Apps and techniques for forwarded calls

[luthierwnc]

Hi All,

I've got a question that breaks into two not terribly distinct parts. I currently have the ability to redirect phone calls from my office land-line to my S3. I don't use it because I work in the securities business and I need a voice message that includes a long, tedious disclaimer that people can't leave transaction instructions. Gotta have it for clients but don't want to bore my friends. I'd also like a distinctive ringtone for those redirected calls so I can answer appropriately.

This exact topic came up in another forum about a year and a half ago but there wasn't a good solution at the time. I'm hoping that time and technology have moved up a bit. This doesn't have to be free. BTW, I'm using Verizon for mobile and AT&T for the office bundle. That might factor into my choices as well.

Thanks for looking and cheers, sh

 

[paintdrinkingpete]

Have you tried Google Voice?

You could have to your work phone forward to the GV number (which you can setup to ring on your cell phone). I believe you can then also setup a distinct VM outgoing message in GV that those callers would get should you not answer (unless you're already using GV for voicemail with your Verizon number...then I guess that wouldn't work). I've never tried a setup like the one you describe, but it might be worth checking out. Also not sure about the separate ringtone setup, or if that's possible.

 

[luthierwnc]

Thanks for the quick response. Chasing other leads, I chatted with Verizon and found they can't add a line to my existing phone. They also couldn't put a different ring on the redirected messages. Then they gave me a survey to ask how happy I was. It is hard to imagine that this doesn't come up often but when you see people with multiple phones on their belt -- maybe not. I usually answer my personal and business calls the same way unless I know who they are. A lot of times it's on the Bluetooth in the car so they get the generic pick-up. In the securities business, you can't accept trading instructions on voicemail, email or (IIRC) fax. It either has to be in writing or told to you live. My practice doesn't get many unsolicited transactions in any form but sometimes clients need to sell something for spending money. You also have to protect yourself from someone who claims they called three weeks ago to buy a stock that doubled in the meantime. CYA

There are times when I'm expecting an important call and will leave the ringer on. Other times I'll just give my cell number to a client. Most of the time I'd leave it off to avoid telemarketers. On forums like these I always seem to ask unique questions. Occasionally because it is a unique situation. More likely I am just not considering what everyone else has already figured out. In any case, I really appreciate all of your thoughts and comments. If anything comes to light, please keep them coming, sh