Russian mobile operators. Russian mobile operator codes

The three main mobile communication companies in the Russian Federation are MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The rest of Russia's mobile operators are not so popular, and even such giants as TELE2, Rostelecom and Yota do not reach the leaders. The coverage of large mobile communication companies covers the entire territory of the Russian Federation. To identify subscribers, telephone numbers are used, and to determine the provider, prefixes of cellular operators are used. One company, especially if it is large, may own several indices. For example, the list for MTS covers a wide range of numbers.

What is a cell phone number

A ten-digit identifier consisting of a provider code and a unique set of numbers is a mobile phone number. In the international format there is also a country index (for Russia +7). Def codes (operator identifiers) consist of three digits; numbering starts from nine. These are non-geographic telephone indexes, thanks to which it is possible to determine the subscriber's communication service provider, but companies no longer have a monopoly on them. You can switch, for example, from MTS to Megafon while maintaining the same set of numbers.

The transition service is currently available to a small number of people, and it is still possible to find out where an unknown person is calling from. For the same reason, number codes of Russian mobile operators remain in demand. Def are not considered classified information and are located in open databases. They encode not only information about the provider, but also about the region in which the number is registered (within a range of regions, and not a specific city or district).

Mobile operator codes

The Federal Communications Agency (Rossvyaz) distributes codes for Russian cellular operators. A table with a list of def identifiers is posted on the official website of the institution and is updated regularly. It is available for download to any Internet user. To make your search easier, you can enter the code into a special form on the website and quickly find information about the corresponding network provider and region.

Russian cellular companies

The leaders of the list are Megafon, MTS and Beeline. Besides them, there are other companies in the TOP. The most popular mobile operators in Russia:

• Megaphone. A leading company covering all regions of the Russian Federation, as well as the republics of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Tajikistan. Megafon's subscriber base includes more than 75 million active numbers. This is a leader in providing mobile Internet.
• MTS. Belongs to the list of leading providers. Provides high quality voice communication services, cable television, and Internet access. Has its own retail network.
• Beeline. A brand owned by VimpelCom, which is part of a concern that serves more than 235 million subscribers. The company provides a wide selection of tariffs and high-quality coverage.
• TELE 2. The work of this group of companies is highly appreciated by users. It serves more than 38.9 million subscribers.
• Iota. It has gained popularity as an innovative company providing voice mobile communication services and high-speed 4G Internet.
• Rostelecom. Leader in providing cable television and broadband Internet access. Reviews about the quality of the services provided are positive, but many clients criticize the work of technical support.
• MTT. Large cellular provider. Serves 2 million subscribers.

Russian mobile operator codes

A total of 57 identifiers are currently in use. The structure of the def code is as follows: 9, then one of the digits in the range from 0 to 9. This creates 9 two-digit indices, each of which has a third number, also from 0 to 9. Summary table of all occupied digits (distribution of cell phone numbers Russian operators by region below):

• 90: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9;
• 91: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9;
• 92: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9;
• 93: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9;
• 94: 1;
• 95: 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8;
• 96: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9;
• 97: 0, 1, 7, 8;
• 98: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9;
• 99: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9;

As can be seen from the list, Russian mobile operators have not distributed all the def codes among themselves. Free identifiers left:

MTS numbers

The MTS mobile provider reserves codes 91x and 98x (where x is a number from 0 to 9, see table above). The regional distribution is as follows:

MTT codes

This provider uses the following codes: 90x, 93x, 95x, 98x, 99x. In the vast majority of regions, indexes 958 are registered. 930, 933, 958, 980 are also often found. Most subscribers belong to the Central Federal District:

• 930, 931, 933, 934, 939;
• 966, 969;
• 980, 984, 985, 986;
• 992, 993, 994, 995.

Beeline codes

This company, which provides call and network access services, uses two main codes: 90x, 96x. Full distribution table for the Russian Federation:

Megaphone

Subscribers who use Megafon can be identified by def 92x. The regional distribution is as follows:

• SIM card, number, tariff

  To find out the name and conditions of the current tariff, go to your Personal Account and select the “Tariff” section or dial a free command * 105 * 3 #

  You can change the tariff

  • on the website: select a new tariff, click on the “Switch to tariff” button on the page;
  • in the MegaFon application or Personal Account.

  You can switch to any tariff except the archive one. The cost of the transition is indicated on the page of the selected tariff.

  When changing the tariff, the packages of minutes, SMS and Internet connected within the current tariff will “burn out” and will not be valid on the new tariff. The charged subscription fee is not recalculated.

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  • How to unblock a number?
    • If you run out of money in your account and the number is blocked, top up your balance. The number is activated after the debt is repaid.
    • If you have not used a number for more than 90 days, it may be blocked. To restore your number, take your passport to a MegaFon salon. If the number has not been transferred to another subscriber during this time, you will receive a new SIM card with the same number.
      Find out if you can restore your number by sending a free SMS from your current MegaFon SIM to. In the message, indicate the number you want to restore and the owner's full name.
    • If the number is blocked after losing your SIM card, you can get a free new SIM card with the same number by going to a MegaFon salon with your passport.
    • If you have set a block, the number will be unblocked automatically on the day you selected for the block to end.

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  • How to get a new SIM card while keeping your phone number?

    Apply with your passport to any MegaFon salon in the Home region in which the agreement was concluded. You can get a new SIM card for free and continue to use your number. The tariff and all terms of service remain the same; there is no need to enter into a new contract for the provision of communication services.

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  • How do I keep my number?

    The number remains yours as long as the balance is positive. If you do not use the number and do not activate the blocking service, then at least once every 90 days you need to use communication services: outgoing calls, incoming calls, sending SMS, sending and receiving MMS, accessing the Internet. If you do not use communication services for more than 90 calendar days in a row on call tariffs and longer than 180 calendar days in a row on Internet tariffs, the subscription fee for maintaining the number begins to be charged daily.

    The amount of the subscription fee for maintaining the number, the conditions for its debiting and the period at the end of which the contract for the provision of communication services will be terminated and the number can be transferred to another subscriber is indicated in the description of your tariff. You can find it in the Tariffs or Tariffs Archive section.

    If you do not use communication services for more than 90 days and the Personal Account balance is zero or negative, the contract is considered terminated on your initiative. If the number has not been transferred to another person, it can be restored by filling out an application at the MegaFon salon.

    If you plan to not use mobile communications for a long time (more than 90 days), block your number.

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  • • Use the service Telephone codes of mobile operators. Enter the mobile number you are interested in in the search bar and click the “Check” button. The carrier and region will appear below the search bar.
    • Type the command * 629 # . Then enter the mobile number you want to verify in any format. Operator and region information will appear on the screen.

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  • How to renew the contract or change the number?

    You can choose a number when concluding a contract for the provision of communication services or replace your current phone number.

    Choose a beautiful, easy-to-remember number in an online store or in a MegaFon showroom.

    The cost of the room depends on the room class: simple, bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and the type of numbering: federal or city. More details about the cost of the room in the description of the service Select a room.

    The service operates in two modes:

    • one-way: the caller will hear the message “The subscriber’s device is turned off or is out of network coverage”;
    • two-way mode: the caller will receive an SMS with your new number.

    In any mode, you will receive an SMS with the number of the person who called your previous number.

    The service does not work if the balance on the old number is negative or zero, or if the old SIM card is blocked.

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• Services, options

  To check the list of services:

  • Go to your Personal Account and select Services and options. In the “My” tab you will see a list of services connected to your number, in “All available” - services available for connection.
  • Dial a free command * 105 # , and a menu will appear on the screen of your device. To navigate through the menu, enter the number of the desired item and press the “Call” button. Next, a menu will be displayed where you can also select items and manage services.

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  • Go to the Balances section for service packages in your Personal Account.
  • Open the Balances section for service packages in the MegaFon application. .
  • Set up the widget.

  Widget is an element of the MegaFon Personal Account application. It is not necessary to log into the application - the remaining minutes, SMS, megabytes, and Personal Account balance will be displayed on the screen of your smartphone.

  To use the widget, install the MegaFon Personal Account application on your smartphone/tablet. For Android OS, the application must be installed in the smartphone memory, not in the SD memory. Go to your smartphone's settings and activate the widget.

  The appearance of the widget and the number of balances that will be simultaneously displayed on the smartphone screen differ depending on the OS.

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• Mobile Internet

  • What to do if the mobile Internet does not work or the speed has decreased?
    1. Check your balance and top it up if necessary. To check your balance, type the command * 100 # or go to your Personal Account. The Internet only works with a positive balance. If you have recently topped up your account, wait a few minutes for the internet to work again.
    2. Check the balance of your Internet package. Open the MegaFon application or go to your Personal Account Balances for service packages. If the included Internet capacity has run out, connect one of the options to extend the Internet.
    3. Check if you have the Mobile Internet service connected. To do this, go to your Personal Account and in the “Services” section, select Services and options or dial a free command on your smartphone / tablet * 105 # and select the desired item from the menu on the device screen.
    4. Make sure you have Data Transfer mode enabled. You can check this in the settings of your smartphone or tablet in the “Data transfer”, “Data connection” or “Mobile network” section (the name may differ in different devices).
    5. Reboot your device (turn it off and on).
    6. Turn off Wi-Fi on your smartphone/tablet (when using a router from MegaFon, Wi-Fi should remain on).
    7. Move the SIM card to another device. If the mobile Internet also does not work in another device, contact the nearest MegaFon store with an identification document to replace the SIM card. When replacing a SIM card, the phone number will not change; the service is provided free of charge.
       To find out the address of the nearest salon, open the MegaFon application.
    8. When using the Internet via a modem/router: Reinstall the MegaFon Internet application, try connecting the modem/router to another USB port on the computer, update the software of your modem/router. You can download the latest versions of the software for free from the MegaFon online store. Find your modem or router in the directory and go to the "Files" tab.

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  • What is 4G+, how to start using it and how does the transition from a 2G/3G network to 4G+ happen?

    4G+ (or LTE) is mobile Internet with a speed that is not inferior to regular wired Internet. Browser pages, files, music, videos, games and applications load in seconds.

    To start using 4G+ you need a smartphone and SIM card that support this technology.

    Type the command * 507 # to see if your SIM card supports 4G+. If not, you can change it for free at any MegaFon store using USIM.

    After you insert the new USIM into your smartphone, select the LTE network type in the settings.

    And if you have a smartphone with support for two SIM cards, then USIM must be installed in the 1st slot.

    When you connect to a network, the device automatically selects the best network in terms of signal quality. To ensure maximum connection speed, a network with more reliable reception is suitable. There is no need to manually switch the mode or perform any other actions. The device changes networks automatically, without interrupting the connection.

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• Personal Area

  • How to log into your Personal Account, get or change your password?

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  Use any convenient method:

  • Dial a free command * 512 # , and you will receive an SMS with information about the latest debits from your account.

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  • How to top up your account?

    Choose any convenient method:

    1. Top up your account from a bank card or e-wallet in the Payment section.
    2. On the main page of your Personal Account, you can top up your account, as well as the account of another Megafon subscriber, with a bank card.
    3. Set up Autopayment yourself in your Personal Account on the website or contact a specialist at a MegaFon salon for help. With this service, the balance will be replenished automatically from your bank card.
    4. If you can’t pay right now, use the Promised payment service.
    5. Another MegaFon subscriber can transfer money to you from their account using the Mobile Transfer service. To send a request to another subscriber, use the free Pay for me service.
    6. If you are a Sberbank client and your bank card is linked to a phone number, indicate the required amount in an SMS and send it to the number or use the Sberbank Online application.

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  • How to stay in touch with a negative or zero balance?

    To make a call with insufficient balance, use the Call at a friend’s expense service, and your interlocutor will pay for the call.
    Dial " 000 " and subscriber number, starting with " 8 " or " 7 ", For example: 000792ХXXXXXXX.

    The service is valid only for calls to MegaFon numbers.

    To credit a conditional amount to your account at any convenient time and continue to use mobile services, activate Promised payment by typing the command * 106 # . The service is paid.

    You can re-issue a payment over the phone if:

    • both numbers - yours and the one you mistakenly topped up - are registered with MegaFon and are registered to individuals;
    • no more than two errors were made in the issue.

    In other cases, take your receipt and passport to the nearest MegaFon store. Fill out the application and the payment will be transferred to your number if there is a sufficient amount on another number.

    If you mistakenly topped up the number of another operator, contact the payment point or office of this operator. To find out which operator a mobile number belongs to, dial the free command * 629 # or use the Telephone Codes service.

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  • Mobile subscriptions

    Mobile subscriptions are information and entertainment services that combine music, videos, pictures, texts and mobile applications of various topics. Check out the full catalogue.

    The subscription fee is charged in accordance with the Subscription Terms.

    To find out which subscriptions are connected, go to your Personal Account, select the “Services and Options” section, the “My” subsection, which will display a list of subscriptions connected to your number

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    • How to unsubscribe?

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    • Can I listen to a recording of my telephone conversation?

      MegaFon does not record subscriber calls.

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    • How to set up call forwarding?

      You can set up or cancel call forwarding in the phone menu or in your Personal Account. For conditions and cost of setting up forwarding, see the service page.

      If the established forwarding does not work, check whether there are any restrictions on your number and whether the number is entered correctly.

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    To find out who called you while your phone was turned off, out of network coverage, or while you were unable to answer, activate the Who Called+ service. You will receive an SMS about a missed call on behalf of the person who tried to call you. The SMS will indicate the number and time of calls.

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    • What is VoLTE technology and what is needed to use it?

      To use VoLTE calls, you need a device and SIM card that support this technology.
      To check if your SIM card is suitable for the 4G+ network, enter the command * 507 # . If it doesn’t fit, replace it for free with a USIM card at any MegaFon store.

      List of devices that support VoLTE:

      • iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and later;
      • Honor 10, Honor 10 lite, Huawei P20, Huawei P20 pro, Huawei P20 lite, Huawei Nova 3, Huawei Nova 3i, Honor Play, Honor 7X, Huawei P10 lite, Huawei Nova 2 plus, Huawei Nova 2, Huawei Nova 2i, Honor 8 lite, Huawei P-smart, Huawei P-smart 2018, Huawe Mate 20 lite, Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 pro, Honor view 20, Honor 8C;
      • LG K10 2017, LG Stylus 3, LG X Power 2, LG G6, LG Q6α, LG Venture, LG G7, LG G7 Fit, LG Q7, LG Q7+, LG Q Stylus+, LG K9, LG V30, LG K11, LG K11+ ;
      • Nokia 3, Nokia 8, Nokia 5.1;
      • Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy J7 Neo, Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A6 | A6+, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8 | A8+, Galaxy J2 2018, Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5 | J5 Prime | J5 2016, Galaxy J7 | J7 2016 | J7 2017 Neo, Galaxy S7 | S7 edge, Galaxy S8 | S8+, Galaxy S9 | S9+, Galaxy J6 | J6+ 2018, Galaxy J4 | J4+ 2018, Galaxy J8 2018, Galaxy J2 | J2 Core | J2 Prime, Galaxy A9 2018;
      • Sony Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XZ, Xperia X Compact, Xperia XZs, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, Xperia XA1, Xperia XA1 Ultra, Xperia XA1 Plus, Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, Xperia L2, Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XA2 Plus, Xperia X dual, Xperia X Performance dual, Xperia XZ dual, Xperia XZ3;
      • Vertex Saturn, Vertex Impress Blade, Vertex Impress New;
      • Alcatel 1 (5033D), Alcatel 3L (5034D), Alcatel 1X (5059D), Alcatel 5052D, Alcatel 5099D, Blackberry Key 2.

      If the model you need is not in the list, check with the manufacturer to see if your phone supports VoLTE technology. The list is constantly updated.

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    • How to set up VoLTE?

      Select the desired settings for your smartphone:

      • iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Data Options → Enable LTE → Voice & Data.
      • Huawei: Settings → Wireless networks → Mobile network → VoLTE calls.
      • LG Stylus 3, LG X Power 2, LG K10 2017, LG G6, LG Q6α, LG Venture: Settings → Networks → Advanced → Mobile networks → VoLTE or long press on the VoLTE icon in the notifications menu.
      • NOKIA: Settings → More → Mobile networks → 4G LTE mode (enabled by default).
      • Samsung Galaxy: VoLTE is automatically enabled in the new firmware.
        If not: Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → VoLTE calls.
      • Sony Xperia: VoLTE is automatically enabled in the new firmware.
        If not: Settings → More → Mobile network → Enable VoLTE or Notification panel → Quick settings → Enable VoLTE.
      • Vertex Saturn: Settings → More → Mobile networks → 4G LTE mode.
      • Alcatel: Settings → More → Mobile networks → VoLTE.

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    • Why doesn't the network pick up?
      1. Unstable network signal.
         You are outside the city, in areas with dense buildings - in an area of ​​​​uncertain signal reception. If communication problems occur regularly, please send us a message via the Write to us form or contact the Support Service through your Personal Account. In the message, indicate the address where communication problems occur and describe the problem in detail. On an Android device, using the My Network application, you can automatically send information about call quality and coverage problems to MegaFon.
      2. There is not enough money in your account.
         Top up your account in any convenient way.
      3. Incorrect network connection.
         Go to your phone settings and select the MegaFon network manually. Reboot your phone. If your device allows you to select the network standard (4G / 3G / 2G), try switching to another standard.
      4. The phone or SIM card is faulty.
         Insert the SIM card into another device and check if it will connect to the network. If the SIM card in the other phone also does not register with the network, replace the SIM card.
      5. You are outside the Home Region or in the coverage area of ​​an operator with which MegaFon does not work.
         Go to your device's settings and try manually selecting a different network.

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  • Emergency help

    • How to call emergency services?

      Single emergency number:

      1 - Fire Department;

      2 - police;

      3 - emergency;

      4 — emergency gas network service.

      Emergency numbers:

      Emergency - ;

      Calls to emergency numbers are free. You can call if there is no money in your account, and even from a phone without a SIM card.

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    • What to do if your phone is lost or stolen?

      Block the number.

      Free blocking period - 7 days. Then the subscription fee begins to be charged. All communication services on the number before the blocking is activated are paid by you. If your phone is stolen or lost, please notify us as soon as possible. This is necessary so that a thief or person who finds your phone cannot use the money in your account.

      Get a new SIM card with your old number.

      Try to find the phone.

      Contact the police and file a theft report. Your phone may be able to be detected.

      If you've lost your iPhone or iPad, use Find My iPhone.

      If you have lost your Android phone, use the device search function.

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    • How to protect yourself from scammers?

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    • How are emergency communications services provided?

  • Roaming

    • How to use communication services when traveling around Russia and the world?

      When traveling around our country, no additional actions are required to use communication services. The only condition is that you must have a positive balance.

      When you go to other countries, as well as to the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, where there is no MegaFon network, you need to make sure that you have the Roaming service activated. It is needed so that you can use communication services in the networks of other operators.

      • 8 800 550-05-00 +7 926 111-05-00 from anywhere in the world;
      • Personal account or MegaFon application;
      • go to the MegaFon salon with your passport.

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    The cost of communication services when traveling in Russia may differ from the cost in the Home region. You can find out detailed conditions in your Personal Account, in the description of your tariff or using a free command * 139 #

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    There is no MegaFon network in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, so make sure before your trip that you have the Roaming service activated. It is needed so that you can use communication services in the networks of other operators.

    How to find out if roaming is enabled on your number:

    • call the Help Desk at 8 800 550 0500 in Russia or +7 926 111-05-00 from anywhere in the world;
    • write to the support chat in your Personal Account or the MegaFon application;
    • go to the MegaFon salon with your passport.

    You can find out the cost of services on the page or in the description of your tariff.

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    • How to connect and disconnect services in roaming and spend less?

      The easiest and most convenient way is the MegaFon mobile application or Personal Account. You can check your balance, connect or disconnect services and options, order detailed expenses and ask questions to support in the chat.

      When roaming, you do not need to change your mobile Internet settings.

      Note!

      Some phones may limit data usage while roaming. Go to settings and check if mobile Internet is enabled in roaming.

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Every person at least once has had a situation where they need to find out where a call came from or where a particular cell number is registered. Sometimes information is needed to navigate the cost of communication if there is a need to call an unfamiliar subscriber. In some cases, such knowledge saves you from communicating with scammers.

Question, How to determine an operator by phone number is not so difficult, as it might seem at first glance. Especially if you know what information this set of numbers contains.

What does def mean - code or prefix?

You need to understand that it is unlikely to be possible to identify a mobile operator, as they say, at first glance. After all, the designations will vary depending on the region. Therefore, first of all, it is worth understanding what each digit of the number means and what information can be obtained from it.

Let's start with the first digits of the number, which indicate the country code. In the case of Russia, this is +7 or 8 if the call came from a mobile phone. The only difference between these figures is that the first option allows you to communicate both within the country and using roaming. After dialing eight, you can only call within the Russian Federation.

The next three digits are the def code (prefix) of the operator, which determines affiliation with the provider company. There are only four large companies on the Russian market: Bee Line, Megafon, Tele 2 and MTS. Prefixes are always unique; their meaning indicates the region in which the SIM card was purchased. Based on this data, the subject's address can be determined.

To determine the operator to which the cell number belongs, you can use the appropriate search programs, for example Spravportal.

Recently, it has become possible to change operators while keeping your old mobile phone number. This has caused some confusion, but there are services that can easily handle this too. Popular free systems: “Kody.su” or “TeleHouse” determine whether there has been a change in operator.

Instructions on how to determine an operator by cell phone number look like this. On the corresponding page of the site, enter a combination of numbers in the box.

Entry order:

• code of the country,
• city ​​code (operator),
• personal number.

After a few seconds the system responds. Based on the analysis of the information received, the service determines:

• country of location,
• region where the subscriber is registered,
• which telecom operator the number belongs to.

Of course, you won’t be able to find out the city from which you were called; you will have to be content with the name of the region or region. The remaining seven digits are the subscriber's personal number. However, in our case they do not carry any valuable information. It is impossible to find out a person’s data from them, since they are protected by law.

How to find out an operator by landline number

If an unsuccessful interlocutor called from a landline city number, figuring out where the call came from is also quite simple. The first numbers indicate the country, for Russia, as we have already found out, it is “+7” or “8”, but there can be two or even three characters. For example, Ukraine is encoded “+38”. Next come 2-5 digits, which indicate the code of the locality within the country.

The last part is the number assigned to a specific address at a given telephone exchange. It can contain from five to seven digits, depending on the size of the locality. Using them, it is not difficult to find out not only the city from which the call came, but even the subscriber’s residential address. For example, if the Nizhny Novgorod number looks like +7831 4ХХ-ХХ-ХХ, then the phone is located in the Central district of the city. More detailed information can be found in the online telephone directory of the service phones09.info. But this advice is relevant if it is a direct number, when calling from which forwarding is not used.

Any mobile operator tries to keep up with the times. One of the services that appeared not so long ago was the provision of city numbers to subscribers. They are undoubtedly in demand. This number looks respectable, but it’s impossible to immediately understand that the phone is not located in the office. Communication is carried out by the operator through a single federal mobile number, which acts as a switchboard. Using the phonenum.info service, such numbers can be determined easily and simply. For recognition, the database of Rossvyaz of the Russian Federation is used. You can find out the region, city and name of the mobile operator.

How to find out where they called from without the Internet?

Using network services is the easiest way to find out where the call came from. But what about those who do not have access to the Internet? Do not forget that the mobile operator records all incoming and outgoing calls, which are subsequently reflected in the call details. This means that you can find out where they called you from by directly calling the customer support service using a single short number.

• "Beeline" 0611,
• "Tele" 2 611,
• "MTS" 0890,
• Megafon 0500.

However, it is not at all necessary to look for unnecessary information about how to contact the Beeline operator or any other cellular company. In addition, the wait for a specialist’s response may take a long time, since such services are usually very busy. To get a short version of the details of calls to your phone, you just need to know the short command. It is different for each operator and usually looks like “*ХХХ#”.

As you can see, the structure of any telephone number contains encrypted everything necessary to find out the necessary information. However, it is not always possible to establish for certain where they tried to contact you. After all, using a SIM card from a Russian operator, a subscriber can call from any part of the world. Therefore, it is simply impossible to foresee everything.