 876, and 981
781-654-2925Rejection hotline, also 617-861-3962, 817-326-1433, 773-509-5027
800-356-9919Sorry, due to credit card guidelines, you must hang up within five minutes.
845-268-9922Excuse me, please deposit five cents for the next two minutes or your call may be terminated...
909-390-0003Echoes everything you say
916-440-0017We're sorry, your service has been interrupted. For fire, medical and police emergencies, dial 911...
916-440-0029We are sorry, all circuits are busy now...
916-440-0031We're sorry, due to telephone company facility trouble, your call cannot be completed at this time. Will you try your call again later?
978-364-8939How to keep an idiot entertained, also 508-556-3549

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