Blocking the number of "Megaphone": the main reasons

"SIM-card blocking" - this term is sometimes encountered for subscribers of cellular operators. However, the reasons that led to this may be quite different: from the banal lack of funds on the number to the absence of paid activities for a long period. For what reasons can blocking the number of "Megaphone" and what needs to be done to remove it, we will tell in the current article.

Types of locks

If it is impossible to use the SIM card "for the intended purpose" - for sending messages, making calls, accessing the Internet, then it is most likely connected with:

• Lack of funds on the account (financial blocking);
• Blocking on the initiative of the operator due to non-use of communication services for a long period;
• Voluntary restriction of the provision of communication services (on the initiative of the subscriber);
• Limitation of access to the SIM card in case of its loss.

Let's take a closer look at each of the above options to limit the functionality of the SIM card.

Financial blocking of the "Megafon" number

Each subscriber faced this situation at least once: after all, it is not so easy to keep track of the balance, especially when it comes to tariff plans with a subscription fee. With a negative balance, you can not use communication services, even if the tariff is set on the number with included minutes, messages and traffic. In order to use these packages, the account should maintain a positive balance.

Thus, in order for the financial blocking of the Megafon number to be lifted, it is sufficient simply to replenish the account or use the services of providing a loan from the operator (promised payment, credit of trust).

Blocking of the SIM card due to lack of paid actions

According to the terms of service provision (they are, by the way, registered in the contract when purchasing a SIM card), if the client does not use the number within 90 days, the service will be suspended. In this ninety days are counted from the moment when the balance on the SIM card will be zero. Until then, starting from the 45th day of the subscriber's inactivity, fifteen rubles will be withdrawn (a kind of subscription fee for preserving the number). As soon as there is not enough money in the account for another charge-off, the countdown will begin.

Blocking the number of "Megaphone" in case of non-use is carried out on an ongoing basis. Some time after this, the number will be resold for sale and any other person will be able to buy it.

Restriction of services on the number on the initiative of the client

Operator "Megaphone" also provides a service that allows to "freeze" the number for a while, i.e. All communication services will be suspended, as well as writing off a monthly fee for available services. Option from "Megaphone" "Temporary blocking of numbers" is an excellent chance to save on mobile communication in the period, for example, vacation. In this case, a person can set a specific time interval, on which communication services should be limited. Blocking the number of "Megaphone" on the initiative of the subscriber is connected through a contact center employee, in his personal account and is paid - one ruble a day.

Sim card loss

Another reason why a SIM card can be blocked is its loss. However, automatically, of course, such a lock is not installed - only on the request of the SIM card holder. You can set the lock by calling the contact center - 0500, by contacting the office, sending the application through a special form posted on the operator's website. Within seven days, the service does not imply the existence of a subscription fee. Starting from the eighth day one ruble will be debited from the account. The lock can be withdrawn in case of receiving a new SIM card instead of lost in the car service and sales operator. The issue is made only to the owner of the number, upon presentation of the identity card - in this case it is preliminary to find out in which of the offices the issue of the SIM card is being discussed.

Conclusion

To check the blocking of the number "Megaphone" it is possible through the personal page of the subscriber on the Internet - a personal cabinet. Here the basic information on the number, including its status, as well as other information - the list of active services, costs, etc. is displayed. Also, the term "number blocking" can mean the impossibility of sending text requests to short numbers of content providers. In this case, there is a service "Blocking short numbers" ("Megaphone"), which implies setting a ban on the use of services of these companies. It is also connected through a personal cabinet, by contact-center phone, in the office and is provided free of charge. The client of the white-green operator can manage such an option himself in any convenient way - via the Internet, by the number of technical support, etc.