How to activate roaming on MTS: roaming services when traveling in Russia and abroad

Types of roaming services

Roaming services are divided into two types:

• Intercity – for profitable communication when traveling around Russia,
• International – for beneficial communication while traveling around the world.

All these services also differ in terms and conditions - some are designed for a profitable Internet connection, others for calls and sending messages.

SIM card of the world: is it profitable?

Tourist SIM cards are not tied to a specific mobile operator. Upon arrival in another country, they are automatically registered with one of the local networks. Their advantages:

• The subscriber uses a permanent telephone number.
• Calls around the world from 0.01 euros.
• Cheap communications in most countries of the world;

A typical example is the DrimSim SIM card. Its purchase will cost 10 euros including delivery throughout Moscow, St. Petersburg and all of Russia. There is no subscription fee. In European countries, the cost of 1 MB is 0.01 euros, the cost of a package for 1 GB is only 10.24 euros. The cost of voice calls to Russia is approximately 0.03 EUR/min. These are really good prices.

DrimSim also has more expensive destinations. For example, in Azerbaijan, 1 GB of Internet will cost 30.72 euros, in the Virgin Islands - 51.2 euros. To clarify prices, visit the operator’s website. Prices are also displayed in the proprietary mobile application.

Disadvantages of tourist SIM cards:

• Floating exchange rate.
• Expensive communication in unpopular directions.
• Subscribers are allocated international numbers, calls to which from Russia cost from 45 rubles/min.

But these shortcomings are compensated by savings on communication services.

For Russian users, the benefit of tourist SIM cards is determined by the current cost of 1 euro.

What you need to know about roaming

Some roaming services are included in the starting set of services of your tariff plan, for example, or “Zabugorische” are available on almost all tariff plans and allow you to stay in touch while staying outside your home region. However, before your trip, you should check the roaming connection on your tariff in your Personal Account in the “My Services” section.

The cost of roaming services differs from the prices of cellular communications in the home region. Despite the roaming connection, communication will be more expensive in any case, but not as much as communication could be expensive without any options at all. In any case, you should worry about having enough money on your balance in advance, since while staying abroad it is not always possible to replenish it, and if there are no funds, the connection may be suspended.

Connecting Beeline international roaming

When moving within the country, it is best to use the “My Country” service. This service allows you to avoid monthly fees and at the same time use all types of mobile communications on favorable terms.

Attention! This service does not change how you pay for services within your own home region.

How much does communication cost when roaming in Russia?

• The first minute of any conversation costs 3 rubles ;
• Subsequent incoming call times are not charged;
• The subsequent time of the outgoing call will be paid based on the tariff - 3 rubles/minute ;
• Sending 1 SMS will cost you 3 rubles .

More detailed information about the tariff can always be obtained at any Beeline service center or at the office. website. Connecting to the service will cost you 25 rubles . This amount must be on the balance sheet. This is not a subscription fee and you will not have to repeat the payment. There are also no hidden fees or commissions. There is no need to disable this service.

Attention! This type of service works automatically and turns on the moment you cross the network border of your home region. If you are within its limits, the service is deactivated.

Activation of this service is carried out by sending a USSD request *110*0021# , and you can deactivate the service by sending a USSD request *110*0020# .

How to control expenses abroad

When you are outside your home region, it is advisable to enable the expense reporting option. This service is provided free of charge, and its advantage is that every time the balance reaches a certain minimum threshold, an SMS notification will be sent to your phone. Connection: *111*588# or via SMS with the text “588” to number 111. The text is written without quotes. You can also activate the option in your Personal Account. The option is valid for 30 days from the moment of activation. This service can be disabled at any time. To disable, enter the same USSD command that was used to activate and send an SMS with the text “5880” to 111.

Important! When using the “My MTS” telephone application outside the Russian Federation, traffic is not consumed. You can control your account status absolutely free of charge, as well as activate/deactivate various options and check package balances.

Free Wi-Fi

If possible, try to book a room in a hotel that has free Wi-Fi. The ability to regularly access the network without paying will keep the costs of using the World Wide Web to a minimum. Even if Wi-Fi in a hotel is paid, it will probably be cheaper than using mobile Internet. Using the Internet exclusively at the hotel, you can use offline maps (for example, Here) while walking.

However, you can also use free Wi-Fi in cafes, libraries and other public places. Wi-Fi is always available at McDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King and Apple Store. A special Wi-Fi icon indicates that the establishment has Internet.

It is also possible to connect to closed Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Map, WiFi Spot, WiFiMaps and other applications will help you find out the password.

How to top up your balance abroad

If you have not topped up your account in advance or the money in your account has run out, then you can top up your balance on your MTS number while in international and long-distance roaming in the following ways:

1. Through the MTS Money Wallet service. With its help, you can add money to your phone balance, pay for home television and home Internet anywhere in the world.
2. Through the voice menu of the MTS service center. Dial the number valid in Russia 111 749 or the number valid in other countries and, following the answering machine prompts, top up your balance from a bank card. There is no additional commission in this case.
3. Enable "Autopayment" in advance. By linking a bank card in advance through your Personal Account and setting the settings, your phone balance will be replenished every time the balance reaches a certain threshold. This option also allows you to set up Autopayment by date, that is, the balance will be replenished every time on the same date by the amount you set.

Recommendation! Before your trip, activate the free “On Full Trust” option, which will allow you to continue using cellular communications even with a negative balance. There are no activation fees or subscription fees. Activation command: *111*32# or through your Personal Account/application “My MTS” in the “Bill and Payment” section - “Zero Opportunities”.

Package offers and various options from Russian operators

Domestic operators offer connection of various options to reduce costs. However, the services will still be expensive, although not as expensive as without connecting options.

“My Planet” from Beeline, “The Whole World” and “Around the World” from Megafon, “Zero Without Borders” and “Free Travel” from MTS make communication in roaming more economical. There are also special offers for active Internet users - these are “BIT Abroad” from MTS and “Internet Abroad” from Megafon. Current prices for Internet and mobile communications can be found on the operator’s website. This option has a drawback - you cannot control when the purchased megabytes run out.

Roaming services abroad

You can activate roaming on an MTS number for profitable communication abroad using two options:

1. "International access"
2. "National and international roaming".

Now let's take a closer look at the listed services.

and “National and international roaming”

To fully use communication services while traveling, you need to connect these two options. To activate them, the subscriber’s balance must be in positive territory, and the SIM card must not be blocked. The connection is available only to subscribers who have been served for at least six months, and for these six months the average monthly charges must be at least 470 rubles. or the connection is available for subscribers who have been served by MTS for at least a year with no conditions for average monthly charges. If one of these conditions is not met, the subscriber will not be able to activate the listed options. In this case, the operator recommends activating “Easy roaming and international access”.

When you activate the first option, the second option will automatically be added. If you want to connect only one of these options, then you will have to contact the subscriber service by calling 0890 or any MTS office. However, it is worth remembering that you can make calls and send SMS messages (including to the Russian Federation) while abroad only if both options are activated.

You can connect “International access” and “National and international roaming” in four ways:

1. Send USSD code: *111*2192#;
2. Connect services in your Personal Account;
3. Contact the call center at 0890;
4. Contact the office staff.

Important! You can activate “International access” and “National and international roaming” on an MTS number for traveling in Russia and abroad for free. There is also no subscription fee.

This option is included in the starter kit when upgrading to any tariff plan with the exception of corporate tariffs. Before your trip, you can make sure that this function is available in your Personal Account. If it turns out that this option is disabled, you can enable it using the following methods:

1. Via USSD code: *111*2157#;
2. By sending an SMS with the numbers “2157” (without quotes) to number 111;
3. In your Personal Account.

You can disable the option upon arrival home using the same methods. Activation of the service is free. There is no monthly fee.

With this option, you will be able to receive calls and make calls to other subscribers, receive and send SMS messages in countries that have a Camel agreement with local operators. You can view a list of these countries here.

“Easy roaming and international access” is available for subscribers of any tariffs, except corporate ones. As mentioned above, this option allows you to make calls, receive calls, send SMS and receive SMS. But it does not allow you to use the Internet. To access the network abroad, you need to enable the “BIT abroad” and “GPRS” options. Also note that if “International and national roaming” was previously activated on the number, then when you add “Easy roaming”, the previous service will be disabled.

Attention! You can check your tariff plan using the USSD combination: *111*59#.

Zero Without Borders allows you to make free calls while traveling around the world. The subscription fee is 125 rubles per day. On the first day, the fee will be removed from the balance at the time of connection. Next, the function will automatically connect at the beginning of a new day. If not necessary, disable the function.

Connection by command: *111*4444# or in your Personal Account. Activation is free.

How to enable and disable roaming on Beeline?

Activating the option is easy and simple, regardless of what city or country the subscriber is located in. Before connecting, you should pay attention to the tariff plan and its prices. If you agree to the terms of national or international roaming, then activate the service at a specific address.

Find out more information simply:

• For more detailed information, you can call 0611 and press call. Questions will be answered by voicemail. Otherwise, you can wait for a specialist's response.
• Visit your personal account by going to the website https://my.beeline.ru/login.xhtml.
• Open the Beeline Menu on your mobile phone or tablet and find out the details.

Before connecting, you should make sure that this service is provided for in your tariff plan, find out the exact conditions (what is included in the package, the minimum balance amount, the need for prepayment, the possibility of postpayment). Please note that certain conditions apply for each state.

Roaming services for the Internet

In addition to the above-mentioned services, you will also need to connect a special function that will allow you to use the Internet while abroad. These functions include: “BIT abroad” and “Zabugorische”. And to extend the Internet, use the “Turbo button abroad” option.

"BIT Abroad"

The “BIT abroad” option provides MTS customers with the opportunity to use unlimited Internet in roaming without overspending. Clients of all MTS tariff plans can connect to it.

This option has its own characteristics. It is divided into three types depending on the needs of the subscriber:

1. “BIT abroad” – if the client only needs access to email or access to social networks;
2. “Maxi BIT abroad” – if the client needs access to email, social networks, maps, navigation and website browsing;
3. “Super BIT abroad” - if the client needs access to email, social networks, maps, navigation, browsing websites, watching video files, and also needs to send large files and work with documentation.

Attention! Unlimited Internet is only available in a number of countries, such as the USA, Australia, Germany, Greece and so on. Fee for unlimited traffic – 450 rubles. daily. In Moldova, Uzbekistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina, 30 MB per day is provided for 550 rubles. per day. In some countries, such as Lebanon, Bolivia, Algeria and so on, only 5 MB per day is provided for 1300 rubles. per day. These conditions are for the "BIT Abroad" option. For the other two variations of the “BIT abroad” option, different conditions apply. You can find more detailed conditions, prices and a list of countries on the MTS website in the section “Internet in roaming” - “BIT abroad”.

Connection options:

1. To connect “BIT abroad”, dial the command: *111*2222#;
2. To connect “Maxi BIT abroad”, dial the command: *111*2223#;
3. To connect “Super BIT abroad”, dial the command: *111*2224#;
4. Connect any of the options in your Personal Account.

"Zabugorische"

This function allows you to use the Internet while traveling around the world under the same conditions as at home. The fee for the function starts from 320 rubles. in a day. The more exact amount depends on the country of residence:

1. In such popular countries as Australia, Hungary, Abkhazia, Armenia, Germany, England, Greece, Denmark, Israel, Latvia, Egypt, India, Spain, Canada, Italy, Qatar, Lithuania, Malta, Latvia, UAE, Portugal, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, USA, Thailand, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, Taiwan, South Korea, France, Turkey, Finland, the cost of incoming calls is 0 rubles, outgoing calls and traffic are consumed from the packages included in the tariff plan.
2. In other countries, incoming payments are 0 rubles. (from 1 to 10 minutes of conversation) and 25 rubles/min. (from 11 minutes of conversation).
3. Outgoing calls to the Russian Federation in the 1st minute and from the 6th minute of conversation - roaming tariff, from the 2nd to 5th minute of conversation - 25 rubles / min.

In popular countries the fee is 320 rubles. on the day of use. In other countries – 390 rub. on the day of use.

To activate “Zabugorische”, send a request: *111*771# or add the function in your Personal Account. There is no connection fee. No deactivation is required as fees are only charged for activation on the day of use.

"Turbo button abroad"

If you have run out of the provided traffic, then you can connect another option from the “BIT Abroad” line (these options are mutually exclusive with each other and with “Zabugorische”) or activate the “Turbo button”. Each time the traffic ends, you can activate the “Turbo button” again, and the fee for it will be charged each time it is activated.

Activation costs 450 rubles, and you will be provided with 100 MB. To activate, dial USSD code: *111*485#. Deactivation is not required - it is done automatically. To view the list of countries in which the option operates and to familiarize yourself with its other conditions, go to the official MTS website in the “Tariffs and .

Tariffs for international roaming Beeline

You can determine the most profitable roaming from Beeline for yourself, because not everyone needs a huge number of conversations and entire packages of services. Beeline tariffs are designed for different subscribers with different needs and terms of use of communications in roaming; prices also differ significantly.

Planet zero

This tariff is suitable for those subscribers-travelers around the world for whom the following package per day is sufficient:

Commands for managing the service:

• Connection - *110*331#.
• Shutdown - *110*330#.

You can also manage the service through your Beeline personal account or the “My Beeline” application on your smartphone.

My planet

Under the terms of this service, you will be able to make profitable calls while roaming abroad. More specifically prices:

To connect, dial the command *110*0071#, to disconnect - *110*0070#.

Roaming lightly

While traveling, you can also use the roaming service from Beeline “Roaming Easily”. Conditions for this option:

1. Incoming – 0 rub./min.
2. Outgoing calls to Beeline numbers – 1.95 rubles/min.
3. Outgoing calls to numbers of other operators – 4.95 rubles/min.
4. Inbox is free.
5. Calls lasting less than 3 seconds are not charged.

At the moment, this service is not available for connection, but it continues to be provided to those subscribers who connected earlier.

International call service

The operator offers its subscribers on a prepaid basis. There is no subscription fee when using it. Beeline international roaming offers the following conditions:

• Beeline “Promised trust payment” - how to receive it in 3 minutes

• Calls to America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, Jamaica and some other countries - 40 rubles/min.
• Calls to Europe, USA, Canada – 35 rubles/min.
• Other countries – 55 rubles/min.
• For satellite numbers – 152–430 rubles/min, depending on the satellite system and the availability of discounts.

Conditions may vary depending on the connected tariff plan; to clarify them, please refer to the online call calculator.

To connect to the service you need:

1. Dial command - *110*131#.
2. Call the number – 067409131.

The command to disable is *110*130#.

Roaming services when traveling around Russia

Roaming services when traveling within the Russian Federation differ from roaming options abroad. In order to travel around the Russian Federation and profitably use cellular communications, you can connect the following functions:

1. “Everywhere is like home”
2. “Everywhere is like home Smart”
3. “Incoming when traveling in the Russian Federation.”

“Everywhere is like home”

With this feature, you can receive incoming calls for free, regardless of your region. Monthly fee – 7 rubles/day. Activation fee – 30 rubles. Other conditions:

• Outgoing calls to home region – 3 rubles/min.;
• 100 SMS messages outgoing within the Russian Federation – 0 rub.

To activate, dial: *111*3333# or use your Personal Account (PA).

“Everywhere is like home Smart”

This function allows you to receive free incoming and outgoing calls within the network, regardless of the region, for only 100 rubles per month. Activation via command: *111*1021#. More detailed information about the conditions of the option can be obtained on the official MTS Internet resource.

“Incoming when traveling around Russia”

This service allows you to receive incoming calls completely free of charge, regardless of your region of residence. You can connect it using the USSD combination: *111*473#. You can also send an SMS to 111 with the numbers “473” or use your personal account to activate. The text is written without quotation marks.

Existing methods

You can switch to roaming in Megafon in several accessible ways that are understandable to every user. We will tell you about each of them.

Method 1 and 2

For each option there is a special command for connecting Megafon roaming. You just need to enter the combination on the keyboard and press the call button.

Also, each offer has its own service number for sending an SMS with the word “YES”.

• Roaming, goodbye - *171# and 05001382;
• All Russia - *105*1418# and 05001418;
• Whole World - *131*1# and 0500978;
• Around the World - *105*708# and 000105708;
• Feel like home in Abkhazia - *541# and 05001149;
• Vacation Online - *105*0060# and 0500960;
• World Online - *136# and 05001190.

If you are interested in Megafon roaming in Russia, we advise you to read our article on this topic, just follow the link!

Method 3

The site provides a convenient transition option that answers the question of how to enable roaming on Megafon in a few clicks:

• Open the official resource and go to the service page;
• Click on the quick connection button;
• Enter your mobile phone number to receive a connection code.

Method 4
You can transfer Megafon to roaming in your personal account, available on the website or in the mobile application.

• Open your personal account;
• Go to the “Services” tab;
• Select the appropriate option;
• Click on the transition button.

Method 5
Contact your sales office to switch the regular tariff plan to the travel option. Take your passport with you and come to the nearest communication center to ask an employee.

Imagine that you are planning a vacation and you need to be sure that your Internet provider will provide you with good Internet throughout the trip, then an article about Megafon Internet when roaming abroad will be useful for you.

How are things?

The Big Four operator has developed several excellent features available to any user. Now every subscriber will be able to enjoy travel from a new perspective.

Megafon without roaming in Russia can be obtained on several tariff plans included in the “Turn on!” line:

• Look;
• Premium;
• Choose;
• Listen;
• Communicate;
• Speak;
• Open;
• Write

Cancellation of Megafon roaming in Russia on these tariff plans allows you to use the conditions of your home region when traveling - packages of minutes, messages and the Internet.

Peculiarities

Russia is large, and conditions in all its parts are different. In each region or large city, Megafon has its own characteristics; communication and Internet tariffs can cost differently everywhere. We must remember that this situation will continue. That is (purely conditionally) if, for example, in Vladivostok the cost of a minute of conversation is 3 rubles, and in Moscow 1 ruble, then a resident of Primorye, arriving in Moscow, will still pay 3 rubles per minute. And all additional services will also remain in the area where the SIM card is registered.

The essence of the amendments

The meaning of the innovations for ordinary consumers of cellular communication services is very simple: wherever a citizen goes, throughout the country the cost of services will remain the same. The concept of “Home Region” disappears - the whole of Russia becomes such a region, and all incoming calls will be free. Now you don’t have to buy a new SIM card when you come to visit your parents or on a business trip to the other end of the country.

We can also expect that the extremely confusing tariff policy of mobile companies will become at least a little clearer with the introduction of the new law. It is no secret that it is almost impossible to understand the numerous tariff options, connected services and additional offers. With the abolition of fees for long-distance calls, all this can become at least a little more transparent.

All this is very convenient for the population, but it turned out that mobile operators will also lose almost nothing. According to independent analysts, the average income per connected subscriber will even increase slightly, which will compensate for lost income.

The Ministry of Communications and the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia are not going to stop at the achieved milestone. It is reported that systematic work is underway to abolish roaming within the EAEU countries. These are Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova in observer status.

Cost of using the option

The option is provided for a subscription fee, which will be charged every day. The cost that the subscriber will have to pay every day is 7 rubles.

Subscribers will also need to pay for the service upon connection. The activation cost is 30 rubles. The amount begins to be debited only after secondary activation; upon first connection, funds will not be debited. Money is written off at the time of connection.

Below are the prices for individual optional services:

• For customers, the cost of incoming calls will be free;
• For outgoing calls, the operator has set a very low fixed cost for communication - 3 rubles/min. It doesn't matter which operator the call is made to;
• Sending text messages to any mobile number also has a fixed cost of 3 rubles.
• If the client sends SMS or calls to the numbers of entertainment portals, then the option will not work, and the price will be charged according to a different schedule.