Rostelecom services: Who called, Caller ID, Anti Caller ID, Call forwarding and Call holding

Date: August 5, 2021 | Updated: August 23, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man

Rostelecom, like any other cellular operator (not only from the Russian segment), offers its customers, in addition to tariff plans, an impressive list of additional services. All of them are designed for different subscribers and provide different benefits. The material contains detailed information about each of the additional services that are currently relevant for Rostelecom subscribers to connect to.

Rostelecom - description, connection and cost

Caller ID "Rostelecom" is a classic option that allows you to see the incoming number without picking up the phone. Thanks to it, subscribers instantly identify calls from interlocutors present in the telephone address book, answer only acquaintances, or set separate ringtones for each person. We'll tell you how much automatic caller ID from Rostelecom costs on a mobile phone and how to activate the service on your home phone.

Subscribers' opinions about the service

The high subscription fee and low chance of receiving gifts caused confusion among many users. People who connected Beeline Boundless Internet noted in their reviews:

• Overpriced. It is wiser to use the “Highway” option, which includes 30 GB of traffic with a monthly subscription fee of 1,200 rubles.
• Low chances of winning. The most interesting gift is a discount on a smartphone in the amount of 99% of its price. But only 5 people who have reached the diamond level receive such a gift.
• Pitfalls of the “Pump up and pump up” campaign.

The only undeniable advantage of the Boundless Internet from Beeline is the ability to use traffic in roaming.

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How to connect caller ID on a Rostelecom home phone

To connect to Rostelecom Caller ID, a stationary device must support Caller ID. Without this function, you will not be able to determine the number of your interlocutor. If the technical characteristics of the phone meet the requirements, you have 2 options.

1. Call the company’s contact center at 8 800 100 08 00. Wait for the operator’s response and express your desire to activate the service. Please note that the work will require the address, name of the holder and contract number - prepare the document in advance.
2. Go to your nearest office. To apply, you will need to fill out an application and provide personal information: address and full name to which the phone is registered. Don't forget your passport and contract - they may be required to confirm your identity.

Please note that Caller ID is provided by default on the “Basic” and “Advanced” tariffs. For 530 and 636 rubles per month, respectively, you can get the option along with a set of other communication services.

Advantages of the new and disadvantages of the old Caller ID system

Devices capable of identifying telephone numbers appeared and became widespread in the mid-90s. When private business activities were allowed in Russia, their own systems began to be produced in the country. Those who want to connect to Rostelecom Caller ID will be interested to know that an outdated system was previously used. Its disadvantages include:

• imitation of picking up the phone in order to determine the number, and this was accompanied by costs for the calling subscriber, even if he was not answered; According to the standard, only 7 digits of the number were determined. For this reason, the country, area or mobile operator code remained unknown;
• the ability to determine the caller ID by ear, because the system startup was accompanied by a characteristic click or short beeps.

The cost of a modern Caller ID from Rostelecom is slightly higher, but the costs are worth it. What do subscribers who activate the service receive? Firstly, the number is determined without establishing a connection, which means that you do not have to spend money while making calls. Secondly, the caller’s display shows the caller’s entire number, with all the necessary prefixes. Thirdly, the connection does not imply additional modifications; there is no need to modernize proprietary in-circuit solutions. This ensures stable operation of the telephone.

Today, among the list of the most important and indispensable additional services offered by modern cellular operators, up to 10 options can be identified, without which it is simply impossible for busy people and businessmen to imagine comfortable use of mobile communications. And among the list of such there will probably be such opportunities as Caller ID and Anti-Caller ID. We want to talk in more detail about these services provided by Rostelecom to its telephone subscribers and analyze the nuances of their configuration.

• How to connect caller ID on Megafon? Services overview

Rating of radiotelephones with caller ID

Cordless phones, oddly enough, do not lose their popularity due to the advent of cellular communications. They are still actively purchased by users for use at home or in offices. Modern manufacturers are trying to provide these devices with more functions in order to push their product ahead of competitors. One of the most useful and truly necessary options is automatic caller ID. This feature allows the owner of the radiotelephone to see the name and number from which the incoming call is being made in order to see who the conversation will be with. Especially for people who value this function, our experts have compiled a rating of the best radiotelephones with caller ID.

Standard

The standard one gives the user the opportunity to recognize the caller's phone number - it will appear on the device screen. “Caller ID” allows you to synchronize a phone number with the picture and ringtone set for it.

The service provides the ability to easily view missed calls and call the subscriber back, without having to look for his number in the phone book.

Combination of services with tariffs

The Caller ID option is valid on almost all tariff plans. In most cases, it is included in the package of services provided.

. If necessary, you can connect it yourself.

Price

is attached to the line of MegaFon tariff plans, and its cost is already included in the package of options provided. You will not need to pay separately to use this feature.

If, after disabling Caller ID, the subscriber again wants to track who the calls are coming from, the service can be reactivated. In this case, the connection fee will not be charged, and re-use will also not require payment.

Connection

There is no additional need to connect, since this option is included in the service package of almost all tariffs of the Megafon mobile operator.

Which home phone with caller ID is better to buy?

It’s not for nothing that these models were included in the review of the best home phones with caller ID. Each of them separately is worthy of buyers’ attention, since it has at least a basic set of functions, and they are sold at a competitive price. But if your eyes wander when choosing a specific device, it is recommended to look at the appearance. Thus, for users with poor vision, it would be advisable to consider the Gigaset A415 and Panasonic KX-TG6821 models, since they have large backlit buttons. The remaining options for cordless phones are perfect for those who do not have vision problems and are perfectly oriented by the arrangement of letters and numbers on the keys.

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“Anti Caller ID on request” from MTS: details

Another modification of this service is the “On request” option. This option will be ideal for subscribers who do not need to systematically hide their number, but nevertheless use this opportunity quite often.

The essence of the proposal is this: by activating the service, subscribers will make calls under standard conditions, and other customers will see their number on their devices, however, when entering the appropriate combination before directly dialing the subscriber’s number, the number hiding service will be activated and operate exclusively for this one call.

Accordingly, if you want to make a hidden call, you should dial the subscriber’s numbers in the following form: *31#+7ХХХХХХХХХ

. When entering numbers normally, the interlocutor will see your number.

How to enable or disable “Anti Caller ID on request”

To use it, you must first activate it using your personal account or request *111*84#

. The option can be disabled using a personal account or an identical USSD request.

The option is also not offered free of charge, and its terms and conditions provide for the following prices:

• Connection option: 32 rubles;
• Fee for each day of use: 1.05 rubles;
• Each one-time number identification ban: 2 rubles for 1 call;
• Disconnection procedure: free.

How to choose a radiotelephone

Having experienced a rapid boom back in the 90s, radiotelephones still remain one of the common methods of communication. They continuously transformed and became more complex, changed formats and standards, appearance and internal filling, and have now settled on the DECT digital standard. This standard provides a slightly shorter communication range than previous analog standards, but provides higher quality sound transmission and allows several handsets to operate simultaneously without mutual interference, and also makes it possible to use a number of additional functions that were previously only inherent in mini-PBXs. The ubiquity of mobile phones has only spurred DECT developers to further improve their devices. However, progress is moving forward, and following the permanent evolution of mobile phones, which from specialized communication devices have turned into multifunctional and multitasking gadgets, cordless phones began to change, in some ways even copying their transformation. So modern DECT models can do much of what GSM smartphones can do and, often, for a lower price. In some aspects, the radiotelephone has even surpassed the mobile phone, as some devices have three communication channels independent of each other: Wi-Fi, GSM and DECT. The appearance has also changed and now modern models are more reminiscent of a standard smartphone and it is not yet clear who is copying whom.

Main characteristics

Number of tubes included

Several handsets in the set allow you to organize additional operating modes: secretary-director (transferring a call to another handset), conference calling (several people can communicate at the same time), baby monitor (call activation when crying loudly and for a long time), walkie-talkie, etc.

Set of 2 tubes. They can be either the same style and color, or the same style, but different colors.

Remark: when purchasing multi-tube models, it is worth keeping in mind that different brands organize the call signal sequence differently. Most often, all handsets ring at the same time and it is not always possible to change this setting.

The number of handsets that can potentially be connected to the base can be different, for example, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and the number of bases on which an individual pipe is registered can also be different, most often this is a number from 1 to 4. It should be Keep in mind that you can connect (register) additional handsets to the bases, not only those specially released by the manufacturer for this model, but also, if the phone supports the GAP standard, handsets from other models of the same manufacturer and even from other manufacturers. This standard guarantees the functionality of basic functions, such as answering a call, calling a subscriber, but does not guarantee the operation of additional options, such as redialling, answering machine, etc.

Remark: after all production moved to Southeast Asia, registering GAP pipes from some manufacturers on the GAP bases of others has become a big lottery. This point must be taken into account when purchasing additional tubes.

Handset screen

The size of the display on the handset is measured in lines and is most often 5-8 lines. The clarity of the image is determined by the font used and the size of the letters, the presence of additional indicators and icons. Displays are available in monochrome (orange, green, pale blue, etc.) and color. Monochrome has higher clarity and lower energy consumption, which leads to a slight increase in operating time without recharging. Some models also have a screen on the base unit. It can be either an indicator with several color LEDs that reflect the state of the unit, or a full-fledged LCD display.

Caller ID

The caller ID displays the caller's number on the display. There are two types of identifiers (standards/protocols): Caller ID and CallerID.

AND HE. Supported by old analogue landline telephone networks in the CIS. When the caller ID is triggered, the actual connection is established and before picking up the handset, the phone itself imitates the dial tone of the telephone exchange, which, firstly, is very noticeable by the change in the tone of the beep, and, secondly, the charge for the call begins to be charged from the moment it is triggered. It should be said that every year the number of identification of numbers according to the Caller ID standard decreases exponentially (depending on the city, it determines from 1/10 to 1/3 of incoming numbers). Eventually, this standard will fade into oblivion.

CallerID (FSK or DTMF). Since the beginning of the 90s, there has been a systematic replacement of existing analog PBXs with new digital ones, which in the overwhelming majority do not support the Caller ID standard; identification occurs only according to the CallerID standard. In this standard, number identification occurs without establishing a connection, unnoticed by the caller. The CallerID number identification service is paid and is activated separately by the operator. The number of definitions is maximum.

Most advanced models support both types of qualifiers in all their variants.

When you turn on the baby monitor mode, you can control what is happening in the room from other rooms in the house: one tube is installed in the child’s room, the second in the parents’ room. If there is any noise, for example, a baby crying, the first handset will automatically call the second and you can hear everything that happens in the nursery. A call in this mode can be made not only to the parent handset, but also to any external phone, for example a cell phone. Also, in the baby monitor mode, the handset changes the basic algorithm of its operation: all sound signals are turned off, the brightness of the backlight is reduced, and some buttons are blocked to avoid accidental pressing.

Autoresponder

A digital answering machine can answer and record calls when no one is available to answer the call. The typical memory capacity is 20-30 minutes, which is quite enough for everyday use. If desired, the recording can be turned off, leaving only the playback of the welcome message. Moreover, in most models there is no recording of the current conversation initially, as this seriously complicates the functionality of the device.

Wall placement

Often, this arrangement option turns out to be more convenient, since it frees up space on the table or bedside table.

The wall mount consists of not only mounting holes on the base unit body, but also, depending on the design, a hooking protrusion that will securely hold the hanging tube. Advanced models have special grooves for telephone and network cables, which allow them to be neatly laid in the desired direction. Screws and dowels are usually not included in the kit.

What to do if Caller ID does not work?

When the number is not detected even after connecting the service, the operator advises to proceed in 4 steps.

1. Make sure your phone supports Caller ID. Read the instructions for the device in the section “How to set up Caller ID” and step by step check the parameters recommended by the operator.
2. Turn off the device and turn it on again. Inspect the cable for damage and the charge level on the free-standing tubes.
3. Call home from your mobile phone. If your number is identified, but others are not, the owners of the latter are probably using an anti-identifier. This option is the opposite of Caller ID, which allows you to hide your phone.
4. If your number is not identified, call the contact center. Wait for an answer, explain the situation and leave a request to call a specialist.

Master's answer:

For the Caller ID function to work correctly, it is not enough to simply buy a telephone set and order the service at the PBX. You need to be able to correctly connect your phone to the network and configure the appropriate functions in it.

When you bring home the phone you just bought, the first thing you should do is inspect the outlet to which you want to connect the device. If they are the same, that is, made according to the same standard, then nothing extra will need to be done. But if the telephone plug does not fit into the socket, then change one or the other.

If you have an old-style socket, but the plug turns out to be modern, then cut the latter so that the cut piece of wire together with the plug has a total length of 20 centimeters. In the future, you can use it to connect some other phone. Do not connect the two outermost wires in the cord anywhere. With the screws facing the old-style plug and the plastic pin facing down, try connecting the middle wires to the right contacts. Now close the plug and try connecting it to the telephone socket. If after carrying out the procedure the phone does not work, then pull out the plug again and now open the socket. Look in it to which contacts the telephone line is connected and move the middle wires of the cord to the same contacts in the plug. Now close the plug, connect the socket back - the device should work.

If, on the contrary, you have a modern socket, but the plug on the device is old, then do the following. Open the plug, disconnect the wires from its terminals, now take a piece of cord with a modern plug at the end. Leave the outer wires of this cord, you don’t need them, but twist the middle ones with the wires coming out of the telephone set. Well insulate the connections and now you can connect the phone.

Some models of telephones with the Caller ID function are supplied with an AC power supply. If you have such a model, then before connecting the telephone cord to the outlet, turn on the phone to the electrical network. If you have a radio tube, place it on the base. If your phone model runs on batteries, then install them while observing the polarity.

Then it was time to configure the device. First, read the instructions that came with your phone about how to set up a function such as number identification. Choose a method that meets the standards adopted by your PBX. Then set the exact time on your phone, the required ringer volume and the corresponding melody. Set an alarm clock and a melody for it.

Now, to check whether you have configured Caller ID correctly, call your landline phone from your cell phone. When calling, a number must be identified. Please take into account that if you have a domestic standard caller ID, then at the moment when the caller’s number is determined, the phone simulates picking up the handset and funds will be debited from your cell phone account. In this case, only the last seven digits of the number are determined.

During the popularity of home landline phones, we had to remember or write down important numbers because the home phone wouldn't tell us who was calling. Then devices with displays appeared that displayed the phone number of the calling subscriber.

Mobile phones and special operator services have made our lives much easier. Thus, the service of automatic caller ID for incoming calls and messages from Megafon is so familiar to subscribers that it is perceived as an application to a SIM card, and not as a separate option. Although this is an independent service, the main function of which is to display the number on the phone screen for an incoming call, as well as save the call in the call list.

The Megafon caller ID service is provided free of charge to absolutely all subscribers, and is automatically activated the first time the SIM card is used. The option allows you to see the phone number of your interlocutor on the screen during incoming calls and SMS, and not only the phones of Megafon network subscribers, but also other operators. The phone number will be displayed in international format, or as a name if it was previously saved in the contacts list.

The phone number will be determined even if your interlocutor is roaming. Although the Megafon operator warns that if the called subscriber is in international roaming, difficulties may arise with the correct use of the Caller ID service.

In the event that you were unable to answer the call, information about the incoming call will be saved in the phone's memory, and you will have the opportunity to call the subscriber back later. The list of missed calls can be found in the device menu in the “Calls” section.

Caller ID will always operate when the Megafon subscriber is online. But if your interlocutor has a special option enabled that allows him to remain incognito - Anti-AON (anti-identifier), AON will not be able to detect a hidden phone.

How to connect Caller ID to Megafon?

When you activate a new SIM card, Megafon Caller ID connects automatically. You do not need to enter any special commands and you do not need to activate the service additionally. Caller ID is available on both prepaid and postpaid plans. The Megafon service will always be provided, regardless of the account status on your device.

How to disable Caller ID on Megafon?

Since the Caller ID service from Megafon is absolutely free and a very convenient option, there is no point in disabling it. But if the subscriber still has such a desire, disabling the service is possible through Megafon’s Personal Account, or through a customer support operator. You can call the hotline on 0500. Or the subscriber can visit the Megafon office and ask the employee to turn off the Caller ID.

Additional services Megafon for hiding and identifying numbers

In addition to the standard and free Caller ID service, the Megafon operator offers additional options that allow you to hide your own number for an outgoing call for a fixed fee, as well as determine the hidden number of another subscriber for an incoming call:

• . Your number will remain secret, even if the other person has the caller ID option enabled. Connecting to the service is free, and the subscription fee will be 5 rubles per day.
• One-time AntiAON. Ability to hide your own phone number once when making an outgoing call. There is no subscription fee, each hidden call will cost 7 rubles.
• . For a subscription fee of 1,500 rubles per month, you get the opportunity to see numbers hidden using AntiAON during incoming calls. The service is activated free of charge.

Each of us has at least once encountered a situation where we needed to make a call anonymously, and the easiest way for Beeline subscribers is to hide your phone number. This or “AntiAON”.

Price ranges

(the division into groups is very arbitrary)

up to 2,000 rub. — full-fledged radiotelephones with caller ID, polyphony, and a handset search button. Suitable for the vast majority of applications in an ordinary family.

2,000 - 5,000 rubles - advanced models with many additional functions, found both individually and all together: night mode, baby monitor, black list, display and/or key backlight, speakerphone on the base, digital answering machine. One additional handset in the kit, high-capacity batteries, etc. are possible. Such models are suitable for those whose area of ​​using a landline telephone is wider than simply answering calls.

5,000 - 9,000 rub. — in this range, two additional handsets are possible, a voice recorder (recording conversations on a digital answering machine), Bluetooth with file transfer and wireless connection (including headsets), a large volume of the phone book, li-Ion batteries. Touch screens are also appearing in this group. These models are suitable for those who live in a large house with a large family or run a small business in an office, as well as for those who are used to using all possible phone functions to the fullest.

from 9,000 rub. - in this range the first full-fledged smartphones appear with the Android operating system and Google Play Market, a camera, Wi-Fi and the ability to download image files (including for linking a photo to a contact), music, as well as a slot for a memory card, etc. .d. Such models are suitable for those who are always connected and communicate a lot, but prefer to seriously control costs under the “communications” item, as well as for those who want to have a single multifunctional device for cellular and wired communications, Internet access and entertainment content.

Remark: it is worth noting that many of the listed functions can be performed by a local telephone exchange as part of the provision of paid services of additional services (additional types of services).

Application Form

When filling out an application, one of the main questions that concerns the subscriber is the price of connecting a home telephone. Fortunately, for Rostelecom it is noticeably lower than for other companies: approximately 10,000 rubles for a regular installation and about 1,300 thousand rubles for connecting legal entities.

This figure will differ in different localities, but only slightly. This amount includes in advance the cost of a standard device that will be installed in the subscriber’s home (it functions equally well when connected to the network and to a battery).

Therefore, before connecting your home phone to Rostelecom, it is recommended to immediately clarify how much this service costs. And only then, if it turns out that all the conditions offered to the user suit him, you can start submitting an application. To do this you will need to provide the following information:

• your full name;
• mobile contact number;
• passport data;
• postal address (where you need to place your phone number).

Prospects

In the permanent evolution of radiotelephones, several development vectors have emerged. One of them took the path of transformation into a model with VoIP technologies. Another way is the numerous hybrids with GSM phones, remote controls, photo frames, docking stations, etc.

Some manufacturers are adjusting older models to suit needs, while occupying specialized niches, such as grandmother phones.

In general, engineering thought and entrepreneurial activity, together or separately, move progress forward.

Do you still use your old wired telephone? Then it's time to change!

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