There are quite a lot of different operators in the world of cellular communications, and it is not always possible for a subscriber to guess which company number he is calling. This is due to the fact that each operator has its own frequency on which it operates and can transmit signals of different levels, as well as a set of prefixes that are specific only to a particular connection, so as not to get confused.
Subscribers transfer to another operator
Recently, since 2013, the abolition of "mobile slavery" has begun, which is associated with such an idea that the number itself should not be tied to any operator. Thus, a person, having seen favorable conditions in another company, can, without changing the number, conclude a service agreement with another operator.
Transferring a number costs about 100 rubles and takes more than one day. This must be clarified at the time of filling out the application.
However, most people are pretty conservative. If a person uses a number that starts with 8923 (region - Kemerovo region), in most cases it can be said that the SIM card belongs to the Megafon operator.
Find out which number belongs to
In any case, when calling tounfamiliar numbers it is better to check which carrier they belong to. Megafon subscribers can make an analysis using the USSD command 629 absolutely free of charge. A small window will appear on the screen of the mobile device, where you need to enter a number without 8, for example, 923. Which region and operator serves this subscriber will also be displayed on the display. It is not necessary to enter the entire number, just the next three digits after the prefix, and zeros instead of the rest.
MTS also has a command to check the ownership of the number - 111916number without 8. Please note that the request is paid, 2, 17 rubles.
Beeline also offers a service for verification: 444number without 8. At the same time, upon request, the subscriber receives an SMS with information whether the entered numbers belong to this mobile operator or not.
New prefix
The capacity of the number base of cellular operators is changing, as communication develops, there are more and more base stations. If earlier it was possible to say for sure about a number that starts with 923, what region and operator it is, then today you have to check this information.
For example, now through the Megafon online store you can purchase numbers starting with 999. These SIM cards are ordered through the company's website in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Omsk and Novosibirsk regions.
923rd container
Despite numerous changes, with the standard approach, it is safe to talk about the number 923 (which region and operator serves the SIM card)- its owner is Megafon, Siberian branch. The database includes several regions and even republics:
- the above regions and the Krasnoyarsk Territory;
- Republics of Tyva and Khakassia
- Altai Territory;
- Tomsk region;
- Kemerovo region;
- Norilsk and Taimyr Region.
In general, the operator initially assigned code 923 to all Megafon subscribers. Later, when there were more users, there were not enough numbers, and the capacity began to increase. Also, the geography of communication began to expand, and base stations appeared in remote regions of Siberia. In this regard, a new prefix was needed - 929.
City number
In addition to federal numbers, the operator of the 923rd capacity also provides a city format. In different regions of the Siberian region, the numbers are completely different.
In order to find out its federal value by city number, you can call the customer support center or write in the chat box on the Megafon website
USSD requests
The cellular company also provides other services for its subscribers. They are not tied to a region, as they are universal for subscribers throughout Russia.
For example, users can check their number using the command 205, and find out their tariff - 105.
Please note that these commands may not work while roaming. You also need to carefully type them, since an incorrectly entered combination, even in the home region, can cost money -from 5 to 60 rubles.
You can, of course, contact the customer support center and sort out this situation by leaving a request for financial specialists. Within 5-7 days, the funds can be returned back to the balance.
Fares
Depending on which numbers the subscriber 923 calls most often, what region and operator the interlocutor has, you can choose a very favorable tariff. If this is a connection of the same region, but belongs to another company, there are special services that allow you to talk with friends at a discount, or tariffs that allow you to communicate for free for a fixed number of minutes.
There are tariffs that allow you to contact Megafon subscribers, whose numbers start, for example, with 929 or 923.
What region and operator the interlocutor has, it may practically not matter, since there is always the opportunity to communicate cheaper than at basic rates.
Outside Home Region
Roaming for subscribers deserves a separate discussion. For example, a number provided by a Siberian operator (923 and 929), being outside the home region, is registered in the guest network.
Therefore, the cost of calling home will be much more expensive than usual. In addition, no services will operate. Subscribers of 8 923 numbers (the region serving this capacity is indicated earlier) can call a SIM card that is outside their home region in any city or country in the same way as usual - at the cost of theirtariff.
Change number
If for some reason the subscriber's numbers do not suit you, you can change them without changing the SIM card. Depending on which prefix the number has - 8 929 or 8 923 which region (region of the Siberian branch) serves the SIM card, and other parameters, a new number is selected for the subscriber.
Replacement is paid. The better the room, the higher the cost. There are silver, gold and platinum numbers. You can even change the digital set so that it looks like the old one, but differs by one digit. At the same time, absolutely nothing changes on the SIM card itself - neither the tariff, nor the balance, nor any services. Accordingly, it will be impossible to reach the subscriber by the old number.
The service that provides the opportunity to notify friends about a change of number is called "My new number" in Megafon.
