Forward on Busy

Last Updated : Jun 11, 2024 |

Summary: Have your calls redirected when you are busy to another number including any external number that you can dial.

The method by which the system determines if a user is 'busy' to calls depends on factors such as whether they have multiple calls appearance buttons or Call Waiting and or Busy on Held set. See Busy.

  • Priority

    This function is overridden by DND and or Forward Unconditional if applied. It can be applied after a Follow Me attempt. It overrides Forward on No Answer.

  • Destination

    The destination can be any number that the user can dial. The Forward Unconditional destination number is used unless a separate number Forward on Busy Number is set. If Inhibit Off-Switch Transfers is applied, the caller is directed to voicemail if available, otherwise they receive busy tone.

  • Duration

    The destination is rung using the forwarding user's No Answer Time. If this expires, the call goes to voicemail is available. Calls to an external destination sent on trunks that do not signal their state are assumed to have been answered, for example analog loop start trunks.

  • Phone

    Forward on Busy is not indicated and normal dial tone is used.

  • Calls Forwarded

    Once a call has been forwarded to an internal destination, it will ignore any further Forward No Answer or Forward on Busy settings but may follow additional Forward Unconditional settings.

Call Types Forwarded

Internal

Optional.

External

Forwarded.

Hunt Group

Not presented.

Page

Not presented.

Follow Me

Rings.

Forwarded

Forwarded.

VM Ringback

Rings.

Automatic Callback

Rings.

Transfer Return

Rings.

Hold Return

Ring/hold cycle.

Park Return

Rings.

Forward on Busy Controls

Software Level

A user's forwarding settings can be viewed and changed through the User | Forwarding tab within the system configuration settings.  

Controls

The following short code features/button programming actions can be used:

Voicemail

For calls initially targeted to the user but then redirected, when voicemail is invoked the mailbox of the user is used and not the mailbox of the destination.  

For Voicemail Pro, the Play Configuration Menu action can be used to let callers set the forward destination.

SoftConsole

A SoftConsole user can view and edit a user's forwarding settings. Through the directory, select the required user. Their current forwarding status is shown. Double-click on the details and select Forwarding to alter their forwarding settings.

Feature/Action

Short Code

Default

Button

Forward Number

*07*N#

Forward on Busy Number

*57*N#

Forward on Busy On

*03

- Toggles.

Forward on Busy Off

*04

Disable Internal Forwards

Enable Internal Forwards

Disable Internal Forwards Busy or No Answer

Enable Internal Forwards Busy or No Answer

Set No Answer Time

Cancel All Forwarding

*00