Roaming abroad MTS. Advantageous roaming options

How to activate roaming abroad MTS

Access to mobile communications when traveling abroad will be provided by MTS after adding 2 to its tariff;

When adding the 1st service, the 2nd one is automatically connected. You can connect them separately only in MTS showrooms or when contacting the call center.

Only if you have 2 options, while abroad, you can make outgoing calls and send SMS, including to Russia.

There are 3 ways to connect to roaming services:

• USSD command *111*2192#;
• in the mobile application;
• through the call center;
• at the MTS office.

When connecting, the following conditions must be met:

• The subscriber must be an MTS client for at least six months. The amount of accruals for this period should be more than 650 rubles.
• The subscriber has been a client of MTS for more than a year; the amount of accruals for any of the 12 months of the last year should not be equal to 0.

When adding international roaming services, the mobile number must be active and have a positive balance. Both options are free to connect and no money is charged for their service.

If none of the above conditions are met, then it is recommended to connect.

Connection

International and national MTS roaming can be activated in various ways. Options:

1. One of the popular methods is using a request. You must enter *111*2192# and send the command. A report from the service will be received within a minute.
2. The second option is in your personal account. Log in to your account, go to the services section and activate the necessary ones.
3. There is a switch on the website. But to use it you need to log in to your account.
4. It is suggested to call the contact center. Indicate to the operator the reason for your call. It activates the option manually.
5. The last method is in the MTS salon. Take your passport, visit the office in person and speak to an employee.

MTS options for calls and Internet abroad

To establish mobile communications abroad, the subscriber must determine what to connect when roaming, which MTS option will be most profitable.

Option for roaming abroad “Zabugorische” MTS

The cost of the option is from 390 or 410 rubles/per day of use .

When connecting to the tariffs “Tariffische”, “Smart Unlimited”, “My Unlimited”, “Our Smart”, “Smart”, “Smart+”, “Smart NonStop”, “X”, “Smart Top”, “Ultra”, an MTS subscriber will be able to use roaming abroad at domestic rates. Within this service, you should distinguish between the “Popular countries” and “Other countries” options.

Popular countries : USA, Armenia, Abkhazia, Australia, Great Britain, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Italy, Israel, India, Spain, Canada, Qatar, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, UAE, Portugal, Romania , Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, South Korea

Incoming calls.

Outgoing calls.

Internet.

The “Zabugorische” option can be activated by dialing *111*771*1#. There is no need to turn it off when you return home. The fee is charged only when you are abroad.

Rates

Are you interested in MTS international roaming tariffs? The service itself is activated free of charge. The client will not have to pay for having the activated option.

Funds are charged directly for communication services provided. Tariffs directly depend on the country to which the subscriber travels. Therefore, you will have to study them yourself.

How can I find out the current parameters on the territory of a particular state?

• Go to the page https://www.mts.ru/mob_connect/roaming/i_roaming/tariffs/.
• Select the item with countries.
• Find a state in the list.
• The current conditions when you are in a given country will appear.
• You can find out the cost.

Option “Zero without borders” MTS

A similar option to “Zabugorische” is.

The cost of using the service is 145 rubles per day .

You can connect it:

• in Russia by calling *444#;
• MTS offers roaming abroad in 2021 by command *111*4444#
• in your Personal Account.

Egypt

The cost of MMS messages consists of two components: a fee for transmitting multimedia messages at the rates of MTS JLLC + a fee for a GPRS session.

Incoming SMS are not charged, except for the coverage area of ​​the AT&T operator (BMU01, on ships), USA. The cost of an incoming SMS message within the coverage area of ​​the AT&T operator (BMU01) is 0.14 rubles, including VAT.

Calls to additional services (premium and other numbers available in the networks of roaming partners of MTS JLLC) and numbers of satellite telecom operators are charged according to the current price lists of tariffs for international roaming services.

Roaming services are available to all MTS subscribers, with the exception of subscribers of foreign citizens, stateless persons and citizens of the Republic of Belarus who do not have a mark of registration at the place of residence in the Republic of Belarus in their identity document.

MTS in Egypt operates on international roaming terms. By default, the company provides communication services at prices that are 5-10 times higher than the cost of the same options in the home region. But connecting additional offers allows subscribers to save money.

Option for the Internet “Zabugorische” MTS

Once connected, the subscriber will be able to use the Internet as part of a home package in countries that are popular with tourists.

The cost of the option is from 390 or 410 rubles/per day of use .

MTS tariffs in Tunisia in 2021

Almost all MTS tariffs in Tunisia are available for roaming. But in most cases, the cost of services outside of Russia does not depend on the active program. To calculate the price, slightly different schemes are used than in the Russian Federation.

Therefore, in the future we will consider the cost of roaming according to the operator’s main tariff plans. It is important to understand that the parameters may differ for some programs. Therefore, before leaving, it is better to further clarify the cost of services on the official website, or with a contact center specialist.

Therefore, in the future we will consider the cost of roaming according to the operator’s main tariff plans. It is important to understand that the parameters may differ for some programs. Therefore, before leaving, it is better to further clarify the cost of services on the official website, or with a contact center specialist.

Internet option “Bit Abroad” MTS

If a subscriber, going abroad, plans to actively use the Internet there, then MTS recommends connecting one of the following options to the main tariff:

• "BIT Abroad" is designed for social networks and email. 500 MB per day is provided at maximum speed and then unlimited at 128 kbit/sec . Cost 450 rubles per day . You can connect or disconnect *111*2222#. In the countries: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Herzegovina 30 MB and 550 rubles/day.
• “Maxi BIT”, in addition to, has the ability to use maps and navigation. 900 MB is provided at maximum speed and then unlimited at 128 kbps . Cost 700 rubles per day . You can connect or disconnect *111*2223#. In the countries: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Herzegovina 70 MB and 1000 rubles/day.

Mobile Internet from mobile operators

There are two tourist mobile operators operating in the country - China Unicom and China Telecom. Each of them has its own advantages and communication tariff conditions. Let's look at them in more detail.

A special roaming card, FreeRoaming, is successfully sold in China, which allows you not only to use the Internet, but also to conduct negotiations and even send SMS. It works in 3G and 4G formats. The tariff for it is paid daily under the following conditions: 15 minutes of calls for 2 euros + 100 MB of Internet for the same amount. You can also communicate via SMS - 25 pieces for 0.8 euros.

Now let's look at tour operators and their tariffs. China Unicom – calls and mobile Internet in China will cost a tourist the purchase of a SIM card for only 75 yuan. You can connect to the following tariff plans with monthly payment.

If the limits are exceeded, payment for services will be as follows:

• One minute of conversation – 0.15 yuan;
• SMS and mms – within the network 0.1 yuan, intercity 0.8 yuan;
• For each GB of traffic you will have to pay 60 yuan.

China Mobile is the largest operator for Russian subscribers. It also has a lot of tariffs, the price of which will pleasantly surprise you. Let's take a closer look.

If the traffic limit is exceeded, for each subsequent megabyte of the Internet, the subscriber pays 0.29 yuan only within 200 MB, the remaining 824 MB of 1 GB will be free.

Oddly enough, there is also roaming in China, and it only applies to Hong Kong. The operator provides its own tariff for it: you can buy a SIM card for 120 Hong Kong dollars, of which 114 will remain on your balance. There are a lot of tariff plans, so let’s look at the most popular ones, which are connected for 30 calendar days:

• 200 MB for HK$38;
• 1 GB for 118;
• 4 GB for 168.

In addition, three variants of SIM cards are available, with a set validity period and corresponding volumes of services provided, relevant for Hong Kong, China and Macau.

Internet option “SuperBit Abroad” MTS

The “Super BIT Abroad” option offers complete unlimited Internet traffic, which includes the ability to send large files and watch videos. The first 1.5 GB at maximum speed, then at 128 kbit/sec .

The connection service is provided free of charge in one of the following ways:

• in your Personal Account;
• by USSD request *111*2224#.

After an MTS subscriber connects, he will be provided with additional opportunities when roaming abroad. They are determined by the country where the client is located:

• When traveling to countries popular in terms of tourism, the subscriber pays 1,600 rubles per day.
• In the countries: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Herzegovina 200 MB and 2000 rubles per day.
• When located in all other countries, an MTS client receives 20 MB at maximum speed and pays 4,500 rubles per day.

Description

When traveling to other countries, the cost of calls and messages in roaming increases significantly, and the payment for using the Internet changes similarly. To reduce such costs, MTS customers are encouraged to connect additional services to their active tariff plan, which will reduce the costs of using certain services.

Each offered option has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as different terms of provision, which will be discussed below. Before using any services, clients must enable international roaming service on their phone. As a rule, it is activated automatically, but sometimes you may need to connect manually; to do this, you need to enter the request *111*2192# on your phone. After this, you can connect any service for roaming abroad.

What's free when roaming abroad MTS

When traveling abroad, MTS provides its customers with the following free services:

• call to the call center;
• using a mobile application;
• provision of a SIM card;
• information service *111*33#, which provides the opportunity to find out the cost of calls in the area where the subscriber is located;
• all incoming SMS.

Having an MTS SIM card in his smartphone, when traveling abroad, the subscriber has the opportunity to use mobile communication services and the Internet by connecting certain options. Before visiting other countries, you should familiarize yourself with all the offers and choose the most suitable and profitable from a financial point of view.

Internet restriction

To limit the Internet, it is worth activating an alternative service - Easy Roaming. It allows:

• Send and receive calls.
• Use messages.

How to enable it?

1. Use the command *111*2157#.
2. Carry out the operation in your personal account.
3. Ask the operator for help.
4. Use the switch on the site.
5. Send an SMS with the text 2157 to number 111.