“Beggar” on Megafon is a service that helps subscribers of this mobile operator get out of a difficult situation when the balance on the phone is negative. It has become commonplace that a mobile phone has become an integral attribute of today's life.
With its help, we communicate with loved ones every day, make official calls, send SMS and MMS. When faced with a problem when there is not enough money in the account, we feel discomfort. Especially if it is currently impossible to top up your account on your phone. In this case, “The Beggar” is a salvation.
Basic information about
Now we will look at the essence of the service operating in the territory of Moscow and its region - in other regions the conditions may have some changes, so before using the service you should familiarize yourself in detail with the rules in force in your region.
The “Please call me back, please” option helps those subscribers who, due to some circumstances, find themselves with a zero or even a negative phone balance to stay in touch.
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Description of the “Call Me” service posted on the Megafon website.
“Call me” is a kind of request to call back, sent to another Megafon subscriber in the form of a free message. This SMS does not arrive anonymously - the sender is not the operator, but the subscriber who ordered the request to be reset.
Description
MegaFon subscribers will always be able to stay in touch by sending a request to the interlocutor to request a call back. The operation is available for use with a negative mobile account and even if the ability to make outgoing calls is not provided.
The person for whom the request is being sent will receive a text message with a request to make a call to the subscriber. By the way, the message does not come from the operator, but on behalf of the person sending the request. The undoubted advantage of this option is that it is free to use. Thus, subscribers do not have to pay for connection and for using the service. There is no subscription fee for the option.
There are several features of the service that every user of the service should know:
- You can send requests to other people not only within the MegaFon network, but also to subscriber numbers that use communication services of other operators. The main thing is that the company has the ability to exchange messages with another operator.
- If a subscriber begins to use the service, he must be prepared for the fact that he thereby agrees to.
- The service applies both in your home region and throughout the country. In addition, it is possible to use the service in foreign countries.
- Using the option abroad is also provided to customers free of charge, but it is important that the partner operator’s network has support for sending ussd requests. Subscribers who are abroad should remember that incoming calls are also paid.
In addition to the described features, the option also includes a slight restriction on use. Accordingly, clients cannot send more than five requests per day. The option is considered basic, and therefore can be used on any tariff plan, except those intended only for Internet access.
Features of the “Call Me” service
In Megafon, you can send a request to call any number of Russian operators that support the SMS transmission function. The service does not work for numbers of foreign operators.
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The service covers the entire territory of Russia.
The request will also be sent by the subscriber who is in roaming, but at the same time you should remember that the function of incoming calls in roaming is charged and the interlocutor will not call you if there is not enough money in the account to pay for the call.
“Beggar” from other operators on Megafon
We figured out how to request to pay a bill or call back from Megafon. How can I do this with SIM cards from other mobile communication companies?
On MTS
On MTS you can resolve the issue using the ussd command *110*subscriber #. You must ask to deposit money onto your SIM card using the combination *116* phone number #. For such operations, the combination *111# is used. This is an MTS mobile portal that provides various services.
Daily limit – 5 messages. If you do not want to receive such requests using the “Top up my account” option, you can set a ban on receiving SMS. To do this, dial *116*0#. To restore operation, send ussd combination *116*1#.
Beeline
The Beeline company has the same type of requests as the Megafon operator. That is, the request to call looks like *144*89245874123#, and to top up the balance *143*89245874169#. You can prohibit receiving requests for top-up or calls using the command *144*0# or *143*0#, respectively. Limits – 10 times in 24 hours for depositing money and 5 times for a request to call back.
Tele 2
The newest operator on the mobile communications market, Tele2, also has similar options in its collection. To send a free message asking someone to call you, dial *118* phone number # on your device.
Limits: 5 beacons per day, 60 beacons per month. If you need money, ask to deposit it on your SIM card via request *123* Tel. #.
Restrictions
As already mentioned, only subscribers of Russian operators can be asked to call back; foreign numbers are prohibited.
The subscriber who uses the service agrees to receive free advertising and information mailings.
For one calendar day, a subscriber has a limit on requests to make a call - 5 times. There is also a time limit for storing a request – 12 hours.
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Excerpt from the terms of service
If you don’t have enough money to make a call, send an SMS or access the Internet, then ask to deposit funds to your subscriber number of any operator. The recipient of the beacon can be a user of Beeline, MTS, Tele2 or other mobile communication companies.
The option is provided free of charge and does not need to be activated. In order to send a beggar, enter the command *143* before the recipient's phone number, and then insert the # symbol, for example, *143*892458963256#. You can dial the phone number in any way – after 8, +7 or without a prefix at all.
A client can send no more than 5 beggars in 24 hours. Monthly limit of 30 requests. If the recipient of the message is outside the network coverage area, then after 12 hours the request to top up the account will no longer be able to be delivered to the subscriber.
The option is valid at home, when traveling around Russia and in international roaming. When using the service, the subscriber automatically agrees to receive messages containing informational or advertising text.
Connecting the Megafon service to request a call back
Today, the functionality of the service is connected to each Megafon number by default. But due to the fact that not every subscriber uses the call back and turns it off because there is no need for it, sometimes you have to reconnect the service.
This is done in one of the following ways:
- Free activation of the service is possible through your Personal Account on the official website of Megafon.
- Get free help at one of the nearest service centers (you will need the subscriber's passport for identification).
- Reconnection is possible through the operator's technical support - to do this, you should call 0500. Due to the high load on the operator's line, dialing a call center can take up to 20 minutes.
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How to connect
Since the service is standard, there are no special connection methods. It is installed automatically on all tariffs. The only thing clients should know is how to manage it properly.
To send a request via , subscribers must use a service combination that is designed specifically for this service. To do this, you will need to dial *144*indicate the number of the subscriber to whom the request is being sent#. The phone number should be indicated after 7. After entering the information, you need to make a call, this will send the request. There is nothing else you need to do except wait for the subscriber to receive the request and call back.
The person submitting the request will be notified of delivery via text message. In turn, the other person also receives a message asking them to call back. The message usually indicates the date, the text of the request and the number to call.
Receive notifications about missed calls with the option
If it happens that the option was disabled, then you can connect it back using the following methods:
- Activate independently through the Service Guide self-service center. You can find it on the company's website in the upper right corner. Once you log into your personal account, you will need to register and then activate the service by finding it in the appropriate section. Managing options and the SIM card in general through the account is very simple and clear.
- Employees of any MegaFon communication store can also activate the service. To do this, you just need to go to the nearest one and ask for activation. In turn, the employee will ask you to provide a document that confirms your identity.
- You can also activate the service by calling the hotline. To do this, you need to call 0500 and press the number 0. After that, wait for the operator’s response. The waiting process may take up to 20 minutes. For this method, you will need to know the number and series of your passport.
How to dial and send the request “Waiting for a call” from Megafon?
A command that should be sent in the following format will help you send a callback request: *144*ХХХ...ХХХ# and the call key at the end of the entire combination. Let us explain a little: 144 is a special code that must be indicated to carry out the operation, and XX is the number that the subscriber asks to contact him.
USSD request.
Response message from Megafon.
After executing the command, a notification will be sent to the number specified in the request asking for a call. The number from which the request was made will also receive a notification about the successful sending of the message.
What options are included in Beggar?
The “Call me back” option is one of Megafon’s services, popularly nicknamed “Beggar”.
The mobile operator allows all its subscribers to use it without a special connection. Neither the person asking nor the recipient will pay for the tea sent. You just need to remember how to send a “Beggar” from Megafon.
This does not cause any difficulties, you need to dial the USSD command *144*7ХХХХХХХХХ# . After sending the SMS, a message will be sent to the specified number: “Subscriber 7YYYYYYYYY asks you to call him back,” where 7YYYYYYYYY is the number of the sender of the request.
You are allowed to send such a request no more than 5 times in one day. If it was not possible to send an SMS due to technical reasons, the subscriber will be sent information about this. Megafon stores a free whip for 12 hours.
An alternative to the “call back” option is .
To perform this, you should enter 000 before the phone number to which the request is sent, followed by the mobile number itself. You can wait for free.
When receiving a call, the subscriber will receive information with the message “pay for me.” If he disagrees, he can hang up the call without answering it. If the subscriber picks up the phone, the tariff for paying for such calls will be from 2 to 3 rubles per minute.
The cost depends on the region.
The other one is also a kind of "Beggar". When using this option, the subscriber asks to send him money to his mobile phone account. Connecting to it is free.
To do this, enter the command *143#+7ХХХХХХХХХ#.
The receiving party will receive an SMS with the text: “Subscriber 7YYYYYYYYY asks you to top up his account.” When executing this option, Megafon set a limit on the use of freebies: no more than 5 times per day and no more than 30 messages per month.
If none of the above methods are suitable, you can throw away the stick with the “Promised payment” option. A request to top up your account is a service that allows you to borrow a limited amount of money from the mobile operator Megafon.
This type of tea is provided only for a certain period of time: 3 days. After this time, the funds received will be debited from the mobile account along with the fee for their use.
The service will be automatically disabled immediately.
You can ask the mobile operator Megafon to give a loan to the subscriber by sending a free toll to the number *106#.
The subscriber will be able to increase his balance by 30, 50 or 300 rubles. He chooses the amount himself. This option can be used by subscribers with “Turn on!” tariffs. and "All inclusive".
At least once, everyone has encountered a situation where they urgently need to make a call, but, as luck would have it, the balance is negative. In this case, services from Megafon, popularly nicknamed “Beggar”, come in handy.
With their help, you can send badges with a request to call back or contact your friends with the message “top up my account.”
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Disabling the Call Me option on your phone
To deactivate the service, standard methods are suitable:
- Visit to the Megafon communication salon.
- Contacting the company's technical support.
- Disabling service settings through your Personal Account .
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Before you refuse to provide the service, remember that you can use it for free, and if you turn it off, you may miss an important call.
How to disable the operator service
Do you need a service that gives you the chance to ask “Call me back”? It is not necessary to disable the option - it is provided free of charge. You can deactivate the offer in the following ways:
- Call the customer technical support operator - 0500, request deactivation of the offer;
- Visit the official Megafon communication salon and consult with a specialist.
The “Call Me” option developed by Megafon becomes a lifeline for subscribers who do not have funds in their account, giving the user the opportunity to make a call at the expense of the interlocutor. We recommend that you write down the USSD combination that allows you to ask to contact you in the contact book of your mobile device.
Other ways to get through when there is no connection
The reason for the lack of calls is not always the lack of money on the balance sheet. Sometimes an important message may be interrupted by a protracted conversation between the interlocutor and a third party, or due to technical problems there is no mobile connection.
Description of the service “I called +”
Megafon has one more for such cases. This service allows you to use a system that, after a certain amount of time, itself tries to establish a connection between you and the interlocutor.
If, when trying to connect with your interlocutor, you miss the call, the latter will hear a voice message like “I’ll call you back later.”
Managing the “Who Called +” service
All Megafon subscribers have an excellent opportunity not to miss a single important call - for this you need to connect a second line . This service is provided completely free of charge for Megafon clients.
Opportunities at zero
Sending an SMS “Top up your account” To bypass the restriction, you can simply use another one, which, instead of asking to call back, sends an SMS with a request to top up the subscriber’s account, so you can also show that you are waiting for a call.
Promised payment If you want to contact and call yourself or need the Internet, but your balance is zero, you can activate the trust payment service or credit of trust from Megafon, and the required amount will be credited to your account, but after a few days it will be debited. Read how to use credit of trust in the services section.
