What does the number blocked mean? Forced blocking
I bought a SIM card with a new mobile phone number, wanted to link my VKontakte page to it, entered the number, but received the error “Unfortunately, this phone number is blocked.” IN mobile application"Error" is displayed. Unfortunately, you cannot use this number" or " Wrong number phone." How to unlock, how to untie mine new number from someone else's page?
If the number is blocked mobile operator, and you need to restore the page, see another instruction: How to restore access to VKontakte if there is no number
Here below is the solution to the problem. Let's first understand why this happened.
Cause
This happens both when linking a number to an existing page, and when registering new page. The point is that the numbers mobile phones, which have not been used for a long time (about 6 months), go on sale again and end up with other people. IN in this case to you. This number was previously registered to some VKontakte page, which was blocked forever for violating the rules - usually this happens after hacking, when spam is sent from the page. Often, along with the page, the phone number is also blocked, and it becomes impossible to link it to another page or use it for a new registration.
Solution
You need to contact the support service (READ MORE, DON'T STOP, BELOW WILL BE A LINK TO CREATE A REQUEST) with a request to unblock the number, since you purchased it in good faith and have nothing to do with to the previous owner. Prepare as evidence photo or scan of an agreement with a mobile operator or other document confirming this fact. It is advisable that your name, surname and telephone number in question be indicated there. If you take a photo, do it in good lighting and try to keep the text legible (in focus) in the photo. Possible on several sheets.
If there is no agreement with the operator, what can be provided instead?
Imagine calling your best friend By important issue, and the words “Subscriber is blocked” are heard in the handset. An unpleasant situation, isn't it?
But, if your number specifically is blocked, then this is doubly unpleasant. Fortunately, in each case there is a logical explanation, since the MTS operator does not do anything so easily and rarely makes mistakes.
Now we will try to figure out what types of number blocking there are and what each message like “Subscriber is temporarily blocked” means.
Blocking an MTS subscriber
In this case we are talking about the blocking MTS number, which the subscriber performs himself and under compulsion. The most striking example is the loss of a mobile phone.
Along with the theft of your device, they steal from you personal files, but most of all I feel sorry for the contacts, especially when the device was used at work.
That is why it is urgent to block your number so that unauthorized persons cannot use the connected services or satisfy their malicious purposes. They can block you quickly through help desk operator.
If the phone handset tells you that the called party is temporarily blocked, then there are reasons for this. It will be possible to reach the person only after the block is removed. The procedure for temporarily blocking access to a number can be used in the following cases:
- Due to theft of the device
- During travel and on vacation
- In case the number is no longer needed
Blocking MTS number due to debt
If you often miss the obligation to top up your balance on MTS, then the phrase about temporarily blocking a number will not be news to you. Lack of money in the account results in disconnection of communication services - everything is logical and extremely clear.
If you call a friend, you may hear that he blocked due to lack of funds. It is not uncommon for money to suddenly disappear from the account (debited from the monthly fee), and then the service of the number may also be terminated on temporary terms.
Forced blocking
If the subscriber does not use his MTS number for long term, then its blocking is inevitable. In the same way, you will hear on the phone that the subscriber is temporarily blocked, because the operator himself takes the number and then sells it to other people.
To avoid getting into such an absurd situation, you need to regularly check the status of your account and periodically use MTS services.
Let us note another situation when a subscriber’s number may be temporarily blocked. We will talk about the so-called judicial blocking, which is often used to investigate the theft of a phone.
Often telephone number blocked by court decision at the time of trial for the crime.
What should we do if we hear a message about the caller being blocked? When you try to call your friend, do you hear a message that the number is temporarily unavailable due to blocking? Then you just have to wait for the number to resume again.
If the reason is clear to you, and it is the lack of funds on the balance, then simply top up your friend’s account. To find out the reason for the block, you can contact the help desk (as a rule, there is no secret information here).
Please note that when the number of the called subscriber is blacklisted, you will not hear the typical informative message about temporary blocking.
In general, with other situations everything is very clear and does not raise additional questions for MTS subscribers.
Together with the seventh iOS released in 2013 on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch In addition to a number of new software features, there was also a function for blocking incoming phone calls, which was received with enthusiasm by many users, so it moved to the current iOS 8 and, they say, will move further - to new iOS 9.
Actually block in iPhone unwanted contacts— the solution is really convenient and even useful. Understandable to everyone to modern man reasons.
But what if someone blocks you in exactly the same way? Or do you just think that your (or not your) friends have already blocked you on your iPhone? In general, it’s not far from paranoia.
Although more often than not, users begin to suspect technical problems with the device itself, and some, under the impression of surging emotions, sometimes even try to debug it in the traditional way, i.e. by mechanical impact on the body and screen of the device.
Therefore, in order to avoid, so to speak, it would be nice to know more about the operation of this very blocking function, because there are some nuances here.
So how do you know if your number is blocked on someone's iPhone?
Well, let's say it right away: the surest way to find out that someone has blocked you on their iPhone is to take that iPhone and check its list of blocked contacts. More reliable ones have not yet been invented (or we don’t know about them yet), and Apple decided that this kind of information should be kept secret from the “hero of the occasion.”
However, since it is really important for you to know that someone no longer wants to hear you on their iPhone, you can try to confirm this fact using some indirect signs. So:
If you are blocked on iPhone: what happens to your calls?
With the help of a fairly simple experiment it can be established that first incoming call from a blocked number will pass, but only once and, perhaps, will be noticed. But at this time the caller himself will hear a message that the called subscriber is not available, and will be redirected to voicemail.
That is, if you are blocked on someone's iPhone, you still have the opportunity to leave a voice message to its owner. The device will not separately notify you about such a message, but it will appear in the inbox list, although only in the “ Blocked“, which, as a rule, is rarely visited.
If You're Blocked on iPhone: What Happens to Your Text Messages?
If you can't reach someone by phone, then you send him/her an SMS, right? Right. The SMS is sent safely, there is no error message, and you wait for a response. But, if you are on the recipient’s black list, then, of course, you won’t get any answers.
Therefore, if you suspect that you have been blocked, you need to send a message via iMessage. In the version for iOS 7, this program will first make several attempts to send the letter to required iPhone, and when it fails, it will issue a notification that the message cannot be received by the subscriber who blocked you.
But here, too, not everything is so simple. In iOS 7 this trick works, but in iOS 8 it no longer works. In iOS 8 iMessage message supposedly will send and report that it “ Delivered", but messages are from blocked iPhone contacts won't even accept via iMessage.
TOTAL
As you can see, you can guess that a subscriber has blocked you on his iPhone in one call, if you call carefully (and if you were actually blocked, and not just in your imagination). The key point here is the fact that you are sent to voicemail after the first ring.
If the iPhone is turned off, the call simply will not go through. In " Do not disturb“The iPhone receives calls (beeps), but without sound, plus repeated calls are often allowed in this mode. So you can try dialing again if the call is really urgent.
And in conclusion, we repeat: the listed methods do not allow you to reliably establish that you are blacklisted on someone’s iPhone, so you should not rush to conclusions and unnecessary emotions. But even if you are blocked, before you start getting nervous about this, think about whether it is really necessary to call this person.
MTS clients can often hear: “The number is blocked.” What to do in this case? How to unlock a SIM card? And in general, is it possible to do this? In fact, it is impossible to answer the questions posed unambiguously. After all, a lot depends on why exactly the SIM card was blocked. In some cases, you will have to come to terms with the fact that you will never be able to get your number back working. But most often, solving problems that arise is quite simple and easy. What exactly should you do if the subscriber hears “The number you dialed is blocked”? Or when the caller is informed that his SIM card is blocked by the system?
Chimes
It has already been said that a lot depends on the situation. First, it’s worth considering a fairly common case - when it comes to situations in which you can hear from MTS: “blocked.” What to do?
It is recommended to repeat the call several times. If the message is repeated, then you need to inform the interlocutor about this in any way. And he will already solve the problem associated with blocking. It will be possible to reach you by phone until this moment.
Pin
The next situation is the impossibility of working with the number due to incorrect insertion PIN code. IN modern world is extremely rare. Is your MTS subscriber's number blocked? What to do?
The only solution here is to use a PUK code. If the PIN code was entered incorrectly, then “PUK” will help restore access to the SIM card. Usually this data is available on the card to which the SIM card was attached. Nothing special. Problems will arise when this card is lost.
Accordingly, at the request of the phone, the PUK code is entered, then a new PIN is invented and repeated. This will restore access to the number. And it’s possible without special problems continue to use the SIM card.
Office
Has your MTS subscriber's number been blocked? What to do in this case? There is one good trick that will solve the problem. In particular, if the subscriber used the service " Voluntary blocking". Within six months you can get your number back. How exactly?
This is done easily and simply. If a subscriber is wondering how to unblock an MTS phone number, it is recommended that you take your ID to the nearest company office. For what? To write a standard application for SIM card restoration and number unlocking. Problems may arise if the SIM card is not registered to a real user.
However, if an MTS user is blocked for one reason or another, the problem can be solved in the office. As already mentioned, by writing an application to restore access to the number.
Calls
Is your MTS subscriber's number blocked? What to do in this case? You can try to unblock it by contacting your operator. It is enough to indicate your intention and also provide personal information. Relevant for situations in which “Voluntary blocking” occurs.
To call the MTS operator, you need to dial mobile devices dial 0890. The call is free. But for those calling from landline numbers, the combination changes. And then you will have to dial 8 800 250 08 90.
In any case, this is another way to solve the problem. It should be noted that the help of certain services is not always required. In some situations, subscribers are able to solve the problem on their own. But how exactly? What unlocking methods are relevant for MTS today? Of course, with the exception of all the previously listed methods.
Internet to help
What to do if your phone number is blocked? MTS offers another relatively new method solving the problem. Which one? It's about about using the “Personal Account” on the official MTS website.
If the number has been blocked, you will have to follow the following algorithm of actions:
- Register on the MTS website. It is advisable to do this in advance. Quite often blocked numbers cannot be registered in the system.
- Log in to " Personal account" on official page cellular operator.
- Go to the menu "Number management" - "Blocking". An "assistant" will appear on the screen. By following his instructions, you can quickly unblock the number.
Accordingly, nothing else will need to be done. Usually, to unlock, just select the appropriate menu item and confirm the action. Now it’s not so scary if it turns out that the MTS subscriber’s number is blocked. What to do in this case? We have already found out, but with all this it is worth considering a few more situations.
Haven't used it for a long time
All of the previously listed methods are relevant for blocking that occurred as a result of using the “Voluntary blocking” service. Sometimes the operator itself does not allow you to use a particular number. For example, when the phone is idle for a long time. That is, when the number is not used for some time.
From the moment of blocking, the subscriber will have 6 months to return the number to himself. It is best to write an application in the established form and contact the MTS office with it. If more time has passed, you will not be able to restore the SIM card. These rules apply to all operators mobile communications. In other words, if the number has not been used for about six months, it is removed from the active ones. Therefore, you should not forget about working with certain SIM cards at least once every six months.
Balance
The last and most common option is blocking due to negative balance. It is in such cases that the problem is easiest to solve. How exactly? You just need to top up your SIM card balance. To what extent? Either until zero balance, or to positive. Even 1 kopeck “in the black” will be enough.
Replenishment of the account is carried out by any available and known method. For example, via the Internet or payment terminals. As soon as cash will come to the specified blocked number, it will be unblocked.