If you plan not to use your number for some time, connected to a tariff with a monthly subscription fee, then to save money, you can temporarily block the SIM card. You can block a number at will by calling the contact center, visiting the operator's sales office or performing simple actions in the Internet Assistant. The last method of blocking favorably differs from others in that you can carry out this operation not only faster, but even while abroad.
Necessary
- - mobile phone
- - the Internet
Instructions
Step 1
To be able to manage mobile services over the Internet, first go to your operator's website and find a special service that allows you to manage services over the Internet. MTS calls this service "Internet Assistant", Beeline - "My Beeline", Megafon - "Service Guide".
Step 2
To access the service, prepare your cell phone. Execute a simple command from your mobile or call the required number to set a password to enter your personal account.
Step 3
If you are an MTS subscriber, dial * 111 * 25 # on your phone and press the "Call" button or call the free number 1115. Set a password consisting of 4-7 digits.
Step 4
From the Beeline operator, to get the password to your personal account, dial * 110 * 9 # from your mobile and click "Call". After a few seconds, open the incoming SMS message with a password.
Step 5
If your number is served by Megafon, then enter the command * 105 * 00 # from the phone and press the "Call" button. Then open the message that will contain the password to enter your personal account.
Step 6
To enter the Internet service, in the "Login" field, write your 10-digit phone number. In the "Password" field, enter the number or symbols you have set from the SMS message.
Step 7
After entering your personal account, in the menu that appears, select the item "Number blocking". In the list of blocking types, select voluntary blocking and block the number following the system prompts.
Step 8
Your number will be blocked until you unblock it. But keep in mind that each operator sets its own maximum inactivity period for the number.
Step 9
After this period, the blocked number can be transferred to another person for use. Therefore, before blocking, be sure to read the terms of its validity, which can be found on the website of the desired cellular provider.
