Why is it very difficult to determine the region using Yota operator codes?

Today, the services of the Yota provider are used by the majority of residents of European countries, including residents of Ukraine. Not all operators can boast of better quality service. Despite all the advantages, the 999 number is used by all companies, for this reason problems arise with identification in different cities. The task of determining the region by the operator code, which is the same everywhere, is quite difficult. Each time, switching to another provider while maintaining the phone number, many users do not know how to determine the region after that.

What numbers do Iota numbers start with?

Yota numbers begin with the numbers indicated in the table in the first column:

The table shows which Yota phone numbers begin with certain numbers. Iota does not completely own the codes, as, for example, in the Beeline company. All presented combinations of initial digits apply to several other operators.

For example, code 991 belongs to Tele2, and 958 belongs to 40 other providers. Therefore, you can guess with a 50% probability which ETA numbers begin with the network code only by the numbers 999. The second half of phones with such numbers belong to five more providers. In addition, changing providers makes it difficult to quickly identify a mobile service provider.

List of codes

List of involved mobile codes:

Operator and region by phone number:

Of the 100 possible cellular codes, 79 are used and 21 are free. Free codes: 907, 935, 940, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 957, 959, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976 , 979, 990, 998. They are in reserve and do not yet belong to any operator. The Big Three operators own entire series of numbers:

See also operator codes by region and other operator codes:

How to determine if there has been a change in network operator

The mobile number portability (MNP) service allows the subscriber to keep his entire number when changing mobile service provider. In professional practice, the task often arises of finding out who the phone previously belonged to. This is real, because changing the operator begins with submitting an application, which is officially registered. There are several ways to find out about the transition:

• To determine the initial communication provider, you can use Internet services that will instantly provide an answer to the request. Such services are available on the websites of Beeline, Tele2, Megafon, MTS, as well as on the page at https://region-operator.ru. To get information about the network operator and whether there was a switch from another, just indicate the phone number in the electronic identifier field.

• You can find out the current operator on the website https://pentalweb.ru/. Enter the information in the text field and click the button. Information about your current service provider will appear on the screen. By the way, you can try the service for yourself! And if you don’t remember the treasured numbers of your phone, finding out your number will not be difficult, we have taken care of it!

• You can call and get a free consultation at the Iota support service 8-800-550-00-07, send an SMS to the 0999 service, ask a question to an online consultant on the official website or on the VKontakte community page, or in the subscriber’s personal account. For example, you can find out whether the contact you are interested in transferred from Beeline to Tele2.

Where can I see the full list of operator numbers?

If you already know how the yota number begins, then you will not have any difficulties identifying the network of the calling phone. Please note that in some cases the area code may not correspond to reality. This usually happens on residual numbers, when the provider needs to close the series as soon as possible. To avoid getting into trouble, remember the following features:

• 916 - may be a Beeline subscriber from the Moscow region.
• 928 – telephone numbers of both Yota and Beeline.
• 999 – not only Yota, but also the Omsk division of MTS.

Methods for obtaining information and services via USSD commands

Special commands, which are a character-digit combination suitable for a smartphone, iPhone, tablet and regular phone. Yota USSD commands allow you to:

• own all SIM data;
• switch tariff plan;
• set up an automatic call;
• redirect an incoming call;
• move unwanted mailing numbers to the ignore list;
• send a notification requesting a call back to the specified number;
• manage Internet traffic.

Let's take a closer look at each case that requires entering a specific code.

A way to find out your balance

The command * 100 # will help you check your balance. Type it on the keyboard, click the call icon. You will receive a notification shortly with the required information.

How to find out your phone number

I bought a SIM card, inserted it into the phone, threw away the packaging - these actions are performed by any person after purchasing a SIM card. But you still need to remember the new number! It’s good if someone is nearby, and after making a call you can easily recognize your number. However, such a person may not be nearby. And even this case of life was taken care of by the Yota company. Dial *103#, press the call icon and wait for a notification with a response.

A way to manage your package of minutes and SMS

Are you the owner of an unlimited tariff? The command * 105 # can activate an additional package of minutes. To activate, for example, 100 minutes, dial * 105 * 100 #.

New tariff plans that have appeared since the end of January of this year require a different code - * 106 * X #. This USSD request will allow you to connect a package of minutes of your choice. For example, to activate 100 minutes, dial * 106 * 100 #. To connect 100 additional minutes, also remember the combination * 602 #. The unlimited SMS package can be easily activated by dialing *603#.

A way to control the Internet

For subscribers of new tariffs, the operator has come up with an option that provides unlimited access to mobile applications. With its help, the client uses part of social networks and some communication services, while the consumed traffic is not taken into account. It’s easy to activate a unique offer by dialing the code * 604 #.

If your Internet limit is completely exhausted, use the command * 605 #. Yota will provide an additional 5 GB.

Method to send a request to call back

An equally useful USSD request will be the command * 144 * 5 * recipient number #. What possibilities does this code open? It will be a real salvation when you have no money or available minutes on your balance. This request will ask the person whose subscriber number you provide to call your phone back. The company limits the number of requests sent (5 times).

Redirection control method

Call forwarding is controlled using the following commands:

• * * 21 * phone number # – redirect incoming calls to a specified number;
• * * 61 * phone number # – redirects incoming calls to a specified number if a person does not answer the call for 30 seconds;
• * * 61 * phone number * Time # – redirects incoming calls to a specified number if a person does not answer the call within a specific (self-set) time. The time can be set from 5 to 30 seconds;
• * * 62 * phone number # – redirection of incoming calls in case of inaccessible network coverage area;
• * * 67 * phone number # – redirection of incoming calls in case of a conversation with another subscriber;
• # # 02 # – cancel assigned forwarding commands.

Method of unsubscribing from mailings

The following USSD request will help you unsubscribe from useless mailing notifications. Dial *903# will get rid of annoying mailings. After typing the combination, a menu is displayed on the display; here you should select the starting point; in response, a list of spam address numbers will be displayed. Place the mentioned subscribers in the ignore list on your phone.

Tariff change method

The Yota operator offers several tariff plans, varying in the number of available minutes (from 100 to 900). When changing the tariff, a set of the following special commands is required:

• * 105 * 100 # (activation 100 minutes);
• * 105 * 300 # (activation 300 minutes);
• * 105 * 600 # (activation 600 minutes);
• * 105 * 900 # (activation 900 minutes);
• * 105 * 1200 # (activation 1,200 minutes).

So, USSD codes on Yota allow you to manage your phone number, activate secondary services and options, check your account balance, and receive information data. An undoubted advantage of using these commands is that they are supported by any mobile device (iPhone, smartphone, tablet and simple phone). All sign-digit combinations have a single format - the * symbol, digital number, # symbol. The simplest command is * 100 #, it will present a report on the current balance on the SIM card. These commands are ideal for all occasions, they are easy to use without the Yota application and a personal account. The company cares about every client. If USSD requests do not work, use the helpline number - 8 800 550 00 07.

Useful Yota numbers and commands for all occasions

Date: March 31, 2021 | Updated: January 24, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man

A small directory of the most frequently used and useful USSD commands for subscribers of the Yota operator, phone numbers and SMS, with which you can quickly manage your balance, tariff, connected services and other options in literally seconds.

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Useful USSD requests for Yota subscribers

USSD requests for checking and changing service packages (tariffs)

Additional options

The cost of connecting and using options and an overview of Yota tariffs can be found here >>>

How to send a beacon to Yota

To send a message to another subscriber asking to call you back, dial *144*ХХХХХХХХХХХ# , where ХХХХХХХХХХ is the number of the subscriber you are asking to call back.

The *144* command or Yota beacon can be used no more than 5 times a day.

How to unsubscribe from SMS mailings on Yota

After typing the command, a menu of three items will appear on your smartphone:

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1. Blocking a number;
2. Black list;
3. Read more…

• To unsubscribe and block unnecessary mailings, press the number “1” and you will see the numbers from which you receive SMS mailings and spam. We send sender numbers to the “black list” and block further receipt of mailings.
• To find out who is on the “black list” you need to select the number “2” in the menu and send a request.
• To view the “black list” of blocked senders, select “2” in the main menu. If you want to resume mailing, send the serial number of the sender from the list.
• To obtain information about the service, select “3” in the main menu.

The most convenient way to get rid of SMS spam on Yota is to forward the received spam message to the toll-free number 1911 . The operator will immediately take action and block the sender.

How to enable or disable forwarding on Yota

For smartphones with dual SIM cards running Android or Windows Phone, do not forget to check which SIM card you are setting the forwarding to!

How to set up SMS and MMS messages on Yota

Usually, no settings are required to start using SMS, but sometimes you need to enter the SMS center number in the settings.

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Yota SMS center number - +7-958-537-06-90

To set up MMS, you need to specify the MMS APN in your phone settings:

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Setting up MMS Yota on iOS

Go to “Settings”, then “Cellular”, then “Enable Cellular Data” - Cellular Data Network - MMS. There we specify the following parameters:

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• APN: mms.yota
• MMSC: https://mmsc:8002
• MMS proxy: 10.10.10.10:8080

We leave the remaining fields empty.

Setting up MMS Yota on Android

Go to “Settings”, then “More”, then “Mobile network” - “APN access points”. Click “Create an access point”, set the name: “Yota”. Next we specify the parameters:

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• APN: mms.yota
• MMSC: https://mmsc:8002
• Proxy MMS: 10.10.10.10
• Port: 8080
• APN Type: mms

Setting up MMS Yota on Windows Phone

“Settings”, then “Cellular network”, then “SIM” - “SIM card settings”. Click “Add MMS access point” and enter the parameters:

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• Access point: mms.yota
• WAP gateway: 10.10.10.10
• WAP gateway port: 8080
• MMS center: https://mmsc/
• MMS center port: 8002

Don't forget that to receive and send MMS messages you must have an activated Internet connection.

How to set up an APN access point on Yota

APN access points for Yota subscribers: internet.yota

It is configured like this:

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• On IOS: Go to “Settings” - “Cellular Communications” - “Data Options” - “Cellular Data Network” - in the “Cellular Data” column indicate the APN “internet.yota”. That's it, don't fill out anything else.
• On Android: Go to “Settings” - “More” - “Mobile network” - “Access points (APN)” - “Create an access point”, specify the name: Yota and write the APN “internet.yota”. We do not fill in the username/password.
  In the APN TYPE column we write default,supl. Don't forget to save the changes.

After setting up the APN of the access point, do not forget to restart your smartphone.

Video instructions for setting up Yota Internet on Android

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Video instructions for setting up Yota Internet on IOS

What You Can Do with Key Prompts

USSD Yota commands are used when necessary:

• Change settings, cancel or add functions;
• View balance;
• Find out detailed information on your number (TP, terms);
• Change packages;
• Regulate calls and messages;
• Create a black list;
• Use additional services (parking, forwarding).

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Hotline number Yota

If you need to contact the company's operators, you can do this by calling a single number 8-800-550-49-55 (for legal entities) and 8-800-550-00-07 (for individuals).

1. Hotline number Yota
2. For problems with smartphones
3. For problems with 4G modems and routers
4. Free hotline
5. What information is required to contact technical support?
6. What can you find out over the phone?
7. In what cases will support not be able to help?
8. Other communication methods Email
9. SMS support
10. Contact on the company website

Number capacity

Despite the fact that Yota is a virtual operator and does not have its own network, it is assigned a certain numbering capacity to serve subscribers. Many people believe that the Yota operator code is 999, and if the phone number begins with these first digits, then it belongs to Eta.

However, this was only partially true, and the numbers of the telecom operator Yota were only available in this code in the first years of operation on the market. However, even at the very start, Yota shared the code with other operators.

Today, Iota numbers in different regions of the country begin with one of five codes. However, it is impossible to accurately determine from the beginning of the number that it is Yota.

The number resource is limited, and for cellular operators it is one hundred operator codes. At the same time, it is worth noting that there are more than a hundred operators operating in the country, and it is not technically feasible to allocate a separate code for each of them.

That is why numbers in one code can be allocated to several operators, and you can distinguish which Yota numbers by the numbers with which the subscriber number begins.

In total, the virtual mobile operator Yota uses five codes today. In our table you can see which Iota are used, and the beginning of the numbers of which operators also have such codes.

Codes used by Yota

What operators use the code

Vainakh Telecom, Internod, Lycamobile, MTT, Sberbank-Telecom, Tele2, Tinkoff Mobile

Sberbank-Telecom, BS TELECOM, MTT, Tele2

Internod, MATRIX Telecom, MegaFon, Osnova Telecom, Tele2

As can be seen from the table, the list of operators is quite wide, and it is impossible to determine the Eta telecom operator by code alone.

Free hotline

There are two options here - either a single number 8-800-550-00-07, or a corporate customer support phone number: 8-800-550-49-55. So, all these phones are completely free. In addition, you can use other, also completely free, options, including:

• Free number 0999, where you can ask your question.
• The site also always has a free chat where employees answer your questions online.
• Well, the last option is to ask your question by writing to

What can you find out over the phone?

Many issues can be resolved over the phone and without leaving home. For example:

• Tariff change.
• Solving problems related to the operation of a smartphone.
• Solving technical problems related to the operation of a modem or router.
• Additionally, over the phone, they will tell you where the sales office is most convenient for you and what schedule it works on.
• They will also tell you where and on what basis your funds go.
• How to pay for this or that information and so on.

Other methods of communication

Email

One of the most common ways to contact a company is to write an email to the address You can write in free form, but do not forget about the rules of decency and vocabulary.

SMS support

As mentioned earlier, additional support for the company’s clients is provided through an SMS application. To do this, just send your question to the toll-free number 0999.

Contact on the company website

You can always ask your question on the site in real time. To do this, just go to the “Contact Chat” section. Here you need to enter the following data:

• Personal account or your personal name (but then, most likely, you will again have to enter a personal account, so prepare in advance.
• City.
• Actually, the very essence of the appeal.

After this, you can start pressing the “Ask” button. As a rule, a specialist’s response does not take more than five minutes, so in a short time you will be able to receive all the information you are interested in.

How to block a Yota SIM card via the Internet

The operator prefers to work with its clients over the telephone or via the Internet: through the official website, personal account, or mobile application.

1. The most popular option to disable SIM remains your personal account. You can register and log in to it using the link. If you have not registered in it yet, we advise you to do so now in order to be able to manage your own SIM card without the help of others, as well as check the balance, remaining traffic, minutes and sms, order packages of options, useful services, add unnecessary contacts to the dark list. To Lock your SIM card, go to the “SIM Management” section.
2. To consult with a specialist on the issue of blocking your card, you can contact the online chat on the official website. In the right corner you will see the “Ask a question” form, where you need to enter your name or personal account, city of residence, as well as the question that you excites.
   By pressing the “Ask” button you will be transferred to the chat, within 5 minutes the consultant will contact you and provide an answer. You can ask any questions regarding communications, services and SIM management.
3. Write an email to Yota consultants at
4. Ask a question in the mobile app chat.

In the Yota mobile application

One of the most convenient ways to contact the company is to download a mobile application to your device and successfully use all the services offered.

Thus, the mobile application allows you to:

• Receive support from specialists around the clock and completely free of charge.
• Receive your balance using the mobile application.
• Change the terms of your cooperation with the company.
• Control your expenses online.

This application, with which you can ask your questions in real time, can be downloaded in several ways:

• Those people whose smartphones run on iOS can download the application from the link https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/yota/.
• Owners of Android smartphones can download from the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/.
• Well, for those who work with Windows-based equipment, the application can be downloaded from the link https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/store/.

In the application, as well as on the website, in order to ask a question, you need to enter the following data:

• Personal account.
• The city in which the service is provided.
• Well, in fact, the very essence of the issue should be described in as much detail as possible.

After this, in a minimum amount of time you will receive an answer to your question.

Competence of Iota operators

As sad as it may be, most customers complain about something that the company generally cannot fix, namely the Internet speed, which has recently become minimal, according to customer reviews.

Also, some clients complain about another factor - that the company illegally debits funds from clients’ accounts, and operators cannot solve this problem.

Otherwise, clients are satisfied with the unlimited service offered by the company and the cost of such a service throughout the country.

Topping up Yota balance

The most popular method is to link a bank card, from which funds are debited in a timely manner, in accordance with the selected service package. The friendly interface of your personal account will leave no questions about how to do this.

Payment is possible at points of sale, through electronic wallets, online banks.

It is possible to receive funds from subscribers of other networks. The Mobi Money service is used for this.

You can top up your Yota balance from the accounts of network subscribers:

The service is available on the page https://www.mobi-money.ru/order/yota. To make a transfer, simply enter your account number and/or phone numbers.

Transfers are subject to commissions and limits. The tariff schedule is flexible and extensive; you can view it on the corresponding page of the Mobi Money website https://www.mobi-money.ru/page/help/transfer/limits/.

The advantage of the service is its speed. However, the cost of services is quite high, in most cases it has a fixed component in the tariff.

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