The MTS "Content Barring" service allows you to protect the subscriber from unwanted SMS messages. It also makes it possible to save your own funds and restrict children from using paid services.
Why do I need the MTS "Content Ban" service
Unwanted content causes a lot of inconvenience and unpleasant moments for subscribers. Messages from short numbers are often quite annoying and can distract from important matters. And if you accidentally or unknowingly call a short number, this can threaten with significant financial losses. Children often fall into the trap of paid services, for whom their parents will have to pay in the future.
All major telecom operators have a service designed to restrict access to information and entertainment services. MTS is no exception. It allows you to activate the "Content Ban" service. After that, the subscriber will not be able to send SMS and calls to short paid numbers. This will save it from the actions of Internet scammers who, under the pretext of an imaginary subscription or confirmation “that you are not a robot”, can write off a rather large amount from the subscriber's balance. At the same time, MTS internal services will continue to function normally. The MTS website contains a complete list of numbers that are not subject to blocking when connecting to the service.
How to activate the MTS "Content Ban" service
You can activate this service by calling the operator at 0890, or at the MTS sales office by contacting a customer service specialist. Connection is free, no monthly fee is provided. You can also write a request for disconnection to the support email address. Service activation is not provided in the Internet Assistant menu today.
By the way, on the company's website there is an opportunity to find out the cost of sending an SMS to a short number. For you need to enter it in a special search form.
If you receive an unsolicited advertising message, you can always complain to your service provider. To do this, you can send the text of the message to the email address [email protected], or forward it without making changes to the number 6333.
If for any reason you decide to refuse this service, then again you should contact the operator or the MTS office. Disconnection is also available in the Internet Assistant in your personal account. If the subscriber decides to change the tariff plan to a corporate one, the option will be disabled automatically.
You can block the receipt of unwanted SMS without resorting to the help of MTS. So, in many phones today there is a "black list" function. The installed antivirus can also block SMS messages from short numbers.
