How to send a telegram via Rostelecom by phone in 2021

How does a telegram work and what is it?

Translated from Greek, the word telegram is a message transmitted over a long distance. Sending such messages began in the 19th century, thanks to the discovery of two inventors Pavel Schilling from Russia and Samuel Morse from the USA. This method of communication has become quite popular in most developed countries of the world. Messages received in another city were printed on a special tape, pieces of which were pasted onto thick paper. A little later, the text of the message began to be immediately printed on plain paper, and the messages began to be called teletypes.

With the advent of mobile communications and the active development of the Internet, such a service has become almost unclaimed in Russia. Only Rostelecom still provides this unique service, although it is mostly used by various departments and large organizations.

Previously, to send a telegram, a person had to go to a communication center, now Rostelecom offers to send messages by phone.

Why are telegrams needed today?

The speed of information exchange in the 21st century is simply dizzying. But delivery time is not always considered the main property for the data we send. Often, legal confirmation is required that information has been transferred from one person or organization to another. And here the good old and still reliable telegrams come to the rescue. In addition to legal force, these short messages also have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

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Telegrams are well received by government agencies, notaries and courts. Therefore, most often today the telegraph is used for official purposes. 92 percent of service users are legal entities. Business representatives send 100 thousand messages every month. But the share of ordinary citizens is from six to ten thousand.

Elderly people congratulate their relatives using telegrams in the old fashioned way. And this is a good way to emphasize your good attitude. After all, this is much more complicated than just dropping a few lines through a mobile phone application. When you receive a telegram, you understand that the person made an effort and even spent a little money to send it.

As for legal issues, a telegram has a great advantage over a registered letter.

1. it comes faster;
2. you also need to sign for it;
3. By signing, a person confirms not only the fact of receipt, but also the fact of familiarization with the information.

What types of telegrams are there?

Rostelecom offers several types of telegrams to choose from. They differ in design and cost:

• On art form. A beautiful card with printed words is delivered to the recipient. More often used for congratulations;
• On a music sheet. Here we are also talking about a postcard in which a microcircuit is mounted. When you open the card, music starts playing;
• With delivery notification. After receiving such a telegram, the sender receives a notification indicating when the message was delivered;
• With delivery within the period specified by the sender. Delivery of such a telegram may be delayed until a certain time.

When ordering a telegram, the cost of such services is included in the total home telephone bill. Submitting a telegram by telephone will not be more expensive than submitting a telegram in person to the telecommunications department. The number of words used is counted. Moreover, each of them will cost the sender 2 rubles 33 kopecks, regardless of the length.

If we are talking about urgent delivery, then the cost of each of the words sent increases by about one and a half times. The type of form, artistic or musical, is paid separately. In addition, a separate fee for notification of delivery will be charged. Additionally, on top of the cost of the telegram, a standard telegraph fee is paid - up to 40 rubles.

The sender needs to know that if you send a telegram through Rostelecom, the information about the shipment will be stored in the system for 8 months.

Types of telegrams

The types of these shipments are divided according to several criteria, and, first of all, they are domestic and international. The first type is divided into several others, according to geographical principle:

• intercity – transmitted between populated areas;
• local – take place within the same city.

In addition, telegrams have processing priority:

• out of category;
• extraordinary;
• President of the Russian Federation;
• Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation;
• highest government;
• government;
• urgent;
• ordinary.

All telegrams, except urgent and ordinary ones, can only be submitted by certain people, and they are not available to ordinary citizens. In addition, there are cryptograms, translated messages, schematic and even artistic ones. The latter are colored forms that are suitable for congratulations or themed invitations.

How to send a telegram via Rostelecom

Rostelecom clients can send telegrams not only within our country, but also abroad. Telegraph communication is available in almost all countries, so there will be no problems with message delivery. There are three ways to send messages of this type through Rostelecom:

1. By phone by dialing the short number 8-126;
2. Through the post office;
3. Through the nearest telecommunications office of the company;

Which of these sending methods to choose is determined by the subscriber himself. But the most practical is the first method, which allows you to send messages without leaving your home.

By phone

This method is convenient because a person does not have to spend a lot of time sending a telegram. You can do this without leaving your home. Sending is possible both from a home landline phone and from an organization’s phone. The caller is required to strictly follow the operator's instructions.

You can send a telegram via Rostelecom at any time, you just need to indicate the category of the message and its type. The recipient's address, the text of the message and, if desired, a signature are required.

Do not forget that to send short messages of this type using Rostelecom, you can only use landline phones. To do this, dial the short number 06 from your home phone. But if the subscriber wants to send an urgent shipment, he can call the mobile phone 8 800 505 06 06.

When sending international telegrams, the text of the message should be written in one of the approved languages. But at the same time, you need to remember that all words are written only using characters of the Latin alphabet.

When sending a telegram via telephone, the operator offers the use of a number of additional features. So the subscriber has access to:

• Sending an officially certified copy to the sender of the message;
• Clarification of the sender's postal address in accordance with the database;
• Notification about the timing of delivery of the message to the addressee.

To contact the operator’s delivery service or get additional information, you should call the short number 076 or dial 6. By calling the last number you can send a telegram on credit, paying for the service later.

Through the Internet

Active Internet users often wonder whether it is possible to send a telegram to Rostelecom via the World Wide Web. This shipping method is not provided. But you can send a message of this type using the services of Qwerty, Glavtelegraph and Napishi.ru.

How to track a telegram

Today, many are accustomed to the fact that a parcel or other item can be tracked via the Internet using a number or other data. It will not be possible to control the movement of a Rostelecom telegram via the Internet. The company does not provide such an option. When sending a text message, the company does not assign a track to it, so control is not available in the usual way.

But this is not necessary. Despite the fact that Rostelecom telegram tracking by number is not provided, you can always dial the operator and ask about the fate of the text “parcel”. Situations cannot be excluded when some kind of failure occurred in the system or there is a human factor.

To be on the safe side, it is better to send a telegram to Rostelecom with acknowledgment of delivery. In this case, you won’t have to worry whether the package is delivered to the person or not.

Shipping cost

The cost of sending a telegram in Moscow and the surrounding area is 2.33 rubles per word. If the shipment is urgent, the cost increases approximately 1.5 times. In other regions of Russia, the price of services is slightly different. Thus, in the Volgograd region, the cost of sending such a message is 2.9 rubles per word. When sending an urgent message, the cost increases and is already 4.5 rubles per word. In addition, you will have to pay a telegraph fee, which does not depend on the number of words and can reach up to 40 rubles.

If you need a telegram with notification of delivery, you will have to pay an additional 120 rubles. If you need to issue a message on artistic or musical letterhead, you will have to add another 20 to 80 rubles. The cost of the service is quite reasonable, so it won’t hurt your pocket.

How is the price of a telegram and its delivery time calculated?

The cost for transmitting such a message is calculated depending on the length of the text, the type of telegram and additional services attached to it.

The operator counts how many words are written on the form, and the addressee’s data is also taken into account. The number of words is multiplied by the established tariff, and the amount payable per telegram is obtained.

Delivery times vary depending on the category of the telegram itself. If a government or urgent message was sent, it will be delivered to its destination within 3 hours, and a simple one will find its addressee within 6 hours.

Telegram tracking

It is impossible to track Rostelecom telegrams, like parcels sent by Russian Post. Parcels are tracked using an individual number, which is assigned when completing documents, but short messages do not have such tracks.

If the message does not reach the addressee within the specified period, then only a Rostelecom employee can determine at what stage it is. But cases of delivery delays are very rare, since the delivery period itself is very short.

You also need to know that the fact of receipt is always documented. After receiving the message in hand, the addressee signs the documents. If necessary, you can always check whether the telegram was delivered to the specified address.

Despite the many options for sending messages via the Internet, telegraph services are also often resorted to. This is due to the fact that the document will be delivered on time and there will be documentary evidence of its receipt.

Advantages of telegram

A dispatch such as a telegram has its advantages, which are associated with the format itself:

• Unlike a letter, this item arrives within 24 hours after sending;
• you can save money, since every word is charged;
• the confidentiality of correspondence is maintained;
• if necessary, a telegram can be a legally significant document, since sometimes its delivery is an important factor;
• the text of the message will be sent exactly as it was dictated.

If an ordinary person needs to convey a message to a friend or relative, it is better to use e-mail or telephone communication.
In all other situations, especially if the information is official or the person does not know how to use technological communication channels, he can use a telegram. READ Tracking registered mail of Russian Post: methods and instructions for them

Alternative methods

You can also send telegrams via the Internet, but in this case it is necessary to use alternative methods. On a number of sites it is possible to send such messages, both informational and congratulatory. If you wish, you can also choose beautiful artistic forms:

1. This site is quite popular among users. It allows you to send messages both via the Internet and with the participation of an operator. To do this, fill out all the recipient’s details in the form on the website and enter the text of the message. Any person would be pleased to receive news from a person who is far away, and in such an unusual way in our time.
2. And at this address the Internet service of the Central Telegraph is located. Sending a short message this way is very convenient. The service is available both via the Internet and by telephone, with the participation of a company employee. It is possible to send telegrams of the same type according to the provided registers. This is especially convenient for organizations of various forms of ownership.
3. By clicking on this address, the user is taken to one of the Russian Post services. You can also quickly send a message to a loved one through it. This is a time-tested way to send and receive any shipment. When sending a message via the Internet, you must strictly follow the instructions.

Sending short messages in all these ways is absolutely identical. The user indicates in the form the recipient's address, the text of the letter and his contact information. You can pay for services using electronic money or choose any payment service from the list of available ones at your discretion.

Alternative Methods

Today there are many options for how to send a telegram online, including the ability to track it by number or other means. Let's highlight several alternatives:

1. Post office. On the website pochta.ru you can send a text message by phone or online telegramma.pochta.ru. Requests are accepted around the clock and delivered within the established time frame. To send, you must indicate the recipient's address, enter the text of the telegram, order a copy and pay for the service by credit card.
2. Telegraph service online. On the website telegraf.ru you can send a telegram message to anywhere in the world. This can be done online after filling out a special form.
3. Central telegraph. Another way is to tell another person important news through the website cnt.ru. Here you can also send a shipment by phone, via the Internet or other methods.

In all cases, the principle of transmitting the message is the same. The main thing is to study the tariffs and delivery conditions in advance, and only then make a decision about the possibility of using the service. If you are satisfied with everything, you can place an order.

Despite a number of restrictions and the inability to track a Rostelecom telegram by check, many people use the company’s services. This is due to the relatively affordable price, high speed of delivery by telephone and a large range of additional services.

TCHK service

The TCK service is sending holiday telegrams on special greeting cards. It is available both on the official website and in the company’s mobile application. To use this service, you must:

1. go to the service page (in the additional services section);
2. open the submission form;
3. enter information about the recipient and sender;
4. choose a suitable postcard or upload your own;
5. write down the text of the message;
6. pay for the service.

The cost of sending depends on the city where the greeting is sent and the selected image. Subscribers will have to pay from 250 to 410 rubles. The money will be debited either from the client’s balance or from his mobile account. In the second case, an additional commission may be charged by the operator whose SIM card is installed in the cell phone.

Delivery time from 4 to 12 hours. In situations where the sender indicated the recipient's phone number, but did not write down the address, it may be a little longer, since specialists will need time to clarify the delivery parameters.

Rostelecom: telegrams

Rostelecom offers customers a wide range of services, which includes not only the Internet or television. Those interested can send a telegram, the contents of which can be indicated even via telephone. To do this, you need to dial the desired number and follow the system prompts.

Additionally, it is possible to send greeting cards. The sender can choose an image from the proposed options or offer his own. The cost of this service depends on what options the client requires. But, no matter what the final message looks like, no matter how the design turns out, the price will be quite affordable.

Delivery terms

Messages are usually delivered within a short period of time, not exceeding 2-3 days. The process of sending a text message is completed within 12 hours. The longest time is considered to be the time it takes for a message to be delivered from the post office to the box, since it is carried out simultaneously with regular mail by an attached postman.

For normal sending, the message transmission time is 8-12 hours. However, a Rostelecom subscriber can use the fast delivery service: in this case, the telegram will reach the receiving point in a maximum of 4 hours.