Megafon has earned a reputation among users as the friendliest operator. The company tries to provide high-quality telecommunications services, develops profitable tariff plans and is always in contact with subscribers. If a client needs help, you can always contact a Megafon operator or contact center representatives who can quickly resolve any issues. The most common method of communication is to call the hotline, but other methods are also supported.
When to contact Megafon support
Everyone has their own reasons for applying, but according to our observations, the leading ones are:
- poor-quality mobile communications - poor reception, slow Internet, SMS messages are not received or sent;
- you need to deal with debits from your account - where the money goes;
- the balance has been replenished, but the money has not arrived;
- you need to find out how much roaming calls will cost;
- You urgently need to block your SIM card due to the theft of your phone, etc.
It’s easier to understand services and tariffs on the official website - the information there is presented more clearly and in detail.
Call details can be ordered in your personal account (a printout will be sent by email) and in the mobile application, but the support service will be happy to help you with all other questions.
Call a Megafon consultant in roaming
While staying abroad, subscribers often have questions about mobile communications, which sometimes they do not know where to ask. To avoid complications when using mobile communications while roaming, write down several combinations of numbers in your contacts book and keep them always at hand:
Phone number | What issues are being addressed? |
+7-926-11-10-500 | Megafon's unified information bureau in an international format |
0500 or 0555 | Questions about corporate communications |
+7-928-11-10-500 or +7-928-11-10-555 | Numbers operating on a feedback principle for subscribers who have a small amount of funds in their personal account |
For reference! When abroad, you should always adhere to the correct dialing of telephone numbers, namely, +7 should always be in front of the main combination.
How to find answers to questions on the official website
Before calling support, try opening the corresponding section on the operator’s official website. Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding SIM cards and accounts, services and tariffs, mobile Internet, using your personal account and application, payment and debiting funds.
For example, the website explains in detail what to do if the payment has not been received: wait 30 minutes, check the number indicated on the check, and if it is incorrect, go to the nearest Megafon store with the check and passport. If there is a sufficient amount in the "wrong" balance, the payment will be returned to you. But when paying to the account of another operator, you should contact its corporate offices.
In the “Frequently Asked Questions” section, you can search by topic and lists of questions, or through the search bar - just enter keywords there to find the desired answer.
If there is no answer, or the explanation on the site seems insufficiently detailed to you, we recommend contacting Megafon support directly.
Features of SMS correspondence from Megafon
This Megafon option has its own specifics, different from classic modern instant messengers :
- The format of the service is built in the form of separate rooms in which you can gather an unlimited number of participants.
- Each participant may not introduce himself and remain incognito to the others.
- The correspondence format is built in the form of a dialogue , where you can insert a variety of emoticons into your remarks, the base of which is very extensive.
- The chat system allows you to create separate groups , as well as add members from the phone book.
- The chat is active 24 a day in any place where there is coverage of the Megafon network.
- for 30 minutes without activity, .
- To use the service there is no need for cutting-edge gadgets - the functionality is active on the most ordinary phones.
- The search for suitable participants is carried out by the system . Filtering of possible participants is also provided - users who are at a closer distance from the subscriber are indicated at the beginning of the list.
How to call Megafon customer service
There are several telephone numbers for quick communication with the operator. The number 8-800-550-05-00 is free for calls from anywhere in Russia.
When you call, you will be asked to listen to the electronic assistant, but when you press the 0 key in tone mode, the conversation will be transferred to a “live” employee. To resolve any issue, be prepared to tell him the full name and passport details of the SIM card owner.
To communicate with an operator from anywhere in the world (usually to resolve issues related to international roaming or to block a SIM card from abroad), a different service number is used. It differs depending on the region of registration of the SIM card, here are the most important numbers:
- +7926-111-05-00 — for Moscow and the region;
- +7921-111-05-00 — for St. Petersburg and the region;
- +7927-111-05-00 - for Tatarstan and the Volga region, etc.
The remaining numbers of the Megafon center must be viewed on the official website. We recommend saving this federal number in your contact book so that you can contact an operator for free from anywhere in the world in case of urgent need.
From a landline phone, you can call the support service at any of the specified numbers - calls to 8-800 will be free, calls to a federal number will be charged at the standard telephone tariff.
You can also use the short number 0500.
By the way, you can also call the above contact center numbers from a SIM card of another operator (Beeline, MTS, Tele2). A support representative will also answer you, but if the question concerns your Megafon number and account, be prepared to give it and your passport details.
For most people, calling is the most common way to contact support.
But there is one drawback - sometimes you can hear the unpleasant phrase “all operators are busy,” and the call will drag on for tens of minutes. This happens when Megafon’s call center is overloaded (remember that the operator has millions of subscribers throughout Russia). Therefore, he provided alternative ways to communicate with support specialists.
Personal visit to the communication salon
If it is convenient for the subscriber to visit the operator’s office in person or the other options are not suitable for some reason, in this case you can also get help and technical support. The only requirement is to have a passport so that a company specialist can confirm the user’s identity and gain access to all data associated with his SIM card and connected service packages.
MegaFon subscribers can contact the operator through a variety of methods - from a call or SMS to a feedback form on the website and a personal visit to the office. Each option is suitable in certain situations. You can also call the support number while roaming, but in this case the option will be paid depending on the conditions established by the tariff. Otherwise, you can contact the operator without problems - even subscribers of other networks have this opportunity.
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Live chat with support
This method can be used on the operator’s official website, mobile application and personal account. Just find the “Online Chat” section in the “Support” section and start communicating - they will help you quickly and thoroughly.
If necessary, an employee will call you back. The advantage is that you can go back and re-read the answer if necessary - the history of correspondence in your personal account is saved.
Hotline Megafon
To contact the operator, follow these steps:
- Dial short number 0500;
- Press the call key;
- Wait for the automated consultant to respond;
- In tone dialing mode, press “0”;
- Wait for the employee's response.
Sometimes, instead of a live consultant, the virtual assistant “Elena” answers Megafon. This is a sign of high network congestion. Due to the large number of calls, consultants are unable to process applications, so the system switches to an automatic assistant. He is able to solve some problems - for example, suggest rules for using services. But to solve individual problems you need to wait for the operator’s response.
Assistant “Elena” was developed using the latest advances in artificial intelligence. The program is able to recognize the speech of interlocutors, answer questions stored in memory, and fulfill requests. If the user wants to consult with a living person, refuse the help of “Elena” by saying “no”. The assistant forwards the call to support staff. If the specialists are very busy, you will need to wait a while.
An additional method is to press the “0” key twice. After this, the user will hear a notification that conversations are being recorded. This is a sign that the call is being forwarded to technical support. After a short wait, a specialist will answer the subscriber. You can discuss with him any questions regarding the provision of services or the correction of technical problems. Sometimes consultants require you to provide personal information in order to activate or deactivate certain services.
It is important to note that not all issues can be resolved by calling Megafon technical support. For example, if the user intends to terminate the contract with the operator, he will need to visit the nearest representative office of the company
Such procedures require written statements and identification.
Call for support from another operator
If there are problems with the Megafon card and it is impossible to dial the 0500 number, the company offers to use an alternative hotline to contact the Megafon operator. After greeting the answering machine, press the * key to switch the machine to tone dialing mode. This action will be required if the call is made from a landline phone. If the user dials the support number from another mobile operator, the action must be ignored.
The next step is to press the number “2”¸ and then “0”. The subscriber will receive a voice notification that the call will be processed by staff and the voice will be recorded. All you have to do is wait for a response from the company representative to ask the necessary questions. Usually specialists respond quickly, but sometimes you have to wait due to the line being busy.
Contact support using the form on the website
In order not to look for an email address, the operator has simplified the task - you can fill out a special form on the official Megafon website, and the answer will be sent to your email.
At the first stage, you need to select the topic of the appeal - ask a specialist a question, complain or leave a review, report fraud, provide personal data.
Next, enter your number, name, text of the request and be sure to indicate your email to receive a response. This form allows you to attach a file (document, photo, video, etc.).
After filling out all the fields, all you have to do is enter the code from the picture (6 digits) and send.
As a rule, a response to such requests comes within 24 hours.
Disabling the chat option on Megafon
The service contains a special command that is responsible for managing settings and actions – *539# . The same command is also responsible for disabling the service. To do this, in a special menu that will open after executing the command, you must select the “Price/Access” section and then activate the “Disable” item.
There is also an easier way - disabling using the direct command *505*0*186#.
What's the best way to contact support?
Which method of contacting support should I choose? It depends on your character and situation.
Introverts prefer to write and calmly wait for a response by email, choleric people with any question look for a quick answer in an online chat, and extroverts only accept telephone calls and communication directly with a consultant.
Much depends on the situation: if you urgently need to block a SIM card, it is better to call the operator’s mobile number, especially since communication is free from anywhere in the world.
Here's what else the operator advises you to do if your phone is lost or stolen:
- block the SIM card in your personal account, by calling the support service or in any Megafon store;
- get a new SIM card with the same number (free, on the day of application);
- try to find your phone through the iOS and Android services “Find iPhone”, “Find device via Google”. More detailed instructions are available on the official website.
Flaws
No matter how interesting and fresh the idea of the service may seem, it also has its disadvantages:
- The quality of message reception directly depends on network coverage, and if your location only has 2G, then be prepared for SMS to arrive late.
- Chat, although available for older phone models, will not have a very convenient format - not in the form of a chat window, but in the form of a list of messages.
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The idea is very good and with some amendments, there will be much more users using the chat system for correspondence.
Summary
The Megafon operator has two hotlines. You can call 8-800-111-05-00 for free from anywhere in Russia, and call +7926-111-05-00 from anywhere in the world.
If the call center is very busy, use alternative communication methods: online chat on the website and in your personal account, contacting the support service through the form on the website with a return response to your email.
Before contacting, try to find the answer to your question on the website in the “Support” section - the most frequently asked questions are collected there, and in 90% of cases the answer is on this page. Good luck!
Cost of subscription to SMS chat from Megafon
Megafon's SMS chat service is additional and therefore not included in the tariff subscription fee. When activating a subscription, the subscriber will be charged a daily fee for use - 3.00 rubles . Connecting and exchanging messages within the service is free.
Related material: Megafon hotline contact number
The remaining terms and conditions can be found by following this link.
Personal Area
Registration in a corporate client’s personal account on the operator’s website provides many advantages. These are the possibilities
- Service Management
- Cost control
- Obtaining the necessary documents
- Contacting technical support
By contacting the company's technical support online, you can significantly save time. Not all company employees have the opportunity to make calls during working hours. Having asked a question online, you can continue working, and in your free minute study the answer from technical support specialists. This approach has long proven itself in business. It’s not for nothing that the popular ICQ messenger was so in demand specifically for corporate use.
Your personal account allows you to communicate with company technical support specialists online. Such communication can be carried out through social networks and instant messengers.
Other ways to connect to Megafon help desk
Not only the helpline hotline is available to Megafon users. The “Online Consultant” service will help you resolve the issue regarding communication, its technical and financial aspects most quickly. This is an online chat where you can get an answer on a given topic almost immediately.
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Also, an analogue to calls to the number 0500 can be SMS messages that you can send to it; a short time after sending your question, a specialist from the support department will get in touch and help you figure it out.
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Personal advice can be obtained by visiting the nearest service office. His address can also be found on the Megafon website.
Megafon's website contains a map of the location of the telecom operator's branches.