Why Call Forwarding Is Better Than Number Porting

Unlike traditional phone services that require you to port (transfer) your number—a process that can take days or weeks and creates potential downtime—call forwarding lets you start using AI Receptionist immediately. Simply dial a star code from your phone (*72 for most carriers), enter your AI receptionist number, and every incoming call is instantly routed to your AI assistant. Your customers never know the difference—they call the same number they always have.

Call forwarding gives you flexibility that porting can't match. You can toggle it on and off instantly (*73 to disable), set up conditional forwarding to only route calls when you're busy or don't answer, or switch back to your old system anytime without waiting for carrier approval. Your number stays with your existing carrier, so you maintain full control. It's the fastest, safest, and most flexible way to add AI receptionist capabilities to your business—no technical expertise required, no service interruption, and no risk.

Keep Your Personal Number Private

One concern many business owners have with call forwarding: "If I forward calls to my cell phone, won't customers see my personal number?" The answer is no—and we've built an even better solution. Our Boss Mode's Masked Callback feature lets you return customer calls using your business number as the caller ID, not your personal cell phone. When you need to call a customer back, Boss Mode initiates the call through your AI receptionist number, so customers only ever see your professional business line. You maintain complete privacy while staying responsive to your customers.