Beacon service: how to send a Tele2 beacon with a request to call me back. What to do if the text of the message is not visible to the recipient

The Megafon operator gives its subscribers free services when they need it. An example is a very useful service that has been pleasing all users for many years - the ability to send free messages “Please call me back” and “Top up my account.” This is a service that is used by 80% of subscribers in case of lack of money on their balance.

With beacons from Megafon, you can always be sure that you have additional ways to communicate with family and friends, even when your phone balance is zero. In order to always be aware of how to send a beacon from Megafon, you need to learn the structure of the ussd request that you need to type.

To send free SMS to your friends asking them to call, you do not need to activate the service. It is already available automatically on every SIM card. You just need to remember the three digits 144 and familiarize yourself with the full structure of the request, which you can easily learn.

To send “Call me back” dial a combination of symbols and numbers * 144 * the number to which you are sending the request# . In this case, the subscriber number must be entered either starting with 8 or +7. Ultimately, we send the command in the following form: * 144 * +79XXXXXXXXXX # and the dial key.

Megafon has introduced a limit on the number of free SMS sent to 10 per day.

Block receiving a beacon

On Megafon, the option is not disabled as such, but you can call the operator on the short toll-free number 0500 and ask about this option. If all else fails, you also have the option to blacklist a specific phone.

Then neither messages nor calls from such a number will be displayed on your smartphone. To do this, dial * 130 * number in international format# . The second option is to send an SMS with the phone number of the unwanted interlocutor to 5130.

Cancel blocking of receiving beacon

If you added a person to your blacklist and then wanted to return him from there, try one of the options:

1. Simple request: * 130 * international format number# ;
2. In the text of the message, enter the phone number in international format and send it to 5130.

Sending a beacon from a megaphone - the text is not visible

Beacon asking you to top up your account

The balance is 0 and you urgently need money on it? Ask your good friend or loved one top up your account using the free “Pay for me” option.

To send “Pay for me” you can use the following command: * 143 * 89XXXXXXXXXX # and call. This message is also free. You can send it if your balance runs out of money and you are sure that a friend or relative will be able to top up your account. This request can be sent up to 5 times a day.

Both the first and second services are available to all Megafon users. Free SMS can be sent to numbers of any operator and regardless of where you or they are, even in roaming.

If you have any questions about the provision of services by Megafon, you have the right to contact an official representative of the company in any showroom in the city or call the user service center number at tel. 0500.

Mobile phones have long ceased to be a curiosity. For us, this is a necessary means of communication in the most inopportune moment, at any time, in an emergency situation. Therefore, when the money in your account suddenly runs out, the phone turns into a useless thing, it can only receive calls from other numbers, but you cannot make calls, send SMS, or access the Internet from it.

Each subscriber may find himself in such a situation for reasons beyond his control. Therefore, the Megafon operator offered for its clients free service"Beacon" for different tariffs.

How does "Beacon" work on Megafon

The Megafon beacon service, also known as “Call me back”, or in common parlance – “Beggar”, allows you to send a free SMS message asking to call you back, to numbers of both Megafon and other operators. mobile communications(Beeline, MTS, etc.).

How to send a beacon from Megafon? The service is free and available by default to any subscriber of the operator, regardless of their tariff and does not require a special connection. Just dial the combination *144*number of the subscriber you want to contact, # and press the call key. The recipient's number can be entered in any format. A message will be sent to the number you specified asking you to call back - this will be a beacon from Megafon. After some time, the sender will receive an SMS notification that his request has been delivered to the recipient.

You can use this service no more than ten times per day. The restriction has been introduced to prevent unscrupulous clients from abusing this option.

Another way to throw a beacon from Megaphone is also a free request “Pay for me”. You can send it by dialing the combination *143*recipient number #call. The person will receive a message asking him to top up the specified number, and the recipient is advised to carefully check the number that needs to be topped up to see if it is familiar to him. Many scammers use this service in order to replenish your phone number by sending such “beacons”. This free feature can be used five times a day.

Advantages of a beacon on Megafon

The beacon on Megafon is very popular among the population due to the free opportunity to stay in touch even when zero balance, as well as ease of use. Among its advantages it is noted that:

• the service is provided free of charge to users of any tariff;
• no special connection required - the service is provided automatically to all numbers;
• the ability to contact any mobile operator around the world (subject to an agreement on sending SMS between them - you can check this by calling 0500);
• You can also remove the beacon from Megafon while roaming.

The only downside is that it cannot be turned off. The only way to avoid receiving messages asking you to call and top up your account is to blacklist the unwanted subscriber.

Another beacon on Megafon

Megafon has another one useful service with the official name “beacon”, it allows you to determine where the wanted subscriber is. This option is used mainly by parents of small children, since they can find out where their child is at any time and not disturb him with constant calls.

This Megafon beacon can be sent at children's rates:

• "Ring-Ding";
• "Smeshariki";
• "Diary RU".

To send such a beacon, you need to dial the combination *141# and press the call button, the response will come in the form of an mms message, which is a map of the area with detailed coordinates of the child’s location.

When there are no funds on the balance of a mobile number to make a call, and you urgently need to contact a person, you can use the profitable service from Beeline “Waiting for a Call,” which allows you to send the subscriber a message containing a request to call you back. This request is completely free and can be sent to the number of any mobile operator located both in Russia and in the CIS countries and Georgia.

“Beacon” is a short SMS message that can be sent either when the account balance is zero or when it is negative. The SMS request that is sent to the subscriber contains the short phrase “Call me back, please,” as well as the number from which this request was sent. If the request is successfully delivered, the sender receives a notification. However, this does not guarantee the fact that the subscriber will respond to the sent beacon - it depends on his desire.

How to send “Waiting for a call” from Beeline?

In order to send a message to a subscriber as part of the “Waiting for a Call” service, there is no need to first connect and configure the service. Every subscriber of the Beeline operator has access to sending a beacon, provided they are on the home network. The Beeline “Call Me Back” service sets a limit of 10 available requests per day. In order to send the “waiting for a call” message again after reaching the limit, you must wait until 00:00 hours.

In order to “send a beggar” using the “Waiting for a call” service, dial and send with mobile phone command *144*+7XXXXXXXXXX#, where you must specify in international format phone number the subscriber to whom you need to send a request for a return call. After completing this action, wait until the request is sent - you will know this thanks to the delivery report.

On Beeline, the request to call back is available even when you are in roaming, which allows you to “send a homeless person” from another state completely free of charge. However, it should be remembered that the sender will only be able to accept an incoming call if his phone balance is positive, because in international roaming, in most cases, incoming calls are paid.

Service management

If requests from the “Waiting for a Call” service from other subscribers bother you, you can turn them off - dial the command *144*0# from your phone. This will make it possible to establish a complete ban on receiving beacons. You can re-enable the ability to accept “Call me back” requests by sending a short and free command *144*1#. Setting a ban is possible only for Beeline subscribers in Russia.

Often in life situations arise when the money on your balance suddenly runs out and at a completely inopportune moment you are left without communication. In this case, it is possible to send messages containing the words “Call me back” from your number to other subscribers. It is worth mentioning that such messages are sent free of charge. This is a convenient solution for people who occasionally top up their mobile balances.

To send a “Beacon” to another person, you need to remember or have a record of the request combinations.

What is MTS Beacon and how does it work?

The largest operator in Russia cellular communications, taking care of customers, created a request for subscribers who occasionally top up their phone balances and are left without communication at the most inconvenient moment. Even if your balance is negative, the service will still be available to you. To send a request to call back, enter the following combination: *100*subscriber number#, and press the call key to send the request.

The option can be used regardless of your location: in any region, in all regions of our country and even beyond its borders.

The person to whose number you send the request will receive an SMS containing the text: “Call me back, please,” and indicating the exact time of sending. Sending 20 requests per day is available.

Blocking the receipt of a Beacon from MTS

If you often receive requests to call back, and you would like to set a ban on receiving them, then enter the USSD request: *110*0# and send it by pressing the “call” key. That’s all, “Beacons” will no longer be able to arrive to you. However, before you set a ban on receiving requests, think carefully, because there may come a time when your loved ones or friends find themselves without communication, and will need you to call them back, but will not be able to notify you about this in any way, this It won't be a good situation.

Cancel blocking of Beacon from MTS

Did you want to meet with friends, but they were unable to contact you at the right time? And have you decided to cancel the block on receiving “Beacons”? So, in order to make your phone number available again for receiving requests to call back, dial the USSD request from your mobile: *110*1# and press “call”. The request will be completed, and you will again be able to receive “Beacons” from other subscribers and will be available for communication.

What to do if the text of the message is not visible to the recipient

Some users receive SMS with empty texts or completely incomprehensible ones with foreign words. This may be due to the device's inability to support the message text language. You can use several solutions:

1. Dial the USSD code: *111*6*2#, press “call” - the texts will be transliterated, that is, Russian words will be written in Latin letters.
2. Dial USSD code: *111*6*1#, press “call” - the texts will be in Russian. If the result does not appear, then use the first method.

Top up your phone account using the MTS Beacon

If you urgently need to top up your mobile balance, but you don’t have the opportunity to do it right now, there is no ATM, cash, bank card which has money in its account, etc., then you can contact your family or friends with a request to top up your phone account. To do this, use a special service - send a request “Top up my account.” The service is provided free of charge. To carry out the operation, dial: *116*subscriber number#, then press the handset.

SMS with the texts “Top up my account” or “Call me back” are very popular for subscribers of different mobile operators. Life is unpredictable. Sometimes you may need help, so we strongly advise you to learn these combinations or write them down and have them with you, so that at the right time you can look and type the necessary commands.

Have you run out of money in your account, but need to urgently contact a friend? You can send a "Call Me Back" message from your phone for free. An excellent service for those who suddenly run out of money and people who do not often top up their account.

To quickly navigate at the right moment and send a call request to a friend, you need to know the combination of numbers on how to send a beacon from MTS.

The SMS operator helps users who find themselves in a difficult situation of lack of money on their balance. A request can be sent even with a zero account, which still allows you to use the operator’s services.

The main thing you need to remember is the three-digit number 110. Then you need to learn the structure of the request itself. She looks like this: * 110 * subscriber's telephone number# and call. Ultimately, you send the following beacon: * 110 * 89XXXXXXXXXX # and a call.

Any subscriber who is in his region, in the country and even outside of it in roaming can take advantage of this convenient and free option.

The recipient will see your request in the form of an SMS from your number with the request “Call me back please,” as well as the date and time when it was sent.

Each MTS subscriber will be able to send up to 20 such SMS per day.

Block receiving a beacon

If you are faced with the fact that someone is constantly sending you requests asking you to call back, and most often these people are from a number of annoying individuals, then you can order a refusal to receive beacons.

Only you need to carefully analyze the situation: suddenly one of the people close to you will need urgent help and won’t even be able to challenge you due to lack of funds in your account, then you won’t even know about it.

In order to block receiving the “Call me back” service, you need to dial the following ussd command * 110 * 0 #. Then your phone simply will not display this type of message.

Cancel blocking of receiving beacon

If your friend says that he sent you such an SMS and asks why you didn’t contact him at the right time, but you didn’t receive anything on your phone, then you most likely have this service disabled. In order to connect it or resume it after disconnecting, you must send the command * 110 * 1 #.

At any necessary moment and in critical situations, you will be able to call your relatives and friends who are in an unpleasant situation and cannot call themselves.

Sending a beacon from MTS - the text is not visible

Do you receive SMS messages with incomprehensible text that is not displayed at all or with strange symbols? It is possible that your device does not support the language in which it was sent. But you can always find a way out of such a situation and choose one of the possible options:

1. Dial the combination * 111 * 6 * 1 # to switch to Russian. If it doesn't help, try the second option.
2. * 111 * 6 * 2 # – the beacon will come with transliterated text.

Beacon asking you to top up your account

In order to send a request, dial the combination * 116 * 89XXXXXXXXXX # and call.