OK. So, I wish to have one or two incoming numbers forward to another number, not all incoming calls. I think I need call forwarding, specifically, selective call forwarding. Based on all of the research I did, I need to go to phone app, settings, "supplemental services", then call forwarding. The thing is, my cell doesn't have supplemental services in the phone settings. After more research, I see that I can contact service provider, to ensure they did not disconnect any phone options. I got a hold of Verizon support, and they tell me they don't have my call forwarding turned off. Coincidentally, they offer "Verizon Filter" for $3.99 a month to call forward. Which is shady as **bleep**, as they can turn off my phone's call forwarding and then offer to sell me that same service. Has anyone else come across this issue? Any information you might have? Even if it is a google play app (free) that can do the call forwarding for me, and not for ALL calls, just a few, and let me decide the number to send them to? Thanks. I appreciate you all. This is a great community.
This is completely controlled by your carrier. And it seems that Verizon charges for that level of control.
One solution might be to get a Google voice number. Only use that number as your phone number. Not sure though if Google provides the level of control that your are looking for though.
I don't know about actual forwarding of specific incoming calls to an alternate number, but another might be useful at least until you can resolve call forwarding. I use YouMail instead of my carrier voicemail or Verizon voicemail. The free version includes the ability to assign customized outgoing messages for specific callers. This doesn't get the call to an alternate line, but at least it gives the option, for example, for your prospective employer to hear a professional message. I'm sure there are other VM apps with similar functionality.
