How to disable advertising messages in MTS. How to disable information messages from MTS

Intrusive advertising, unfortunately, is a popular way to convey information to people that they may not need. But the most annoying of them, without a doubt, is spam sending of such offers directly to a mobile phone number, which, alas, is the sin of all cellular subscribers, including MTS. Ask how to disable SMS advertising on MTS?

Unfortunately, there are very few effective methods. The attitude towards such mailings is becoming stricter even in the legislation, but this does not particularly affect the situation. For example, mailings from so-called “alpha numbers” that do not have numbers were “finished off” by law long ago, but in the end, similar messages began to simply come from digital numbers. In this case, the sender’s number may not even be displayed, having provided a completely different one in the message and, accordingly, it will be unavailable.

Now let's take a closer look at how to disable SMS advertising on MTS and who is behind it all (fortunately, there are few such individuals).

Who sends SMS advertising for MTS?

1. By the MTS operators themselves.

2. Other companies that one way or another have contracts with operators and have access to this. With the first case, everything is more or less clear. Most often, MTS sends out personal offers and promotions, and very often such information can be useful, but not always, which is understandable.

These can be any messages, but their list does not include messages, for example, with automatic network settings and others. In the case of third-party companies, in this case, two types of “spam”, that is, mailings, can be distinguished: unauthorized and authorized. Authorized messages are sent to the subscriber's number only with his written consent.

How is this? Very often, for example, when filling out applications in a variety of companies (from receiving a credit card to a discount card in a store), we agree to receive such information without even giving it any importance. Unauthorized ones have a strange feature of sending such SMS even without the subscriber’s consent.

This could be any organization, from window installers to credit institutions, and they have their own database of numbers. It is also created extremely simply, by obtaining numbers from all available sources, for example, from social networks, message boards and other suitable places.

The second trick that such companies resort to is the inattention of subscribers. It often happens that when agreeing to accept advertising mailings from the same store, there may be a hidden clause about receiving the same SMS from third-party companies. It's not fair, but it's effective. There is only one way out - to indicate the wrong numbers during such cases, but this will obviously create the same problem for someone else.

Disabling SMS advertising on MTS forever

Since we already know where it comes from, let’s figure out how to disable SMS advertising on MTS forever. First of all, we refuse to receive messages from the operator by simply using the service “Banning the reception of information SMS and SMS/MMS from the MTS website.” After this, MTS will no longer send its messages (any) and to execute the command you need to enter: *111*374# and accordingly a challenge. If for any reason you want to cancel this action, enter *111*375# and a button with a straw.

Note: In addition, you can activate this service in your MTS subscriber’s personal account.

You can get rid of advertising mailings from digital and alpha numbers in a similar way. To do this, use the free service “Unsubscribe from SMS mailings,” which is a kind of “black list” and simply will not allow such messages to arrive. This applies only to similar numbers, but to add a specific number of another “mailer” there, we send an SMS with the command “ off number» to the number 4424 . The service is completely free.

If by chance the wrong number was blocked, we send SMS to the number " 4424 " with the command "on number". To check whether the blocking was successful or simply find out the status of the blocked number, write the text “check number”. To get a complete black list of numbers, enter the command: “ list” to the same number, and to clear it completely: “clear”.

Note: for sending messages to the number 4424 There is no subscription fee. This is the MTS home network and is not charged. It is important to note that you can only block 300 numbers, and you cannot manage this service from your “personal account”. But you can view a list of such numbers.

Sending out advertisements on MTS irritates many people. Daily streams of spam can upset even the calmest person. How to disable SMS messaging on MTS and protect yourself from intrusive advertising? First you need to figure out where this advertising came from. After all, sometimes we ourselves subscribe to newsletters, after which we wonder where these SMS come from.

But sometimes messages really turn out to be spam. The easiest way to protect yourself from spam via SMS is stop leaving your phone number in questionable places. For example, by indicating it in a form to receive a discount card in a store, we almost automatically agree to receive advertising - there is a possibility that soon advertising not only from the store, but also from other advertisers will begin to arrive at the specified number .

How to unsubscribe from MTS mailings

In order to unsubscribe from SMS messaging on MTS, you should check the availability of connected subscriptions. This is done using the USSD command *152*2# - we dial the command and carry out the steps to disable unnecessary subscriptions. You can also check their availability through your “Personal Account”. To do this, you need to get a password, enter it into the login form, and then go to the “My Content – Ordered Content – Active Subscriptions” section. Here we will need to disable subscriptions that have become unnecessary, for example, disable the “Anecdotes” subscription on MTS.

If you have no subscriptions, you should take a closer look at the contents of the messages you receive. Do they contain advertising information directly from the operator? Then the problem with disabling mailing from MTS is solved by activating the free service “Banning the reception of information SMS and SMS/MMS from the MTS website.”

We have already written about how to disable MTS-info.

To activate the service, dial the USSD command *111*374#, after which the reception of advertising and information mailings from MTS will be disabled. The service also blocks the display of any information when using services such as checking your balance.

Modern man consumes a large amount of varied information. Moreover, this information comes to him from various sources, including mobile communications. Today, the MTS operator offers the ability to connect the MTS services function, which allows a person to receive the information he needs: news, newsletters, entertainment materials, and so on.

The MTS services function is activated automatically, and the operator begins to send various information to subscribers. However, in some cases, we may simply be disturbed by such advertising and numerous notifications coming to our phone. To solve this problem, you just need to disable the MTS services option, which we will talk about in this article.

Description of service

As part of the MTS service, the mobile operator sends short advertising messages to its subscribers on their phones. If the user is interested in this or that message, he can follow the corresponding link and receive complete information about this or that offer. In this case, for such a transition a small amount is debited from the subscriber’s account. It is possible to configure MTS service channels, which allows you to receive only those alerts that suit you thematically. For most subscribers, such advertising services are not required, and due to their intrusiveness, they simply begin to annoy us and users are looking for ways to turn off such annoying advertising on their phone.

How to disable MTS services on your phone

The fact is that MTS, as part of this service, constantly sends us various notifications to our phones. If the user likes this or that information or is interested in him, then he must click on this notification icon and a small amount of money will be debited from his account. Often we need to simply disable this service, which can be done in various ways.

The easiest way to disable MTS service is to use the phone menu, go to the appropriate MTS service item, and then to the section called MTS news. Next, immediately open the settings, broadcasting item and select turn off.

If it is difficult for you to understand the MTS services menu yourself, and you would like to get rid of such intrusive pop-up messages on your mobile phone, you need to dial the following command *111*1212*2#. Immediately after sending such a request, a small message will appear on your phone screen indicating that information channels are disabled.

Disable MTS services on Android

Owners of Android smartphones especially suffer from such intrusive messages. The problem is that numerous notifications use up the phone's battery power, as a result it quickly runs out, and we are left without communication. Therefore, most owners of Android cell phones still disable this service. This is not difficult to do. You can use the following command to dial *111*1212*2# on your phone. This will allow you to completely disable this function on your phone and the operator will no longer send you any advertising or informational messages.

You can also disable the sending of various informational and advertising messages using the MTS contact center. You can call such a contact center, and specialists will tell you in as much detail as possible how to disable this function on your phone. In most cases, disabling MTS services is not difficult and each of us can handle this job.

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Is it possible to disable SMS messaging to an MTS number?

Let's be honest, there are very few truly effective methods. Despite more stringent measures from the legislation, this does not change the essence of things. Here we are talking about "alpha rooms", in which there are no numbers. Spammers, however, found a way out and switched to digital numbers. In this case, the sender's number may not be displayed at all.

Who deals with intrusive SMS notifications?

It is necessary to understand in detail who is really to blame for the obnoxious SMS notifications, and how to get rid of it. But don't be scared right away. There are not many people responsible for these actions.

So, the following are responsible for spam mailing in MTS:

1. MTS operators themselves.

2. Other companies that have entered into an agreement with operators.

Let's look at each type of sender separately.

Intrusive information from MTS

In the case of MTS, it seems that no questions should arise. Basically, they are engaged in sending out all kinds of promotions and personal offers. Often, information of this kind can be of good service, because it is always nice to save money and receive gifts.

Intrusive information from third parties

But third-party companies send both authorized and unauthorized messages.

The first type of mailing is carried out only upon receipt of written consent from the subscriber. Without noticing it, we give our contact information and get hooked. How does this happen? For example, when applying for a loan from a bank. Or in a store, where a caring manager will always offer to issue a discount card. With the permission of the person, the phone number is included in the database.

But unauthorized mailings contain information to which the subscriber absolutely did not consent. This can safely include organizations with their own database of numbers obtained illegally. Among them may be both window installers and credit institutions. Such “swindlers” include companies that obtain information about the client from social networks, free message boards and from the so-called “mobile phone number database sellers.”

How can you disable receiving SMS advertising on MTS once and for all?

Using the free “Unsubscribe from SMS mailings” function.

To stop spam mailings from alpha and digital numbers, the subscriber is offered another method. Free feature must be activated “Unsubscribe from SMS mailings”. The principle of its operation is similar to the “black list”. At the same time, messages of this kind stop arriving.

If the subscriber knows the number of the unauthorized sender, he should send a text message "off number" to the short and toll-free number 4424. And if due to inattention in "black list" I got an important number, don’t panic. Sending SMS with text "on number" on the same 4424 will return everything to its place.

Sending advertisements to the mobile phones of potential clients is one of the most reliable ways to ensure that the vast majority of recipients read the information. But the users themselves remain dissatisfied with the amount of advertising content, which often comes more often than personal correspondence. Mobile Telesystems PJSC offers its clients to disable advertising on MTS and no longer receive unnecessary mailings.

Who sends SMS advertising on MTS

Advertising can be sent to mobile phones of the MTS operator by both the provider and third-party organizations. Internal free notifications are sent to users from the day of connection; these are general notifications for all subscribers. Others are accidentally or specially installed by the subscriber himself.

As for information from third-party organizations, they arrive after subscribers provide their contacts in retail chains, on sites that require registration, etc. Moreover, most of these organizations have rules for using consumer data that provide for the possibility of transferring them to third parties.

This is where so many unnecessary subscriptions come from. You can’t refuse everyone, but it is possible to rid yourself of constant SMS messages.

Disabling mailings from MTS

You can stop receiving informational or advertising mailings from Mobile Telesystems PJSC either independently, using only the device, or with the help of MTS employees. It is worth remembering that it is better not to disable some notifications from the operator, for example, information about the need to top up your account or extend the validity of a particular service, even if they contain a commercial offer.

Automatic shutdown via the Internet

log in to the service using your username and password;
go to the “Content” section;
select the activated or connected information item;
deactivate unnecessary services.

Deactivation via short numbers

Using the USSD menu *152*2# call key, open the list of activated services and delete unnecessary ones, following the prompts. This method will help deactivate pop-up ads.

The command *111*374# allows you to completely disable the reception of notifications from MTS servers; immediately after sending a request, a notification will be sent to your cell phone that the services for receiving information are no longer active.

When contacting the company

To avoid disabling important notifications and get rid of only annoying SPAM, the user can seek help by calling the hotline or by visiting the operator’s communication salon. In this case, it is enough to provide the employee with personal data and tell them which services are undesirable, for example, “MTS info”.

Disabling mailings from other companies

websites of the relevant companies;
use the “Black List” service, which includes contacts of unwanted subscribers;
using the number 4424, which allows you to block ads.

How to block SMS messages on your phone

Blocking notifications with – offXXXX;
Unblock receiving messages – onXXXX;
Check if the phone is locked – checkXXXX;
View the list of disabled services – list;
Clear the list of blocked contacts – clear.

ХХХХ – number from which notifications should be blocked.

Important! The service is available to all communication users, even those using archived tariff plans. The number of blocked numbers is limited to no more than 300.

All service management is carried out only by sending the specified requests; in the personal account and mobile application, the user can only view the list of blocked phones.

How to get rid of advertising on MTS forever

As for notifications from the telecom operator itself, the user has the opportunity to permanently get rid of notifications. To do this you need:

In the “Messages” item on your mobile device, go to the “Settings” section, then to the “Operator Message” section - select the disable option (allows subscribers to unsubscribe from mailings only from the MTS operator);
In the same menu, “Messages” → “Settings” → “Advanced” → “Push messages” → set to inactive (this setting will disable pop-ups until the user decides to activate them).

In order to permanently get rid of notifications from third-party networks, you can call 4424, or go to the company’s website page and unsubscribe from it.

It is not difficult to disable advertising on MTS, while the number of companies sending out alerts is constantly growing, and the blocking process becomes a constant task. To avoid such a large amount of advertising content, the easiest way is to try not to provide your contact information to third parties, including when applying for discounts.