What is a USSD request? USSD requests and codes

All modern people use mobile services from different operators, and each mobile operator has a list of combinations with which you can connect certain services - this is a USSD request. In short, such queries contain numbers and symbols, after entering and sending of which some action will be taken. Each is responsible for a separate function, and in this article everything will be presented about such combinations.

What are teams for?

The USSD request is a kind of option for mobile customers, which is installed along with SMS and is the basic service of any operator. In translation, this abbreviation means "an additional option that has no structure."

For a good example, it's worth figuring out how this combination works:

1. A mobile client, for example, wants to check the balance of a mobile phone using a service code.
2. First, “*” is pressed on the telephone keypad, and then the desired number is entered, the code of which is responsible for checking the balance.
3. After the numbers, “#” is entered and a call is made to send data to the network.
4. After a few seconds, the balance information is sent to the phone as SMS or as an interactive menu on the gadget screen.

In addition, a USSD request may not only allow you to check the status of your account. With it, you can enable or disable services, make a switch to another tariff, open the operator’s menu to receive information on mobile communications, and also conduct a host of other operations.

The benefits of combinations

The USSD request is very convenient to use, because with the introduction of short commands you can achieve quick information, without the need to call the operator or send SMS. In addition, using the combinations you can get the data of interest at any convenient time, for 24 hours a day.

Using these codes, you can control your mobile phone number. Network clients can send requests to other people to send money or simply call back.

For a more detailed consideration of combinations, you should specify data for different operators in Russia.

Popular combinations of MTS

The very first and most popular team from MTS is * 111 #. Such a command serves to open a portal in which each user can manage the tariff and options. If it is difficult to remember other commands, then you need to remember only this one. With it, you can find out everything you need, and even mobile balance. The request replaces the personal account on the site and can be used in any region and even country. MTS USSD requests are not charged, which is very convenient.

If there are symbols on the phone in messages and other parts of documents that cannot be read, enter * 111 * 6 * 1 #. Below will be presented the most popular codes from the operator MTS of Russia:

1. Checking the account is carried out through a combination of * 100 #.
2. You can see why the funds were withdrawn during the last 5 actions by the command * 145 #.
3. You can quickly find out the mobile number by the code * 111 * 10 #.
4. To check active paid options, * 111 * 11 # is used.
5. To check the current tariff, * 111 * 12 # is applied.
6. You can find out the rest of package offers by entering * 217 #.
7. To replenish the balance using a bank card for this, you can through the request * 115 #.

This is only a small number of requests that the operator has. You can find everything in detail on the website, and in this article only the most common and necessary are described.Information on requests for tariff plans will be provided in the description of the tariff itself, which is selected by the subscriber.

Velcom teams

Through a USSD request from Velcom, subscribers can manage their mobile communications independently. Thus, to check the balance information, you need to dial * 100 # on the telephone keypad. If the user needs to change the payment system, then the code * 145 # is used. These are the basic codes for managing your money.

You can still manage tariffs. To activate a particular tariff plan, there is a team. Now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with other methods of managing the plan. To check the active tariff you need to dial * 141 * 2 * 1 #, and to find out the mobile number, * 147 # is dialed. In some cases, an SMS will be received in response to the request, and in some cases the data is displayed immediately on the screen.

To get information about the mobile Internet and other options, the combination * 135 # is used. After entering, a menu will open where you can select different services and familiarize yourself with them, as well as activate them if necessary. There is another menu that allows you to open help and commands for other requests, for this, users need to dial the combination * 141 #. As you can see, Velcom USSD requests are very similar to MTS commands and work similarly.

Teams "MegaFon"

The MegaFon operator also has a large list of combinations that subscribers should familiarize themselves with. You can see all the possible codes on the official page, and only the most requested by users will be described below:

1. To call the menu, which by functionality can replace your personal account, * 105 # is entered.
2. You can find out information about the account through the code * 100 #.
3. See your number through the request * 205 #.
4. The remnants of package offers are recognized through the combination * 558 #.
5. To refine the details of the used tariff, * 105 * 3 # is entered.
6. Information about the bonus balance is provided by the code * 115 #.
7. It’s very convenient to use the “Call Me Back” service if you register * 144 * the client’s mobile phone number # on the keyboard.
8. To replenish the balance to another MegaFon user, the combination * 143 * number # is used.
9. Use the “Promised Payment” service by entering * 106 #.

These are the most common MegaFon USSD requests that are used most often.

Sooner or later, combinations will come in handy for each mobile subscriber, therefore it is better to study the most important ones so that they can be applied at the right time. All teams from MegaFon are completely free, and customers can use them in their work at any time convenient for themselves.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are a lot of requests, and all of them are responsible for individual services. It is important not to forget to make a call to send a command after entering this or that combination, otherwise the necessary information will not be provided.