Super mts is discontinued. MTS forcibly transfers subscribers to package tariffs

Super MTS tariff is an attractive offer. It is extremely popular among clients. Many subscribers have already managed to switch to it and appreciate all the benefits.

Each operator program is designed for a specific audience. This is how the company tries to cover the needs of most customers and provide a suitable option.

Who is this plan suitable for?

  • You don't call that much.
  • You make your main calls within the network.
  • Don't need large quantities minutes.
  • You don't need complete unlimited within the network.
  • No need for mobile internet.
  • You will gain access to the World Wide Web through a separate option.
  • You do not want to pay a subscription fee.
  • The program fully satisfies the basic wishes.

The plan will be able to cover the needs of a number of clients. It is created for people who communicate a little, and friends and relatives also use the services of the operator. Then you can really save money.

Super MTS tariff plan: description

Super MTS is good option for many clients. Today the program is one of the most profitable from the operator. What conditions are offered?

  1. You get access to the program without a subscription fee.
  2. No mobile internet packages.
  3. None free SMS. One message will cost 2 rubles.
  4. 100 minutes within the network are provided.
  5. After the package is exhausted, calls to MTS Moscow numbers will cost 1.5 rubles per minute.
  6. Calls to other operators – 2.5 rub.

The free package on the tariff plan is only 100 minutes. After it is exhausted, you will have to pay for calls according to the established parameters. The lack of full unlimited within the network will be a disadvantage for many clients.

But it is important to remember that the cost of using the program is 0 rubles.

The client gets access to the package without a subscription fee. If a person doesn’t make a lot of calls, then this plan is perfect for him.

Calls to numbers of other operators are expensive - 2.5 rubles. This is more than other programs. Therefore, you need to think before connecting an offer.

There is no internet package. For people who actively use the World Wide Web, this fact will become a disadvantage. But you can connect the Bit and SuperBit services separately.

Internet access is provided for a relatively small amount.

The operator also has serious packages, but they will cost more.

If you studied the tariff description for Super MTS, you realized that the offer is niche. It is suitable for use by individual subscribers who make few calls within the network. For other clients, it is better to choose another program to connect.

Nuances

Before switching, it is important to know that the program is closed in a number of regions. The company is gradually removing it from existing plans. The reasons are as follows:

  • The operator updates its plans. The company is trying to offer the most attractive solutions for subscribers.
  • Many clients left the tariff. They found other programs that met the conditions.
  • The company wants to increase sales of other plans.

It is not a fact that the client will be able to switch to the tariff. How to check if it works in your region? Necessary:

  1. Log in to the operator's portal.
  2. Go to the tariffs section.
  3. View current offers.
  4. If the program is not among them, then it is moved to the archive.

It is important that connecting to closed plans is not possible. It can only be used by subscribers who managed to join before the offer expires. If the program is in the archive, then you will have to look for another option.

Super MTS tariff: reviews and what's the catch in 2019

Reviews about the proposal are not bad. Naturally, there are both positive and negative comments. This is normal for tariffs. No program can appeal to all people.

Therefore, before connecting, you should study your needs. If most calls are made on MTS and less than 100 minutes are spent per month, then this option will be an excellent choice.

People love to look for faults in everything. If you study the reviews, the only disadvantage of the offer is the automatic connection of various services. But it’s easy to deal with this problem:

  • Log in to your personal account or operator application.
  • Open the services section.
  • Disable unnecessary ones.
  • You can safely use the tariff.

It is important to promptly check the connected services after activation. This way you can quickly turn them off and avoid additional overpayments.

How to switch to the Super MTS tariff for free

Currently, the company switches between plans for free. You will not have to pay for the service of changing conditions. Due to this, it is possible to select a suitable program for subsequent use.

But there is a limitation - a free transition is available once a month. If less than 30 days have passed since the last replacement, the client will have to pay for the service. Take this fact into account.

How to activate the Super MTS tariff? A number of methods are offered for subscribers:

  1. Contact the contact center.
  2. Team.
  3. Personal account.
  4. Application from the company.

Contact Center

A call to the contact center is suitable for people who do not want to search for a team and visit their personal account. You will need:

  • Dial number 0890.
  • Listen to the menu.
  • Choose to connect with a specialist.
  • After switching to an employee, ask for help with the shift.
  • The specialist will provide appropriate support.

But clients are now refusing this option. Due to the high load, you have to wait up to 10 minutes for a response. It’s easier to make the connection yourself.

Team

Commands are a convenient way to manage your account. With their help, you can quickly connect various services and activate your plan. It is enough to find out the request number for later use.

Dial *111*8888*1# and make a call. The command will be sent to the operator. The program will be changed, and a report will be sent to your phone with the results of the operation.

Personal account

You can carry out the procedure in your personal account. Necessary:

  1. Open the operator's website.
  2. Login to LC.
  3. Log in.
  4. Go to the tariffs section.
  5. Find among the Super MTS options.
  6. Activate on the site.
  7. A notification will be sent to your phone.

Application

The program is an excellent replacement for your personal account. Many smartphone owners want to quickly manage their account and find out basic information. The application provides similar functions.

How to use the program?

  • Initially download it from the official store.
  • At startup, authorization occurs automatically. But the operator's SIM card must be installed in the smartphone.
  • Find the billing plans tab.
  • Look through the offers there.
  • Choose Super MTS.
  • Click on the connect button.
  • There will be a replacement.

The My MTS application offers many useful functions. Subscribers should download it and use it in the future.

How to disable the Super MTS tariff

You cannot directly disable the plan. The operator does not have the ability to deactivate the program directly. It is possible to replace the tariff with another one. That is, you need to find a suitable offer and connect. Then the user will be automatically transferred to the new conditions.

"Super MTS" - favorable tariff without a monthly fee, intended for MTS users who rarely make calls or do not use paid services. It does not provide additional options for which funds are debited from the account on a monthly basis - SMS packages, multimedia messages, Internet traffic, etc. This review will look at the pros and cons of the package, pricing features and connection methods.

Description of the Super MTS tariff and its cost

“Super MTS” will be the optimal solution for subscribers who do not want to pay money for unnecessary options and services. A special feature of this offer is that there is no weekly or monthly subscription fee. The tariff plan includes:


  • Free on-net local calls;
  • Calls to other operators for 2.5 rub./min.;
  • 20 free minutes for calls to fixed-line numbers (after the limit of 2.5 rubles/min has been exhausted);
  • 20 free minutes of on-net calls to other regions (after the limit of 2.5 rubles/min has been exhausted);
  • Sending SMS messages to MTS within the local region for 2.5 rubles/piece;
  • Sending SMS messages to foreign numbers for 5.25 rubles/piece;
  • Sending SMS messages to numbers of other telecom operators for 2.8 rubles/piece;
  • Sending multimedia messages for 6.5 rubles/piece;
  • Internet access for 9.90 rub/MB.

If desired, the subscriber can activate additional paid options for making inexpensive calls, sending SMS messages and accessing the Internet - “SMS Smart Package”, “SuperBIT Smart”, etc.

How to go?

Subscribers who make short calls and do not use paid services will be able to save on service fees mobile communications with the “Super MTS” tariff. To go to tariff plan, you can use five methods:


  1. Make a system request *888# and press the call key;
  2. Call 0890 and activate the tariff using the telecom operator's prompts;
  3. Connect your tariff plan through the My MTS smartphone application menu;
  4. Go to the new tariff through the menu in " Personal account» on the website of the MTS operator;
  5. Visit the MTS service center and contact consultants for help.

If 30 or more days have passed since the transition to another tariff plan, when activating the “Super MTS” tariff, funds will not be debited from your personal account. But if the change took place within a month, the connection will cost 150 rubles. To turn it off, you just need to take advantage of another offer from MTS and simply activate a new tariff.

Pros and cons

“Super MTS” will be the most successful solution for those who want to save on paying for cellular services. The advantages of this offer include:


  • No subscription fee;
  • Free on-net calls in the local region;
  • 20 free minutes per month for calls to other regions and to landlines;
  • Ability to connect options for sending SMS messages and making calls.

Like many other tariff plans, Super MTS has its drawbacks, namely:

  • Lack of description of the tariff fee in the starter package;
  • Automatic connection of paid services immediately after activation of the tariff;
  • Limit of 100 minutes/day on free on-net calls in the local region.

Subscribers should remember that immediately after activating the package, the “SMS Smart”, “Beep”, etc. options are automatically activated. As a rule, notifications about connecting additional services are not received. In this regard, funds begin to be debited from the account balance in a direction unknown to the subscriber. To prevent unnecessary expenses, immediately after switching to a new tariff, you should disable paid options using the ussd command *152*2#.

Who is it suitable for?

The super MTS tariff will be an excellent option for those subscribers who prefer to communicate only within a selected region (the majority of these) and only with subscribers of one operator (family members or company employees). Its use allows you to significantly save on the subscription fee.

You can also connect additional options to the basic version if you need to connect to the network ("BIT", "Internet", "Turbo Button") or send additional SMS.

Please note that the “Everything Super” option is activated automatically once a day, withdrawing 9 rubles from the account each time. So, when connecting to Super MTS, it is recommended to carefully check the tariff description, and if additional options are not needed, disable them.

To increase the number of free minutes, you can supplement the Super MTS tariff with the option “Call for free to MTS in Russia 100”, for 3.5 rubles per day.

As a result, this option becomes the most budget-friendly option for communication within a family if all its members live in the same region. It is not very convenient for communication in social networks, surfing the Internet or sending pictures via MMS. But for those for whom such entertainment is not relevant, it will be useful, since funds are not charged for connecting unnecessary options.

If you communicate primarily with subscribers in your region and rarely use mobile internet, the ideal solution for you would be the classic tariff for calls - “Super” from MTS. It can work in two modes: without any monthly fees or service packages, or with an inexpensive additional option that allows you to save on mobile communications.

Detailed description of the “Super MTS” tariff

The tariff plan is one of the most popular and affordable among other MTS offers. It includes all the advantages of tariffs without and with a subscription fee and allows the subscriber to independently choose how to use the tariff - in the basic configuration or with the unique “Everything Super” option.

In the basic version of the MTS “Super” tariff plan there are no mandatory monthly payments and all services are paid upon use.

Basic configuration:

  • Subscription fee – no
  • Outgoing calls – from 1.5 rub./min.
  • Sending SMS – from 2 rubles

With the “Everything Super” option in effect, for a small daily fee the user is provided with an Internet package and unlimited outgoing local calls within the network.

Parameters of the “Everything Super” option:

  • Subscription fee for the service – 9 rubles. per day
  • Free outgoing calls to local MTS numbers and landlines
  • Daily Internet traffic package – 100 MB

The “Everything is Super” service is initially included in the tariff, and the user independently decides whether to keep it or disable it. After disabling the option, if necessary, it can be activated free of charge at any time.

To disable the “Everything Super” package, dial the USSD command *111*249# or use your Personal Account.

Calls and SMS

The tariff plan is intended primarily for communication within your home region. Therefore, the cost of local calls and SMS, compared to other tariffs without a monthly fee, is one of the lowest.

With the “AllSuper” option active, calls within the home region within the MTS network and to landline phones are not charged and have no time restrictions.

Prices for communication services when the subscriber is on the home network:

Incoming calls for free
Outgoing calls within your home region
Calls to MTS and landlines
– in basic configuration 1.5 rub./min.
– with the “Everything Super” option for free
Other numbers 2.5 rub./min.
Outgoing calls to subscribers in other regions of Russia
MTS numbers 5 rub./min.
Other mobile and fixed line numbers 14 rub./min.
Sending messages
SMS to subscribers in the connection region 2 rub.
SMS to numbers in other regions of Russia 3.8 rub.
SMS to international numbers 8 rub.
MMS 9.9 rub.

The cost of international calls does not differ from prices on other tariff plans and corresponds to the standard conditions of the operator.

Internet at tariff

By default, Internet access on the “Super MTS” tariff is provided using the “ ” option. It is part of the tariff plan and cannot be disabled. According to the terms of the option, when accessing the Internet, traffic is purchased in packages of 20 MB and costing 25 rubles each. When one package is exhausted, the next one is activated, as long as there are enough funds on the balance.

When you activate the “Everything Super” service on your tariff plan, a free traffic package of 100 MB is provided daily. After it is exhausted or when the option is disabled, the terms of the “Basic tariff” apply.

If necessary, you can purchase additional traffic yourself using the “ ” option. It allows you to purchase Internet traffic in packages from 100 MB to 20 GB or connect to unlimited Internet for several hours.

Roaming abroad and communication while traveling around Russia

You can use mobile communication services at the tariff both in Russia and abroad. However, the cost of services will depend on the region of stay and existing additional options.

In roaming in Russia, in the “Super” tariff plan from MTS, instead of the home region, the region of residence becomes “priority” and, accordingly, all communication services within this region become cheaper.

Outgoing calls while traveling around the country, including while in Crimea, can be made cheaper by activating the “Russia is at home everywhere” service.

During international trips, the cost of calls, SMS and Internet is determined by standard roaming conditions abroad and the “BIT abroad” service, which is included in the initial configuration of the tariff plan.

The “BIT Abroad” option is activated only outside of Russia and provides unlimited Internet access for a day. If necessary, it can be disabled, replaced or supplemented with other services - “”, “” and “Maxi BIT abroad”.

How to connect “Super” to MTS?

The cost of connection depends on when the subscriber last changed his tariff. If more than 1 month has passed since the previous change in the tariff plan, you can connect to Super MTS for free, if less than 1 month, the cost of the transition will be 150 rubles.

In addition, when connecting to a tariff, the “Everything Super” option is automatically activated and a subscription fee of 9 rubles will be debited from the balance for the first day of its use.

Thus, To switch to a tariff plan you must have at least 9 or 159 rubles on your balance, depending on the conditions described above.

You can activate the “Super” tariff on MTS in any of the following ways:

  • Using the USSD command *111*8888*1#
  • Through
  • In the My MTS application for phone

None of the options suit you or you still have questions? Contact any MTS communication salon for help or call hotline support services by phone 8-800-250-0890.

Subscribers of other mobile operators can activate a tariff plan when purchasing a new SIM card or after switching to MTS while maintaining their number.

How to disable a tariff plan?

A complete shutdown of MTS tariffs is not provided, but the subscriber can temporarily block the number. To avoid being charged for connected services, you can disable the “Super” tariff and suspend the contract for up to 90 days. To do this, contact the MTS office or activate the blocking in your Personal Account.

If you want to continue using MTS mobile communications, but the conditions of the “Super” tariff plan are not suitable for you, instead of disconnecting it, you can change it to a more suitable one. The operator offers its customers several different tariffs without a subscription fee - “Red Energy” and “”, as well as tariffs with mandatory monthly payments and free service packages – “” and “”.

Mobile operator MTS is actively promoting with daily and monthly fees. Such tariff plans include packages of minutes, SMS and Internet traffic. Subscription fees are not always convenient, so many subscribers prefer tariffs without a subscription fee.

If you are one of such subscribers, we recommend that you consider the Super MTS Tariff. Within this tariff, you can communicate on favorable terms with subscribers of MTS and other operators. The tariff does not include a subscription fee, but you have to pay for many additional communication services.

Description of the “Super MTS” tariff

They are good because they allow you not to pay for useless services. For example, if you do not spend the packages of minutes, SMS and Internet available to you in a month, no one will return your money; in any case, you will pay a fixed subscription fee. The Super MTS tariff allows you to pay only for those services that are important to you. If you only occasionally call MTS numbers in your home region, then the tariff plan will be the most profitable solution for you. On the other hand, if you are an active subscriber, then one of the tariffs from the Smart line may be more profitable for you.

The Super MTS tariff includes:

  • Free calls to MTS in your home region (20 minutes per day);
  • Free calls to MTS numbers outside your home region (100 minutes when you activate the “Call for free to MTS Russia 100” option);
  • Free SMS with the “SMS Smart Package” option;
  • Mobile Internet with the “SuperBIT Smart” option.

As you can see, without additional options, the super MTS tariff is attractive only by the ability to make free calls to MTS numbers in your home region, but no more than 20 minutes a day. If you communicate more and not only with subscribers in your home region, you need to enable the “Call for free to MTS Russia 100” option. If you do not connect additional options, you will have to pay for communication services one-time. This approach can lead to high costs.

Cost of communication services on the “Super MTS” tariff

In its advertising, MTS promises free calls within the network and favorable conditions for communication with subscribers of other networks. We believe that we don’t need to tell you that the operators’ promises rarely correspond to reality. The Super MTS tariff will really be beneficial to you if you spend no more than 20 minutes daily on calls within the network and occasionally communicate with subscribers of other operators. If you need much more, be prepared for additional costs. You will either pay a one-time fee for communication services, or pay a daily subscription fee for additional options. In order not to be disappointed in the tariff, you need to familiarize yourself with its typical prices in advance.

  • Attention
  • When writing the article, data relevant to Moscow and the Moscow region were used. If you are a subscriber in another region, check the information on prices on the official MTS website.

The “Super MTS” tariff without additional options is characterized by the following prices:

  • Calls to mobile phones MTS and city numbers in your home region 20 minutes a day - 0 rub;
  • Calls to MTS mobile phones in your home region from the 21st minute of the day - 1.50 rubles;
  • Calls to landline numbers in your home region from the 21st minute of the day - 2.50 rubles;
  • Calls to MTS mobile phones outside the home region - 5 rubles;
  • Calls to numbers of other operators in your home region - 2.50 rubles;
  • Calls to numbers of other operators outside the home region - 14 rubles;
  • 1 MB of Internet traffic - 9.90 rubles;
  • Outgoing SMS to home region numbers - 2 rubles;
  • Outgoing SMS to subscribers in other regions of Russia - 3.80 rubles.

Having an idea of ​​prices, you can approximately calculate how much you will spend monthly if you switch to the Super MTS tariff. If the costs are too high, then it makes sense to consider a tariff plan with a subscription fee, for example. Perhaps the “Super MTS” tariff will be beneficial for you when you connect additional options. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the conditions of the most common options and typical prices.
Additional options for the Super MTS tariff:

  1. Option “Call for free to MTS Russia 100”. When activating the option, subscribers are provided with 100 free minutes per day for calls to MTS subscribers in their home region, as well as 100 free minutes per day for calls to MTS subscribers throughout Russia. Of course, the option is not free. Daily fee - 3.50 rub. To activate the “Call for free to MTS Russia 100” option, dial * 868 # on your mobile phone or send an SMS with the text 868 to 111.
  2. Option “SMS Smart Package”. The option allows you to send SMS to any numbers in your home region. Using the option is free for 15 days from the moment of connection or transition to the “Super MTS” tariff. After 15 days and until disconnection, a daily fee of 5 rubles is charged. The option is provided automatically when switching to the “Super MTS” tariff. To disable the option, dial * 111 * 9009 # on your mobile phone .
  3. Internet option “SuperBIT Smart”. As part of the option, the subscriber is provided with 3 GB of Internet for a month. The service is free for the first 15 days, followed by monthly charges of 12 rubles. Fee for every additional 500 MB above the base limit from 03/31/16 – 75 rubles.

Now you can calculate how much you will spend when using additional options. If you connect all three options, the daily fee will be 20.50 rubles. This is more than 600 rubles per month. The cheapest tariff with a subscription fee costs 200 rubles per month for most regions, and includes unlimited calls to MTS numbers, 150 minutes to MTS Russia and other networks, as well as 150 SMS. Decide for yourself which tariff is freer for you, the main thing is to think everything over in advance so that you don’t have to choose a tariff again later. Let us remind you that if less than a month has passed since the last change of the tariff plan, the transition will be paid.

How to activate the Super MTS tariff


For many subscribers, 20 minutes a month to MTS numbers in their home region is enough, and if they use other communication services, they do so very rarely. If you are one of such subscribers, the “Super MTS” tariff will be beneficial for you and you can safely subscribe to it. There are several ways to switch to a tariff, and in this review we will look at them all.

You can switch to the Super MTS tariff in one of the following ways:

  • Dial the command on your phone: * 888 # ;
  • Connect the tariff in your personal account;
  • Use the application;
  • Call the customer support center on 0890 and ask for help with switching to the Super MTS tariff;
  • Visit your nearest MTS communication store and purchase a tariff plan.

There is no fee for changing the tariff plan if more than 1 month has passed since the previous change in the tariff plan.

How to disable the Super MTS tariff

Did you read this article after you switched to the “Super MTS” tariff? Quite often, subscribers trust MTS advertising and hastily connect to one or another tariff plan, as a result of which many are disappointed. If you find yourself in such a situation and realize that this tariff does not meet your needs, then simply change the tariff, only this time you approach the choice of tariff plan more responsibly.

There are no special commands for disabling the tariff. The tariff will be switched off automatically when you switch to a new tariff. You only need to select a suitable tariff plan and switch to it using one method or another, and the old tariff will be disabled without your intervention.

This is where we will end this review. We hope you have gained a complete understanding of the Super MTS tariff and can now decide whether it is right for you or not. Don’t forget to leave reviews about the “Super MTS” tariff, which will be useful to other site visitors.

Some specifics have appeared on the timing and sequence of events for the launch of 5G; MegaFon calls 2022. MTS is closing all archived “Super MTS” with free minutes and transferring users to tariffs with a monthly fee. Don't forget to check the passport details for which your SIM cards are issued.

There is so much being said and written about the launch of 5G that many people think that this technology will very soon come to “smart homes”, “smart cars” and other “smart things”. No, not quite soon yet. Interfax, with reference to Kommersant, published approximate dates and sequence of events, you can read it. For those who don’t like to follow the links below - the most basic.

MegaFon signed an agreement with the Moscow government at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, pledging to launch commercial operation of 5G in the capital by 2022. The agreement was signed for a period of five years with the possibility of extension for the same period.

Under the terms of the agreement, MegaFon will have to deploy a pilot 5G network in Moscow by the end of September 2019, and a commercial one by 2022. From May to September 2018, the parties also plan to launch pilot zones in Moscow to demonstrate the capabilities of a new generation of communications in the field of virtual and augmented reality, the Internet of things, smart cities and smart cars.

MegaFon received frequencies for the 5G pilot zone back in July 2017. In November, the operator signed an agreement on cooperation in the development of new generation networks with Rostelecom, which a little later also received frequencies for this technology. The state commission refused to allocate frequencies for the MTS pilot network in December 2017, and to VimpelCom in April 2018.

Naturally, MTS and Beeline are also not sitting idle and testing new technologies. We can assume that commercial 5G will appear around the same time for all operators. The fact that not everyone was allocated frequencies for pilot networks is not worth dramatizing.

About the closure of archival “Super MTS”

Old versions of the “Super MTS” tariff with daily free minutes within the network are being closed. All that remains is the new “Super MTS” with a monthly fee from 5 to 9 rubles. per day depending on the region, you can read our review. You can disable the subscription fee, but then there will be no more free minutes. What is unexpected is that the existing subscribers of these archives will be “transferred” not to Red Energy or “Per-Second”, but to the “My Unlimited” or “Our Smart” packages, both with a substantial subscription fee.

To call this event the “hit of the season,” or even the year, would not be an exaggeration. MTS does not publish statistics on tariffs, but there are not just many subscribers to the archived “Super MTS”, there are a lot of them. They stay on tariffs without a subscriber and call back with 20 free minutes within the network. Now this entire ecosystem is going to be destroyed, and that could be painful. Or at least offensive. Conveniently, there is no need to publish the list: they simply close all archived “Super MTS” in all regions. The exception is the penultimate “Super MTS” in certain regions. Those tariffs that made the first minute of any conversation chargeable did not seem to touch them. They will live in the archives until next time.


Options? Alas, there are no analogues. You can switch to Red Energy in the hope that it will not be closed. Or at least they will simply send it to the archive without touching those who have already connected. They also recommend the “Your Country” tariff with the “Call MTS Russia” option. In any case, there will be no more free calls without a subscriber, and lovers of extreme savings will have to change their behavior model. Like “Moose tariff, dial and reset!” (emoticon, see ancient screenshot above).

About anonymous sim cards

And not about anonymous SIM cards either. It’s already summer, and on June 1, 2018, amendments to the Communications Law came into force. We are talking about tightening procedures for identifying SIM card owners, and, according to some estimates, up to 20% of mobile communications users may be “at risk.” Now operators must check the authenticity of the passport data on which SIM cards are issued, and not only SIM cards currently sold, but also issued previously. As far as I understand, to verify data, operators have access to the Unified Identification and Authentication System (USIA). Operators will be checked (selectively? If suspicions arise?) and if inconsistencies are found, they will be punished. So don’t hesitate, cell phones will check your passport details. Actually, they have been checking for a long time, but from June 1 there may be consequences in the form of blocking. I don’t know what algorithms the systems use and how long it will take for a complete reconciliation, but it’s time for you and me to take care of the well-being of our phone numbers. By the way, read the news “on topic”, the operators are definitely not joking in their warnings.

Theoretically, everything telephone numbers individuals must be linked to reliable passport data. If the numbers are registered to an organization, then the operator must receive a list of actual users, again with their passport details. If the organization no longer exists, then the number must be re-registered in your name.

For corporate SIM cards, a kind of “soft” blocking should work as a measure of influence; the balance will not be replenished individually, and the numbers should “die” naturally. Organizations still have the option to top up their phone balances by bank transfer.

In theory, SIM cards issued to non-existent subscribers should be blocked. And also for invalid passports. They will probably first send you an SMS asking you to clarify your passport details. Or they may not send it. Or the SMS may not arrive. Or an anonymous SIM card can be in some kind of alarm or GSM relay, as in. I have already read perplexed questions about what to do in such cases; a person may simply not know that the number is in danger of being blocked? Alas, nothing can be done about it; operators probably don’t want potential troubles on their own and, quite possibly, the number will be blocked.

A lot of hassle and headaches for you and me, and for the operators too. Actually, all these mandatory formalities, registrations, etc. were already spelled out in the law, but no one really bothered about this. In our country, the severity of laws is often compensated by the optionality of their implementation. Look, some years ago I read in the contract that the subscriber is obliged to notify the operator about changes in passport data within some strict deadline, so what? How many people have done this? From time to time people encountered difficulties, but only when it was necessary to replace a SIM card. I’m afraid that now almost any of us can face these same “difficulties” at any moment.

It's unpleasant, yes. You can loudly moan about the violation of privacy, you can even organize a rally about this. But there are many other online platforms for all this. My job is to warn you about what is happening. So that unexpected “pleasant surprises” do not happen to you.



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