Today, the mobile operator Megafon offers its customers to use such a multimedia option as “Replace the dial tone”. It makes it possible, instead of the usual beep, to set a melody from a gigantic catalog of compositions. This service is not intended for the subscriber himself, but for those who will call him. Currently, this option is used by a large number of Megafon clients, and it is increasingly gaining popularity. Let's look at what it is, under what conditions it is provided and how you can use it.
Connection
This option can be activated in several different ways. This is about:
- Connecting through the voice menu, which can be reached by calling 0770;
- Activate the option by entering the appropriate USSD format code on your smartphone. The code looks like this: *770*11#;
- Sending an empty text message to 0770 to activate;
- Connect through the official web portal of the service located at zg.megafon.ru. You need to register on it and select the desired beep option to activate.
Service options
When connecting or “Personal beep”, the subscription fee for the service itself is saved, but the melody is not set to the beep. It needs to be installed separately. offers a variety of service options that may vary.
"Test Drive"
An option that allows you to use “Personal beep” in test mode for free within 7 days from the moment of its activation. From the 8th day, the subscription fee is charged according to the current tariffs.
Connection : *707# - “Replace tone”, *606# - “Personal tone” Disconnection : *707#12# - “Replace tone”, *606#12# - “Personal tone”
"Music channel"
An option that gives the subscriber access not to one specific melody, but to a whole set of melodies in one direction, be it rock, pop, dance music or any other genre. Only one song will play during a call. They are played in random order and change with each call. On the official website of the service, each music channel also has its own connection code.
Connection : call the number 0770 and follow the voice menu prompts - “Replace the dial tone”, call the number 0660 and press “ 2 ” - “Personal dial tone” Disconnection : call the number 0770 and follow the voice menu prompts - “Replace the dial tone”, call the number 0660 and press “ 4 ” - “Personal beep”
"Music Box"
An option that allows you to set a set of three melodies on the beep, which will be played in random order. Using this option is much more profitable than installing each melody separately, since here you pay for the package, and not for a single song. Moreover, Megafon provides discounts for using this option.
Connection and disconnection : call number 0770 and follow the voice menu prompts - “Replace tone”, call number 0660 and press “ 1 ” - “Personal tone”
"A Friend's Copy of the Melody"
If you heard a ringtone you liked on a friend's call, you can copy it without any problems. That's what this option is for. Using it, you can access a friend’s profile with all the melodies or sets of melodies connected there, listen to them, select the ones you like and install them for yourself.
Connection : call 0770 - “Replace tone” - or 0660 - “Personal tone” - and press the “ 6 ” button, then enter a friend’s number and get a list of his melodies in full.
“One-key copy” (only for “Replace dial tone”)
An option that allows all Megafon subscribers to set their friend’s favorite melody, regardless of whether it is connected or not. To do this, there is no need to search for a melody in the list or ask a person. Just press “ * ” while calling this subscriber while the music is playing. The melody will automatically be installed instead of your tone, and will connect if this has not already been done.
"Toots for rent"
If you don’t have enough money on your balance, but you really want to set a melody for the beep, this option can help. Funds will be debited only at the end of the month. The option comes with an automatic monthly subscription fee.
Connection : call 0770 or 07701 - “Replace beep” - or 0660 - “Personal beep” and follow the prompts of the autoinformer.
“Name beep” (only for “Replace beep”)
An option that resembles the name of the subscriber to whom the call is being made. If you want a song or a joke with your name instead of a beep, then this option is for you. It only works if the name is in the list of service names.
Connection : dial *551# , select the gender and the desired name in the list. If the name is not in the list, you can send a text with the name to number 5510 , and the operator will select a suitable entry.
Service “Own melody” (only for “Personal beep”)
An option that allows you to set a hand-recorded melody, greeting, poem or any other melody instead of a beep. Its creation is paid for once, payment is made only for using the service.
Connection : call 0660 and follow the instructions from the autoinformer.
Service "Melody as a gift"
You can give a beep melody to a Megafon subscriber who does not have any beep services connected. That's what this option is for. You can give a melody using the official website of the service. The recipient of the gift will receive a message informing them about the gift. He will need to send a specific SMS message to the number 0660 to confirm the installation of the ringtone.
We also draw your attention to the fact that for ease of use, “Personal Beep” has developed applications for users of the Android and Windows Phone operating systems. You can download them from the store of your operating system.
Cost of use from MegaFon
The option, of course, is not provided to subscribers free of charge, and has certain financial conditions under which it can be used. They look like this:
- Activation of the option is free;
- Subscription fee – 2 rubles daily;
- Connecting a melody – 30-90 rubles in a one-time/monthly format (depending on the type of melody chosen);
- Order a melody on a daily tariff basis – from 1 to 5 rubles;
- Connection - from 30 to 120 rubles;
- Making calls and sending text messages to the service number 0770 is free.
Perhaps, precisely because of the presence of financial conditions that many subscribers may not like, they are thinking about how to turn off the melody instead of the beep on MegaFon. And now we will consider this information.
How to connect Replace the buzzer on Megafon
Fast connection is available directly on the official website of the mobile operator, go to the page with a description of the service - https://sakha.megafon.ru/services/joy/zameni_gudok/zameni_gudok.html, then click on the “Connect” button, enter the phone number and activate request using the “Get code” button. Enter the code from the SMS message in a new line and enjoy!
Other ways to connect to the Replace Hooter service on Megafon:
- Through your personal account.
- Using USSD code *770# and Call key.
- Create a new SMS message, write the word “YES” (without quotes) in the text and send it to the free short number 0770.
How to Replace the Beeper on Megafon for free for a 7-day test:
- Dial USSD combination *707# from your mobile phone.
Note ! The Replace Hooter service on Megafon is activated within 10-15 minutes.
Deactivation in the voice menu
You probably noticed that when connecting the option, we also had access to a method that consisted of making a call to the voice menu number. Of course, deactivating the option can also be done through this service. You can do it like this:
- Call 0770.
- Listen to the information offered to you.
- Press number 4 to go to the next menu.
- Click on 1 to disable the option.
- Confirm your actions.
Similar to previous options, the service will be disabled in the near future.
Features Megafon
The replacement of beeps with melodies, familiar to many subscribers, certainly attracted many users at one time. However, after a while, you realize that you are paying for something that you cannot hear yourself. If you are not satisfied with this option, then the operator has a new offer that works exactly the opposite.
After activation, at the time of making calls you will listen to the selected melodies. The option does not exclude work and can work simultaneously with it. In this case, payment will be charged for both operator offers, if you have them activated. Among the features of the service:
- Availability of a trial period, which allows you to try the service for free for a week.
- The service is managed either by service number or on the website.
- To replace beeps, there are several options for the provider's proposals - from a hit parade to copying a melody heard from another subscriber.
- It is possible to record your own melody and set it instead of a beep.
- The service is not valid when roaming, or when calling landline numbers.
- You can listen to the melody only when making a call within the Megafon network, located in your home region.
How to disable the personal dial tone from MegaFon
As part of the proposal under consideration from the operator, there is also the option of connecting a melody that will play for a specific subscriber in case of outgoing calls in any direction. You can deactivate this option directly through the service portal, the address of which we have already noted above. All this is done in a personal account on the website in a matter of seconds.
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Cost of using services
The cost of connecting to and “Personal beep” is free .
Subscription fee: “Replace the beep” - 3 rubles/day , “Personal beep” - 1.7 rubles/day . Subscription fee for the “Music Channel” is 1.5 rubles/day. Ordering a “Music Box” is 30-120 rubles/month . “Order a melody”: one-time tariff – 1-5 rubles/day , monthly tariff – 30-90 rubles/month . "KommersantFM. Main news" - free "Name tone" (only for "Replace the tone") - 20-40 rubles/month . “Toots for rent” (only for “Replace toots”) – 20-40 rubles/month . “Own melody” service (only for “Personal beep”) – 90 rubles.
How to give a melody to a friend and how much will it cost?
If the subscriber decides to give the option to another user, then this can be done subject to the following conditions:
- if he accepts your gift;
- The subscriber, just like you, uses the services of the Megafon operator.
When the transaction is carried out, the recipient of the gift will receive an SMS with information about who wants to give him what. He can either accept the melody or reject it. If the subscriber confirms the connection, the obligatory payment is debited from his account, and the cost of the melody is debited from the sender's account. The first activation provides a grace period during which you can test the option for free.
Disconnect via SMS
People do not always have time to listen to the voice menu, and sometimes a person may not know the USSD command, since he does not use this function often. For such subscribers, there is another alternative option for disabling the option: by sending a message - for some users this option is simpler. It was for them that the operator developed instructions explaining how to use Megafon via SMS for free:
- enter the code “1” in the message field;
- a one-character message is sent to the short number 0700.
If the attempt is successful, you will receive a confirmation on your phone that the service has been deactivated.
Where to look for music products
On the resource you can resend the composition to someone as a gift. You can also connect a melody using your mobile device, if you know the code of the music product. You need to dial *770*XXX# on your mobile phone. The value XXX means the code of what you want to set instead of beeps. The codes are also broadcast on TV music channels. In addition, catalogs of this type can be easily found via the Internet using any search engine.
If at the moment it is not possible to use television or computer help, but you really want to get information about popular music and other new products, you can dial 0770. You will be given access to an extensive catalog. Another opportunity to obtain the necessary information is to use special applications for mobile phones. But all applications require the presence of mobile Internet on the device used.
Megafon cost
There is no charge for connecting the option, but a subscription fee is charged for any melody used or the current period. It can be awarded for each melody, every day or month.
The amount of the mandatory payment may vary for each specific subject of Russia.
| City of the Russian Federation | Subscription fee, rub./day |
| Moscow | 3 |
| Novosibirsk | 2 |
| Voronezh | 2,5 |
| Saint Petersburg | 3 |
| Krasnodar | 2,5 |
| Samara | 2 |
The cost of a category with daily payment can be 1 ruble or more. The minimum amount for signals with a one-time payment is 30 rubles. If you pay for a melody a month in advance, its cost can be 30 rubles or more, depending on the connection category. You can also pay daily for a music channel. The minimum price for it is 1 ruble per day. A personalized beep is paid immediately for the entire billing period. Its price starts from 20 rubles. A group of three melodies, which belongs to the “Music Box” category, has a minimum cost of 30 rubles.
The “Replace beep” option has a trial period. It is 7 days . During this time, you can use a replacement standard signal for free. To activate the grace period, you need to send a ussd request *707# from your smartphone.
