It’s safe to say that the price of Yota 4g tariffs is the most attractive offer on the modern market. This provider takes the most responsible approach to setting tariffs and always tries to please ordinary users. The TP line looks a little strange to the average person, but once you get to know everything in detail, the questions disappear.
Where can I see the Yota network coverage map?
To see the 3g yota coverage area, just visit the operator’s website. Keep in mind that it represents a system on which data on the quality of Internet connections of different strengths is applied layer by layer - 2G, 3G, 4G. In all major cities of Russia, Yota provides high-speed connections for users. Usually, surfing the Internet will not cause you any inconvenience. In addition, you can change the data transfer speed at any time - you need to go to the user’s personal account, and then select the appropriate settings. If you open the card, you can identify the following data on it:
- 2G – provides voice connection between users in different parts of the country. This network covers 99% of Russia. It also allows you to access the Internet at a low standard.
- 3G – Internet connection of normal quality. The coverage area is much smaller, present only in Russian cities and towns with a population of more than several thousand people.
- 4G is a high-quality Internet connection that works only in large cities and leading regions. Despite the speed of development, Iota is losing to its competitors here.
- The possible coverage area is the largest layer on the map where Iota is not officially serviced. Of course, you can get a connection there, but it will be of poor quality.
How does an Internet modem work for the Eta company?
It receives a 3G and 4G signal, converts it and transmits it to an electronic device via USB or Wi-Fi. One of the main advantages is a stable signal even when traveling in a vehicle at speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
If this is an Internet station, then it is possible to connect several PCs using broadband Ethernet data transfer technology. The manufacturer offers 4 main types of products by connection type: USB, router, hybrid USB+Wi-Fi, as well as stationary stations - powerful devices for providing high-speed Internet to many devices.
Prospects for network development
If the yota 4g coverage map does not show your region, it’s too early to get upset. Keep in mind that its presence there does not make you closer to high-quality Internet - everything is described with a huge advance payment, you may have a connection in a few more years. It must be taken into account that the data transfer speed is affected not only by geographical, but also by climatic conditions. The company's top management has repeatedly stated that Eta will not stop developing - every month the operator increases its service area. Due to this, he receives the highest awards from consumers.
Keep in mind that Iota works not only to expand the map of the service area, but also to improve the quality of the services provided. The company does everything possible to ensure high-standard communication as quickly as possible. When new quality standards emerge, the provider promptly implements them.
About 3G, megaphone, beeline, Yota and mobile Internet.
In general, high-quality mobile Internet coverage in the countryside is a sore subject for many users. It seems that this group of people needs 3G coverage the most, but our operators do not think so.
I’ll say right away that the action took place in one of the villages of the Klintsovsky district, Bryansk region. I took with me two SIM cards from different operators - Beeline, which I use, and Yota, which is a new operator for me. In addition, there was already a SIM card from Megafon with their 3G modem - Huawei E173, which I unlocked.
Having been outside the normal leased line of 40 Mbit/s for several days, you immediately understand the “buzz” of the vaunted 3G Internet from these operators. But first things first. Let's start with Yota. Reviews about the operation of 3G/4G Internet from Yota are mostly negative, sometimes they cut the speed, sometimes they prohibit distributing traffic, sometimes they prohibit P2P (torrent), and so on. In general, they are still parasites.
Well, I had to see this for myself. I had a tariff for 240 rubles, giving full unlimited (OGA... we believed) 3G/4G. In the village Yota not only couldn’t get 3G, but he didn’t see regular EDGE. There was no signal at all. Although, when you look at Yota’s coverage in this area, everything is fine on the map, in reality, Yota was never able to pick up any signal.
Next in line are Megafon and Beeline. Eternal competitors, by the way. If in urban conditions they perform equally well, the speed remains at 16 Mb/s,
outside the city and in remote areas, the connection speed is terrible, and the further you get from the city, the worse the Internet is.
Megafon showed itself stable, and the Internet was at the level of 1.5 Mb/s, but in the evening the average speed did not exceed 1 Mb/s; mobile Internet testing took place on a Huawei E173 modem.
The pages loaded quite quickly, sometimes there were problems with the speed, which dropped to 300kb/s, but overall everything was quite good. There was no talk about watching video from a 3G modem, since it was simply impossible to normally watch video online from a modem.
The beeline with the Internet in the Klintsovsky district of the Bryansk region turned out to be much worse than I expected. Upon arrival, I was immediately warned to forget about using a Beeline SIM card, since they “do not receive reception here at all.”
But, remembering how in 2011 I received a speed of 2-3 Mb/s on a Beeline, I wanted to get the same speed in 2015. But four years have passed and everything has only gotten worse. The average speed of 0.5-1Mb/s and constant connection interruptions have become a serious obstacle to using the Internet.
Tin cans and a modem on the window did not save the situation. There was no talk of the former two megabits, although the ping turned out to be better compared to Megafon. In tests, the megaphone turned out to be head and shoulders above the beeline, although it did not show satisfactory Internet signal quality.
I have already sent a letter to Beeline with a request to increase the capacity of their channel in the Klintsovsky district, so that it would be more convenient for people to use the Internet. But, knowing the country in which we live, most likely my letter will remain without a clear answer.
As for the megaphone, they are great. Yes, they show a speed of 1.5 megabits, but (!) this is the only operator that works more or less stably. It is unclear where other operators (in particular Yota) are looking.
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What should residents of regions with poor coverage do?
Iota does not announce when Internet coverage will appear in a certain region. You can find out about this only on the company’s official website when it decides to open a support service there. You can follow the news on social networks - the provider actively maintains pages on Instagram and Vkontakte. You can also use the operator’s connection in those regions where the service provider does not officially operate. It is enough to have a working SIM card or visit the nearest office to apply for it.
- If there is a connection, you can use it without restrictions - even from a modem.
- If the quality of data transmission is low, you can write a request to technical support to recommend increasing coverage.
- If there is no Internet, you can make voice calls.
Main classes of equipment
All operator devices for high-speed wireless Internet access are divided into the following classes:
USB
Devices of this type provide stable connection speeds. Connects to a PC or laptop via a USB connector. Using the device does not require the installation of additional software. The firmware update occurs automatically.
This modem is designed in the classic design of a USB drive for storing data with a built-in slot for installing a SIM card. It is equipped with an LED indicator that indicates full functionality. The plug is rotatable, so the device can be installed in a horizontal or vertical position.
WiFi
Yota (Eta) modems of the 4G LTE Wi-Fi model are a traditional USB device with a built-in Wi-Fi module, although its range does not differ significantly; in an apartment or small office, you can effectively use 8 devices.
Routers
These are electronic devices designed to wirelessly transmit data to Wi-Fi enabled devices. The router is equipped with a removable battery, which allows you to use it remotely from the power supply: on a hike, in transport, or anywhere else. The manufacturer stated up to 6 hours of battery life when data transfer mode is turned on. Powered by the default SIM card.
How to set up a Wi-Fi modem Iota
You can use the equipment setup service directly at the Yota sales point. The cost of consultant assistance varies between 300-500 rubles. Setup will take about 15 minutes. The modem will be connected to the lte 4G network, and the specialist will also set a password.
You can set up a network device and set a password without professional help. After connecting the modem to the computer via USB, the monitor will display that the device has been detected. The drivers will be automatically installed in a few minutes. Once the settings are complete, a notification will pop up indicating that the device is ready for use.
To continue setting up the wifi modem, you will need:
- open the browser and go to https://10.0.0.1 or https://status.yota.ru;
- on the activation page, enter your phone number in the field provided for this;
- wait for the message with the verification code and enter it.
By default, the router creates an open Yota Wi-Fi network. Next, in the same interface, a window will open to configure the wifi network.
You will need to perform the following operations:
- set the Wi-Fi network indicator to the “on” position;
- cancel automatic shutdown (this option can lead to a disconnection);
- enter the name of the network;
- select the encryption type;
- set a strong password.
To start working on a wifi network and distributing the Internet after adjusting the settings, you first need to save them and then log into the network again. If necessary, the password for using the network can be changed. Now wireless communication is available to your tablet and other devices.
When you connect the router to the network for the first time, its firmware is updated. Also, two additional items will appear in the settings window on the laptop: the first is for port redirection, the second is for entering the DHCP server address. It is recommended that only experienced users change the values.
If an error was made when entering data, you can correct it by resetting the settings.
To do this, click on the “Restore factory settings” button.
Possible problems
Problems may arise when connecting the modem. Below are some of them and possible solutions.
1. The modem was connected to the adapter, but the Wi-Fi network was not created, and the blue indicator on the panel did not light up. Possible reasons are unavailability of lte and automatic shutdown of the wireless network. In this case, you need to connect the modem to the PC via USB and go to settings. The interface is available via the links https://10.0.0.1 or https://status.yota.ru.
2. It is not possible to connect a USB modem to a computer with an outdated operating system. The fact is that operating systems such as Windows XP SP2 do not support WPA2 encryption. To solve the problem, you will need to install a new OS. Another option is to download the RNDIS drivers and connect the network device via USB.
Briefly about the “Unlimited 4G Internet” tariff from Yota
We have already noted that Yota offers all its subscribers to independently configure and optimize tariff plans used for smartphones, other smart gadgets, as well as directly for modem devices used on a computer. But it should also be emphasized that Yota’s unlimited 4G mobile Internet is offered for use only in tariff packages intended for use on computers.
However, this is not such a big problem, because not every subscriber exceeds the figure of 1-2 gigabytes of traffic used during the month.
As for the unlimited Internet on 4G within the Yota tariff, its price and conditions, we will talk about them in more detail below.
Cities where Iota's LTE network has excellent reception
Oddly enough, St. Petersburg and Moscow were not included in the list with the most stable Internet. Of course, coverage in these cities is good, but a large number of subscribers and dense urban areas make data transmission heterogeneous - the speed and stability of the Internet largely depends on the specific area of the city. The best reviews about LTE are left by subscribers in the following cities:
- Maykop
- Volgograd
- Chita
- Ulyanovsk
- Abakan
- Cheboksary
- Kemerovo
- Krasnodar
- Novosibirsk
- Omsk
- Tyumen
- Rostov-on-Don
- Saratov
- Stavropol
- Tomsk
Close to excellent reviews about the stability of data transmission in the cities: Birobidzhan, Sochi, Lipetsk and Tambov.
