Economical tariffs for Home Internet from Rostelecom in 2021

Detailed review of the mobile operator Rostelecom

, known to everyone as a major Russian Internet and cable TV provider, is also a cellular communications provider.
The virtual operator operates on the Tele2 network, just like Tinkoff Mobile and SberMobile. entered the communications market in 1993. In 2012, it merged with the regional company Utel, and in 2014 with Tele2. This article will focus specifically on the proposals of Rostelecom itself.

Let's look at the pros and cons of the operator.

Advantages

• Saving. Not a bad price/quality ratio.
• Stability and reliability.
• Free packages of instant messengers, social networks and videos.
• After exceeding the limit, it is easy to get the necessary minutes and gigabytes.
• Bonus program.
• It is very profitable if you combine the purchase with home Internet, telephone or television.
• Promotions are held frequently.
• Payment is debited only once a month.
• Unused minutes/gigabytes are carried over to the next month.
• Convenient personal account where you can configure all the necessary options.
• Beneficial for corporate clients: cellular communications can be free if you connect other services.

Flaws

• Only Rostelecom clients who are already using its services can connect.
• There are few SMS messages in the package.
• Unlimited only for messengers and social networks, otherwise traffic is limited.
• The package of messengers/social networks includes only the most popular of them: VK, Facebook, Whatsapp, Viber, Odnoklassniki, TamTam.
• To connect to online TV, you need to activate a promotional code (in the Wink application).

Coverage area

Rostelecom subscribers have access to communications throughout almost the entire country (65 regions). Since the operator operates on the Tele2 infrastructure, its coverage covers the same territory. However, the network does not catch everywhere; it is best in large cities.

Standard Features

How to connect 3G mobile Internet from Rostelecom

Having considered the Internet and telephone tariffs offered by Rostelecom, the expected question arises about how to connect the offer. The introduction of the latest software and technical capabilities into the operator’s work allows us to highlight the following methods of activating the service:

• contacting the operator’s official service center is important for new subscribers who want to start using Rostelecom’s services. Here you will be told in detail about the current tariff plans and bonus program, after which you can choose the offer you like;
• using a USSD request system with a specific code with which you can quickly issue the required subscription or add a certain amount of prepaid traffic to your number. Request numbers can be found on the Rostelecom website;
• using the Rostelecom user control panel, where in just a few clicks you can add the service you like to your account with automatic debiting of funds from your balance.

Rostelecom Mobile user rating

Positive reviews

Clients note that the operator’s conditions are much more favorable than those of his colleagues from the Big Four. I like the quality of communication, the speed of the Internet, and also the fact that the network reaches almost everywhere (in large cities). They note the respectful attitude of call center employees towards clients. It is easy to get any information by making an SMS request. Convenient website, bonuses.

Negative reviews

Since they work on the Tele2 basis, far from large cities there are often problems with communication. You can also find reviews from residents of cities in the center of the country who complain about very weak Internet. Technical problems with connection are often noted: for example, problems with delivery, it is unknown where the money went, difficulties with activating the SIM card. Problems are resolved by technical support, but not promptly and some clients remain dissatisfied with the result. There are reviews about the incompetence and negligence of Rostelecom Mobile customer service.

Tariffs for Rostelecom SIM cards

Let's consider the cost of services in the city of Moscow. In cities and regions, the cost of services differs. You can get acquainted with the cost of services and tariff plans in your city at the link https://rt.ru/mobile/mobile_tariff

The company's tariff plans change at least once a year. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify current information when connecting to this operator. The “SuperSimka” and “For All” tariff lines were valid until January 23, 2021; now you cannot connect to them.

"New story"

Offer includes: 200 minutes of outgoing calls, 50 SMS messages, 3 GB. mobile Internet, Wink-TV for 12 months. Subscription fee – 220 rubles. To switch to the tariff, send code 92 to short number 220.

"The Whole Story"

Outgoing limit – 400 minutes, SMS – 50 pieces, Internet traffic – 9 GB, Wink-TV. Price – 340 rub./month. Connection: code 93 to 220.

"Endless story"

500 outgoing minutes, 50 SMS, unlimited internet, 101 Wink channels. Monthly fee – 500 rubles. To connect, send code 95 to number 220.

"Family History"

One package with a total balance for five SIM cards. Outgoing calls – 600 minutes, SMS – 50 pieces, traffic – 25 GB, 101 TV channels. Price per month of use – 700 rubles. To activate, write SMS “94” to the same number.

Advantages and disadvantages

When connecting a tariff, the user should focus on the region in which the connection will be made. To obtain more detailed information, you should go to the official Rostelecom portal and get acquainted with the information on the tariff.

The package has the following advantages:

• Providing interactive television, mobile communications and the Internet in one package;
• High speed;
• Providing additional services;
• Optimal price for connection;
• Free router in some regions of the country.

Internet tariff everywhere Rostelecom is a unique offer from this operator. However, before connecting this tariff, you should find out the details of its connection and the services provided by calling 800-10-008-00.

Switch to “RT” with the old number

For subscribers who want to connect to Rostelecom SIM card tariffs while keeping their old number, special conditions apply. The advantage will be a 20% discount on the monthly payment valid for 6 months.

To switch, you need to make sure that the phone number is registered in your name, there is no debt on it, and also that it belongs to your region.

Review of the Internet with a Rostelecom SIM card.

With SIM card for phone

Rostelecom subscribers who want to use a SIM card only to access the Internet can activate special options:

• "500 MB+" . A one-time replenishment of five hundred megabytes will cost 50 rubles. This option is activated by default if you have used up your tariff limit and there are more than two days until the end of the month. The conditions are valid not only for some tariffs, check with the operator.
• "Internet from your phone" . 100 MB provided. for 7 rubles/day.
• "A Day on the Net" . Traffic per day – 200 MB. Cost – 16 rubles/day. Only those days on which you use the Internet are paid.

Line of “Simple Internet” tariffs for the Rostelecom SIM card:

"S" . One and a half gigabytes for 120 rubles/month.

"M" . 3 GB/month for 180 rubles.

"L" . 7 gigabytes for 270 rubles/month.

"XL" . 15 gigabytes for a month plus unlimited use of the Global Network at night. Cost – 400 rubles.

In this line, the unused balance remains with you for the next month. You can connect an additional one gigabyte for 125 rubles or 3 for 240.

With SIM card for tablet

The “Internet” tariff is suitable for different types of devices. For tablets, it offers special conditions. Monthly fee – 300 rub. The price includes 10 GB. Internet. An outgoing call within your region will cost 1.8 rubles. per minute, in Russia to RT numbers - 2 rubles, to other operators - 8 rubles, SMS - 2.5 rubles.

You can also connect to the “Simple Internet S, M, L” tariffs on your tablet, as well as a special offer – “Simple Internet on a tablet”. This includes 10 GB. per month, as well as unlimited social networks (VK, Facebook and Odnoklassniki) and Navigation (Yandex.Maps, Yandex.Transport and Yandex.Navigator).

For computer

For this type of device, the operator offers two “Simple Internet” tariff options:

• "XL" . 15 GB. traffic at 400 rub./month. Unlimited access to the Global Network at night is included.
• "2XL " 30 GB. for 650 rub. per month. Night unlimited is also included in the price.

Roaming

1. On trips around the country. The cost of a minute of an incoming or outgoing call (within Russia) is 5 rubles. SMS message to a subscriber in Russia – 3.5 rubles, to foreign operators – 5.5 rubles. Outgoing calls to the CIS countries – 30 rub./min., within Europe – 49 rub./min., to other countries – 69 rub./min. If the balance is below zero, all services are suspended, incl. incoming messages are not received. In Crimea and Sevastopol, other rates apply: 1 ruble per minute for an incoming call, 3 rubles/minute for outgoing calls within the Russian Federation.
2. Abroad. Rostelecom offers the option “Internet abroad CIS and Europe”. The monthly fee is 100 rubles/day, 10 MB. the subscriber receives it free of charge per day, then 10 rubles. for 1 MB.
3. Tariffs for other countries. Outgoing calls to Russia are charged depending on the country of residence. So, a minute of call from Europe will cost 15 rubles, from Asia, Africa and Australia – 35 rubles. From other countries – from 65 to 165 rubles. For information on the cost of calls from abroad to other countries, check on the operator’s website.

The same rates apply to incoming calls. You will be charged 15 rubles per minute for a call in the CIS countries and Europe, 35 rubles. – in Asia, Africa and Australia, 65 or more – in North and South America, etc.

One SMS from Europe and the CIS will cost 6 rubles, from Asia, Africa, the Americas, etc. - 12 rubles. Maximum – 29 rubles. for countries such as Iraq, Algeria, Maldives, Seychelles, Tunisia, etc. (check with your operator for more details). The same prices apply for mms. Incoming messages are free.

One megabyte of Internet traffic will cost you 25 rubles if you are in Europe or the CIS countries. For the rest of the world - from 50 to 700 rubles.

RT recommends turning off configured forwardings before your trip, as they can cause unnecessary expenses. You can do this by dialing the combination ##002#. Help desk for Rostelecom subscribers in roaming: +7(495)5395539.

Additional functions

Internet and TV

• The Social Networks package provides unlimited access to VKontakte, Facebook and Odnoklassniki. In some tariffs it is included in the price.
• "Messengers" package. Unlimited use of Viber, WhatsApp, TamTam. The daily fee is 2 rubles.
• Convert minutes to gigabytes. The service is free. You can exchange minutes from the main package or transferred from the previous month. The exchange is made under the following conditions: 1 minute - 10.24 MB, 10 minutes - 102.4 MB, 100 min. – 1 GB.
• Online TV. A subscriber who connects to a cellular connection receives 12 months of free access to 101 channels in the Wink application as a gift.

Call management

• Unlimited for RT numbers. 5 rubles per day for calls not only to the operator’s mobile numbers, but also to landline ones.
• "Simple Geography". You can make discounted calls to numbers of foreign mobile operators for 2 rubles/day. Conditions for specific countries can be found on the website rt.ru.
• Caller ID. Allows you to hide your number when calling for 3.7 rubles. per day. Guaranteed to work only on RT numbers.

SMS management

Additional 100 sms for 100 rubles per month and 300 for 200 rubles. Valid on numbers of any Russian operators.

Sim management

• Landline number. Short numbers as for landline phones for 3 rubles/day. Free for Family Story, Whole Story and NeverEnding Story plans. Convenient for remembering, can be used in advertisements.
• Replacement. If you change your number, the old tariff plan will remain with you, as well as the remaining packages and connected services. The first replacement is free, then - 50 rubles.

Please note that prices for services are indicated for Moscow; prices in other regions may vary.

Who benefits?

Additional services that help you save money are always popular among subscribers of mobile operators.
Tele2 offers, in addition to already affordable tariffs, additional savings in the form of. What its essence is and who it will suit is worth understanding. Content:

• Detailed characteristics
• Activation
• Shutdown

How to connect

Becoming a subscriber to the company is not so easy - you need to use at least one of the main ones: the Internet, cable television or home telephone. If you already have any of these, you can choose one of two options:

1. Leave a request on the website (home delivery is possible).
2. Come to the company office.

Activation

You must pay a subscription fee to your account. The SIM will be activated after the required amount is debited. This usually takes about two hours, but sometimes the waiting time lasts up to a day.

If you purchase a device from Rostelecom, it will have a SIM with the application installed by default.

Replacing a SIM card

If you lose your SIM card, you can replace it, keeping your numbers and all connected packages and services. This can be done for free at any company office.

SIM lock

This procedure is necessary so that in the event of theft, a criminal will not be able to use your card and all the accounts associated with it. There are several ways to voluntarily block a SIM:

1. From your personal account. You need to log in, and the site itself will tell you what actions to take.
2. At the Rostelecom office. You just need to contact an employee and they will help you.
3. Call support.

Activation

You can start using your balance when traveling more rationally by activating “Zero Everywhere”. There are many options on how to do this. One of the most convenient is typing a simple request. Tele2 has its own teams for a specific service. For the one in question, this is ✶143✶21#. An SMS will notify you that activation has been completed. After this, you can use it under the above conditions.

Another convenient option is suitable for those who have access to the Internet. Instructions:

1. Go to the Tele2 website and find the section with your Personal Account.
2. To complete a simple registration, you need to enter your phone number and the one-time password you received.
3. Log in to your personal account and find the section you are interested in, this is “my .
4. Next, go to “packages and discounts” and there will already be a target option that needs to be activated by moving the checkbox to the appropriate position.

You can also contact one of their hotline numbers. For calls from a mobile phone it is 611, calls are free. Operators will notify you about the possibility of activation and will also help with connection. For calls from other cell phones and landlines - 8 800 555 0611. When contacting in this way, you need to have your passport (or its details) with you and know the number to which you want to connect the option.

Review of promotions for the Rostelecom SIM card

A nice bonus for customers is that the company often offers discounts when purchasing multiple products. For example, at the moment there are two promotions: “For the family” and “For everything”. The first includes home Internet with antivirus and parental controls and interactive television. The cost of the set is 1120 rubles. The second option is the same, but with high-speed Internet and a large number of channels for 1,450 rubles. Mobile communication in both cases is a gift.

Helpful information

*122# — check balance;

*100*12# — package rest;

*103# — find out the current tariff;

*115# - about roaming.

Support phone number: 8800181888; 1888.

How to find out that the number belongs to Rostelecom

There is a form on the RT website that allows you to determine which cellular company owns a particular number.

How to disable sim

In case you lose your SIM card or simply decide to refuse the company’s services, do one of the following:

1. Call technical support. You will need to answer the call center manager’s questions and dictate your passport details.
2. At the Rostelecom office. You will also need a passport and, if the number is registered to another person, a power of attorney from him.
3. In your personal account. To do this, you must be registered on the website rostelecom.ru. There are two options here: temporary and permanent blocking. In the first case, two weeks of waiting are free, for the rest you will have to pay. You can log into your personal account through the official application.

Publication date: 05/14/2019

Shutdown

In principle, there is no need to disable this option, because it works and the monthly fee is charged only when you are in roaming. If deactivation is necessary, then the options are as follows:

1. Dial command ✶143✶20#. After sending the request, it will be clarified whether the subscriber really wants to disable the service; to complete the process, you need to confirm your decision.
2. Call the operator at 611 or 8 800 555 0611.
3. Through your personal account. Using the above algorithm, deactivating it will not be difficult.
4. Contact the service office.

Many subscribers have already appreciated the favorable conditions for domestic roaming with “Everywhere Zero”. I am especially pleased with the transparency of the conditions and the ease of connection/disconnection.