Bell No Answer Transfer - Youmail

**tuffcalc** · 08-02-2012, 08:08 AM

I see Youmail can now be used in Canada. I'm trying to set it up but I have no idea how to setup "No Answer Transfer" on my iPhone. Does anyone know how?

**WorldIRC** · 08-02-2012, 08:16 AM

Otherwise known as "conditional call forwarding". There's a GSM code you can dial. Just google GSM codes and look for "Call Forward when Busy" "Call Forward when NA", etc....

**tuffcalc** · 08-02-2012, 08:48 AM

Thanks!

For anyone interested, I found the codes here:

geckobeach.com/cellular/secrets/gsmcodes.php

If you are in Toronto, YouMail's access number is 416-800-1111, so to forward all "conditional" calls you would type in *004*4168001111#. To cancel I just typed in #002# (cancel and retain - not sure what the difference is between that and ##002#, cancel and forget. #002# seems to forward calls back to my bell voicemail).

Works great so far. Even tells you who called if you are out of a service area (just like rogers whocalled service). This is a solution I have been looking for - for a long time.

Does anyone know if there is a fee to forward calls to YouMail's service (outside of regular minutes used)? How about if you are travelling abroad?

**WorldIRC** · 08-02-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by tuffcalc

Thanks!

For anyone interested, I found the codes here:

geckobeach.com/cellular/secrets/gsmcodes.php

If you are in Toronto, YouMail's access number is 416-800-1111, so to forward all "conditional" calls you would type in *004*4168001111#. To cancel I just typed in #002# (cancel and retain - not sure what the difference is between that and ##002#, cancel and forget. #002# seems to forward calls back to my bell voicemail).

Works great so far. Even tells you who called if you are out of a service area (just like rogers whocalled service). This is a solution I have been looking for - for a long time.

Does anyone know if there is a fee to forward calls to YouMail's service (outside of regular minutes used)? How about if you are travelling abroad?

Call Forwarding PPU charges (I think 25 cents / min) applies unless your plan specifically includes it (in which case, just airtime applies). There is a $3 CFWD feature if your plan doesn't include it or if you anticipate excessive forwarding usage.

**allibee** · 08-02-2012, 10:01 AM

I would like to know the above as well.I was told by a bell rep that I would only be charged for call forwarding if it was outside my bucket of minutes - I'm a bit wary though. I use youmail as one of my fab 10 numbers.

My usage under "Local calling – unlimited minutes (minutes)" shows the following:
Call Forward Pay-Per-Use (23 minutes)

This is what the rep said since it was under the unlimited minutes (fab 10) wouldn't be charged.

Any thoughts?

**WorldIRC** · 08-02-2012, 10:06 AM

Fab 10 numbers do NOT count for call forwarding, Fab 10 #s must be directly dialed to qualify.

Call Forward PPU: 25cents / min

**Mr Mystery** · 08-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by WorldIRC

Fab 10 numbers do NOT count for call forwarding, Fab 10 #s must be directly dialed to qualify.

Call Forward PPU: 25cents / min

Looks like an extra $5.75 for him/her at least on the next bill. The $3 forwarding option might be something to think about. It is a rubbish fee though, I remember a time when it was free.

**allibee** · 08-02-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Mystery

Looks like an extra $5.75 for him/her at least on the next bill. The $3 forwarding option might be something to think about. It is a rubbish fee though, I remember a time when it was free.

hmm, I called again today. A different agent told me the same thing as the first agent - that I am not being charged for those. I guess I will wait and see. I'll treat it like an experiment - I just got youmail this week, so I don't mind waiting for my next bill to find out. Most of those minutes were me just testing out the youmail

Both ways - Bell needs to be clear / train their employees regarding such things