In the world of cellular communications there are quite a few different operators, and it is not always possible for a subscriber to guess which company he is calling to. This is due to the fact that each operator has its own frequency at which it operates and can transmit signals of various levels, as well as a set of prefixes that are characteristic only of a particular connection, so as not to get confused.
Transition of subscribers to another operator
Recently, in 2013, the abolition of “mobile slavery” began, which is associated with the idea that the number itself should not be tied to any operator. Thus, a person, seeing favorable conditions in another company, can, without changing the number, conclude a service agreement with another operator.
Number transfer costs about 100 rubles and takes more than one day. This must be clarified when filling out the application.
However, most people are quite conservative. If a person uses a number that starts at 8923 (region - Kemerovo region), in most cases it can be said that the SIM card belongs to the Megafon operator.
Find out room affiliation
In any case, when making calls to unfamiliar numbers, it is better to check which carrier they belong to. Megafon subscribers can be analyzed using the USSD command * 629 # completely free. A small window will be displayed 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. It is not necessary to enter the entire number; the following three digits after the prefix are sufficient, and zeros instead of the rest.
MTS also has a team to verify the ownership of the number - * 111 * 916 * number without 8 #. Please note that the request is paid, 2.17 rubles.
Beeline also offers a service for checking: * 444 * number without 8 #. In this case, the subscriber receives a request with an SMS with information whether the entered numbers belong to this mobile operator or not.
New prefix
The capacity of the number base for mobile operators is changing, as communication is developing, there are more and more base stations. If earlier it was possible to say exactly about the number, which starts at 923, which region and operator it is, then today it is necessary to verify 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.
923th capacity
Despite numerous changes, with the standard approach, talking about number 923 (which region and operator is serving the SIM card) can be confidently stated - its owner is Megafon, the Siberian branch. The base includes several regions and even republics:
- the above areas and the Krasnoyarsk Territory;
- Republics of Tuva and Khakassia
- Altai region;
- Tomsk region;
- Kemerovo region;
- Norilsk and Taimyr MR.
In general, the operator assigned the code 923 to all Megafon subscribers initially. Later, when there were more users, there were not enough numbers, and the capacity began to increase. Also, the geography of communications began to expand, and base stations appeared in remote areas of Siberia. In this regard, a new prefix was needed - 929.
Landline phone number
In addition to federal numbers, the operator of the 923rd capacity also provides an urban format. In different areas of the Siberian region, the numbers are completely different.
In order to find out its federal significance by the city number, you can call the customer support center or write in the chat window on the Megafon website
USSD Requests
The cellular company also provides other services for its subscribers. They are not tied to the region, as they are universal for subscribers throughout Russia.
For example, users can check their number using the * 205 # command, and * 105 # to find out their tariff.
It must be remembered that in roaming these commands may not work. You also need to carefully dial 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 analyze this situation, leaving a request for financial specialists. Within 5-7 days, money can be returned back to the balance.
Tariffs
Depending on which numbers the subscriber 923 most often calls, which region and operator the person you are talking to, you can choose a very favorable rate. If this is a connection in 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 chat for a fixed number of minutes.
There are tariffs that allow you to contact Megafon subscribers whose numbers start, for example, at 929 or 923.
Which region and operator the interlocutor may have is practically irrelevant, since there is always the opportunity to communicate cheaper than at basic rates.
Outside the Home Region
A separate conversation deserves roaming for subscribers. For example, the number provided by the 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 be in effect. Subscribers of numbers 8 923 (the region serving this capacity is indicated earlier) can call a SIM card located outside the home region in any city or country in the same way as usual - at the cost of their tariff.
Number replacement
If the subscriber’s numbers are not satisfied for any reason, they can be changed without changing the SIM card. Depending on which prefix the number is - 8 929 or 8 923 which region (the Siberian branch region) 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, which provides an opportunity to notify friends of a change of number, is called "My New Number" in Megaphone.