Do you want to change your mobile operator to Megafon, but is it important for you to keep your current phone number? It is possible to switch to Megafon while maintaining the number received when concluding an agreement with another provider. Take a few minutes to read this article and you will learn how to do this - what sequence of actions to perform and what to do in case of failure in the transition in order to remove obstacles and complete the procedure.
Advantages of MegaFon
The fastest mobile internet
Breaking records for the 4th year in a row based on Speedtest measurements
Free Internet distribution
From any tariff without restrictions on the number of devices and speed
Unlimited calls to your friends
Calls to MegaFon do not consume minutes according to the tariff and are available with any balance
Messengers work at zero
Popular instant messengers are available even when there are insufficient funds in the account
Protection against unwanted subscriptions
Additional notification so that you do not accidentally activate a paid subscription
Moneybox for minutes and internet
Every month, balances are saved and spent when the tariff package ends
Possibility of changing operator
Several years ago, a service was introduced to change the operator while maintaining the number. Today, cell phone owners can switch to Megafon and other providers, leaving behind their digital phone code. This bill allows:
- do without notifying friends and relatives about the number change;
- do not lose contact with partners, colleagues, clients;
- get a profitable package of services from another operator.
Changing providers is subject to a fee. The cost of the service is 100 rubles. The procedure requires the following conditions to be met:
- The number can be transferred by the subscriber for whom a service agreement has been drawn up with MTS. If the SIM card is registered to another person, you must come to the office with him. If this is not possible, you will need to provide a power of attorney signed by an authorized person.
- The subscriber's passport data must be identical to the details specified in the agreement with MTS. If your last name has changed, you must contact the branch of the previous telecom operator to update the information in the database.
- If the identification module is blocked due to debt or long-term non-use, you must first activate the SIM card in MTS. Otherwise, the transition will not be possible.
- You can switch from MTS to Megafon without changing your number only within the same city.
- If the subscriber recently switched to MTS, then at least three months must pass after this operation.
- You can become a Megafon client while maintaining the digital code only in the case of federal numbers.
- Money from the MTS account is not transferred to Megafon's balance. You can return the amount through the official website of the provider or at MTS sales offices.
The transition process with saving numbers occurs in several stages:
- filling out an application with Megafon;
- choosing a tariff package and other options;
- signing a contract;
- getting a new SIM card.
According to Megafon company rules, the transition period takes at least 11 days and no more than six months. The client has the right to choose the date of transfer of the telephone number.
Questions and answers
What is number porting?
What do you need to know about number porting?
What to do if there are difficulties with the transfer?
How to get a temporary number for the transfer period?
After submitting an application for porting and until the actual transfer, your previous number with the current operator will be valid.
You can get a temporary number on a new MegaFon SIM card and use our services while we port the number. After the transfer, the temporary number will be disabled and automatically replaced with your previous number transferred from another operator.
If the previous number cannot be transferred due to non-compliance with the transfer conditions, you will be able to continue to use the temporary MegaFon number indefinitely. If you transfer your previous number again after meeting all the conditions, we do not guarantee that you will be able to use the temporary number.
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Additional Information
There are other important nuances that a future Megafon client should know about:
- You can make another change of provider only after six months.
- For questions regarding Megafon customer service, call 8-800-550-0500.
- The company has no right to refuse the client’s desire to enter into an agreement with another operator.
- The subscriber can choose any desired service package. You can change your tariff plan on Megafon after activating your SIM card.
You should not change your operator if you are completely satisfied with the price and quality of communication, and if you transfer your number, you must fulfill all the terms of the contract, check your balance and think about the date of switching to Megafon.
Advantages of MegaFon
The fastest mobile internet
Breaking records for the 4th year in a row based on Speedtest measurements
Free Internet distribution
From any tariff without restrictions on the number of devices and speed
Unlimited calls to your friends
Calls to MegaFon do not consume minutes according to the tariff and are available with any balance
Messengers work at zero
Popular instant messengers are available even when there are insufficient funds in the account
Protection against unwanted subscriptions
Additional notification so that you do not accidentally activate a paid subscription
Moneybox for minutes and internet
Every month, balances are saved and spent when the tariff package ends
Tariff selection
The choice of tariff plan depends on several factors:
- number and duration of calls;
- the need for Internet access;
- availability of additional services.
The most popular tariffs are the following packages;
You can learn more about the services provided on the operator’s main website. To choose the most suitable option, you should find out what the tariff is for those who have to make frequent calls.
Questions and answers
What is number porting?
What do you need to know about number porting?
What to do if there are difficulties with the transfer?
How to get a temporary number for the transfer period?
After submitting an application for porting and until the actual transfer, your previous number with the current operator will be valid.
You can get a temporary number on a new MegaFon SIM card and use our services while we port the number. After the transfer, the temporary number will be disabled and automatically replaced with your previous number transferred from another operator.
If the previous number cannot be transferred due to non-compliance with the transfer conditions, you will be able to continue to use the temporary MegaFon number indefinitely. If you transfer your previous number again after meeting all the conditions, we do not guarantee that you will be able to use the temporary number.
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Number portability pitfalls
Switching to MTS, Megafon or Beeline while saving the number is quite simple in theory, but in practice a number of interesting situations arise that are not described in the contracts:
- The transition process may drag on for many weeks, or even months. And all this time the user is obliged to maintain a positive balance in his account. Otherwise, if a minus appears, your application may be canceled and you will have to submit your request again.
- During this period, mobile bill payment is possible only through the operator's showroom or sales office. It will not be possible to deposit money into your balance from a bank card at first.
- While waiting for the consent of the new provider, the quality of communication may deteriorate and disappear.
If for any reason you want to change your provider and keep your number, then when switching to another operator, be careful and read all the conditions that both companies provide.
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Switch from Tele2 to Megafon
There are two ways to switch to Megafon while maintaining your Tele2 number:
In both cases, a fee will be charged for the transition, the only difference is convenience.
Method 1: personal visit to the Megafon salon
A visit to the nearest mobile phone store is accompanied by the following actions:
During the entire period during which the transition from one operator to another will take place, the subscriber will receive text notifications on the temporary SIM card about the current status of the procedure. The day before the end of the procedure, you will receive an SMS informing you that you can change the temporary SIM card to a new one, which is already activated for use.
Method 2: via the Internet
It’s much easier to fill out an online application on the website without leaving your home.
The procedure, in fact, is not much different from the previous method, however, the SIM card will be delivered by a courier. Payment for switching to the Megafon service is completely free.
The operator will notify you a day in advance that it is time to insert the old SIM card with the transferred number into the mobile phone slot.
For what reasons may a transfer be denied?
The procedure of how to switch from Tele2 to Megafon (or from Beeline, MTS, Yota) may result in a refusal to change the operator due to one or more problems that are not difficult to solve, after which the subscriber has the right to resume the “migration” by filling out the application again, and successfully change provider.
Problems and solutions are shown in the table.
| Rejection reason | Solution |
| Debt to another operator | Come to the provider's salon and pay off the debt |
| The number is blocked or not working | Contact the operator, unblock the number or change SIM card |
| The passport data in the application does not match the passport data from another provider | Correct data from another operator |
| The room is issued in a different region | Contact Megafon in that region |
| Less than 60 days have passed since the last transition | Wait for the number of days remaining until the required deadline |
Megafon will certainly inform you of the reason for the refusal, after which you can solve the problem and contact the company for MNP again.
Advantages of MegaFon
The fastest mobile internet
Breaking records for the 4th year in a row based on Speedtest measurements
Free Internet distribution
From any tariff without restrictions on the number of devices and speed
Unlimited calls to your friends
Calls to MegaFon do not consume minutes according to the tariff and are available with any balance
Messengers work at zero
Popular instant messengers are available even when there are insufficient funds in the account
Protection against unwanted subscriptions
Additional notification so that you do not accidentally activate a paid subscription
Moneybox for minutes and internet
Every month, balances are saved and spent when the tariff package ends
How much does it cost
Let's start with the financial issue. When the possibility of porting a number from one mobile operator to another was first introduced, it was said that the maximum cost of this service was 100 rubles.
Whether the new operator will charge these 100 rubles or not depends only on the company. Here's how the different operators work in practice:
- Beeline - charges 100 rubles and returns them to the bonus balance after the transition is completed;
- Megafon - free, no bonuses;
- MTS - charges 100 rubles, returns them with bonuses after completing the number porting procedure;
- Tele-2 - free, no bonuses;
- Gazprombank Mobile - free, gives 1000 rubles in bonuses for switching from other operators;
- Tinkoff Mobile - free, gives 1000 rubles in bonuses for switching.
The bonus 1000 rubles must be spent in about two months, then they expire. Another advantage of this operator is that you can get 600 minutes of communication for a month for free - you only need to spend 10,000 rubles from a debit card for the previous month.
It is also beneficial to use the services if you have a card from this financial institution. For example, debit is the flagship product of Gazprombank with really interesting conditions. The higher the turnover on the bank card, the higher the discount on the tariffs of the virtual cellular operator Gazprombank Mobile.
Advantages of MegaFon
The fastest mobile internet
Breaking records for the 4th year in a row based on Speedtest measurements
Free Internet distribution
From any tariff without restrictions on the number of devices and speed
Unlimited calls to your friends
Calls to MegaFon do not consume minutes according to the tariff and are available with any balance
Messengers work at zero
Popular instant messengers are available even when there are insufficient funds in the account
Protection against unwanted subscriptions
Additional notification so that you do not accidentally activate a paid subscription
Moneybox for minutes and internet
Every month, balances are saved and spent when the tariff package ends
Transition methods
You can change your operator completely remotely or by visiting one of Megafon's showrooms. When transferring remotely, you need to perform 3 steps:
- Go on the website
- Select the “Go to Megafon” section in the menu.
- Fill out the application form.
Delivery of the SIM card and contract is carried out by courier. But this service is not available in all localities. Sometimes you still have to visit the nearest company office to receive a SIM card and sign documents.
If the subscriber initially decided to change the operator by contacting a communication salon, then 1 visit will be enough for him. You need to have your passport with you to conclude an agreement and receive a SIM card.
In any case, the date of actual transfer is chosen by the subscriber. This allows you to avoid unnecessary costs and make the process more convenient.
Questions and answers
What is number porting?
What do you need to know about number porting?
What to do if there are difficulties with the transfer?
How to get a temporary number for the transfer period?
After submitting an application for porting and until the actual transfer, your previous number with the current operator will be valid.
You can get a temporary number on a new MegaFon SIM card and use our services while we port the number. After the transfer, the temporary number will be disabled and automatically replaced with your previous number transferred from another operator.
If the previous number cannot be transferred due to non-compliance with the transfer conditions, you will be able to continue to use the temporary MegaFon number indefinitely. If you transfer your previous number again after meeting all the conditions, we do not guarantee that you will be able to use the temporary number.
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Peculiarities
The transfer procedure takes a maximum of 8 days. But you can choose a different duration, up to 180 days. The application must indicate the date on which the process must be completed.
It is important to check that there are no debts on the old number. If the balance is negative, be sure to top it up to achieve a positive value. If you have any debts, you will be denied transfer until they are paid off.
For the provision of services, all operators charge a single fee - 100 rubles. There are no options to bypass it; you will have to pay in any case.
