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MGTS is a telecommunications company with a rich history. Starting from the connection of the first telephone numbers, after almost 40 years we provide subscribers with a full range of communication services: city telephone communication, home and Mobile Internet, digital television, round-the-clock video surveillance and alarm system under the control of private security.
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Mobile communication blurs the line between using a cell phone and a landline phone. Ordinary city numbers are used less and less, and this is especially true for businesses. They are being replaced by the use of mobile communications with a direct city telephone number, which is much more convenient, cheaper, and more practical.
You can connect an additional telephone number to your used federal phone, which will not be tied to a location, but contain a city code, using the service from telecom operators Tele2, MTS, MegaFon, or Beeline, “Direct number”. Even if you change the address of the company's office, you can keep the used number, which is not available for a landline.
Today we’ll tell you how to use a city telephone number with a mobile phone from Beeline, Tele2, MTS, or MegaFon: how you can connect and bind a direct phone to an already used phone, and how to get it bundled with a new federal one.
Use cases
There are two main options that allow you to choose a city number for connection and link it to a mobile Beeline, MTS, or another operator. So, for example, you can transfer your federal MegaFon number to a landline phone, or you can give up your number and activate a new pair.
Each of them has its own advantages. For example, if you connect a new direct city number to your existing mobile phone from Beeline, you can continue to use it without restrictions, and also receive direct calls to it.
When using a new set of numbers - direct and mobile (Beeline, Tele2, MTS, or MegaFon), you can get exactly the same six-digit or seven-digit numbers (depending on the city), and they will differ only in code.
However, the second option has one significant drawback. So, regardless of the operator (MegaFon, MTS, Tele2, or Beeline), if you decide to refuse an additional direct city number, then you can only disconnect a couple of numbers and get a new federal number. This is due to a limited numbering resource, and matching numbers cannot be used separately.
How to connect
To begin with, it should be noted that not every operator in any region can connect a landline number to your mobile. However, if its use is important, then you can choose a number from another. So, in most regions where a city mobile connection is not available, business clients decide to connect a Moscow direct number 495, which can be installed with all mobile operators - MegaFon, Beeline, MTS, Tele2.
Of course, in this case, it will be necessary to receive a new pair of numbers. This is due to the fact that only the federal number of the region in which the direct line is served is attached to the number.
Please note that the city number from Beeline, MTS, MegaFon is not short, and contains the city code. Its dialing without a code is only available from a landline phone if the city uses open numbering.
To connect a landline number linked to a cell phone of MegaFon, Beeline, or another operator, you must contact the company's office and write an application for a city number. If you are interested in a beautiful city number, you can get it with delivery by placing an order with a dealer.
Please note that only its owner can connect or refuse it, and disable the service of a direct city number, and you will need a passport when contacting Beeline, MegaFon, or another operator used. An exception is the connection by a corporate client, when the number is issued to an organization, and not to an individual.
When connecting a mobile landline phone, you must select a tariff. In this question, the user is unlimited in choice, and any available cell phone tariff can be used, including exclusive offers.
For example, on MegaFon, the user pays a fixed subscription fee for using a city number. It can be different and depends on the region. So, for a number in St. Petersburg, the fee is six rubles per day, and for a Moscow direct number, from 250 to 500 rubles per month, and depends on the selected area code. A similar scheme is used by all major operators. The fee is added to the cost of the tariff package.
It will not be possible to use a landline number for free, because when it is connected, the call forwarding service from the additional number to the main cell phone is activated. The advantage of using a number from a mobile operator is precisely this, which is advantageous in terms of price, since forwarding is unlimited, and the client does not pay for it additionally. It also does not matter how many calls come to the landline number.
When choosing a tariff package, give preference to those that match your mobile usage profile. If necessary, it can be changed. So, using the MegaFon landline number, you can switch to another tariff with a higher or lower cost, because the direct number service is paid extra.
Results
Cellular direct number activation becomes a convenient tool for business development. This allows you to use a landline number in contacts, which not only looks more solid, but is also more convenient for customers. Of course, you can also use call forwarding from a regular landline phone, but it will be more expensive and will not allow you to get mobility. So, if a landline phone is connected in the office, then it will need to be changed when moving. But a direct cell phone can be used at any address.
Our site is visited regularly by a lot of people looking for a "direct number without a monthly fee". For them, this article will be useful. But first, let's explain that, firstly, “direct number” is a concept that has already become extinct in our country (after the introduction of a 10-digit dialing system for all city numbers starting this summer), so we will call such numbers “city numbers” numbers in the code 495 and 499. And secondly, no matter how much operators would like to attract us with loud emblems “without a monthly fee”, it will almost always be present for city numbers, although sometimes in a more humane size.
Perhaps, on this we will finish the lyrics and move on to specific examples.
Hello Incognito
However, in nature there is a city number in the codes 495 and 499 and completely free of charge. Offers such luxury "virtual" operator "Hello Incognito"(CJSC "Country Com"). The word - luxury - is not without reason written without quotes, because connecting to such a tariff in code 495 costs only 18,999 rubles, plus 1,000 rubles. you need to "throw" into the account. A Moscow city number in the code 499 will cost you much less - for 1,890 rubles. in terms of connection, plus 1,000 rubles. on account.
The tariff is called "Ideal". Connect to health. In the conditions of Russian business, we will not personally advise you to invest a lot of money in a number (we are talking about a number in the code 495). Decide for yourself whether it will pay off for you or not. And don't forget to check out the prices for calls and call forwarding first - they are quite high here.
The number works according to this tariff plan as a “virtual” operator based on the MegaFon cellular network (for outgoing calls, an alternate city number is issued in the 925/926 code). Upon connection, you will receive an ordinary SIM card with a tariff and a multi-channel city number operating on the "virtual mini-PBX" system.
pros: no subscription fee, mobile multi-channel number, "office PBX" capabilities.
Minuses: the huge cost of connecting to the 495 code, the "virtual" operator - an intermediary, expensive rates for calls and forwarding.
Let's now consider more budget options - both for connection and for their payment.
Beeline
The Beeline operator is currently offering to connect to its tariffs with a city number as part of the promotion "Direct number without monthly fee". The expiration date of this promotion is not specified on the operator's website.
According to its terms, everyone has the opportunity to get a discount of 850 rubles when connecting to the Beeline operator. on a monthly fee for a city number (the promotion applies to city numbers of ASVT, Central Telegraph and MTS operators).
At the same time, you are given only a 100% discount on the subscription fee for the direct number. The service of unlimited forwarding from it to the federal doubler in the amount of 304.74 rubles. no one has canceled for you a month, and you still have to pay this monthly fee to the Beeline cash desk.
To connect to Beeline tariffs with a city number and a subscription fee of 304.74 rubles. per month, you must select the tariff plan "Free hour" or "Own city".
The connection fee will be 0 rubles, but you will have to pay 1,000 rubles. as a guarantee fee, which will be returned to your 4th account in case of timely payment of the previous 3rd. It is possible to connect without a guarantee fee. In this case, you will need a passport and a second document proving your identity to connect.
Pros: free connection, minimum monthly fee, rather favorable rates within the framework of the tariffs proposed above, postpaid.
Minuses: lack of multi-channel and "office PBX" capabilities, inability to make outgoing calls from a city number (to determine it on the Caller ID of the called party, the number in the 903 code will be determined).
Megaphone
"Additional city number". As part of this service, subscribers of most tariff plans of the metropolitan MegaFon branch can connect an additional city number in the code 499. The subscription fee for the "Additional city number" is only 250 rubles. per month. Connection is free and is carried out during a personal visit of the subscriber to the MegaFon Sales and Service Office. You will still be able to make outgoing calls only from your usual federal number, to which free call forwarding from an additional landline will be made.
Pros: low monthly fee, free connection, no need to purchase an additional phone.
Minuses: inability to make outgoing calls from a city number (to determine it on the Caller ID of the called party), numbers only in the 499 code.
Sky Link
"Unlimited City"- a unique tariff plan of the Sky Link CDMA operator, which completely imitates the unlimited tariff of the wire telephony monopolist MGTS, including its regular price increases.
As part of the "Unlimited City" tariff for a monthly fee of 395 rubles. per month you will receive a Moscow number in the code 495, unlimited calls to city numbers in Moscow in the codes 495, 499 and 498, the cost per minute of a call to mobile phones in your region is 1.5 rubles per minute, to fixed-line numbers in the Moscow region - 3 rubles ./min., one outgoing SMS will cost you 1 rub. Also, similarly to MGTS, at this tariff you will find the "nonsense" of our time - paid caller ID for 50 rubles. per month.
Connection to the tariff is free, you only need to make an advance payment to the account in the form of a monthly subscription fee and the cost of paid services, as well as pay the price of a RUIM card (!!!) in the amount of 140 rubles. Plus, you'll also need a CDMA phone.
Also keep in mind that if you need a call forwarding service, for example, on a "busy" condition, in the Sky Link network it is only possible as an unlimited option for an additional subscriber of 300 rubles per month.
Pros: low monthly fee, free connection, unlimited calls to fixed numbers, inexpensive calls to mobile phones and cheap SMS.
Minuses: lack of multi-channel and “office PBX” capabilities, inability to make outgoing calls from a city number (to determine it on the caller ID of the called party, the number in the 901 code will be determined), paid caller ID, expensive call forwarding, a big possibility of a rise in price.
Matrix Mobile
Let's continue our review of the "city tariffs" of cellular operators with a description of the offer of a "virtual" operator MVNO, providing its services based on the MegaFon network - Matrix Mobile (Matrix Mobile).
According to their colloquial rates, Matrix Mobile tariffs have long been outdated and do not represent anything interesting. However, if you plan, for the most part, to receive incoming calls to your landline number, the number of which you have is relatively small, and at the same time move frequently, this option may seem very interesting to you, although it is inferior to the promotional offer from Beeline.
The tariff plan "SIMka Elite" will allow you to receive the tariff of a cellular operator with a city number in the code 495 and a subscription fee of 490 rubles. per month. In order to receive a subscription fee of this size, you will have to pay the amount of 6,700 rubles as a connection, plus 300 rubles. - the minimum payment to your account.
Of course, the offer is also interesting and deserves consideration, especially if you prefer the MegaFon network, however, despite such a high connection cost, which should serve as a guarantee of tariff stability, the Matrix Mobile operator in past years already allowed itself to increase the subscription fee of the described tariff. Keep this in mind.
pros: low subscription fee.
Minuses: a "virtual" operator - an intermediary, the possibility of a repeated increase in the monthly fee of the tariff, the high cost of connection and expensive rates for communication, the lack of multi-channel and the possibilities of "office PBX".
"Base" from "Centel"
"Base"- a rather interesting project of the Central Telegraph company. It is divided into the offer "baZa Mobile" - a "virtual operator" operating, similarly to Matrix Mobile, based on the MegaFon network, and "baZa Office" - operating on the "virtual number" system.
BaZa Mobile- this is a multi-channel mobile number (similar to the tariff of the Allo Incognito project given at the very beginning of the article), from which you can habitually call from your cell phone using a standard SIM card. Moreover, unlike conventional cellular operators, your landline number will not have a federal backup and will be identified by the caller as +7495ХХХХХХХ or +7499ХХХХХХХ. This number format will be displayed on the caller ID of the called subscribers both for incoming calls and when they receive SMS (moreover, SMS to Base subscribers cost only 1.02 rubles per message).
The minimum subscription fee within the Calling Lite tariff is 490 rubles. per month, including 100 minutes for your outgoing calls.
The connection fee (excluding the initial advance payment in the amount of the subscription fee) is 3,000 rubles. for a number in the code 495 and 500 rubles. for the number in the code 499.
At the same time, "baZa Mobile" is no longer just a cell phone, but also a multi-channel number with the possibility of an "office PBX". You can in your personal account set forwarding according to a variety of conditions - according to the list, priority, etc. both to mobile and landline numbers, and to SIP devices.
The only thing is that “baZa Mobile” is still not intended for companies with a huge flow of incoming calls, because, if you receive a second incoming call, it will not be redirected to the next number on the forwarding list immediately (as is implemented, for example, in “virtual” multichannel numbers), and after a period of time you specified. That is, if you set the response timeout to 20 seconds, then the client calling you, if your first number in the list is busy, will listen to “long beeps” for 20 seconds before the system redirects him to the next number. What if he is busy too? Then, most likely, you will lose a client.
But the "BaZa Mobile" system has a serious plus compared to "virtual" numbers - an incoming call to the "BaZa" number itself will be free for you, because. it exists "physically" and you do not pay redirects to it.
pros: mobile multi-channel number, low monthly fee, caller ID in the city number code, "office PBX" capabilities.
Minuses: long call forwarding, "virtual" operator - intermediary, high cost of connection in code 495; expensive call forwarding rates, especially to SIP devices; call forwarding is not included in the minutes package.
BaZa Office is already a "virtual" number, working on the call forwarding system. Such multichannel numbers are very popular in small and medium-sized businesses and allow you to receive a large number of incoming calls and instantly forward them to specified mobile, landline or SIP numbers of employees according to your conditions.
Unlike the BaZa Mobile system, there will no longer be a delay in forwarding, and if the first phone number on the list is “busy”, your client will be instantly redirected to the next one, and so on. You will have to pay for all incoming calls from your customers “for forwarding” to your “physical” or SIP numbers, however, multichannel plays a decisive role here, and the price of the forwarding itself is already significantly cheaper than in BaZa Mobile.
The minimum subscription fee for the VyZov Lite tariff will also be 490 rubles, however, the number of outgoing minutes will already be 2 times more - 200 minutes (outgoing calls can be made through SIP devices). Connection will cost you again 3,000 rubles. for a city number in the code 495 and 500 rubles. for a number in the Moscow code 499.
pros: the minimum subscription fee in Moscow for a "virtual" multi-channel number, instant call forwarding, a full range of "office PBX" capabilities, relatively low call forwarding rates.
Minuses: paid for you incoming calls "for forwarding" (minus the entire system, not the tariff), the high cost of connection in the code 495, forwarding is not included in the package of minutes.
Rosnet
"Not an easy number". Let's talk about another system of "virtual" multi-channel telephony, this time from the Rosnet operator. Its services will cost you a little more than the “Base”, however, the system has been repeatedly tested by me in practice and has left more positive than negative impressions at its “below average” cost.
So, its functionality is implemented similarly to the BaZa Office system, the subscription fee is from 495 rubles. (within the tariff "Simple"). Forwarding to numbers of "physical" or SIP-phones for incoming calls is paid per minute. The cost of connection in code 495 is 3,500 rubles, in code 499 - 799 rubles, plus an initial advance payment of 100 rubles.
The offer is very interesting and deserves your attention.
pros: quality work, prices "below average".
Minuses: incoming calls paid for you for forwarding to “physical” or SIP numbers (minus the entire system, not the tariff), high connection cost in the 495 code.
MTT
Fixed line operator MTT as part of its IP telephony project YouMagic.Pro offers to connect the city number of Moscow in the code 499 for a subscription fee of 300 rubles. per month at the rate "Simple". Forwarding is paid at standard MTT rates. Connection is free.
pros: monthly fee size, free connection.
Minuses: number in 499 code only, call forwarding fee.
for nothing
The Ukrainian system of IP-telephony Zadarma ("Zadarma") is absolutely similar to YouMagic.Pro from MTT. However, it provides its customers with city numbers in Moscow not only in the 499 code, but also in the familiar 495 code and even mobile 901. 901 is missing altogether ($0).
pros: monthly fee in code 499, no monthly fee in code 901, free connection.
Minuses: high monthly fee in code 495, call forwarding fee.
Tele2 is a relatively young operator on the Russian market. However, in Europe it is one of the largest. The main difference is the amazing and uncompromising pricing policy. No other mobile operator provides such reasonable tariffs for their services. At the same time, some people are skeptical about the quality of communication. However, progress does not stand still. The Tele2 operator is developing steadily and successfully. Every year the number increases base stations, the quality is also growing, which, of course, gradually brings Tele 2 closer to the big three.
Benefits for subscribers
A relatively recently successfully developing company provided its subscribers with another service - "City number". It enables all users, without exception, to additionally use one more opportunity to contact a subscriber by landline phone absolutely free of charge. For this, a completely new numbering capacity with unique combinations of numbers was specially allocated.
If you often have to call landlines from your mobile phone, then you are most likely aware of how expensive it is. However, the mts operator was able to find a solution to this. You just need to activate a service such as a landline number. If you connect this service, you can get significant savings on communication. If, in addition to this, you disable advertising from the operator, then the savings can even reach 50%. How to use the service, methods of connecting it, as well as feedback from subscribers - all this will be discussed a little lower.
To begin with, it is worth noting that the landline telephone gives each client the opportunity to have at their disposal a federal number, which is presented in the mobile numbering of the city format. It will correspond to the federal one, and will have the following form - + 7 351 xxx xx xx.
To connect such a profitable service as a free direct landline number, you need to contact the operator's office to issue a SIM card. You need to pay for this SIM card, and every month the operator will deduct 50 rubles from the account. But keep in mind that at such tariffs as "Maxi" and "Ultra" the monthly fee is 100 rubles. Optionally, the tariff plan will help you choose the mts operator.
Some features when obtaining a city number
Features when connecting a number: you cannot refuse a city number without refusing a federal number, you cannot block federal numbers and leave a city number at the same time - they will be deactivated together. In the event that within 90 days you do not have the necessary amount of money on your account to pay the monthly fee, you will have to refuse the city number. The problem is that it will be blocked.
The city number from the mts operator is actually a useful service that allows you to save 20% or more on calls and messages. But, before choosing a landline number, consult with the operator and consider all the advantages and disadvantages.
How is the landline number service activated?
The one and only method of connecting a direct number is the MTS operator's communication salon. At the MTS office, you need to provide a passport, tell the operator about your desire to choose and get a direct number. In addition, you need to think and choose a suitable tariff plan that will best suit your requirements. Do not forget to check with the operator the cost of not only calls, but also the cost of SMS and MMS. After that, only the last step remains - to confirm the choice and make a payment for issuing a SIM card.
How can I restore the direct number?
Did it happen that you lost your SIM card? It needs to be blocked immediately. You need to do this in order to avoid unauthorized use of your landline number. And in order to disable the number, that is, block it, you just need to make a call to the MTS operator's service service at 997 - 0702.
After that, the lost SIM card can be restored completely free of charge. In this case, your number will be saved. But if you wish, you can abandon the old number and choose a new one.
You can also restore a SIM card and a direct number if it is completely blocked after ten attempts to enter an incorrect PUK code.
To get a new SIM card, you can contact the MTS operator's office or use a special delivery service. How to choose a method for obtaining a new SIM card is up to you. The main thing is that all direct numbers from mts bring convenience to each subscriber in communication.
City number: subscriber reviews
Saving the cost of calls and messages when connecting the service has led to considerable popularity among subscribers. But it is worth saying that the service is actually beneficial only if you often make calls to landline numbers a lot. Otherwise, it is better for you to refuse to connect this service and choose a more suitable package for yourself. All list tariff plans and their full description can be found on the operator's website. Also with the choice and connection will be able to help in the communication salon. If you do not have the opportunity to contact the communication salon, then just call the operator. However, teach that it is best to call the operator early in the morning or late in the evening. Otherwise, you may simply not get through to the operator due to heavy workload.
