Mobile Internet in Crimea

Popular Russian cellular operators in Crimea operate differently than on the mainland. Thus, of the “Big Four”, only MTS is actively represented on the peninsula, which has acquired subsidiaries here for this purpose. The rest - Beeline, Megafon and Tele2 - offer only paid Internet for this region. Prices are “super favorable” - about 250 rubles/day. The owner of their SIM card can, without expecting a catch, access the Internet in his usual mode, and at the end of the month receive a tidy bill (18 thousand rubles, according to one review). It’s easier with calls - even upon arrival, they are charged as domestic calls, but the quality of communication can fail at the most inopportune time. So, if you have an urgent need for a wireless connection to the Internet, it is better to purchase a local SIM card with a tariff of at least 5–10 GB of prepaid traffic. Few? In our rating there are offers with unlimited.

Best operators: tariffs and costs

On the peninsula, you can use both the services of large Russian telecom operators and the offers of local companies, which in most cases turns out to be many times more profitable .

Wave mobile

One of the most affordable tariffs for active Internet users is the “Wind” tariff from Volna Mobile.

• The cost of service packages – monthly or daily – depends on the volume of traffic provided. So, the cost of a monthly Internet package is 300 RUR for 20GB, 400 RUR for 30GB, 500 RUR for 40GB, 1000 RUR for unlimited.
• The cost of a daily Internet package is 12 rubles for 800 MB, 16 rubles for 1200 MB, 20 rubles for 1600 MB, 40 rubles for unlimited.

Krymtelecom

The operator offers its subscribers to choose a suitable tariff plan depending on their needs.

The cost depends directly on the volume of Internet traffic :

• Unlimited – 400₽ per month,
• Internet S (150MB per day) – 5₽ per day,
• Internet M (15GB per month) – 300₽ per month,
• Internet L (25GB of traffic) – 500₽ per month.

Win mobile

Subscribers of the local operator Win mobile have access to special options with a suitable amount of traffic for the “Freedom of Communication” tariff :

• Online freedom (2GB per month) – 80₽ per month,
• Online month (4GB per month) – 150₽ per month,
• Online mix (8GB per month) – 250₽ per month,

There are also additional options for the “Hit” tariff :

• Internet + 5GB (5GB for 30 days) – 80₽ per connection,
• Internet + 3GB (3GB for 30 days) – 50 RUR for connection.

MTS

Mobile Internet is available to MTS subscribers while traveling under the home tariff conditions; there is a lot of information about this here. Thus, according to the terms of the Tariffishche tariff plan, subscribers are provided with 25 GB of mobile Internet. The monthly fee is 400₽.

MTS subscribers can save on communication services by using additional options “Everything is super” or “Everything is super+” , which provide traffic in the amount of 100MB per day or 3GB of traffic per month.

“Home package+” option , intended for short trips around the country, expands the coverage area of ​​the tariff plan and allows you to spend the Internet traffic provided for it. The fee for using the option is 104₽ per month.

STS

The operator has developed convenient tariff plans for Internet users.

Monthly subscription fee:

• My internet 8GB – 200₽,
• My internet 20GB – 400₽,
• My internet is unlimited – 900₽.

Beeline

A large article from the editors of the website krym.in about the work of the Beeline operator in Crimea at the link here.

The operator's subscribers are provided with the first megabyte of traffic free of charge every day, after which they can connect to unlimited Internet until the end of the day for 249₽ . In this case, the first 300 MB are provided at maximum speed, after which the speed decreases to 128 Kbps.

Instead of unlimited Internet, you can connect 100MB of traffic until the end of the day for 99₽ or per megabyte tariff at a cost of 2.50₽/MB.

Megaphone

Detailed material about the work of the Megafon operator in Crimea can be found here.

The Internet is provided to Megafon subscribers at a basic tariff : 2.2 rubles per 1 MB.
When the “Worry-Free Vacation” option is activated – 100MB. The fee for connecting the option is 99₽ per day.

Top 4. Krymtelecom "Super Contact"

Rating (2021): 4.25

64 reviews taken into account from resources: 101internet, Google Maps, 2IP

• Nomination

  Best price In terms of per gigabyte, the “Super Contact” tariff includes the lowest cost of Internet. At the same time, the plan includes enough minutes to communicate with numbers of other Crimean operators and a considerable SMS package. After the package is exhausted, the cost of mobile communication is 1.5 rubles/min.

• Characteristics
  Tariff price: 300 rub./month.
• Tariff package: 12 GB, 100 min., 300 SMS
• Options: -
• Roaming: up to 70 rub./min.
• Features: package mobile Internet is provided without speed limits

The popular local operator Krymtelecom offers residents of the Republic of Crimea very favorable conditions for using the Internet. For just 300 rubles per month, users receive 12 GB of Internet, 100 minutes of conversation and the ability to send 300 SMS. In your home region, all calls to numbers of the same operator are free; calls to subscribers of other operators will cost 1.5 rubles per minute. In this tariff, many subscribers who use the Internet in limited quantities are satisfied with everything. But active users do not like the fact that when the traffic expires, access to the network is suspended; there is no way to deposit additional funds to purchase the missing GB. Among the reviews there are also complaints about poor communication quality, but in the near future it is planned to install more than 1000 towers, which should completely solve the problem.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Constant development of the tariff plan
• Favorable price for mobile internet
• Inexpensive calls to third-party numbers

• Frequent disconnections
• Weak technical support
• Little information on the site

Are there unlimited plans?

Operators offer favorable tariff plans and options for unlimited Internet access.

Tariff "X" from MTS

According to the tariff plan, subscribers are provided with unlimited access to popular Internet platforms , instant messengers and social networks with a zero balance, the rest of the Internet - up to 7GB. The monthly fee for using tariff plans is 545 RUR.

MTS

Connection is allowed in addition to the main current tariff plan. The cost of the service is 100₽ per month.

My Internet is unlimited from STS

The operator offers unlimited Internet use without speed limits , free distribution under the “My Internet Unlimited” tariff. The monthly fee is 900₽.

Wave mobile

As part of the “Wind” tariff plan, you can choose a monthly unlimited Internet package for 1000 rubles or a daily unlimited Internet package for 40 rubles.

Krymtelecom

Servicing the “Unlimited Internet” tariff plan from Krymtelecom is 400₽ per month.

Global mobile networks and operators in Crimea

When planning a trip to the peninsula, you should take care of communications and Internet access from your mobile device in advance. After all, local tariffs differ significantly from prices for similar services in the Russian Federation. The adopted law on disabling roaming will not protect tourists from significant expenses when using a SIM card in their region if they are connected to the network. This situation is due to the fact that Crimea is an unrecognized republic for the entire world community, therefore the usual cellular operators operating not only in Russia do not provide their services on the peninsula. The only exception is MTS. Connecting the services of all other familiar mobile Internet providers, such as Tele-2, Beeline, Megafon in the Crimea can result in huge bills for the user.

In addition to the Russian MTS, local operators offer mobile communications in the republic: Krymtelecom, K-Telecom or Win Mobile, Volna, Sevmobile (provides coverage only in the area of ​​​​Sevastopol and the surrounding area). In order to take advantage of the offers of Crimean suppliers, you will need to purchase a separate SIM card. Which company's package is better to buy, which suppliers offer the most favorable and good conditions, and what should you pay attention to in order to eliminate mistakes when choosing the appropriate tariff?

Advice and recommendations from experienced tourists made it possible to compile a rating of favorable rates and quality services provided in the region.

Reviews from tourists about mobile Internet on the peninsula

• According to reviews from vacationers , stable and inexpensive Internet in Crimea is available from local communication companies.
• The services of the Russian “Big Four” operators are relatively more expensive, and the quality is not always the best . It is for this reason that experienced travelers prefer to purchase Krymtelecom, STS, Win mobile and Volna mobile SIM cards on the peninsula, which allows them not only to always stay online, but also to save money.

Mobile Internet MTS in Crimea - are there any favorable conditions? Yes, for example, the Tariffishche tariff plan: provides all subscribers with 25 GB of mobile Internet. The monthly fee is 400₽. Not bad!

What tariff should I choose from Volna Mobile while on vacation? The “Wind” tariff is optimal : the cost of a monthly Internet package is 300₽ for 20GB, 400₽ for 30GB, 500₽ for 40GB, 1000₽ for unlimited. Or a daily package - 12₽ for 800MB, 16₽ for 1200MB, 20₽ for 1600MB, 40₽ - unlimited.

Top 3. Win-mobile Prosto

Rating (2021): 4.34

87 reviews from resources taken into account: Internetsevastopol, Otzovik

• Nomination

  The fastest Internet The operator on the official website promises the maximum data reception/transmission speed on the 2G network – up to 236.8 Kbps, 3G – up to 42 Mbps, 4G LTE – up to 75 Mbps. The reviews also confirm that Vin’s internet is stable.

• Characteristics
  Tariff price: 400 rub./month.
• Tariff package: unlimited, 100 min. and SMS
• Options: “My region”, “Call home”, “Big country”
• Roaming: up to 50 rub./min.
• Features: weekly payment, free Internet distribution

Everyone who had a chance to visit Crimea a couple of years ago noted the high cost and extremely low speed of mobile Internet. It is all the more pleasant for them to know that with the advent of the Win-mobile operator, in particular the “ProSto” tariff, the situation has changed for the better: in the 3G zone, data transmission/reception occurs at speeds of up to 50 Mbit/s, you can consistently count on 5 Mbit/s , which is also good for the peninsula. At the same time, the weekly package includes 100 minutes and SMS, free and unlimited Wi-Fi distribution is provided, and super-package calls cost 3 rubles per minute. In general, Vin subscribers are often satisfied with it and only occasionally complaints are caused by speed drops to 236.8 Kbps and not always intelligible answers from the support service.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Wide network of offices
• Payment by bank card
• Weekly package replenishment
• Many optional offers
• Delivery of a SIM card to an address

• Ambiguous technical support
• Communication breakdowns in certain regions

See also:

• 5 best providers in Krasnodar

Wave mobile: Internet distribution

A year ago, the operator offered its customers such a convenient function, which was called “Internet distribution”. The monthly fee was only thirty rubles per day. This option does not imply any restrictions on the mobile Internet; it is perfect for the Internet in a country house. Subscribers will be able to share mobile traffic with absolutely any gadget in three convenient ways:

• Via wireless Wi-Fi networks.
• Via Bluetooth channel.
• Via USB.

The option works for users in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. The option is free of charge. To start using your smartphone in modem mode, you just need to activate this function. This can be done using the command *507*1#. If necessary, subscribers can disable it by also using the command *507*2#. Becoming a Volna Mobile subscriber is very simple: you only need to purchase a card with the selected tariff plan.

What's the result?

Our mobile operators make trips to Crimea expensive. Even the Federal Antimonopoly Service cannot help. On the one hand, prices have decreased slightly. But on the other hand, the abolition of roaming should represent a complete preservation of home prices. This will become a reality in the near future - we just need to wait for our government to act. For now, we recommend going to sea with MTS SIM cards.

MTS was pleased that it has its own towers in Crimea and all communications on the territory of the peninsula operate according to the laws of domestic Russian roaming, which means you can get away with either an expensive tariff, in which, when traveling around Russia, services are provided on the terms of your home region. Or connect to the “Home package Russia+”.

MegaFon is more expensive, and the most expensive were Beeline and Tele2 (here’s a discounter for you). There is an alternative option - we come on vacation, buy a local SIM card and install it as a second one, using inexpensive communications and cheap Internet.

And the best thing is to give yourself a real relaxation and break away from your smartphone - you can post fresh photos on social networks in the evening by connecting to one of the public (and free) Wi-Fi points. In addition, in the near future Russian operators will have a new competitor - they will have to adapt to it.

UPD: Our employee went to Crimea with an MTS SIM card, as we described above, by activating the “Home package Russia+” option. As practice has shown, indeed, MTS does not count the subscriber’s presence in Crimea as roaming and Internet and the minutes are debited from the package, but no money is spent.

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Offer from Beeline

The best prices are available from local mobile operators in Crimea. But many subscribers do not want to change their number. Beeline has prepared uniform prices for them. Incoming calls are charged at 2 rubles/min, outgoing calls within Russia – 2 rubles/min, SMS – 2 rubles/piece. The Internet is more expensive than MTS - the first three megabytes per day cost 3 rubles, then a package of 110 MB worth 200 rubles is activated. After it is exhausted, the cost of traffic is 2 rubles/MB. There are no modifier options on Beeline.

Settings on Windows Phone

On smartphones that operate on the Windows Phone platform, setting up Internet settings is extremely simple. In the network settings menu, you only need to create an access point and specify internet everywhere. Be sure to save your changes for them to take effect.

The settings for mobile phones that work on other platforms will look approximately the same. If you encounter difficulties while entering parameters, you should reboot the device. If rebooting does not help resolve the problem, you need to contact customer support.