Duplicating a Vodafone SIM card or replacing it may be necessary for a number of reasons. This may be its loss, damage, blocking, or it may be necessary to change the type of card from standard to Micro, or nano SIM. What you need to know and how to act to quickly resolve the issue will be discussed later in the article.
Methods for changing the tariff plan
Mobile operator Velcom has developed different ways to switch to a different tariff:
- By sending the combination *141*3*4# - this option is available to individuals.
- Online from the official Wellcom portal.
- In your Personal Account. Here you must have administrator access and be a legal entity. Changing a plan to tariffs that are not included in the available ones is possible only after submitting an application.
- At Velcom service points and communication shops, having your passport with you.
If during the tariff plan replacement period the services connected by the subscriber are blocked, the operation cannot be performed. As soon as they are restored, the transfer application must be submitted again.
The transition to the “Pension”, “Social” and “Employee” tariffs is made absolutely free and an unlimited number of times per month. For other pricing plans, please contact your operator. On the first day after the offer is changed, the subscription fee will be charged according to the new price.
How to save your old number
If you want to keep your current number and use it in the future, visit a mobile operator store near you. To reissue a SIM, you need to present your passport. Without an identification document, the specialist will not be able to perform the operation.
When applying, legal entities must provide not only a passport, but also a notarized power of attorney from the organization and a power of attorney form M2.
A sample can be found on the provider’s website in the “SIM Card Replacement” section moskva.beeline.ru/customers/pomosh/mobile/tarify-i-uslugi/sim-karta-i-nomer/zamena-sim.
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Words that the system perceives as potentially unsafe were entered into form fields or the address bar, for example: name, init, exec, etc. Money”, “QIWI”, “WebMoney” and others cannot be tracked. A service that accepts payment by bank card must also inspire confidence.
Free operator services
Tinkoff Mobile has a number of services for which you do not need to pay. These include:
- outgoing calls to TM subscriber numbers (when connecting to any package);
- answering machine “Oleg” - if a person is out of range, busy or cannot (does not want) to answer the call at the moment, then the voice assistant will do it for him;
- options “I’m online again” and “You got a call”;
- a virtual card is attached to the number, for which there is no charge for servicing;
- The first week you can use a free SIM card.
If the subscriber is a client of Tinkoff Bank, he can link his debit or credit card to the SIM card. If expenses from it exceed 10 thousand per month, then he will automatically receive the “Additional Minutes” bonus. You can choose from packages of 200, 400 or 600 minutes.
Bonus minutes can be spent on calls to both mobile and landline phones to any region of the country.
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Expenses for the above services. Since misunderstandings often occur, there are always those for whom it is important to look at the history of the expenditure of funds.
When visiting the office of Velcom Belarus, both parties must have the following documents with them:
- Identity papers.
- A representative of a legal entity must have a power of attorney to accept (transfer) a subscriber number, duly executed.
- An order or other document transferring the right to a representative of an enterprise (organization) to sign contracts and other papers.
Nano-TWIN card is a nano-format TWIN card with an adapter for a regular SIM card and a micro-format SIM card. The adapter allows you to use a SIM card not only in the new iPad and iPhone, but also in devices with a regular slot or microSIM. In this case, you still have one subscriber number.
It says there that the SIM card does not contain a phone number, it contains the SIM card number. And this number is already linked to the number in the database.
When contacting Welkom Belarus, printing of calls and other information occurs at the expense of the application. It is compiled in a special way and then sent for review via fax.
Changing tariff plan using USSD request
Step 1 . You can switch from one tariff to another by dialing a special short USSD combination *141*3*4# . Type it on the numeric keypad of your smartphone or tablet and press the call button.
In response to your request, you will receive a text message with information about the current package of services, and the ability to view others available for transition.
Step 2 . Press the “Reply” key and send a message with one (number 1).
In response, the system has several lines of TP to choose from. Each category has its own serial number.
- Comfort;
- Lemon;
- For tablets and modems;
- More.
Enter the desired line number by first clicking the “Reply” button. When you select "More", you will receive an additional list.
Select a plan from the list offered in the return notification.
Step 3 . Remember the TP number, enter the required number and click “Reply”.
Now you will receive a message in which you can find out the parameters of the new tariff and change it directly.
Complete the operation: enter the tariff plan number in the response message and confirm the transition to the new tariff.
Why do you need a SIM card clone?
The reasons that lead to the need to clone a SIM card may be:
- Using several devices for telephony with one number.
- Using one SIM card with different numbers.
- A backup option in case of loss or damage to the main card.
- The SIM card assumes only an Internet connection for the modem, but the subscriber’s usage needs are broader.
When creating a clone of a SIM card, all actions will be mirrored. If you change the tariff plan, the same will happen on the twin. A change in balance will also affect the account balance of the other card.
Is it possible to create a clone
If you want to use a SIM card on multiple devices, remember that you cannot duplicate the number. The mobile operator prevents such actions, since you can change the SIM card and continue to use it only on 1 gadget.
When an identical card is issued, the previous one will be automatically blocked.
If, thanks to third-party resources, a subscriber manages to obtain 2 identical SIMs, they will not be able to be used. Beeline monitors such manipulations and blocks both modules. Fraudsters who install a duplicate SIM card on the device gain access to all contacts on the phone and one-time passwords that the bank, for example, sends to log in to the mobile application.
If it turns out that third parties have access to data, this information must be urgently transferred to the mobile operator. The Company will take appropriate measures to prevent fraud.
Replacing a Vodafone SIM card due to blocking
If the Vodafone SIM card is blocked, depending on the situation, you need to either replace it or try to unlock it.
- The first case is when the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times. The salvation will be to unlock the card by entering the PUK code. If you have problems with this, read how to find out the pack code.
- If the card is blocked by entering the PUK code incorrectly ten times, it will not be possible to unblock it. In this case, it is also worth starting the procedure for restoring your number, or buying a new starter package.
Also, blocking may occur due to termination of use of the SIM card. If no outgoing transactions have been made for a long time, namely 180 days, you will need to top up your account with an amount of 5 hryvnia or more. Otherwise, the number will only receive incoming calls and messages, and in the near future it will be completely disconnected from service.
Please note that you can top up your account using any of the available methods, with the exception of transferring money from the account of another subscriber.
SIM card formats for smartphones
SIM cards are presented in four formats, but only 3 of them are actively used today.
Taking into account the development of technology, SIM cards for mobile devices have undergone significant changes. At the end of the 1990s, they used a full-size SIM card (86x54x0.84 mm), which is no longer available.
She was replaced by:
- Mini-SIM is a standard card that is suitable for phone models released before 2011. Such mobile devices are not in demand, so there is no need to purchase a Mini-SIM.
- Micro-SIM is the most common type of module. Most of the smartphones in the technology market use such micro cards. They are more compact than their predecessors, which makes them more popular.
- Nano-SIM is the latest type of mobile chip for smartphones. More and more manufacturers are trying to create gadgets that would be suitable for nanos.
Each of the presented models can be purchased at Beeline stores.
Cost of SIM replacement service
If you visit the company’s office in person, you will not have to pay for the SIM card replacement service, although sometimes a fee of 30 rubles may be charged.
At the office, the client can replace the card free of charge.
If you need to arrange delivery, the prices will be as follows:
- 450 rub. — for expedited delivery (up to 5 hours);
- 180-480 rub. — in 1-2 days;
- 450-1540 rub. — by region (the final amount depends on the distance).
These tariffs apply to Moscow, the Moscow region and the region. Not every city has Beeline offices with its own staff of couriers. Check to see if delivery is available in your chosen region.
Switching tariff plan in the subscriber’s personal account
You can change your TP in your personal account, available on the official website of the telecommunications company. To change the tariff, you will need access to the Internet and prior authorization in the system. You can connect to another service package by performing the following steps:
- Log in to your personal account and go to the Operations with TP and services tab -> Operations with TP and click on “Change tariff plan”
- You can view the terms and conditions by clicking on the title. To change, select using the “checkmark” on the left and click the “Change” button:
- Next, confirm all changes made in the system and wait for the current operation to complete successfully.
