“Go to Zero” will be useful for subscribers who spend a lot of time communicating within the network, including with subscribers living in other regions. Also, this option should be of interest to customers who prefer not to pay a monthly subscription fee, but to pay for the time spent directly on communication. The tariff is relevant for pensioners and elderly people who, in principle, do not need the Internet.
Tariff description updated 09/13/2019!
Description of the tariff “Go to zero” Megafon
Many subscribers prefer the “Go to Zero” tariff due to the fact that, according to the terms of use, you do not need to make monthly payments for it, and calls to Megafon SIM cards in your home region are unlimited. Therefore, the main advantage of the tariff is reserved for Megafon network clients who make calls within the network.
The absence of a monthly fee allows users to control the balance of the account and, if necessary, top it up.
The tariff is not very suitable for travelers, since long-distance calls cost 5.1 rubles per minute to Megafon, and 13 rubles .
Limits and current restrictions
The subscriber can use the tariff at any time as long as he is within the coverage area of the Megafon network. Mobile Internet is available not only on smartphones, but also on tablet devices, but you won’t be able to connect to it with a modem or router.
When using the tariff, the following restrictions apply:
- the maximum duration of a continuous conversation is exactly 1 hour;
- if the length of the SMS message exceeds 70 characters in Cyrillic or 160 in Latin, it is divided into 2 parts, each of which is paid as 1 whole message;
- If the connection lasted less than 3 seconds, there is no charge for it.
The amount paid upon connection is non-refundable. It compensates the operator's costs.
Cost of calls in the tariff
The first thing that attracts a subscriber when activating the “Go to Zero” tariff is the absence of a monthly subscription fee and unlimited calls within the network with SIM card owners from Megafon. Before activating it, you need to study the detailed description of the tariff.
Calls are billed on a per-minute basis, and there is also no charge for incoming calls. The important features of the tariff are the following:
| Moscow | Samara | Ufa | Kazan | |
| Monthly subscription fee | 0 rubles | |||
| Calls to local Megafon numbers | 1.2 rub./min. | 1.05 rub./min. | 1.2 rub./min. | 1 rub./min. |
| Calls to numbers of other local operators | 1.5 rub./min. | 1.35 rub./min. | 1.6 rub./min. | 1.4 rub./min. |
| Internet traffic package 100 MB | 100 MB - 25 rub. | |||
| Cost of calls to other cities | |
| Calls to Megafon | 5.1 rub./min. |
| Calls to other operators | 13 rub./min. |
| SMS cost | |
| SMS to local numbers | 3 rub. |
| SMS to any numbers in Russia | 3.9 rub. |
| Cost of calls to other countries | |
| CIS, Ukraine, Georgia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia | 39 rub./min. |
| Europe (incl. Israel, Turkey) | 59 rub./min. |
| Other countries | 79 rub./min. |
| Satellite communication systems | 313 rub./min. |
Additional services and options
For tariff users, it is valid with a daily subscription fee of 5 rubles. It includes the ability to make unlimited calls to any Megafon numbers within the region, as well as monthly 3 GB of mobile Internet for free use (but they are not available in a modem and router).
Connect and disconnect or mobile application, as well as directly contacting the operator’s office. One of its features is a higher (compared to Moscow and the region) subscription fee for a number of regions. So, in the Samara region. when connecting, 6 rubles will be debited daily, and in Karelia - 7 rubles. At the same time, the fee for outgoing calls within the region for residents of these areas is less than for Muscovites (in relation to the basic tariff, and not to the service).
“Go to zero+” is a service that includes the ability to make calls without restrictions.
By default, the paid option “Replace the dial tone” is activated. The subscription fee for it is 2.5 rubles. in a day. When connecting melodies, 20 rubles are added to this price. monthly. You can disable the service immediately after connecting to the tariff. To do this, you need to send the USSD command *770*12#.
Is the tariff profitable when traveling around Russia?
This tariff is suitable for traveling around Russia, which is due to the low cost of calls between subscribers of the same network in the same city.
For example. You have a tariff Go to zero, you came from Krasnodar to Samara. Your tariff now moves with you. Calls to Samara numbers are now considered local. And a call to Krasnodar is now considered long-distance. All incoming messages are free for you.
| Name of calls | Price |
| Incoming calls from any numbers | 0 rub |
| Outgoing calls outside the region from which you call Megafon subscriber numbers | 5.1 rub/min. |
| Outgoing calls outside the region from which you call to numbers of other operators (Beeline, MTS, Tele 2) | 13 rub/min. |
If you compare the conditions for calls within the Russian Federation with other offers from mobile providers, there is a rather favorable tariff that you need to pay attention to.
How to disable
You can disable the tariff in the same ways as connect it:
- By calling the hotline;
- Via USSD command;
- By visiting the sales office;
- In your personal account;
- In the mobile application;
- On the Megafon company website.
When switching to another tariff plan, all options of the current tariff cease to be valid.
When you connect to a tariff plan, your subscriptions will be automatically connected; to disable them, read the short article about disabling paid subscriptions.
Cost of calls outside the Russian Federation
Users of the Megafon network are often interested in how much a minute of conversation will cost when calling to another country with a given tariff? The answer to this question will depend on the specific country where the owner of the SIM card to which the call is made is located.
| A country | Cost per minute |
| Ukraine, North Ossetia, Abkhazia, CIS countries | 39 RUR |
| Europe, as well as Israel and Türkiye | 59 RUR |
| Other countries | 79 RUR |
| Via satellite communication | RUR 313 |
Customers note that such prices are lower than when making calls to other countries from other mobile operators.
Transition conditions
If a user connects to Megafon’s network for the first time, he will need to pay 300 rubles. If before this he changed his tariff plan at least once in the last month, another 150 rubles are added to this amount.
You can connect to a tariff plan through your “Personal Account”.
Connection methods
You can connect a tariff plan using any of the standard ways used for this. This includes:
- purchasing a SIM card at the operator’s office or through an online store;
- through “Personal Account”;
- sending USSD command *105*0048# with a call button.
To connect to the tariff at the operator’s office (using a new or existing SIM card), you need to take your passport with you.
User reviews
Alexander, 32 years old, Perm: “I connected this tariff to my aunt. She doesn’t use the Internet, she receives calls mainly from friends, so for her the tariff proved to be economical.”
Sofia, 26 years old, Samara: “I’ve been using it since 2021, I’m happy with everything. If you use the Internet more or less regularly, it is better to enable the “Convenient Internet” option. The disadvantage is that calls to other regions are expensive, so I use messenger for negotiations when traveling.”
Olga, 35 years old, St. Petersburg: “I like everything, but it’s important to immediately disable the paid options that add to the load.”
How to connect
Megafon has developed a unified standard for activating a tariff plan, which includes several proven methods:
- Subscriber's personal account on the website. Go to the operator’s website and in the right corner click on the login icon to the online service LC. Use the “Tariffs” - “Other” section. Select the one you need and click on the “Go” button. Please provide a valid number and request a verification code.
- Mobile app. Download and install the program on your smartphone and in the corresponding menu item find the “Switch to 0” tariff and click on the switch to activate.
- USSD command. A simple request *105*0048# and clicking on the “Call” button will suit both owners of smartphones and simple push-button phones.
- Using an automated voice assistant, which is available by calling 0500948, where you need to listen to prompts and press the necessary buttons to activate the tariff.
- SMS message. Type the text “YES” (without quotes) and send it to the voice assistant number 0500948.
Switching from one tariff plan to another requires technical resources that process information within 10-15 minutes.
Shutdown
Those who do not want to change the conditions and are so dissatisfied with the changes introduced on August 1, 2021 that they are simply going to refuse the services of the mobile operator should block the SIM card. To do this, you need to visit an office or personal account.
As a last resort, you should just stop using the SIM card. After 3 months it will be deactivated automatically. But you should make sure that all options with a subscription fee are disabled.
Additional details and nuances should be clarified by calling the support number 88005500500 or short number 0500.
Additional Information
Services included in the tariff
Peculiarities
If you use a conference call, the total duration of calls may exceed 1440 minutes (24 hours) in the current day. From the 1441st minute, calls to local MegaFon numbers will be paid according to the terms of the tariff.
Home region is the subject of the Russian Federation in whose territory you entered into an agreement for the provision of communication services.
Local numbers are the numbers of the region of Russia in which you are located when using communication services.
Same cost for calls, SMS and Internet at home and when traveling around Russia
The tariff is closed for connection
Local numbers are the numbers of the region in which the subscriber is located when making the call.
How to switch to zero for subscribers of other networks
Even those subscribers who are not yet connected to the network can change their tariff for Megafon “Switch to 0”. There are two methods available to users:
- Saving mobile;
- Change phone.
Don't care about keeping your phone? Then proceed as follows:
Do you want to keep your mobile phone? You need to do the following:
- Log in to the official resource;
- In the “Tariffs” tab for individuals, find the line “Transfer with your number”;
- Enter the required information and wait for a response.
Please note that in both cases you can go to the sales office for a visit to make the transition to the operator there. If the plan does not suit you, study the next block
If the plan does not suit you, study the next block.
