How to switch to Megafon with your number via the Internet: instructions for changing telecom operators

Transition conditions

Going is easy if several conditions are met:

have officially entered into an agreement with their operator, and it contains passport data;
no errors were made in drawing up the contract;
in case of switching to another mobile provider, there are no debts or outstanding loans by phone number;
SIM card is not blocked;
you switch to MegaFon geographically in the home region where the SIM card is registered;
More than two months have passed since the last transfer or change of number.
You can actually switch from mobile operators MTS, Tele2, Beeline, Yota and others.

What does the provider guarantee to arriving clients?

Completely free transfer procedure.
The company does the translation itself, which means there is no need to contact the old operator.
To submit an application, it is not necessary to come to a communication salon - the client either comes to write or orders delivery of documents and a SIM card by courier. It is worth noting here that this function is not yet available in all localities in Russia.
After submitting your application, a new SIM card will be issued.
Money from the account is not transferred to the new one.
Most often, the operation is permitted; among the reasons for refusal, only errors and incorrect data in the contract are highlighted.

Causes of transition failures and ways to correct them

“Megafon may refuse to allow you to cross with a certain wording. Let's look at what wording there may be and what needs to be done to correct the situation and connect with your number.

“The debt to the previous operator has not been repaid.” Solution: pay off the debt to the previous operator and re-apply to change the operator while maintaining the number;
“The ported number is registered in another region (subject of the Russian Federation).” Solution: Submit an application in the region where the saved number was registered;
“The number is blocked by the previous operator” Solution: Unblock the number with your operator and then re-apply;
“The data in the application does not match the data from the previous operator (number, full name, passport details).” Solution: Correct or check the data from the previous operator by contacting the appropriate subscriber department, and then submit the application again with the correct data.
“60 days have not passed since the last port of your number and/or there is a debt to previous operators.” Solution: Wait until the deadline expires and resubmit your application.

Advantages of Megafon

Hundreds of thousands of subscribers choose the MegaFon cellular network for a reason, but for certain advantages:

Among all mobile companies, the coverage area in Russia is the widest;
uses equipment in its work and regularly updates all available equipment in order to protect itself as much as possible from network interruptions and other breakdowns;
Internet speed remains high regardless of the subscriber’s position;
relatively low price both for communication within Russia and for calls abroad;
gradual introduction of proven banking products into the work of the mobile operator;
has been on the cellular communications market for a long time, he is known and trusted;
no problems with card activation or service settings.

Important conditions for the ability to port a number to MegaFon

It's very easy to connect to MegaFon and leave your phone. The main thing is that the subscriber takes into account the following simple rules:

Only the owner of the SIM card can carry out such an operation. The transfer can also be carried out by a person who has a power of attorney from the owner.
The phone can only be transferred in the region where the person issued his previous SIM card.
The subscriber's number should not be blocked. And if he has a debt, then it needs to be paid off. This is done 3 days before the number porting procedure.
The client's passport must correspond to what was included in the agreement previously concluded between the subscriber and the service provider. And if the subscriber has changed his passport, then he must inform his operator about this. It is the operator who must update the data. If the owner of the plastic does not inform the operator of his new data, then his application will not be considered.
The subscriber has already transferred his phone, and 2 months have passed since this procedure.

In addition, the user needs to remember that:

you don’t need to pay to save your number;
when carrying out the procedure, the owner of the plastic does not need to inform his previous service provider about this;
Having concluded a service agreement with a new service provider, the client immediately receives a new SIM card;
This procedure applies only to federal license plates. And if the client uses a city number, then it should first be changed to a federal one and then disabled;
When completing the contract, the user must show his passport.

Transition while maintaining the corporate number

The cost of changing a corporate phone operator is 100 rubles; such an operation is allowed no more than once every six months. There are usually no problems with maintaining number capacity.

To switch to Megafon while maintaining the number, the subscriber will need to:

present a document confirming your identity;
fill out an application for transfer in the mobile operator’s salon;
wait for review;
get a new SIM card.

Three steps to switch to MegaFon while saving your number

3 main steps to port a number:

Go to a communication shop in your city to fill out an application, be sure to have your passport with you. You can order delivery of a package of documents from the MegaFon website.
Write an application to transfer to MegaFon while keeping your number, the procedure is free.
Select a tariff plan that will suit the subscriber’s requirements.

After 8 days, provided that the documents are filled out correctly, you can use the operator’s services in full, while maintaining your old number.

For additional information, it is recommended to use the MegaFon website or go to a communication salon in person.

Ways to switch from MTS to Megafon without changing your number

“Mobile Number Portability” (MNP) is a free service that allows you to become a Megafon cellular subscriber without changing your current number. The need for this service may arise when friends, relatives or colleagues have chosen the Megafon provider because of bonuses, favorable tariffs, fast mobile Internet or convenient roaming. The company cares about the comfort of its customers, therefore it provides them with the opportunity to independently choose the date and time of connection. This data must be recorded in official documents. Until the new Megafon card is activated, you will have access to your old MTC card.

If, at the appointed time, the provider does not fulfill its obligations to provide MNP due to its own fault, then it will reimburse the client for the difference in payment for communication services of the previous operator. You can order service connection without leaving your home, using the Internet or visiting the operator’s office.

How will the process of switching from Beeline to Megafon proceed?

The procedure for completing and reviewing the application lasts about ten working days; upon completion of this period, if there are no problems with the personal account and documents, the number will be successfully transferred. Megafon employees are obliged to:

check the debt to Beeline,
enter the number into the database
register a new subscriber.
after which the client will be invited to the Megafon office to issue a new SIM card and sign an agreement.

If the applicant lives in Moscow and the Moscow region, he has the right to have the contract and new number delivered to his home. But whatever the method of presenting the SIM card, it must be activated. To do this, you need to place the card in your phone, turn it on and follow the instructions on the package. If any questions arise, the subscriber can call the Megafon hotline and receive detailed advice at the number: 8-800-550-05-00 .

The new SIM card will not function until the customer receives a message from the previous operator. The text of the message should inform the user about the successful number porting.

As a rule, changing the operator while maintaining the numbers is free of charge. But for issuing a SIM card, as a rule, about 100-150 rubles are charged, depending on the chosen conditions. The amount paid during the transfer is credited to the subscriber’s personal account and he will be able to spend the money on communication expenses. But if the selected Megafon tariff involves a monthly fixed payment, the client may be charged the amount necessary to activate the selected conditions for a month.

After successfully transferring a number to the Megafon operator, minor network disruptions may occur for several weeks. As a rule, this circumstance affects only incoming and outgoing calls.

Sequencing

To port a number, a Megafon client needs to complete three simple steps:

Visit a communication salon in the desired city. You will need to have your passport with you.
Contact a company employee who will offer to write a corresponding application. The service is provided free of charge.
Choose a suitable tariff plan.

The client can also submit an application online on the operator’s official website. In a little more than a week, the number will be transferred to this provider, after which the client will be able to use communication services.

Possibility of changing operator

Several years ago, a service was introduced to change the operator while maintaining the number. Today, cell phone owners can switch to Megafon and other providers, leaving behind their digital phone code. This bill allows:

do without notifying friends and relatives about the number change;
do not lose contact with partners, colleagues, clients;
get a profitable package of services from another operator.

Changing providers is subject to a fee. The cost of the service is 100 rubles. The procedure requires the following conditions to be met:

The number can be transferred by the subscriber for whom a service agreement has been drawn up with MTS. If the SIM card is registered to another person, you must come to the office with him. If this is not possible, you will need to provide a power of attorney signed by an authorized person.
The subscriber's passport data must be identical to the details specified in the agreement with MTS. If your last name has changed, you must contact the branch of the previous telecom operator to update the information in the database.
If the identification module is blocked due to debt or long-term non-use, you must first activate the SIM card in MTS. Otherwise, the transition will not be possible.
You can switch from MTS to Megafon without changing your number only within the same city.
If the subscriber recently switched to MTS, then at least three months must pass after this operation.
You can become a Megafon client while maintaining the digital code only in the case of federal numbers.
Money from the MTS account is not transferred to Megafon's balance. You can return the amount through the official website of the provider or at MTS sales offices.

The transition process with saving numbers occurs in several stages:

filling out an application with Megafon;
choosing a tariff package and other options;
signing a contract;
getting a new SIM card.

According to Megafon company rules, the transition period takes at least 11 days and no more than six months. The client has the right to choose the date of transfer of the telephone number.

Transition process

Changing your communication provider while keeping the numbers is easy if you follow the instructions:

Visit the post offices of both operators or access the company portal. In Beeline, the user fills out a form to leave (terminate the contract); in Megafon, a desire to cooperate is expressed.
The passports of the owner of the number or the person who came to carry out the operation by proxy are presented.
Employees will inform you about the time frame for reviewing your request.

Employees will inform you by phone about when a person will be able to pick up a new set: contract, SIM card, etc. This will happen only after checking all the subscriber data. The user will receive a SIM card from the new operator, which must be activated within the period specified in the contract.

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You can order courier delivery, but it is paid separately.

What is the service of switching with the old number?

Regardless of the operator, the transition procedure is not particularly different. However, Megafon has several conditions that make changing your number faster and more comfortable.

The main condition is that the number belongs to the region where the transition to another operator will take place. In other words, if a client is located, for example, in the Tyumen region, he can apply to port a number that belongs to this region.

One more point - it is important that the number is registered to the person submitting the application. It is recommended that before submitting your application, you carefully read the contract and check it for any errors in writing the data.

Finally, the last condition is that the number must be valid. This means that there must be funds in the account, otherwise the transfer will not be possible. However, you should not keep a large amount on your balance when changing your number, as it will not be saved.