It may happen that you lose your phone or it is stolen from you. There may also be a situation in which you simply do not want to use the services of this particular telecom operator anymore. Then the question arises - what to do with a SIM card? You can throw it in the trash and safely forget about it. But if your phone was stolen along with a SIM card, then in this case you must definitely act quickly and decisively - the faster, the lower your costs will be in the end.
How to block a SIM card? Phone theft attackers typically throw SIM cards. But in some cases, especially if the balance of your phone is in positive territory, they can also use the services of your mobile operator. If you do not declare your loss on time, then it is likely that you, as the owner of the ill-fated SIM card, will have to bear all the costs associated with the activities of attackers.
How to block a SIM card? Some criminals intentionally steal cell phones in order to subsequently commit any criminal acts with them. For example, they can terrorize another person or use your cell phone as a dummy when planning a terrorist attack. For all the consequences, if you do not turn off the missing SIM card in time, you will be responsible. Therefore, blocking should be done as soon as possible.
How to block a SIM card? This can be done in several ways: through the operator, by calling a short number, or via the Internet.
The number is blocked at the request of the subscriber or when the SIM card is lost. But in any case, you should be prepared to provide your passport details. What is a number lock? This simply disconnecting the registered subscriber from all communication services on this phone number. The service for blocking is provided by all existing cellular operators.
In addition, your phone number may be blocked without your knowledge if, for example, you violate the terms of payment for communication services. In any case, it will not be difficult to restore the blocked number: if it was turned off for non-payment, it will be enough to replenish your account, and if you blocked it yourself, due to the loss of the SIM card, you can also restore it by going to any office of the company with your passport. Remember that you can no longer use the remaining funds on the SIM card after it is locked.
How to block a megaphone SIM card? As well as SIM cards of other operators. You can carry out this procedure through the company’s website, or you can call the operator from any mobile or home number. To block from a cell, you will need to dial 050 or 555, and to block from a home phone - 5077777. You can use any means to block a Megaphone SIM card. SIM card lock occurs immediately after the receipt of your application. Now you can not worry that the attackers will take advantage of it.
How to block a SIM card? If you don’t want criminals to use the phone at all, then after buying it, be sure to write down the serial number of the phone. Using it, you will get the opportunity to lock the stolen phone once and for all - simply no one else can use it.