A few years ago, the cellular communication company Megafon provided its subscribers with a device that helps determine the location of the subscriber with sufficient accuracy if he gives his consent. Most often, this service is used by people who want to know the location of their child, elderly parents, or employees. For jealous spouses, using a locator will not bring any benefit, since it is impossible to anonymously find a person in this way.
Using the locator you can find not only Megafon subscribers, but also other mobile operators. MTS also calls this service Locator. It should be remembered that the service is not available in all regions of the Russian Federation, and more detailed information about this can be found on the company’s official website.
What is it and why do you need it from MegaFon?
This option is an absolutely irreplaceable offer for caring parents, or for people who worry and worry about their relatives and want to always know where they are.
By activating this option, MegaFon is able to determine the location of users according to information provided by cellular stations. You can also record the subscriber's route of movement and receive notifications about the subscriber's location in a certain area on the map, which you can customize yourself.
Due to the fact that when a cell phone is moved, it each time goes through the registration procedure in the zones of the corresponding cellular stations, data on the location of subscribers is quite accurate, and the coordinates reported within the framework have minimal error.
Information from the official website of the operator:
The accuracy of determining the coordinates is:
- from 100 meters - in the city center;
- about 1 km - on the outskirts of the city;
- in small settlements the error can reach several kilometers.
Description
First of all, it is important to understand what service we are talking about. After all, not every subscriber encounters the function being studied.
(“MegaFon”) is a specialized service that offers clients to track the location of a person. More precisely, a phone with a SIM card. Something like a locator. The interactive map will show where the active SIM card is located at one time or another.
Many mobile operators have a similar opportunity. And she is in great demand. Especially when it comes to schoolchildren and their parents. (“MegaFon”) will allow you to find your child on a city map in just a few minutes. The main thing is that he has a charged and turned on phone with a SIM card from this mobile operator.
Detailed review of the MegaFon “Radar” option
In order to understand how rational the use of this option is, it is necessary to consider all its capabilities, as well as the conditions for their provision. The option itself was available for use in three modifications until December 2021: Light, Radar and Radar+. Now the operator has left the option of connecting only to the Radar service, which we will now consider in detail.
"Radar"
The online tracker "Radar" from MegaFon has the following conditions:
- Limitation on the number of identified numbers: none (see subscription fee);
- Limitation on the number of requests to determine the location of a subscriber: none for MegaFon subscribers, as well as Beeline and Tele2, no more than 100 for MTS clients;
- Subscriber movement tracking function: yes;
The system builds the route of movement of the connected subscriber on the map, which you can view at any time. Routes are stored in the system for 60 calendar days.
- Providing data on movement by geographical zones: yes;
You can set areas on the map for your child, for example, “School” or “Yard”, where he studies and walks. When entering or leaving these areas, the system will notify you via SMS or in the application, which will allow you to not worry and always be aware of where your child is.
- Subscription fee: 3 rubles per day for the first subscriber added to the service, plus 1 ruble per day for each subsequent subscriber.
"Radar Light" [service closed, all subscribers transferred to general]
So, the most minimal offer, called “Lite”, has the following conditions and capabilities:
- Limitation on the number of identified numbers: 1;
- Limit on the number of requests to determine a subscriber's location: 1 per day;
- Subscriber movement tracking function: absent;
- Providing data on movement by geographical zones: none;
- Subscription fee: none.
As you can see, the “Light” offer does not include many functions, and also implies the presence of all sorts of restrictions, but it has one significant advantage - it is available for use completely free of charge.
“Radar+” [archived from December 20, 2017, connection unavailable]
The maximum option, called “Radar+”, has the following conditions:
- Limit on the number of identified numbers: 5;
- Limitation on the number of requests to determine the location of a subscriber: none for MegaFon subscribers, as well as Beeline and Tele2, no more than 100 for MTS clients;
- Subscriber movement tracking function: yes;
- Providing data on movement by geographical zones: yes;
- Subscription fee: 5 rubles per day.
How to use the service
conditionally connected to all Megafon subscribers, so there is no need to take any additional actions for this reason.
To add a person you want to follow to the list, you need to send a text message to the number 000888. You must indicate the phone number in the format +79. At this moment, the user will receive a request, which he must voluntarily confirm.
You can remove a number from your list by sending a message with the subscriber’s number preceded by a minus sign.
To see a list of subscribers who can be tracked, you need to write a message with the letter L or the word LIST and send it to the same service number. You can completely remove all numbers from the list by sending an SMS message with the English letter C or the word CLEAR. You need to send it to the short number 000888.
There are two ways to find out where a person is:
- By dialing the command *148*phone number of the desired subscriber# and the call button. For this, 6 rubles will be withdrawn from the account.
- By sending a text message to 000888 with the phone number of the subscriber you need to find. Its cost is 5 rubles.
When viewing a map, each movement on it (up, down, right, left) will cost one ruble.
You can easily determine your location by entering the command *148# and pressing call. You will have to pay 5 rubles for this.
Why the location may not be determined
In some cases, it is not possible to find out where a person is. The main reasons for this:
- The user's phone is disconnected;
- The subscriber has left MegaFon's coverage area;
- Sending and receiving SMS messages is disabled on the phone.
How to enable the “Radar” option on MegaFon
If you are seriously interested in the possibility of tracking the movements of your children or relatives, and you are thinking about connecting to the service in question, you can do this both in your personal account and using the appropriate commands. Note that for each service variation the USSD connection command is unique:
- *566*44#
— A USSD request activates a free trial period for 7 days; - *566# — connection;
- *566*56# — connect “Light”;
- *256# — connect “Radar+”.
These commands must be entered on their phones by MegaFon subscribers who want to track the location of their relatives. And immediately after this, you need to add relatives’ phone numbers to the “Radar” application menu for your smartphone and confirm the possibility of tracking from their mobile devices.
You can track the location of subscribers connected to the system using both the Radar application for smartphones and on the official website of the system radar.megafon.ru;
Control
First, let's look at how the connection occurs. There is only one simple way available by entering a specific code.
So, how to connect Megafon Radar with a combination?
- On the device keyboard, enter the code *566#;
- Submit your request.
As you can see, this is a very simple and straightforward method. Now let's figure out how to disable Radar on Megafon with a command.
Cancellation of the service occurs in the following way:
- Open your phone keypad;
- Enter code *561*0*9168#;
- Press the call button.
Now you know how to enable and disable the function and can use the service at any time. If you still have questions about managing the option, you can use the Megafon hotline.
Many people are interested in how to connect a radar to Megafon without consent. We answer that this will not be possible - it is necessary to obtain confirmation of the subscriber in order to track his movements.
Rates
An important point is that the function has several interpretations. It is clear what this option is in the MegaFon network - “Radar”. How to use it - more on that a little later. First, you need to understand what plans are offered for use.
Among the main proposals are:
- "Light." This service is free. It allows you to detect just one subscriber. However, there is an important drawback - you can use the option for free only once a day. The “Lite” version of Radar is something of a trial version.
- "Radar". Basic option. It's paid. You are allowed to search for up to 5 subscribers. And infinitely many times. This is the tariff that is considered the most acceptable.
- "Radar +". This is an extended version of the previous option. In addition to all the previously listed capabilities, you can determine the geographic area of the phone’s location, plot a route to the subscriber, and track the device’s inputs and outputs to certain places. Ideal for knowing exactly where the child has been.
These are the tariffs Radar offers. How to use the described opportunity?
In any Megafon communication store
For those who prefer a more traditional method of disabling services, there is the last available method - visiting the Megafon office . Also, it may be relevant if for some reason it is not possible to use the previous options.
This can be absolutely any office or communication shop - regardless of the region of the country.
You need to contact a consultant and together make an application to disconnect the service.
Important! If you used the Radar program on your mobile , then simply deleting it from the phone’s memory, the subscription fee for the service will continue to be debited from your account. It must be additionally disabled using one of the methods described above.
It doesn’t matter for what reason you decided to refuse to use this service, but if the decision was made due to insufficient functionality , check out the capabilities of a similar offer from Megafon - Navigator, which “can” determine the location on a schedule and at a certain period of time .
Car GPS tracker for MegaFon Autocontrol service
MegaFon recently launched a new service, MegaFon Autocontrol. But few people know that we took a direct part in the project. All “hardware” parts are developed and manufactured by RNT. The service is currently offered in test mode in the Moscow region. Let us briefly recall what it is. Essentially, this is a personal transport monitoring service that includes a data transfer tariff, a WEB service for viewing this data on an electronic map, and the device itself - a car GPS/GSM tracker, preconfigured to work with MegaFon's WEB service. The user does not need to worry about settings, about installing equipment on the car (it is as simple as possible), about finding a suitable mapping service where he could view points and tracks of the location and movement of the car, about how much GPRS traffic it will consume and how much it will will cost - all this has already been thought through by MegaFon and RNT specialists.
The tracker itself does not require a wired connection, and it has a powerful magnet that allows it to stick securely to any metal surface, such as under the hood of a car. But since all the antennas are built-in, the GPS receiver may not receive the signal well under the hood, so it is advisable to experiment with the location of the tracker, try it in the cabin, in the trunk. MegaFon recommends installing the tracker behind the dashboard, under the rear parcel shelf or under the hood, as close to the windshield as possible. It all depends on the specifics of operation, but it is advisable that it is not very far from the car outlet, since the unit needs to be periodically recharged, for which the kit includes a charger from the cigarette lighter, as well as a set of wires with terminals for connecting directly to a 12V battery car. There is no SIM card in the usual sense in the unit. Instead, there is a SIM chip (MFF standard), which, compared to a regular SIM card, has an extended operating temperature range, increased fault tolerance and life expectancy. The chip is soldered directly onto the board, which prevents it from being replaced by the user.
The tracker is not designed to work with a regular SIM card; instead, it has a built-in SIM chip
To activate and operate the tracker, you do not need to create a new phone number. The service is tied to the user's current telephone number at MegaFon. This is also convenient from the point of view of payment, the amount is debited from the subscriber’s main account; at the time of writing, it was 300 rubles per month, and is fixed (10 rubles per day), i.e. does not depend on the GPRS traffic used. The tracker also has an accelerometer that is triggered by impact or movement. The accelerometer, along with the GPS receiver, is a device that generates tracker events. The logic of the device’s operation is such that if it is left at rest for more than 10 minutes, it goes into the so-called “security mode” on its own. In security mode, it reports to the server information about the events that happen to it at the moment of their occurrence. This is especially true for accelerometer events - impact and start of movement. After this, the tracker exits the security mode and can transmit information about events no longer instantly, but in blocks as they accumulate. The server, having received information from a device in security mode that some event has happened to it, automatically notifies the owner about this to his main telephone number (it is reported when the tracker is registered in the system). This can be done either by SMS or by phone call to the subscriber's number. These settings are set by the user on a website specially created by MegaFon class=”aligncenter” width=”578″ height=”420″[/img] Here the user can view the history of events and the track of his movement.
In general, the functionality of the device and WEB service is quite simple, but that’s not bad. After all, the service is designed for mass users, and working with it should be as simple and understandable as possible for everyone. In addition, perhaps for MegaFon this is only a test version of the service, which in the future will include more complex transport monitoring functions embedded in the hardware. It is possible to expand the range of services, use the service as a full-fledged monitoring system, with control of speed, visiting zones, and an expanded set of events implemented by accelerometer settings (such as loading onto a tow truck). The intended audience of service users is not only motorists. These can also be small fleets, the owners of which need to quickly receive information about the location of the vehicle. In addition, the tracker can be installed on any mobile equipment - boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, as well as moving industrial equipment, such as concrete pumps, compressors, diesel and gas generators. This opens up new opportunities not only for private users, but also for managing small businesses, such as equipment and inventory rental.
Via SMS message
Many subscribers prefer to use SMS in daily communication and management of operator services. In this case, disconnection occurs by sending a free message:
- “ STOP9220 ” to short number 5051 , for the standard Radar package;
- “ STOP3791 ” at 5051 if “Radar+” is connected.
The service is suspended and subscription fees are no longer charged. You can understand that the operation was successful by receiving an information SMS.
Reviews about the service
We invite you to read the reviews of subscribers who have already used the option and managed to evaluate its work.
Ivan
Despite the fact that the service is quite attractive, I still do not recommend using it. The error is too big. You send a request to check your location, you receive an SMS with the address. As a result, it turns out that the person is not just on a different street, but in a completely different area. A useless waste of money.
Maria
This is a convenient option that makes life much easier for parents. With its help, I always know where my child is - at school or at home. Even despite the high error, the data obtained is quite enough to draw a conclusion about the whereabouts of the daughter. But I’ll somehow manage without exact coordinates. The usage fee is also quite reasonable and is only charged on the days I use the service.
Disabling via USSD request
This method is no more complicated than the previous one, but will require some actions in the USSD service. Also, it is suitable for those subscribers who, for some reason, are unable to send SMS or simply have a negative account balance.
To turn off " Radar ", enter the command *505*0*192# and press the call key. To disable “ Radar+ ” enter the command *505*0*3790# and press the call key.
If you entered the request correctly, you will receive a message on your mobile phone asking you to confirm your decision and enter another key combination. After this, the service will be disabled.
Checking the Radar Status
This useful option is first activated by parents, so that at any time they can find out exactly where their beloved child is. Using Radar is very simple. A special application is installed on the mobile device in the form of a city map, on which you can mark the boundaries within which a specific person should move.
If he leaves them, the client will receive a notification about this. The accuracy of the object's location can vary from one hundred meters to a kilometer. It all depends on the number of Megafon stations located in a particular area. The company's clients have access to a regular or extended version of the application (“Radar +” allows you to monitor the subscriber’s movements in real time). In addition, you can connect the so-called “Light version” (limited validity, you can follow only one person), provided as a demo on a free basis
They check the status of the service through their Personal Account on Megafon’s WEB site, where all the necessary information is displayed. In addition, you can call the company’s service center at number 0505. The easiest option is to send the USSD command *105*559# to connect to the operator’s voice menu and clarify information on all current services and current tariff plans.
Via customer service
In the case when the service urgently needs to be turned off, but there is no way to go online or send a message, the easiest option is to contact the Megafon subscriber service.
Call 0500 and tell the operator that you want to switch off completely. Next, you will need to name the control data and confirm your desire.
All outgoing calls to support numbers are free , regardless of the operator response time
