In Soviet times, getting your own landline phone number was very problematic. It was necessary not only to apply for connection, but also to stand in line for several years. Today there is no problem with connecting a landline phone to the apartment, or with mobile communication. Communication has become an integral part of our lives.
For business negotiations and business development, many operators offer to connect a landline number. What is it?
City number - a number belonging to a specific regional prefix. For example, most Moscow phones start at 495. These numbers are also called the area code. After it comes the seven-digit value xxx-xx-xx or the six-digit value xx-xx-xx. These 6-7 digits are the city number.
Cellular operators usually issue federal numbers such as + 79xx xxx-xx-xx. This is a long sequence of numbers that is difficult to remember. In addition, a call from a landline phone to a federal number is considered by the operator as a long-distance one, and payment for a minute of conversation automatically rises, although you and the person you are talking to are in the same city. In order to simplify such negotiations, mobile companies offer their customers to attach a direct city number to their mobile phone (also called virtual).
This service is suitable for businessmen who do not like to sit in the office or who are on business trips due to circumstances. A man moves and talks on a cell phone, which is assigned a direct city number. When changing the office or apartment, the client does not need to change it. If for some reason a subscriber wants to stop communicating with suppliers, customers, former employees, etc., he simply refuses this service and communicates via federal mobile communications. Unwanted persons, thus, not knowing his cell phone, will not be able to contact him.
Buying a virtual city number is easy. You can buy it in a mobile phone store, order it on the mobile operator’s website and pay on the Internet, and then just go to the nearest point of the service provider and draw up documents - it’s more convenient for anyone.
MTS Company allows you to connect a landline number yourself by sending SMS using the “Mobile Assistant” or by typing a certain combination of numbers on the telephone keypad. The number is connected upon receipt of an application sent by e-mail or through the "Personal Manager" (MTS service).
Beeline connects direct city numbers in 50 regions of Russia. The operator can connect one or several numbers, as well as provide a multi-channel line. The latter option is suitable for subscribers in offices where a hotline is provided or several secretaries work for an advertising project.
Megafon recently began connecting a landline number to a federal telephone. You can order the service on the company’s website, in the “Select a Number” section. The system itself will find the best option for you.
The mobile operator “TELE2” activates the service only in its stores. The number consists of 6 digits, the subscriber can choose a combination at his discretion.