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How to Forward Calls from Phone.com to an AI Receptionist

Last updated: March 2026

TL;DR

Forward your Phone.com calls through the settings dashboard. The entire process takes under 2 minutes. You can forward all calls or just missed calls. Once set up, calls route to any number you choose, including an AI receptionist like Aira that answers 24/7, books appointments, and takes messages. Plans start at $24.95/mo.


How to Forward All Calls from Phone.com

Follow these steps to forward every incoming call from your Phone.com phone to another number. This works with any destination, including an AI receptionist, voicemail service, or another phone line.

  1. Log in to your Phone.com account at phone.com
  2. Navigate to Numbers in the main menu
  3. Select the Phone.com number you want to forward
  4. Click Call Handling Rules or Call Forwarding section
  5. Click Add Rule or Edit if rules exist
  6. Choose Always or All Calls for all incoming calls
  7. Enter the forwarding destination number
  8. Save or apply your new rule

Alternative: Set Up via App or Online

Web dashboard.

Note

Supports multiple call handling rules for different times and conditions.


How to Forward Missed Calls from Phone.com

Conditional forwarding lets your phone ring first. If you don't answer, the call forwards automatically to another number. This is ideal for sending missed calls to an AI receptionist while still answering calls yourself when you're available.

  1. Log in to your Phone.com account
  2. Go to Numbers and select your number
  3. Find Call Handling Rules for selected number
  4. Click Add Rule or Edit
  5. Set the condition: If not answered, If busy, or If unreachable
  6. Enter the forwarding destination number
  7. Save or apply conditional call forwarding settings

How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on Phone.com

When you want calls to ring on your Phone.com phone again, follow these steps to disable call forwarding.

  1. Log in to your Phone.com account
  2. Go to Numbers and select your number
  3. Access Call Handling Rules section
  4. Edit or delete forwarding rules or set to Ring My Phone.com Number
  5. Save or apply your changes

Why Forward Phone.com Calls to an AI Receptionist?

Most businesses miss 20 to 40 percent of incoming calls. Every missed call is a lost customer, a missed appointment, or revenue walking out the door. Forwarding your Phone.com calls to an AI receptionist solves this instantly.

What an AI Receptionist Does with Your Forwarded Calls

  • Answers every call 24/7. No voicemail, no hold music, no missed opportunities. Nights, weekends, holidays, and lunch breaks are all covered.
  • Books appointments automatically. The AI checks your calendar availability and schedules appointments directly during the call. No back and forth needed.
  • Takes detailed messages. When you can't take a call, the AI captures the caller's name, number, reason for calling, and any urgent details. You get a notification instantly.
  • Speaks English and Spanish. Bilingual support means you never lose a caller because of a language barrier. The AI detects the caller's language automatically.
  • Costs a fraction of a human receptionist. Plans start at $24.95/mo for 30 calls. Compare that to $3,000+/mo for a full time receptionist or $500+/mo for a traditional answering service.

The setup takes under 2 minutes. Forward your Phone.com calls using the steps above, and your AI receptionist starts answering immediately.

Phone.com supports international call forwarding, so you can route calls from anywhere to your AI receptionist.


Frequently Asked Questions

Does Phone.com charge for call forwarding?

Phone.com does not charge extra for setup, but standard call minutes and rates apply.

Can I forward calls internationally with Phone.com?

Yes, international forwarding is supported but may incur additional charges.

Will my phone still ring when call forwarding is enabled?

Unconditional forwarding sends calls directly without ringing. Conditional forwarding rings first.

Can I forward text messages too?

Phone.com currently allows call forwarding, but SMS forwarding is not supported similarly.

How is immediate forwarding different from conditional forwarding?

Immediate forwarding sends every call elsewhere without ringing your line. Conditional only forwards if unanswered, busy, or unreachable.

Can I set up multiple forwarding rules?

Yes, Phone.com allows multiple call handling rules for different times, caller IDs, or conditions.

Never miss a call. Forward your Phone.com calls to Aira.

Set up in under 2 minutes. Your AI receptionist answers 24/7, books appointments, takes messages, and speaks English and Spanish. Plans start at $24.95/mo.