What are the * codes for AT&T?

Several ATT codes are available through the mobile phone that is used to check customer account information and also to solve several problems. These codes can be useful in making the most of the AT&T wireless service that you use.

The most common AT&T special codes include

Checking AT&T’s customer service number in Google it reaches up to *611.
To contact AT&T Internet customer service by phone, simply dial 611 from your AT&T mobile phone, and speak with a representative who can query and modify account details, diagnose and address phone problems, and change account details. This code takes you to an AT&T support agent without having to go through any queue.

3282 Here: #DATA – Check Data Usage

Use the number #DATA # (3282) to listen to a recorded message that informs you of the amount of cellular data consumed in the present billing cycle. This makes it easy to track the usage of data on the move in case there is an intention of incurring too much cost. The message also gives details of the data plan shared among the users.

*225 - Voicemail Access
To listen to your voicemail messages, you only have to dial your 10-digit mobile number and then press *225 on the next command. This code enables you to listen to your voicemail without having to dial into the service from another phone.

*639 – If you want to check your Voicemail when you are away from your phone just dial this.
For instance, if you require to listen to your voicemail messages at any time when you do not have your mobile handset within reach, just dial your 10-digit number allow the phone to ring, and then press *639 coupled with your voicemail passcode. This dials into your voicemail box from a different phone.

>To enable call forwarding dial *729 on this phone.
To divert your incoming mobile calls to another no of your choice press *729. Then input the area code or phone number that you would like your calls to be forwarded to, and once completed, press #. This activates call forwarding. To cancel call forwarding, dial 730.

31 – Privacy or Caller I.D. Blocking
Freephone: Some phones have the option to dial *31 and the Caller ID on the recipient’s line will display as ‘private’ or ‘anonymous’. Dial *31 once more if you want to remove the caller ID blocking feature. This code allows you to switch on and off the blocking of posts with minimal effort.

*43 – This line enables one to switch between calling and waiting On/Off.
In case you do not want this service to be active during an important call, dial the number that you intend to call first. Wait for it to connect, enter flash or hook flash, and then dial 43 *. This disables the call waiting for that individual call. To enable call waiting again, you can just dial *730 while on the phone and end the call.

*72 – To enable call forwarding
Like *729, *72 enables call forwarding for incoming calls to your wireless number. Dial *72, and you have to key in the 10 digits of the number you wish the call to be forwarded to. Similar to any other forwarding code, dial *730 if you wish to turn off this service.

> Caller ID block 68
Works in the same way as *31, if you dial *67 before making a call the number that will be displayed to the called person is withheld. *82 will negate this single call block if you should have to get your number through.

Besides the above-mentioned shortcodes, others are specific to the AT&T network and can be used as text message codes to check account balances, subscribe for services, block numbers, set parent controls, or activate AT&T call protection among others. Some examples include:

BAL - Check the remainder of the credit in the account
CALLS – Track call consumption
MIN – Turn off usage of the alerts for minutes
PPU – Pay as you go by minute pack
PAR – Set up, parental control
BLK – Open a new page and type in numbers for call blocking.
A couple of other text message short codes assist directly with other Call Protect features such as auto-blocking of fraud and spam calls, call alerts, and labeling of suspicious calls. Read through your account to get all the important short codes associated with the services you have in your plan.

Which codes can be dialed most often from an AT&T mobile phone? Some of these special access codes also work when dialed from AT&T VoIP phone services and even landline accounts. With *72, a landline from AT&T forwards calls when set with another phone number.

In conclusion, it is important to remember the following codes including *611, #DATA, and *225 which allow you to manage the AT&T cell internet service you have on the go. Controls on the call can be activated by dialing *31 before the individual calls. If you are uncertain about the use of some specific calling options or codes, then consult with AT&T support. Using this list of typical codes you’ll be able to get the most out of your AT&T wireless cell phone or mobile device.