is a regular answering machine that triggers when there is an incoming call. Many users consider this service necessary and even convenient, since this way you can always find out who called and what they wanted to say. All subscribers who call you can leave a voice message so that you can call the right person back. But also, many people do not need to use such a service, and as usual, the mobile operator MegaFon does not ask before inviting all callers to leave a message after the signal if for some reason the conversation did not take place. The service, of course, is actually useful and has a number of advantages, but not everyone is ready to pay for it and wants to disable it. In what ways can this be done?
How much does it cost and how to listen to a Megafon voice message
Essentially, voicemail is like a personal secretary. The system performs the task of an answering machine - it will voice all received voice messages if:
- the device was turned off;
- the telephone was out of communication range;
- the person was talking with another interlocutor (the device is busy).
At the moment, the service is represented by the “Who called +” option. It combines voice mail and information about all missed calls, as well as notifying the other subscriber that his interlocutor has appeared on the network (the phone has become available for a call).
The cost of Megafon voicemail to phone number 0525 is 1 ruble 20 kopecks per day. The fee is debited daily in advance, regardless of whether the client uses mail or not. That is, to stop write-offs, you need to disable the option. Then on the same day money will no longer be debited from the account. For the connection itself, no funds are charged from the balance.
Note! For those who often spend time traveling around Russia and abroad, it is useful to know that in such cases it is better to turn off voice mail. After all, if conditional forwarding is activated, the tariff will be charged twice: as an incoming call and as an outgoing call at the same time.
The client has the opportunity to listen to voicemail for free, since no money is debited from the account for calls from a mobile phone to number 0525. However, there are several conditions:
- the user calls from his own mobile phone to listen to SMS;
- dial in roaming;
- You can also dial a Moscow number from a landline (landline) telephone (the call fee is charged individually - in accordance with the tariffs of the service organization).
Important! There is no limit for listening to SMS - i.e.
You can dial 0525 for free an unlimited number of times from your phone.
Description of service
There are three situations in which Megafon Voicemail is triggered.
This can happen:
- When the phone is turned off;
- When talking with other subscribers (when the number is busy);
- When you are outside the network coverage area.
When any of the above conditions are triggered, automatic redirection occurs.
At this time, the subscriber making a phone call hears a greeting with an offer to leave a voice message.
As a rule, it sounds like this:
“The subscriber is unavailable. Leave a message after the signal."
By default, Megafon sets forwarding using code “62” - no answer when the phone is turned off or offline.
However, if desired, a person can activate other types of forwarding:
- Unconditional forwarding . Incoming calls are sent to Voicemail even if the phone is turned on. Code - "21" .
- No response . Forwarding is performed if the subscriber does not answer the call within 30 seconds. Code - "61" .
- Employment . The caller can leave a message if the called party is already on the phone (the number is busy). Code - "67" .
There are several ways to activate the service (set up forwarding to Voicemail). The easiest one is to dial the USSD command with the voicemail number **code*+79262000224# and press the call button. You can also use the USSD command *845# .
If a subscriber leaves a message, you will know about it from an SMS notification.
If desired, Voicemail can be configured so that messages are sent to another number or email.
Who uses it for free
At the moment, there are several categories of users who can use the service for free until July 1, 2021 (not inclusive). These are promotions within the following plans:
- "All inclusive";
- "Warm welcome";
- "Turn on."
The service is free of charge. In roaming (in any region except home) the fee is charged according to the tariff. To listen to SMS, also dial 0525.
After July 1, 2021, the client can decide for himself whether to continue using the option or not. By default, the provision of the service is considered extended. If the client wishes to disconnect, he can do so at any time on a general basis.
How to make detailed Megafon calls of your own and someone else's number
Disabling with the help of employees
For clients who do not understand how to turn off voicemail on MegaFon, there are two proven methods:
- You need to take your passport and go to any operator’s branded salon in your city, and then ask the employee to turn off the service. The workers will do everything quite quickly, but for identification you need the passport of the owner of the number and his presence.
- Subscribers can also call the support operator. After connecting, you need to ask the operator to deactivate the service. The consultant will ask you for your passport details. Next, the operator can offer options on how to independently deactivate the option, or will do it remotely. In any case, after disconnection, a confirmation SMS will be sent to the number.
How to leave a voice message
There are situations when it is inconvenient for a Megafon subscriber to read SMS, so his interlocutor can leave a message. That is, you can send voice SMS. The conditions are:
- The user sends plain text to the interlocutor, and the system converts it into voice.
- The cost for 1 SMS is 9.99 rubles.
- Maximum length – 70 characters (only in Russian letters). You can send longer texts, but the system will divide them into equal parts of 70 characters.
- Maximum length 2000 characters.
- The message is sent only to Megafon clients (and not to other operators).
Note! Clients of the Ural branch can send SMS to any number of another operator. The cost is exactly the same.
How to turn off the service?
If you decide to deactivate the option, remember that reconnection will not be possible. To disable the service, you can use the following methods:
- send the USSD command * 845 * 0 # and press the “Call” key;
- deactivate the function in your personal account by first going to the appropriate section;
- call the operator at 0500 and ask to turn off the service.
Connection and service parameters
There are several ways to connect (all of them are free). It is enough just to have a connected, working phone or Internet access:
- Send a free SMS in the form of combination 3006 to the number 000105 or call 222.
- You can activate it differently from your phone - command *105*602# and call key.
- And if a personal account has already been created on the official page of the operator, go there, select the section with voice mail and click “Connect”.
The latter method is especially convenient, since in your personal account you can find out about all the features of voicemail, fees for the service, and get other useful information.
It is also useful to know about the parameters of this option:
- all messages that are not read are stored for 48 hours - you need to have time to familiarize yourself with them within this period;
- if there was a call to a switched off device, then upon connection the user immediately receives an SMS with this number;
- If an SMS is read, it is stored for no more than 24 hours; if necessary, the user can delete it earlier.
Note! In any case, the service simultaneously stores information about 10 messages.
Moreover, the duration of each of them should not exceed 60 seconds. The maximum duration of one message is 180 seconds (3 minutes).
How to enable the service?
At the moment, it is not possible to activate the service, since it is included in the archived options by the mobile operator. However, a new one can be an excellent replacement for an answering machine; we’ll talk about it a little later.
Users who previously connected the service can continue to use it. The activated option continues to function without any changes. The subscriber, as before, can not only listen to voice messages, but also change the call forwarding itself.
To change the call forwarding type, you must send the following digital combination: * * forwarding password * phone number # and the “Call” key. Each type of redirection has its own password:
- 21 - unconditional;
- 61 - “No answer”;
- 67 — “Subscriber is busy”;
- 62 — “Subscriber unavailable.”
Changing the type of answering machine is provided free of charge.
Clearing voicemail Megafon
In some cases, you will need to clear all sms and completely abandon the service. Voicemail can be turned off quite simply (all methods are free):
- Dial an SMS with the numbers 30060 and send it to number 000105.
- Enter the command *105*3006#, press the call key, as well as *581*3# and “call”.
- An additional option is to go to your personal account on the operator’s official website, select the “Voicemail” section, click on the “Disconnect” button.
Each individual SMS can be deleted from the phone’s memory - to do this, use the internal menu using the corresponding buttons (on the sensor or keyboard).
Thus, the service is truly convenient and affordable. In some cases, an answering machine can be a big help. For example, the device turned off for some reason, and the subscriber did not even know about it, but was waiting for an important call. Therefore, it is better to try to insure yourself against such situations by activating the service.
Disconnection via mobile phone
If there is no need to use the service, then you need to know how to turn off voicemail via a mobile device on MegaFon:
- Clients can dial *845*0# from their mobile phone and press the call button to send it to the network. After disconnection, the user receives a confirmation notification.
- The second method is to use MegaFon’s special interactive menu. To call it, you need to enter the command *105# in the gadget and make a call. After this, a menu will open where, after selecting the desired item, the service is disabled. After voicemail is deactivated, a message with confirmation information is sent to your mobile phone.
Settings
The service provides subscribers with the opportunity to configure their answering machine:
- change the length of the waiting time after which the call will be redirected to an answering machine
- change the greeting that will be heard when forwarding
- manage mailbox settings
To go to the service settings, you need to call Megafon voice mail number - 222.
Also, in order to enter the mail settings menu, you can dial the combination of numbers *105*602# and the call button.
Terms of service, cost
- The number of messages simultaneously stored in the program memory is 30. When the 31st arrives, the 1st is deleted automatically.
- The maximum recording length is 120 minutes.
- Each entry is stored for 24 hours, after which it is automatically deleted.
The payment system is prepaid, the billing period is a month or a day, depending on the tariff that is connected to your number. The subscription fee is 39 rubles/month. or 3 rubles/day, depending on the tariff plan. Connection is free.
What's the number?
0525 is a service number from Megafon, by dialing which you can listen to voice messages left by subscribers when there is no connection on your part. This function is available for subscribers with active .
In technical terms, the operation of the “Who called” option is described quite simply. An SMS notification comes from a subscriber who was unable to reach you. The notification indicates the number of attempts and time of calls. If the subscriber left a voice message, the system will offer to listen to it through the combination 0525. By calling it, the system will play all the left messages one by one. Important: if the subscriber waits for the answering machine to start working (after the signal), but does not leave a message, the system will still record such a dummy.
Number for listening to messages 0525
Please keep in mind that according to the terms of the “Who called” option, a notification is sent without fail in the following cases:
- the subscriber is busy with a call on the first line;
- the subscriber simply did not answer the call;
- the device was temporarily turned off or was outside the Megafon coverage area;
- New voice messages have been sent to the number.
If you are planning to use the 0525 number, there are a few things you need to consider. Recorded messages are stored on the server for 15 days, the maximum recording duration is 2 minutes, and no more than 15 records can be stored on the server at a time. You should also remember that listening can be done through Megafon’s personal account.
