How can you hide your phone number. How to really hide a phone number and why a hidden number is sometimes still visible

The largest domestic telecommunications operator is actively developing not only the line of tariff plans, but also additional functionality that expands the capabilities of subscribers for everyday use. Anyone can now hide their number on MTS by activating the corresponding option. The service has received a number of features that must be familiarized with in order to get maximum comfort from using the offer.

In this material, we will pay attention to the consideration:

1. a detailed description of the function;
2. offer possibilities for everyday use;
3. methods of activation and deactivation;
4. interaction with the numbers of other operators;
5. service cost for one-time use or subscription.

The AntiAON service can be activated on a subscription basis with daily debiting of funds or one-time. The first option is most in demand as it offers great savings in day to day use. First, you need to add the service to a valid mobile phone number. This can be done in the following ways:

• send USSD-combination * 111 * 46 #, after which 32 rubles will be debited from your personal account balance. If the required amount is present, you will receive a corresponding notification. The cost of further service depends on the tariff plan used;
• use the user's personal account through the appropriate section of the official website, or by downloading the My MTS application for mobile devices based on Android and iOS;
• by contacting qualified specialists of the customer support service by calling the toll-free number or by self-contacting the nearest service office. Here, at your request, the operator will add an option to the specified number.

How to hide the number on MTS when calling for free once

If the subscriber does not need a long-term subscription to the service, you can make a one-time call from the "Unknown number" at any time. To do this, it is enough to activate the AntiAON function without daily debiting of funds and execute a USSD request with the text * 31 # number in the international format via +. If the call was successful, 2 rubles will be debited from the balance of the personal account. This option will be beneficial if the function is rarely used and allows you to independently control all outgoing calls. At the same time, do not forget about a number of restrictions, which we will pay attention to in the next section.

How to call from a hidden MTS number

Having figured out how to hide the number on MTS, let's pay attention to the study of some of the features:

1. the telecommunications operator guarantees stable operation only while making calls between MTS numbers;
2. Caller ID (Automatic Number Identification) on landline phones determines your data when you call;
3. calls to numbers of other operators can also be identified. This is due to the lack of agreement between telecommunications companies and the inability to interact with such technology;
4. the automatic dialing system and a number of other functions can also remove the number hiding system.

It is worth considering the above disadvantages for a comfortable work with the service. If you want the phone not to be detected, make "hidden calls" only to the numbers of other subscribers of Mobile TeleSystems.

How to find out the hidden number on MTS

Since the function is quite in demand among MTS customers, for security purposes, users can obtain information about the hidden number in the following ways:

• by ordering a detailed statement in your personal account;
• by contacting a qualified operator support technician directly.

Such a request is processed free of charge and accompanied by the receipt of a detailed statement indicating the incoming number and the duration of the call.

How to disable hidden number on MTS

Having figured out how to call from a hidden MTS number, we will consider ways to quickly deactivate the service:

1. if you have an activated subscription to the AntiAON service, and you want to make a call with the identification of the number - enter the combination * 31 # number in the international format via +;
2. full deactivation of the service is available by entering * 111 * 47 #;
3. you can also disable the option using your personal account, the "My MTS" application or by contacting the operator.

All phone numbers of MTS subscribers are determined on another phone due to the Caller ID service, which is connected automatically when the phone is turned on for the first time. However, some subscribers want to hide their phone number. How can this be done? If you are a subscriber of MTS mobile communications, you can use the methods below.

How to hide the number on MTS - "AntiAON" service

This service will allow you to hide the subscriber's number every time you call another phone number. When this service is activated, 15 rubles will be debited from the account. The daily fee is RUB 3.95. There are 3 ways to connect.

Connection of the service through the Personal account

To activate the AntiAON service through your Personal Account on the website, you need to do the following:

• Go to the official MTS website in your Personal Account.
• Select the "Service management" item and go to the "Connect new services" section.
• In the window that opens, select the "AntiAON" service and activate it.

Service activation via USSD request

To activate this service, you can also use the request * 111 * 46 # and then press the call button. After activation of this service, the phone number will be hidden, and instead of it, the inscription "Number is not defined" will be displayed.

You can deactivate this service by requesting * 111 * 47 #.

Connection of the "AntiAON" service through the "MTS Service" application

This application can be downloaded by any MTS subscriber using a phone on the Android, iOS, Windows Phone platform. This application can be installed on your phone absolutely free of charge. In it, you can also activate the AntiAON service in the My Services section.

How to hide the number on MTS - "AntiAON on request" option

This option allows you to hide the phone number with only one call. It should be noted that if you have already activated the AntiAON service, then after activating the option it will be automatically deactivated. Therefore, before connecting to AntiAON on Demand, you need to check the availability of services that allow you to hide the number. The connection of this option will cost the subscriber 32 rubles. The daily fee will be RUB 1.05. A one-time ban on identifying the number will cost 2 rubles. There are 3 main ways to activate this service.

Connecting the option through the Personal Account

To activate the "AntiAON on Demand" option through your Personal Account, you need to do the following:

• Go to your Personal Account on the official website of the MTS operator.
• Go to the "Service management" section and select the "Connect new services" item.
• Select the service "AntiAON on Demand" and activate it.

Connection via USSD request

The option can be connected using the USSD code. To do this, on your phone, you need to dial the code * 111 * 84 # and press the call button.

Option connection via the "MTS Service" application

You can also enable this option in the "MTS Service" application. If you use a phone on the Android, iOS, Windows Phone platform, you can use it. On it you need to enter your Personal Account, where in the special section "My Services" you can connect the "AntiAON on Request" option.

In order to hide your phone number from another subscriber once, before calling, before making a call, you need to dial the number of the called subscriber with the prefix # 31 #. Thus, the called subscriber's number will look like this: # 31 # + 7XXXXXXXXXX, where 7XXXXXXXXXX is the subscriber's phone number from which the number should be hidden.

How to hide a number on MTS - phone settings

Some phone models allow you to hide the number without connecting any services or options. To check the availability of this function, you need to go to the phone settings, where select the "Call" item. In the menu that opens, there may be an item "Hide number", with which you can hide your number from other subscribers.

It should be noted that the hidden number can be seen by the subscriber who has the "Super AntiAON" option installed. In all other cases, these methods will allow you to hide your phone number.

Among a number of useful options provided to MTS subscribers on a paid basis, it is worth highlighting "Number identification restriction". The service helps to hide the number from the users you call and to maintain anonymity.

Peculiarities

The MTS company offers to use the option that helps to hide the caller's number. Within the framework of the "Anti-caller ID", two functions were developed:

1. "Anti-Caller ID", which allows you to hide the number when making calls to MTS subscribers within the home region.
2. "Anti-Caller ID on request" is used if you want to keep anonymity when calling one or several subscribers. In order for the number not to be determined, you need to dial it in the format: # 31 # + 7 subscriber's number. Then press the call key.

In both cases, instead of the usual numbers or the name of the caller, the message “Number is hidden” will be displayed on the screen.

Hiding the number may be necessary in various situations. This includes the desire to play pranks on friends or play a trick on them, the unwillingness to provide their data when calling various online stores, information centers and agencies that provide assistance in solving various problems.

Hiding a number through phone settings

You can hide contact information not only by ordering a function, but also by looking into the phone settings. Unfortunately, this option is not available on all cellular models.

To hide contact information, you must:

1. Open "Settings" - "Calls".
2. Find the item "Number transfer" and disable it.

"AntiAON"

The function can be connected in several ways:

"AntiAON on request"

To activate, you can:

1. Use the short command * 111 * 84 # call key.
2. Go to the "Personal account" and select in the service section "AntiAON on request".
3. Calling the operator on 0890.
4. By entering the My MTS application installed on the device.

Disconnection

To disable the function, use the short command * 111 * 47 # or go to the "Personal Account", section "Services".

Price

The price depends on the selected function.

For "AntiAON" the subscription fee for use is 3.95 rubles per day. The activation cost depends on the tariff model.

1. For Super MTS, Red Energy, Your Country, and other models that do not require a monthly payment - 17 rubles.
2. For tariffs that involve monthly debiting of funds, such as MAXI, Ultra, MTS iPad - 34 rubles.

For "AntiAON on Demand" connection price - 32 rubles... The subscription fee is 1.05 per day. Additionally, 2 rubles are charged for a call by hiding the number.

Restrictions

Despite the convenience of the function, it is still worth remembering some inconveniences and limitations. The main ones are:

1. The function is not available for the "Cool" tariff plan.
2. You cannot use two options at the same time. You can only choose one of two options.
3. If you make a call to the numbers of other operators, for example, Beeline, Tele2, your number will be determined. The same goes for landline telephones.
4. Not all users answer calls with a hidden address.

"Super AntiAON"

Another function related to hiding numbers. It allows not to hide, but on the contrary, to display the numbers of hidden subscribers.

You can activate in the following ways:

1. By requesting * 111 * 007 #, which is used for both connection and deactivation.
2. In the "Personal Account".
3. Through the My MTS application.

The cost of the function is much more expensive than the previous ones. Its connection will cost 2,000 rubles, and the daily usage fee will be 6.50 rubles.

Questions from subscribers

Is it possible to hide the MTS number for free?

Yes, if your phone settings allow it. You can hide it in the phone settings by opening the "Calls" item and turning off the transfer of numbers.

How to call from a hidden MTS number?

You can find out using the "Super AntiAON" function. When connected, with an incoming call, even the number of the subscriber who connected AntiAON will be displayed on the phone.

How to hide SMS number on MTS?

Unfortunately, the function of anti-identifiers does not apply to sending messages.

You can hide the number on MTS both using the settings of your mobile device, and by connecting one of the functions - "AntiAON" or "AntiAON on request".

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In the life of any person, situations arise when you need to call, but you don’t want to "shine" your phone number. For example, when searching for the desired product or service through advertisements. In this case, the contact phone number becomes available to a large number of strangers. However, cellular service providers allow subscribers to call anonymously. To understand the algorithm of actions, you can figure out how to hide the number on the Beeline.

Service for hiding the number

The service for identifying incoming calls (Caller ID) is standardly included in most tariff plans. The service is provided and maintained free of charge. If the identifier does not work on the current number, it can be activated in the following way:

1. Use the opportunity to manage services from the "Personal Account" on the company's website.
2. Dial the command * 110 * 061 #.
3. Leave a request for connection 0674 090 61.

Important! The service is connected for an indefinite period, deactivated at the request of the subscriber.

Anti-caller ID on Beeline has the opposite function. The option is designed to hide the outgoing call, so the caller will remain incognito. You can activate this service as follows:

• Personal Area. After authorization on the provider's website, the user gets access to manage the capabilities of the tariff plan. To do this, you need to find a tab with available options in your "Personal Account" and connect AntiAON;
• free call. You can activate the hidden number service by calling 0674 090 71;
• inquiry. You can hide the number by dialing the command * 110 * 071 #.

Quite often the question arises: "How to call from a hidden Beeline number?" There is nothing complicated here, you can use mobile communication as usual, while the interlocutor will not see contact information.

Important! The anti-identifier action applies to all outgoing calls, including inter-network calls and calls to stationary devices.

Peculiarities

Enabled AntiAON implies debiting funds from the subscriber's personal account. In this case, the connection / disconnection procedure is not charged. The cost of the service directly depends on the tariff plan calculation system. In particular, on prepaid tariffs, 3.7 rubles are debited daily, for other packages the subscription fee is 88 rubles / month.

How to disable hidden number? To do this, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Sending USSD-command * 110 * 070 #.
2. Contacting the technical support service by phone 0611.
3. Deactivation of the service from the "Personal Account" on the provider's website.

Important! To connect AntiAON, the subscriber's personal account must have funds. If the balance is negative, the service cannot be activated.

Additional features

If it makes no sense to hide the data, the connected service leaves the subscriber the opportunity to make calls in the usual way. How to make a call so that the interlocutor can see the contact of the caller? To do this, dial the command * 31 #, enter a contact and press the call key. It should be noted that this option is valid for one time, the combination is repeated when you call again.

In addition, the ability to hide your number is not an absolute guarantee of anonymity. On Beeline there is an option "Super-identifier", which displays absolutely all incoming calls. You can activate this service like this:

• mobile request * 110 * 4161 #;
• free call 0674 41 61;
• contacting technical support 0611.

Important! The "Super-identifier" service is paid. The cost is 1,500 rubles per month, the write-off occurs daily in equal parts of the total amount.

You can define an anonymously made call by ordering a call detail. The printout will display all contacts for a certain period, regardless of whether AntiAON is connected or not.

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Conclusion

The feasibility of being able to remove your number and call while remaining incognito is highly questionable. However, Beeline specialists note that the option is quite in demand and is in stable demand. The only drawback of this service is the subscription fee, which does not exclude the possibility that the phone can still be recognized.

If you need to hide your phone number from prying eyes, then this can be done both through the mobile operator and in the settings of some modern smartphones. Sometimes this service is provided by the operator for a fee, but the phone simply does not have it. In this article, you will learn how you can act in such a situation.

How to hide your number from a mobile operator

The most popular mobile operators in the country provide an opportunity to activate the "AntiAON" service, which literally means: Anti Automatic Number Identification. Remember that all actions performed with this function fall on your shoulders. It is forbidden to use AntiAON for mercenary and fraudulent purposes.

AntiAON in MTS

The easiest way to use the service in MTS is to activate it in the mobile application. Download the application from MTS in the Play Market and go.

Immediately, you will see the settings icon in the upper left corner of the window. Click on it, and in the list that appears, find the item "Services".

Go from the “Connected” tab to the “All” tab. Expand the Call & SMS Management section.

Subsections will appear below. You need the first one - “Number Definition”.

It is here that you can connect AntiAON from MTS and see its cost. By default, the price of the service is 3.95 rubles per day, however, this amount may vary in regions.

If you are unable to activate the service in the application, then just dial the USSD command * 111 * 46 # and the call key. After a while, you will receive a notification about the successful connection of AntiAON and the withdrawal of funds from the account.

AntiAON to Beeline

For the Beeline operator, everything is relatively similar:

• If you have a mobile application, then it is better to use it and connect AntiAON there;
• If you do not have this opportunity, dial on your phone the combination 067409071 and the call key.

The connection will happen instantly.

There is another way to connect through the official Beeline website.

• Follow the link https://moskva.beeline.ru
  
• Below you will see a yellow "Connect" button.
• Click on it and follow the directions on the site.
• You will need to have your phone close at hand to confirm the action.
• The cost of a month is 88 rubles, one day is 3.77 rubles.

AntiAON to Megafon

If your mobile operator is Megafon, then you should dial the command * 105 #. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Of course, you can connect AntiAON both in the mobile application and on the website at https://moscow.megafon.ru

Click on the "Connect" button to go through the procedure on the site. The cost is somewhat different from other operators - 5 rubles per day.

How to hide your number on Android

Phones based on the Android operating system also have a built-in AntiAON service. This way you can hide the number for free, however, this is not available on all versions.

Go to the phone settings through the tray or in any way convenient for you.

First go to the “Call settings” section, and then to the “Advanced” subsection.

Find the item "Identifying my number". If you do not have this item, then, unfortunately, your Android does not support this option.

From the drop-down list, select the line "Hide number".

Outgoing calls will now be identified as “Unknown”.

Can subscribers still see your number?

Even if you have made an attempt to obtain anonymity, some mobile operators have another service "SuperAON", it allows you to see the numbers of even hidden subscribers.

If the user has this option enabled, of course, he will recognize your number.

In addition, your number can be seen in the details of calls, printouts, and messages. If you make a call at the expense of the subscriber, then he will also see your number.