Many cellular subscribers are still characterized by such stereotypes that accessing the Internet while away from home is a very expensive pleasure. But the Internet in roaming with Megafon provides affordable prices for everyone, the main thing is a correctly selected tariff plan. For smartphone users, it is often important to update a social page, share impressions with friends or chat via instant messengers, so this article will tell you how to save on access to the World Wide Web and describe the pricing of Internet services, both in Russia and abroad.
Content
Each subscriber of the cellular operator Megafon can use roaming services. This is a practical and convenient way to make calls, write messages and access the Internet in the area from a mobile device. In this case, the subscriber will not have to spend money buying a SIM card from a local operator. Megafon has partnership agreements with many foreign companies. Therefore, while staying abroad, Megafon subscribers can automatically register their smartphone in the guest network. You receive a full range of cellular services in any country. But you must immediately take into account that in international roaming the prices for communication services are much higher compared to the home region. The company has foreseen this, therefore it has developed a number of the most profitable offers that can satisfy the needs of each user. Advantageous offers from Megafon will reduce the cost of calls, SMS and mobile traffic. Today we will look at popular tariffs for Internet abroad from Megafon.
Saving on calls
Not all countries have the same Internet provision. In some of them, it is provided in packages, each of which contains several tens of megabytes. This traffic can also be used to make calls within Russia. The action algorithm is as follows: we register with an IP telephony provider (Zadarma and so on), top up our card account, connect a SIP client and we can use it. In addition to cellular networks, there are also wireless access points that we can connect to while roaming to use the Internet. In almost all developed countries they are open everywhere and available for general use.
Internet roaming Megafon
The subscriber will be able to use roaming services only if there are sufficient funds in his account. It is also worth checking whether the operator has contractual agreements with local operators in the country where you are planning a trip. You can clarify this information on the operator’s official website in the category called “Roaming”. You also need to check whether the roaming option is activated on your smartphone. How to find out:
- Through your Personal Account on the Megafon website, check how many active options you have.
- You can check it through the mobile application.
- Get the information you need by calling the help desk on 0500.
- Visit the company office and manager.
After connecting the roaming option to your number and topping up your personal account, you will be able to travel abroad. A complete list of countries with operators Megafon cooperates with can be found on the provider’s official website. Upon arrival in another country, do not forget to immediately turn on the gadget. It will automatically register with your local mobile operator's network. Successful completion of registration will be indicated by a special icon with the name of the operator. If automatic registration to the new network fails, you will need to perform the settings manually. Today, Megafon SIM cards are automatically registered in the networks of foreign providers in more than one hundred and fifty countries. For those countries that are not included in this list, you must activate the “Extended international roaming” option. This service is activated free of charge and involves charging not in real time, but with some delay. For traveling to South American countries or China, this service will be indispensable. Mobile services in roaming require
- Using voice communication.
- Sending and receiving text and multimedia messages.
- Use of mobile traffic, including high-speed 3G/4G connection.
Universal international cellular communication standards enable the subscriber to immediately use roaming services. Most often, subscribers do not have to configure their smartphone. Many people believe that using the Internet abroad is unprofitable. It is much easier to find a free Wi-Fi distribution. But if you choose a tariff plan wisely or activate a profitable option, you can significantly reduce costs. When traveling abroad, Megafon clients are not left without the support of their provider. You can contact the help desk for help at any moment. A specialist will advise you on any issue over the phone. When roaming, you should use a special number to contact the operator +79261110500.
The cost of cellular operator services in roaming directly depends on the subscriber’s country of residence. All details regarding prices can be clarified on the Megafon website in the “Roaming” category. For example, subscribers traveling in Turkey can count on a daily Internet package of 50 megabytes for 350 rubles. For a large number of European countries, prices are affordable. Expensive roaming in the USA and Canada. Residents of Russia should take care of roaming services in advance. Before your trip, you need to activate profitable options and top up your balance. Please note: if the forwarding option is activated on your smartphone, double charging for voice calls will be enabled.
Changes to World Travel Options
The "Whole World" option will no longer work in Algeria, Morocco, Monaco, Tunisia, Seychelles and Cuba. The “Online Vacation” and “SMS Packages in Roaming” options will be closed for new connections and sent to the archive.
Now let’s move on to the most delicious part – changing prices on options and packages:
- Option “World Online” - 649 rubles per day (previously - 600 rubles)
- Option “Like home in Abkhazia” - 39 rubles per day (previously - 30 rubles)
- Option “The whole world” - 109 rubles per day (previously - 99 rubles)
- Package “25 minutes Europe” – 349 rubles (previously – 329 rubles)
- Package 50 minutes Europe" - 549 rubles (was 495 rubles)
- Package “25 minutes World” – 899 rubles (previously – 829 rubles)
- Package “50 minutes World” – 1499 rubles (previously – 1429 rubles)
How to connect and disconnect services
Connecting roaming abroad from the Megafon provider will not require payment. You can manage connected options through your personal account on the operator’s website or through the mobile application. Activation and deactivation of options and services is carried out in exactly these ways. It is worth considering that upon arrival in Russia, the smartphone will automatically register with your home network. Therefore, the tariff that you connected when purchasing the SIM card will be activated immediately. Activation of the roaming service is free for subscribers.
Flaws
The disadvantages are:
- Linking to a third-party bank. A third-party bank, Round, is responsible for servicing the plastic. If he suddenly loses his license or goes bankrupt, there is a high probability of losing a large amount of money in the account.
- Cash withdrawal. The commission for withdrawing cash from an ATM is 2.5%. There is no faster and more profitable cash withdrawal, so the card is more suitable for non-cash payments.
- Limited partnership programs. There are not many partners who participate in the programs yet, this is especially noticeable in the regions. But this situation may change in the future.
- Linking to a mobile operator. This can be a plus, but it can also be a minus if the subscriber already has a card from another mobile operator.
Conditions
The conditions include the following:
- The service is free on any tariff plans.
- Cash withdrawals from any ATM start at 2.5%.
- If the subscriber is on the “All inclusive” tariff plan M and higher or “Turn on! Listen/Speak/Chat/Watch/Premium”, the release is free. If the subscriber has tariffs “Turn on! Open/Write" or "All inclusive" XS/S, then the release of a gold product will cost 99 rubles. Other tariffs range from 99 to 249 rubles, depending on the type of card.
- The account balance above the minimum limit is charged 8% per annum.
- For every hundred rubles spent on a purchase, the subscriber is credited with 10 megabytes of traffic.
Alternatives
Alternatives to the Megafon card are debit and credit products from other Big Three mobile operators. They are aimed at a similar audience (only preferring other operators) and have generally similar advantages and features.
These include:
- MTS Smart Money card. Free issue, free service, free cash withdrawals from a number of ATMs. Gives a 100% discount on subscription fees for a number of MTS tariffs for purchases over 10 thousand rubles. Issue of a card costs 199 rubles.
- MTS Money Weekend card. Cashback up to 5%. Interest accrual up to 7.5% on the account balance. Serviced free of charge for purchases every month in the amount of 15,000 rubles and above or a minimum balance of 30,000 rubles, otherwise the monthly commission is 99 rubles. Issue fee – 299 rubles.
- Beeline map. Cashback up to 5% (up to 15% for purchases from partners). Interest accrual up to 7.5% per annum on the account balance. Cash withdrawals from any ATM above the amount specified by the tariff are carried out without interest. There is also a special version with a credit limit of up to 300 thousand rubles. The service is free.
These alternatives are indicated based on the fact that it is the connection to the mobile operator that is important to the user. If the virtual status of the card is important to him, then he can pay attention to the online products of Post Bank, Yandex.Money and QIWI, which have similar characteristics to the discontinued product from Megafon.
Let's sum it up
Although the Megafon online card is no longer issued, just as the mobile operator no longer has any products associated with the popular Visa payment system, the available offers are also extremely profitable. They allow you to get good cashback with almost free service.
If you don't need to actively withdraw money from ATMs, then take a closer look at these options. If for some reason they are not suitable for you, then you should pay attention to the alternatives offered by other mobile operators.
Megafon "Internet Abroad"
This option can be activated using the command *136#. Subscribers can receive daily packages of ten or thirty megabytes. You can activate the option in other ways. Send a text message of 10 MB or 30 MB to the service number 0500993. You can deactivate the service in the same way: using the command *136*0# or sending a message with the text STOP to the same service number. The cost of traffic packages can be found on the Megafon website. As part of this, the daily subscription fee will be charged to the account only on the day the user consumes traffic. If a subscriber has never accessed the Internet within 24 hours, the money will not be debited from the balance.
Plastic cards
Although virtual products from the mobile operator are no longer available, it is still easy to obtain plastic (though not on the Visa system, but on the MasterCard system).
Peculiarities
The main feature is the link to the client’s mobile account, as well as the ability to replenish not only it, but also Internet traffic.
Available in two types - a regular card and a gold card, which provides additional privileges.
Advantages
Benefits include:
- Free SMS information. When you make a purchase using this card, you receive an SMS notification about the transaction. There is no need to pay for the service.
- Free service any year of use. On some tariff plans, for example, “All Inclusive”, you do not need to pay not only for service, but also for issuing a card.
- Cashback. Reward up to 50% from Megafon partners. There are other bonus programs, for example, additional megabytes of traffic for every hundred rubles spent.
- Additional income. An additional income of 8% per annum will be accrued on the amount on the card account if there is a minimum balance of 500 rubles.
- Single account with phone balance. The plastic account is replenished - the balance of the number is replenished. And vice versa.
This option is not active for all countries. It can be connected before traveling to Greece, Spain, Egypt, the UAE and some other countries. The cost of activating the service is thirty rubles. There is no subscription fee. The cost of mobile Internet is fifteen rubles per megabyte. The option is valid for thirty days from the date of activation. You can activate the service:
- In your personal account on the operator’s website.
- Using the command *501#.
To deactivate, complete the request: *501*0#. You can disable the service by sending a text message to the number 0500960.
Is it available?
There is an opinion that the Megafon Visa online card is still being issued. You can find many articles about it; when you ask for its name in search engines, many different results are returned.
But in fact, as of 2021, the issuance of any Megafon cards related to the Visa system has been temporarily suspended. This applies to both online virtual products and physical ones. In particular, the issuance of the Megafon online Visa card was suspended in April last 2021 and has not been resumed since then. Nothing is known about the company's plans to return virtual cards to its product range in the foreseeable future.
For reference purposes, this map will be discussed further in the text, after which it will be suggested what can replace it.
"Unlimited Italy"
Many Russian tourists, going to Italy, managed to use this service. The option is suitable for users of all tariffs and provides an unlimited amount of downloaded traffic. The daily subscription fee will be five hundred rubles. You can activate the service for free using the command *105*1144#. The connection is also available via SMS with any text to the service number 05001144. You can deactivate the option by sending a message with the text Stop to the same service number.
Many of the company's clients use the Internet to give a megaphone. Subscribers often ask the question: can the Megafon router be used abroad? If you purchase a mobile Wi-Fi router and configure it correctly, you can use it even abroad.
