Let's figure out what affiliate subscriptions are on Megafon. How can I disable such mailings? What are they really and how did you get signed up for them?
Partner subscriptions for users of the Megafon operator include a number of services and content mailings that can be connected via SMS messages or on the websites of service providers.
Previously, such subscriptions were divided into thematic mailings, such as “Weather” or “News”, and often became the reason for unjustified debiting of funds from user accounts. Similar situations often occur now, but the subscriber may no longer receive useful content in the form of a weather forecast for tomorrow or a news collection.
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What are affiliate subscriptions
Mobile subscriptions are a certain type of service that provides content to a service for a fixed amount of money daily. This can be content - newsletters, videos, games and much more.
Previously, one could find something else: subscriptions were divided into certain thematic sections, such as “Weather” or “News”. It was precisely such mailings that meant that money was leaving the user’s wallet.
Affiliate subscriptions work in such a way that the company enters into a special contract with Megafon, during which the company receives a certain percentage of connected users. The supplier company, in turn, receives new customers, and Megafon receives money.
Note! Do not confuse partner subscriptions and additional services from the company, because these are completely different concepts. A service is something that is provided by Megafon itself, and subscriptions are a mailing list from the supplier.
Via Megafon TV service
You can unsubscribe from one or more subscriptions to Megafon TV channels directly from the service website at https://megafon.tv/.
Next, the subscriber needs to log in to the official program page that opens using his contact number and password.
Then click on the button to go to the “Packages” section. A list of all packages provided by the company will open.
Select an unnecessary package from the list and click on it to open access to channel subscription management.
In the lower right corner, click the active inscription: “Disable the service.”
Types of Megafon partner subscriptions
If we summarize absolutely all the paid content that a user can see in the newsletter, then it can be divided into several component sections:
- Mailing jokes, weather forecasts, news - anything that can contain entertaining or informational content. As a rule, this section comes in the form of a long SMS, which is inconvenient to read;
- Websites. These can be both dating sites and sites for simple communication. It is worth noting that the user receives all the information that happens to his account;
- Music. It also includes various videos. This is also often entertainment content for which funds are charged;
- Adult content. It is unlikely that Megafon will install such content for everyone, since such mailings require proof of age, namely, to show a passport or any other identification.
Newsletters that could contain interesting and educational content are rare. As a rule, the company always evaluates only entertainment content that will appeal to the audience more.
Method 1: through your personal account
The easiest way to disable it is through your personal account. To do this, just follow these steps:
- Go to the official Megafon website and log in to your account.
- Scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on the “Megafon TV” item.
- Go to the “Packages” menu, and then select “Connected”.
Go to the section with connected Megafon services
- Next to the desired package, click on the “Disable package” button.
Click on the “Disable” button - We confirm the action by clicking on the corresponding button.
After disabling the service, money will no longer be debited from the balance. At any time you can re-enable the selected option.
How to connect affiliate subscriptions
As a rule, the user immediately notices if funds are debited from his phone. This becomes the starting point when it’s worth figuring out how this or that service was connected.
There are several invisible algorithms that the company uses to easily manipulate the funds of its clients, namely:
- Connection when purchasing a SIM card. When a user has issued a particular card, when signing an agreement, the person may not notice what agreement he is signing. This agreement may include other services, including paid ones. The subscriber is not notified about this at all, that is, he is completely in the dark. The consultant who draws up the contract will also not talk about what the person is connecting;
- If a person was browsing unfamiliar sites, he could accidentally tap on the connect button and activate a paid service. This is possible because while viewing you may encounter a pop-up banner or other viewing interference. If you want to remove it, some people simply miss and do not hit the required button, thereby connecting to a paid service;
- Viruses. This is the option when a certain virus is built into the phone system, which causes the appearance of numerous paid subscriptions or services. Most often, this phenomenon is encountered by those who surf unfamiliar sites and download content from there.
Connecting to services from Megafon
There are several connection options:
- The company itself - most often the contract contains a clause on additional connections without informing. It happens that the service is indicated, but the subscriber does not pay attention to it. As a result, several hundred rubles a month are consistently wasted, and you become a subscriber to closed video hosting sites.
- Sometimes an accidental click while surfing the network makes you an automatic participant in various services. For example, you go to a website, and a notification pops up that takes up most of the screen. When you try to remove it, you click on the picture, thereby connecting to a paid service.
- Virus programs. When downloading uncertified applications, there is a risk of exposure to viruses that send paid messages and make requests for various resources.
How to disable affiliate subscriptions on MegaFon
Intrusive subscriptions not only cost you money, but also steal valuable time and distract you. As a rule, subscriptions work on a daily basis, so you have to listen to numerous messages and so on.
The first step to take is to send a message to the megaphone mobile number. The algorithm is as follows:
- First, you need to go to messages and create a new dialogue with subscriber “5151”. This is a short company number, thanks to which all subscriptions are controlled;
- Next, the user needs to send a short message “Ustban1” to this number;
- After this, the user will receive a message stating that a ban on mailing has been established;
- If the user wants to refuse absolutely all services, then the short text “Netclick1” can be used.
After such a sending, the user will only be able to call the security service, check the balance, and so on.
The user can also use his personal account from Megafon, more details about which can be seen in this video
It is necessary to activate the “Stop Content” function, which sets an absolute ban on all sending messages, as well as short commands. Also in the same personal account, the user can easily disable programs and add-ons that he does not need.
How to disable PBC subscriptions
This is the type of subscription that a user receives as a result of his own click on a banner or on a fraudulent newsletter. You can also get rid of it by sending a short message to a specific number.
You must send “Ustpbk1” to the same company short number. In this way, absolutely all those services that could be activated with a short click are disabled.
Note! This category of subscriptions may send abnormal content. You need to be more careful with him.
Disabling PBC Affiliate Purchases
PBC affiliate purchases are banners with instant connection to a service, payment for goods, and transition to the desired page. Sometimes it is used to promote products in online stores, so it does not cause concern if it is accidentally clicked - this is what Megafon’s “partners” use, automatically connecting their own content.
- Sending “Ustpbk1” to 5151 - disables the pbc service, which stands for “Pay by click” (pay in 1 click) - implies instant connection and debiting of funds for some service.
It’s more effective to contact the Megafon service center (8 800 550 0500 / 0500) to provide professional advice and check the nuances.
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How to avoid paid subscriptions
To prevent the user from falling into this kind of subscription in the future, he needs to follow some rules, and also activate the service banning paid content short numbers.
This service helps the user avoid such a surprise as a leak of funds in the future. To activate this service, you need to dial the command *526# on the phone, and then wait until the service is connected and activated. You should also follow simple rules:
- Always look at what the money was spent on this month in your personal account on the Megafon website in the “Expenses” section;
- Do not click on banners, and carefully select sites to view;
- You cannot download unknown content.
This way you can avoid any problems.
Vyacheslav
For several years he worked in mobile phone stores of two large operators. I understand tariffs well and see all the pitfalls. I love gadgets, especially Android ones.
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Question to the expert
Why are there paid subscriptions?
Previously, they were especially relevant, since there was no Internet. At the moment, when technology has appeared, such subscriptions are becoming a means of earning money for the company.
Who connects such services?
Not many people who. Firstly, such services are quite expensive for a daily user. Secondly, as a rule, the content in it is average.
What to do if money is debited but services are not connected?
You need to contact the company to solve the problem.
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Via USSD combinations
A USSD command is a set of code symbols that allows coordinated interaction between the client and the cellular operator by issuing an order.
ATTENTION! An encrypted message is the fastest and most accessible way to convey a command to the recipient. This simple method is used by those citizens who do not want to spend a lot of time going to the company office or waiting for telephone conversations with the operator on duty.
To send a USSD command from an electronic device, enter the request: *506#0#Х#. In this character set, the X signifies the package number.
The telecommunications company Megafon has developed over 10 service packages. Each package has its own personal number and is distinguished by one or another type of television product. For example, a category such as “Cinema by subscription,” designated by the number 1, allows you to view a huge number of films from domestic and foreign producers. The remaining sets contain children's and sports programs, multi-channel services.
Each package has its own cost. The most budget option “Bloggers” will cost the subscriber 4 rubles per day. In this case, the client will be able to view the content free of charge for the first three days. Twenty of the most popular Russian channels included in the “Basic” package will cost the user only 5 rubles per day.
More information about affiliate mailings
Paid packages, which are often connected to his number without the subscriber’s knowledge, are as follows:
- a set of predictions, horoscopes, various information, weather forecasts, funny stories, etc.;
- popular music and video;
- subscriptions for adults (18+);
- web resources for dating.
Perhaps someone will benefit from such material.
Method 5: Call a technical support operator
You can disable the service by making a personal call to the technical support operator. This is done as follows:
- We make a call to number 5050.
- We go through the identification of the owner of the SIM card, that is, we name the full name, code word and, if necessary, passport data.
- Please disable your subscription to Megafon TV.
- We are waiting for the technical support employee to complete the operation.
In this case, you will also receive an SMS message about the successful deactivation of the service.
