• Popular phone numbers and operator codes. How to identify an operator by phone number: basic rules and methods of identification

    Free service "Whose phone number, find out the region where they called from, mobile operator SMS"Very convenient. We know many users for whom it really helps in their work.

    How to determine a cellular operator by phone number

    Sometimes we get calls from unknown numbers . Therefore, it is often necessary to define an operator mobile communications to which the number belongs cell phone. This may also be required in other cases. There are several options for solving this problem.

    You can use one of the following options to Find out the region from which the number was called or SMS sent.

    1 . You can determine the operator by phone number by, where not only the mobile operator is determined by the phone number, but also the region in which the subscriber’s number is registered.

    2 . With three large Russian mobile operators (MTS, Megafon, Beeline), you will know for sure by the first three digits at the beginning phone number. Each of the operators " big three» allocated more codes than all other Russian operators combined. The following codes are allocated for the Big Three operators:

    • Beeline: 903, 905, 906, 909, 960-968;
    • Megafon: 920-928, 930-938, some 929 and 997;
    • MTS: 910-919, 980-989.

    3 . You can also find on the Internet special programs to determine operators and the region in which a person is located by phone number. For example, in programs such as DEF or Pnone Wizard you will find the number of any subscriber, no matter what operator it belongs to and you can determine the telecom operator by cell phone number.

    4 . You can also check the phone you need on the Internet using mobile operator databases. The most accurate and complete range in which the numbers are located will be indicated there of this operator V this region. This is especially useful for those operators who use common DEF codes. For example, Tele2 uses common codes 904,908,950,951,952. And Sky link in a CDMA network is code 901.

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    Note: Data provided by the Federal Communications Agency (Rossvyaz)

    Free Determination by cell phone number of a cellular operator and region of the Russian Federation

    Probably everyone has had such a situation when they need to call some phone, but at first glance it is almost impossible to determine which region this number is assigned to, especially if it is mobile. This means that it is not clear whether this call will be charged as local or long-distance.

    And this is the situation. You need to top up your cell phone balance or mobile operator number, but you don’t know where to turn. In WebMoney or in other services, for example, in, you need to specify the operator cellular communications to top up your phone balance.

    Or here's another example. You look at Avito, they sell a good car and it’s inexpensive, and the phone number says “Stavropol”. When checking, it turns out to be the phone number of the city of Kurgan. It’s immediately clear that it’s a scam and you’re not calling. Because the conversation there is 100% like this: “Put 1000 rubles on the phone so that we can be sure and keep the car.”

    The presented service will help you quickly determine whether a phone number belongs to the operator and region of Russia.

    The design is optimized for working through a browser mobile phone. One request for information consumes less than 1 kilobyte (costs less than 1 kopeck), and tens, and maybe hundreds of rubles can help save. Indeed, if an unknown person called on your cell phone, you immediately opened a page on your mobile phone with an input form in order to determine the cellular operator and the region of the Russian Federation by cell phone number.

    It is clear that only the police and the mobile operator know who the number belongs to. This is the same confidential information. Go to jail for disclosing!

    • SIM card, number, tariff

        To find out the name and conditions of the current tariff, go to your Personal Account and select the “Tariff” section or dial a free command * 105 * 3 #

        You can change the tariff

        • on the website: select new tariff, click on the “Switch to tariff” button on the page;
        • in the MegaFon application or Personal Account.

        You can switch to any tariff except the archive one. The cost of the transition is indicated on the page of the selected tariff.

        When changing the tariff, the packages of minutes, SMS and Internet connected within the current tariff will “burn out” and will not be valid on the new tariff. Decommissioned subscription fee is not recalculated.

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      • How to unblock a number?
        • If you run out of money in your account and the number is blocked, top up your balance. The number is activated after the debt is repaid.
        • If you have not used a number for more than 90 days, it may be blocked. To restore your number, take your passport to a MegaFon salon. If the number has not been transferred to another subscriber during this time, you will receive new SIM card with the same number.
          Find out if you can restore your number by sending free SMS from a valid MegaFon SIM to . In the message, indicate the number you want to restore and the owner's full name.
        • If the number is blocked after losing your SIM card, you can get a free new SIM card with the same number by going to a MegaFon salon with your passport.
        • If you have set a block, the number will be unblocked automatically on the day you selected for the block to end.

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      • How to get a new SIM card while keeping your phone number?

        Apply with your passport to any MegaFon salon in Home region, on whose territory the agreement was concluded. You can get a new SIM card for free and continue to use your number. The tariff and all terms of service remain the same; there is no need to enter into a new contract for the provision of communication services.

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      • How do I keep my number?

        The number remains yours as long as the balance is positive. If you do not use the number and do not activate the blocking service, then at least once every 90 days you need to use communication services: outgoing calls, incoming calls, sending SMS, sending and receiving MMS, Internet access. If you do not use communication services for more than 90 calendar days in a row on call tariffs and longer than 180 calendar days in a row on Internet tariffs, the subscription fee for maintaining the number begins to be charged daily.

        The amount of the subscription fee for maintaining the number, the conditions for its debiting and the period at the end of which the contract for the provision of communication services will be terminated and the number can be transferred to another subscriber, are indicated in the description of your tariff. You can find it in the Tariffs or Tariffs Archive section.

        If you do not use communication services for more than 90 days with zero or negative balance Personal account, the contract is considered terminated on your initiative. If the number has not been transferred to another person, it can be restored by filling out an application at the MegaFon salon.

        If you are planning for a long time(more than 90 days) do not use mobile communications, block your number.

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        • Use the service Telephone codes of mobile operators. Enter the person you are interested in mobile number in the search bar and click the “Check” button. The carrier and region will appear below the search bar.
        • Type the command * 629 # . Then enter the mobile number you want to verify in any format. Operator and region information will appear on the screen.

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      • How to renew the contract or change the number?

        You can choose a number when concluding a contract for the provision of communication services or replace your valid number phone.

        Choose a beautiful, easy-to-remember number in an online store or in a MegaFon showroom.

        The cost of the room depends on the room class: simple, bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and the type of numbering: federal or city. More details about the cost of the room in the description of the service Select a room.

        The service operates in two modes:

        • one-way: the caller will hear the message “The subscriber’s device is turned off or is out of network coverage”;
        • two-way mode: the caller will receive an SMS with your new number.

        In any mode, you will receive an SMS with the number of the person who called your previous number.

        The service does not work if the balance on the old number is negative or zero, and also if old SIM card blocked.

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    • Services, options

        To check the list of services:

        • Go to your Personal Account and select Services and options. In the “My” tab you will see a list of services connected to your number, in “All available” - services available for connection.
        • Dial a free command * 105 # , and a menu will appear on the screen of your device. To navigate through the menu, enter the number of the desired item and press the “Call” button. Next, a menu will be displayed where you can also select items and manage services.

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        • Go to the Balances section for service packages in your Personal Account.
        • Open the Balances section for service packages in the MegaFon application. .
        • Set up the widget.

        Widget - element of the MegaFon application Personal account. It is not necessary to log into the application - the remaining minutes, SMS, megabytes, and Personal Account balance will be displayed on the screen of your smartphone.

        To use the widget, install the MegaFon Personal Account application on your smartphone/tablet. For OS Android application must be installed in the smartphone memory, not in the SD memory. Go to your smartphone's settings and activate the widget.

        The appearance of the widget and the number of balances that will be simultaneously displayed on the smartphone screen differ depending on the OS.

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    • Mobile Internet

      • What to do if the mobile Internet does not work or the speed has decreased?
        1. Check your balance and top it up if necessary. To check your balance, type the command * 100 # or go to your Personal Account. The Internet only works with a positive balance. If you have recently topped up your account, wait a few minutes for the internet to work again.
        2. Check the balance of your Internet package. Open the MegaFon application or go to your Personal Account Balances for service packages. If the included Internet capacity has run out, connect one of the options to extend the Internet.
        3. Check if you have the Mobile Internet service connected. To do this, go to your Personal Account and in the “Services” section, select Services and options or dial a free command on your smartphone / tablet * 105 # and select the desired item from the menu on the device screen.
        4. Make sure you have Data Transfer mode enabled. You can check this in the settings of your smartphone or tablet in the “Data transfer”, “Data connection” or “Mobile network” section (the name may differ in different devices).
        5. Reboot your device (turn it off and on).
        6. Turn off Wi-Fi on your smartphone/tablet (when using a router from MegaFon, Wi-Fi should remain on).
        7. Move the SIM card to another device. If on another device mobile internet also does not work, contact the nearest MegaFon store with your identification document to replace the SIM card. When replacing a SIM card, the phone number will not change; the service is provided free of charge.
          To find out the address of the nearest salon, open the MegaFon application.
        8. When using the Internet via a modem/router: Reinstall the application MegaFon Internet, try connecting the modem/router to another USB port on the computer, update the software of your modem/router. Latest versions software You can download it for free from the MegaFon online store. Find your modem or router in the directory and go to the "Files" tab.

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      • What is 4G+, how to start using it and how does the transition from a 2G/3G network to 4G+ happen?

        4G+ (or LTE) is mobile Internet with a speed not inferior to regular wired internet. Browser pages, files, music, videos, games and applications load in seconds.

        To start using 4G+ you need a smartphone and SIM card that support this technology.

        Type the command * 507 # to see if your SIM card supports 4G+. If not, you can change it for free at any MegaFon store using USIM.

        After you insert the new USIM into your smartphone, select the LTE network type in the settings.

        And if you have a smartphone with support for two SIM cards, then USIM must be installed in the 1st slot.

        When you connect to the network, the device automatically selects the best network in terms of signal quality. To ensure maximum speed connections suitable network with more confident welcome. There is no need to manually switch the mode or perform any other actions. The device changes networks automatically, without interrupting the connection.

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    • Personal account

      • How to log into your Personal Account, get or change your password?

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      • Use any convenient method:

        • Dial a free command * 512 # , and you will receive an SMS with information about latest write-offs from the account.

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      • How to top up your account?

        Choose any convenient way:

        1. Top up your account from a bank card or e-wallet in the Payment section.
        2. On home page In your personal account, you can top up your account, as well as the account of another Megafon subscriber, with a bank card.
        3. Set up Autopayment yourself in your Personal Account on the website or contact a specialist at a MegaFon salon for help. With this service, the balance will be replenished automatically from your bank card.
        4. If you can’t pay right now, use the Promised payment service.
        5. Another MegaFon subscriber can transfer money to you from their account using the Mobile Transfer service. To send a request to another subscriber, use free service Pay for me.
        6. If you are a client of Sberbank and your bank card linked to a phone number, enter the required amount in SMS and send it to the number or use the Sberbank-Online application.

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      • How to stay in touch with a negative or zero balance?

          To make a call with insufficient balance, use the Call at a friend’s expense service, and your interlocutor will pay for the call.
          Dial " 000 " and subscriber number, starting with " 8 " or " 7 ", For example: 000792ХXXXXXXX.

          The service is valid only for calls to MegaFon numbers.

          To credit a conditional amount to your account at any time convenient time and continue to use mobile services, activate the Promised payment by typing the command * 106 # . The service is paid.

          You can re-issue a payment over the phone if:

          • both numbers - yours and the one you mistakenly topped up - are registered with MegaFon and issued to individuals;
          • no more than two errors were made in the issue.

          In other cases, take your receipt and passport to the nearest MegaFon store. Fill out the application and the payment will be transferred to your number if there is a sufficient amount on another number.

          If you have mistakenly topped up the number of another operator, contact the payment point or office of this operator. To find out which operator a mobile number belongs to, dial the free command * 629 # or use the Telephone Codes service.

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      • Mobile subscriptions

          Mobile subscriptions are information and entertainment services that combine music, videos, pictures, texts and mobile applications on various topics. Check out the full catalogue.

          The subscription fee is charged in accordance with the Subscription Terms.

          To find out which subscriptions are connected, go to your Personal Account, select the “Services and Options” section, the “My” subsection, which will display a list of subscriptions connected to your number

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        • How to unsubscribe?

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        • Can I listen to a recording of my telephone conversation?

          MegaFon does not record subscriber calls.

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        • How to set up call forwarding?

          You can set up or cancel call forwarding in the phone menu or in your Personal Account. For conditions and cost of setting up forwarding, see the service page.

          If set forwarding does not work, check whether there are any restrictions on your number and whether the number is correct.

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        • To find out who called you while your phone was turned off, out of network coverage, or while you were unable to answer, activate the Who Called+ service. You will receive an SMS about a missed call on behalf of the person who tried to call you. The SMS will indicate the number and time of calls.

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        • What is VoLTE technology and what is needed to use it?

          To use VoLTE calls, you need a device and SIM card that support this technology.
          To check if your SIM card is suitable for the 4G+ network, enter the command * 507 # . If it doesn’t fit, replace it for free with a USIM card at any MegaFon store.

          List of devices that support VoLTE:

          • iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and later;
          • Honor 10, Honor 10 lite, Huawei P20, Huawei P20 pro, Huawei P20 lite, Huawei Nova 3, Huawei Nova 3i, Honor Play, Honor 7X, Huawei P10 lite, Huawei Nova 2 plus, Huawei Nova 2, Huawei Nova 2i, Honor 8 lite, Huawei P-smart, Huawei P-smart 2018, Huawe Mate 20 lite, Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 pro, Honor view 20, Honor 8C;
          • LG K10 2017, LG Stylus 3, LG X Power 2, LG G6, LG Q6α, LG Venture, LG G7, LG G7 Fit, LG Q7, LG Q7+, LG Q Stylus+, LG K9, LG V30, LG K11, LG K11+ ;
          • Nokia 3, Nokia 8, Nokia 5.1;
          • Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy J7 Neo, Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A6 | A6+, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8 | A8+, Galaxy J2 2018, Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5 | J5 Prime | J5 2016, Galaxy J7 | J7 2016 | J7 2017 Neo, Galaxy S7 | S7 edge, Galaxy S8 | S8+, Galaxy S9 | S9+, Galaxy J6 | J6+ 2018, Galaxy J4 | J4+ 2018, Galaxy J8 2018, Galaxy J2 | J2 Core | J2 Prime, Galaxy A9 2018;
          • Sony Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XZ, Xperia X Compact, Xperia XZs, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, Xperia XA1, Xperia XA1 Ultra, Xperia XA1 Plus, Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, Xperia L2, Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XA2 Plus, Xperia X dual, Xperia X Performance dual, Xperia XZ dual, Xperia XZ3;
          • Vertex Saturn, Vertex Impress Blade, Vertex Impress New;
          • Alcatel 1 (5033D), Alcatel 3L (5034D), Alcatel 1X (5059D), Alcatel 5052D, Alcatel 5099D, Blackberry Key 2.

          If not on the list the desired model, then check with the manufacturer to see if your phone supports VoLTE technology. The list is constantly updated.

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        • How to set up VoLTE?

          Select required settings for your smartphone:

          • iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Data Options → Enable LTE → Voice & Data.
          • Huawei: Settings → Wireless networks→ Mobile network → VoLTE calls.
          • LG Stylus 3, LG X Power 2, LG K10 2017, LG G6, LG Q6α, LG Venture: Settings → Networks → Advanced → Mobile networks→ VoLTE or long press on the VoLTE icon in the notifications menu.
          • NOKIA: Settings → More → Mobile networks → 4G LTE mode (enabled by default).
          • Samsung Galaxy: VoLTE is automatically enabled in the new firmware.
            If not: Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → VoLTE calls.
          • Sony Xperia: VoLTE is automatically enabled in the new firmware.
            If not: Settings → More → Mobile network → Enable VoLTE or Notification panel → Quick Options→ Enable VoLTE.
          • Vertex Saturn: Settings → More → Mobile networks → 4G LTE mode.
          • Alcatel: Settings → More → Mobile networks → VoLTE.

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        • Why doesn't the network pick up?
          1. Unstable signal networks.
            You are outside the city, in areas with dense buildings - in an area of ​​​​uncertain signal reception. If communication problems occur regularly, please send us a message via the Write to us form or contact the Support Service through your Personal Account. In the message, indicate the address where communication problems occur and describe the problem in detail. On an Android device, using the My Network application, you can automatically send information about call quality and coverage problems to MegaFon.
          2. There is not enough money in your account.
            Top up your account in any convenient way.
          3. Incorrect connection to the network.
            Go to your phone settings and select the MegaFon network manually. Reboot your phone. If your device allows you to select the network standard (4G / 3G / 2G), try switching to another standard.
          4. The phone or SIM card is faulty.
            Insert the SIM card into another device and check if it will connect to the network. If the SIM card in the other phone also does not register with the network, replace the SIM card.
          5. You are outside the Home Region or in the coverage area of ​​an operator with which MegaFon does not work.
            Go to your device's settings and try manually selecting a different network.

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      • Emergency assistance

        • How to call emergency services?

          Single number emergency call:

          1 - fire service;

          2 - police;

          3 — emergency medical care;

          4 emergency service gas network.

          Emergency numbers:

          Emergency medical care - ;

          Calls to emergency numbers are free. You can call if there is no money in your account, and even from a phone without a SIM card.

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        • What to do if your phone is lost or stolen?

            Block the number.

            Free blocking period - 7 days. Then the subscription fee begins to be charged. All communication services on the number before the blocking is activated are paid by you. If your phone is stolen or lost, please notify us as soon as possible. This is necessary so that a thief or a person who finds your phone cannot use the money in your account.

            Get a new SIM card with your old number.

            Try to find the phone.

            Contact the police and file a theft report. Your phone may be able to be detected.

            If you've lost your iPhone or iPad, use Find My iPhone.

            If you have lost your Android phone, use the device search function.

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        • How to protect yourself from scammers?

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        • How are emergency communications services provided?
      • Roaming

        • How to use communication services when traveling around Russia and the world?

          When traveling around our country, no additional actions are required to use communication services. The only condition is that you must have a positive balance.

          When you leave for other countries, as well as the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, where there is no MegaFon network, you need to make sure that you have the Roaming service activated. It is needed so that you can use communication services in the networks of other operators.

          • 8 800 550-05-00 +7 926 111-05-00 from anywhere in the world;
          • Personal account or MegaFon application;
          • go to the MegaFon salon with your passport.

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        • The cost of communication services when traveling in Russia may differ from the cost in the Home region. Detailed conditions you can find out in your Personal Account, in the description of your tariff or using a free command * 139 #

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          There is no MegaFon network in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, so make sure before your trip that you have the Roaming service activated. It is needed so that you can use communication services in the networks of other operators.

          How to find out if roaming is enabled on your number:

          • call the Help Desk at 8 800 550 0500 in Russia or +7 926 111-05-00 from anywhere in the world;
          • write to the support chat in your Personal Account or the MegaFon application;
          • go to the MegaFon salon with your passport.

          You can find out the cost of services on the page or in the description of your tariff.

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        • How to connect and disconnect services in roaming and spend less?

          The easiest and most convenient way is mobile application"MegaFon" or Personal Account. You can check your balance, connect or disconnect services and options, order detailed expenses and ask questions to support in the chat.

          When roaming, you do not need to change your mobile Internet settings.

          Pay attention!

          Some phones may limit data usage while roaming. Go to settings and check if mobile Internet is enabled in roaming.

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    If you receive calls on your phone from unfamiliar numbers, then it is better to find out from which operator from which country the subscribers are trying to contact you. This is especially important if you want to call a stranger back. There are several ways to help you find out an operator by phone number.

    How to find out the country and operator by phone number

    Standard smartphone capabilities allow you to additional programs Find out from which region you received a call. However, this option does not work for all numbers and not every smartphone supports it. Therefore, you can use other options:

    1. Search online by phone number. This option is good because you don’t need to define the code yourself - just enter the phone number in a special window and you will receive complete information about it.
    2. Manual search. Stationery stores sell diaries in which the first or last pages are given for reference information. With their help, you can determine from which country you were disturbed by a call. To use this method, you must correctly determine the code - these are the first 1-3 digits, excluding the “+” sign.

    Of course it's best to use online method. When searching online, you do not need to independently extract the code from a set of numbers. This service is absolutely free for you. The search form allows you to determine the telecom operator and find out other details about the number.

    Phone applications to determine operator by number

    Well, if the search form is not enough for you, then for smartphones, they work on different operating systems ah, a lot of applications have been created to help determine the numbers and region where the call is coming from. Not long ago, Yandex created its own identifier that allows you to find out the organization from which the call came. But the functionality of this program is limited - if the company uses third party number telephone number, for example, the mobile phone of one of the managers, then you will not know who wants to contact you.

    A good application is the “Russian Operators” utility. It allows you to determine when incoming and outgoing call, which operator serves your interlocutor. The disadvantage of the program is that you will not be able to determine the country of the call. Databases are limited to our country.

    Call Dispatcher

    More successful in quantity reference information is a Call Dispatcher application. Its databases collected information about Ukrainian, Belarusian and Abkhazian license plates. The functionality of the application allows you to:

    • determine the country of the interlocutor when making an incoming or outgoing call;
    • displaying information about the telecom operator, country and city during a call from a mobile or landline number;
    • placing information about the subscriber in pop-up messages during a call;
    • the ability to change the display time of messages;
    • field for manual search in the directory;
    • an extensive database of numbers in Russia and neighboring countries;
    • identification of numbers written in international and local format;
    • integration with any Android shell;
    • work with different versions operating systems, including outdated ones;
    • correct work with third-party applications.

    After installing this program, you must create a Call Dispatcher folder in the memory card directory, otherwise the databases will not be loaded. Only after creating the folder should you start downloading the databases. If you do not download them, the utility will not work. Another small problem when using this software product– not all operators and numbers are included in the database. But this problem rarely affects users, since the databases are regularly updated.

    Other ways to determine your telecom operator

    If you are sure that the call came to you from Russia (the number begins with the code +7), then it is enough to determine the telecom operator and the region of use of the SIM card. To do this, you can use different methods.

    Manual search for information

    Most the hard way telecom operator definitions - using a code book. Each telephone number, in addition to the country code, encrypts the operator identifier. In Russia, numbers in the range from 900 to 999 are used. Today domestic operators 79 codes from this range have been used, another 21 are in reserve.

    Representatives of the “Big Three” occupied the largest number of identifiers.

    Table of operator codes MTS, Megafon and Beeline

    As you can see even in this table to different operators belong to the same codes. The situation is no better for regional companies, which in most cases use the identifiers of larger telecom operators. For this reason, a manual search for information only provides general information, and with code 902 it is completely useless.

    We receive information about the country and operator from our operator

    Telecom operators provide the most accurate information about their subscribers. Since December 2013, Russia has had a law on preserving the number when a client moves to another cellular company. This causes confusion if a person tries to independently determine the operator using the code. But you don't have to do it yourself. Telecom operators have provided the ability to determine ownership subscriber number.

    1. Megafon was the first to launch this service. On his official website he posted a form for checking the number, accessible to anyone. You must enter the number without the country code - starting with 9.
    2. MTS fell behind its competitors - it launched a service paid check, available only to its clients. To check the number, you need to send a USSD request of the form: *111*916*number# - after entering the combination, press the call key. The phone number is entered without a country code, starting with 9. The request will cost you about 3 rubles (the cost depends on the region).
    3. Beeline offers two options for checking the ownership of a phone number: through the official website and a USSD request. Through the website, anyone can find out about the ownership of the number; just enter the number, starting with the operator code. Next to the field for entering information, there is a window with the numbers of the verification captcha - it is very easy to read. Enter the numbers you see in the field on the right. If you are a Beeline subscriber, you can send a request like: *444*number#. Data must be entered starting from 9.
    4. Tele 2 also took care of cellular users. He posted many on his website useful services, including in order to determine whether a subscriber number belongs to a specific operator. This service is located in the section dedicated to the transfer of subscribers to another operator while maintaining the number.

    The disadvantage of this method is that some operators have a paid service. Another disadvantage is that it is not easy to find the verification form on the official website. In most cases, it is “hidden” in one of the sections with information for subscribers.

    Using e-wallets

    If you have e-wallet, then you can use it to determine whether a number belongs to a specific telecom operator. To do this, select “Deposit money to your mobile account” in the list of payments, and then enter the number. After this action, the name or logo of the operator will appear on the page. It is not necessary to make a payment.

    This service is imperfect and does not work for everyone electronic wallets. Some payment services do not provide the ability to display the names of the company serving the subscriber. This service works properly only for Qiwi users.

    The easiest way to find out subscriber details

    We have already mentioned the last method above - these are online services for receiving complete information about the subscriber. You will be able to find out not only the telecom operator, but also the region where the SIM card was purchased. This will allow you to quickly navigate important issues: is it worth calling a stranger back, how much will a minute of communication cost, is it possible to make a call using only the included package of minutes of your tariff.

    Most operators now offer unlimited calls within the network. For this reason, it is very important to find out which company the prospective interlocutor uses. If the subscriber belongs to your cellular operator and is in the same region as you, then most often you can call without fear.

    The advantage of an online database is that it has a convenient user interface. You just need to enter the number and click the “Find” button. After refreshing the page, you will receive the result in the form of a detailed report. A small drawback is that the information in the database is updated a little later than that of the operator. But every day information is entered more quickly.


    Every person at least once has had a situation when they need to find out where a call came from or where this or that is registered. cell number. Sometimes information is needed to navigate the cost of communication if there is a need to call an unfamiliar subscriber. In some cases, such knowledge saves you from communicating with scammers.

    Question, How to determine an operator by phone number is not so difficult, as it might seem at first glance. Especially if you know what information it contains this set numbers

    What does def mean - code or prefix?

    You need to understand what to identify mobile operator, as they say, at first glance, it’s unlikely to work out. After all, the designations will vary depending on the region. Therefore, first of all, it is worth understanding what each digit of the number means and what information can be obtained from it.

    Let's start with the first digits of the number, which indicate the country code. In the case of Russia, this is +7 or 8 if the call came from a mobile phone. The only difference between these figures is that the first option allows you to communicate both within the country and using roaming. After dialing eight, you can only call by Russian Federation.

    The next three digits are the def code (prefix) of the operator, which determines affiliation with the provider company. On Russian market only four large companies: Bee Line, Megafon, Tele 2 and MTS. Prefixes are always unique; their meaning indicates the region in which the SIM card was purchased. Based on this data, the subject's address can be determined.

    To determine the operator to which the cell number belongs, you can use the appropriate search programs, for example Spravportal.

    Recently, it has become possible to change operators while keeping your old mobile phone number. This has caused some confusion, but there are services that can easily handle this too. Popular free systems: “Kody.su” or “TeleHouse” determines whether there has been a change in operator.

    Instructions on how to determine an operator by cell phone number look like this. On the corresponding page of the site, enter a combination of numbers in the box.

    Entry order:

    • country code,
    • city ​​code (operator),
    • personal number.

    After a few seconds the system responds. Based on the analysis of the information received, the service determines:

    • country of location,
    • region where the subscriber is registered,
    • which telecom operator the number belongs to.

    Of course, you won’t be able to find out the city from which you were called; you will have to be content with the name of the region or region. The remaining seven digits are the subscriber's personal number. However, in our case they do not carry any valuable information. It is impossible to find out a person’s data from them, since they are protected by law.

    How to find out an operator by landline number

    If an unsuccessful interlocutor called from a landline city number, figuring out where the call came from is also quite simple. The first numbers indicate the country, for Russia, as we have already found out, it is “+7” or “8”, but there can be two or even three characters. For example, Ukraine is encoded “+38”. Next come 2-5 digits, which indicate the code of the locality within the country.

    The last part is the number assigned to a specific address at a given telephone exchange. It can contain from five to seven digits, depending on the size of the locality. Using them, it is not difficult to find out not only the city from which the call came, but even the subscriber’s residential address. For example, if the Nizhny Novgorod number looks like +7831 4ХХ-ХХ-ХХ, then the phone is located in the Central district of the city. More detailed information can be found online telephone directory service phones09.info. But this advice relevant if it is a direct number, when calling from which call forwarding is not used.

    Any mobile operator tries to keep up with the times. One of the services that appeared not so long ago was the provision of city numbers to subscribers. They are undoubtedly in demand. This number looks respectable, but it’s impossible to immediately understand that the phone is not located in the office. Communication is carried out by the operator through a single federal mobile number, which acts as a switchboard. Using the phonenum.info service, such numbers can be determined easily and simply. For recognition, the database of Rossvyaz of the Russian Federation is used. You can find out the region, city and name of the mobile operator.

    How to find out where they called from without the Internet?

    Usage network services This is the easiest way to find out where the call came from. But what about those who do not have access to the Internet? Do not forget that the mobile operator records all incoming and outgoing calls, which are subsequently reflected in the call details. This means that you can find out where they called you from by directly calling the customer support service using a single short number.

    • "Beeline" 0611,
    • "Tele" 2 611,
    • "MTS" 0890,
    • Megafon 0500.

    However, it is not at all necessary to look for Not necessary information on how to contact the Beeline operator or any other cellular company. In addition, the wait for a specialist’s response may take a long time, since such services are usually very busy. To get a short version of the details of calls to your phone, you just need to know short command. It is different for each operator and usually looks like “*ХХХ#”.

    As you can see, the structure of any telephone number contains encrypted everything necessary to find out the necessary information. However, it is not always possible to establish for certain where they tried to contact you. After all, using a SIM card Russian operator, the subscriber can call from any part of the world. Therefore, it is simply impossible to foresee everything.