How Irish plumbers can divert calls and stop missing jobs
Call forwarding lets independent plumbers divert unanswered business calls while keeping their main number unchanged. You do not need a new phone, SIM card, or extra hardware.
Once calls are diverted, Airis can answer them, capture the job details, and send you a callback-ready summary.
What is Conditional Call Forwarding?
Unlike absolute call forwarding (which routes every single inbound call), conditional call forwarding only forwards calls in specific scenarios, keeping you in complete control:
- Busy Forwarding: Routes calls to Airis when you are actively speaking to another customer on your mobile.
- Unanswered/No-Reply Forwarding: Routes calls to Airis if your phone rings for a specified time (e.g. 15-20 seconds) and you do not pick up.
- Unreachable Forwarding: Routes calls to Airis when your phone is turned off, has no battery, or lacks network signal.
This means you still get the chance to answer every call first. Airis only acts as your automated receptionist safety net when you are unavailable.
What to Ask Your Mobile Provider in Ireland
Call forwarding is supported by all major mobile networks in Ireland, including Vodafone, Eir, Three, Tesco Mobile, and Virgin Media. However, setup depends on your plan and carrier settings. Here is what to ask or verify with your provider:
"I need to configure Conditional Call Forwarding on my business mobile plan. Can you confirm if conditional forwarding to a standard Irish landline/mobile number is active, and what standard GSM prefix codes I should dial?"
Standard GSM Activation Codes
Most Irish carriers allow you to activate conditional call forwarding directly from your phone's keypad using standard GSM codes (replace NUMBER with your dedicated Irish Airis number):
- Forward when busy: Dial
*67*NUMBER#and press Call. (To deactivate, dial##67#). - Forward when unanswered (no reply): Dial
*61*NUMBER#and press Call. (To deactivate, dial##61#). - Forward when unreachable: Dial
*62*NUMBER#and press Call. (To deactivate, dial##62#).
Important Provider Warnings
WARNING ON GSM CODES
Keypad activation codes depend entirely on your specific mobile carrier and account configuration. Some virtual operators (MVNOs) or bill-pay contract settings require call forwarding to be enabled directly through their customer portal, mobile app, or by contacting their support team. Always test the setup by calling your main business line from another phone once configured.
Next Steps to Stop Missing Jobs
Once conditional call forwarding is active, you are ready to start. Learn how it works, check our simple B2B pricing plans, or start your 14-day free trial to obtain your dedicated Irish Airis number.
Start capturing more jobs today
Airis is designed to answer when calls forward, helps gather the key details you need, and sends you a clear job summary. Keep your current number.