Improved call forwarding methods and apparatus are described. Dialing of
multiple call forwarding locations in parallel is supported.
Distinguishing between fax and voice calls and using different forwarding
numbers for each type of call is also supported. Forwarding of facsimiles
by E-mail as an alternative or in addition to forwarding by phone is also
supported. Call forwarding security features such as requiring an
answering party to enter a PIN before being connected to the calling
party are also described. The call forwarding services can be implemented
in the PSTN using AIN techniques avoiding the need to purchase or upgrade
customer premise equipment to receive the call forwarding service.
Alternatively, the call forwarding methods may be implemented using
customer premise equipment such as a PBX.