Having received a call from an unknown number on his phone, almost every subscriber asks a question: where did they call - how do I find out? Indeed, after all, if you call this number, then how much will be deducted from the account, and is it worth it to call back at all?
In order to get reliable information about the region where the call came from, as well as about the mobile operator that provides service for this number, many Internet services have been developed. In our article, we will talk in detail about how to find out where the number was called from: how to determine the telecom operator and area.
Choose a search option
At the moment, there are two ways to obtain data: they are absolutely official and are guaranteed to allow you to receive information about an unknown number that interests the subscriber:
- Internet services to determine whether a number belongs to a company that provides communication services and the region in which it was purchased.
- Contact center of the operator whose subscriber uses the SIM card.
How you can use each of the above methods and find out where they called from by number will be described below.
Option 1: Internet Services
There are many services that can be useful in the global network. Their main advantages are:
- availability;
- no need to pay;
- receiving data online;
- the ability to view data on any number.
For information, you should in the search engine, which the subscriber is used to, type a request, for example: where did you call, how do you know? In response, a search result will be provided. You can safely choose your favorite option and follow the link provided.
Another advantage of such services is the simplicity of the interface. As a rule, a special form for entering a number and a button with which a search is initiated are provided on such a site. It is recommended to enter the number in full - indicating, among other things, the country code (+7/8). This will allow you to accurately understand where the call was made from.
Option 2: Contacting Contact Center Operators
Another way by which you can obtain information is to call the customer support hotline, which is provided by the telecom operator. Where they called, how to find out - such a question should be directed to the specialist who will receive your call. A few minutes after the check, the employee of the cellular company will answer you who provides the communication services and in which region the number is registered. Please note that information about the owner of the number is not provided - only general information is available.
By the way, along with information about which area and operator a particular number belongs to, you can request data on how much a minute of communication can cost. This can be useful for those subscribers who plan to contact the person who called from an unknown number.
How to call the operator?
So, if you have solved the question of how to find out where the person called from, to address the contact center specialist, then we bring to your attention data on how to contact customer support:
- For owners of a Megafon SIM card, this can be done by calling 0500. The call will naturally be free, provided that the call is made from the number of the given operator.
- Subscribers of the alternative telecom operator Tele2 can contact the consultation line at 611.
- Persons using the communication services of the MTS operator have the opportunity to contact the dispatch service at 0890.
- There is also a support line for Beeline customers, which can be reached by phone 0611 .
If you use a different mobile operator, you can find out the contacts (phone / mail) on the official website of the company or in the documentation that is issued upon conclusion of an agreement on the provision of services and the purchase of a SIM card.
What should be remembered when receiving such information?
How can we find out where they called from, we said earlier: there are two ways to get data. In this case, I would also like to draw attention to several facts:
- Enter the number in the format specified on the site: some portals allow you to view data only within the country and ignore the international code, while others take this into account when searching.
- The system will display information about the region in which the SIM card is registered. This does not mean that the call was made precisely from the specified area. After all, after acquiring a number, a person could change his place of residence.
- Belonging to a mobile operator is determined quite simply. However, given the fact that at present the subscriber, having saved his number, can switch to another operator, we can say that there is a small risk that the operator will be indicated not quite correctly.
Conclusion
In this article we talked about how to clarify where they called. How to find out the cost of a call to this number? After it becomes known which area the number belongs to and which operator, you should visit the website of the company that provides communication services and view information about long-distance calls.
Similar data can be obtained by calling the contact center and requesting information about the cost of a call in a particular direction. Please note that for long-distance calls, the operator may have options and services to save money. You can clarify their availability and activation options in dialogue with a specialist.