Russian is one of the leading providers of telecommunications services. Since 2014, it has been one of the three leaders in television broadcasting not only in the Russian Federation, but also in Belarus.
MTS TV is distinguished by high broadcast quality, a large selection of TV channels, moderate cost of services and an individual approach to each client. Further in the review we will talk about the features of television, its advantages and disadvantages, everything about current tariff plans, and connection methods.
Features of services
Mobile TeleSystems provide broadcasting in all distribution media. Therefore, MTS clients have access to any type of modern television: satellite, cable, IPTV and OTT. Connecting any type of service is possible on the company’s official website (https://moskva.mts.ru/personal), where you can also change the region if it is not selected correctly in one or two clicks.
Cable MTS TV
For cable television, the MTS provider uses the latest digital technologies. The signal is transmitted through fiber optic and coaxial cables at high speed. Therefore, the connection quality and image resolution are excellent.
As part of cable television, MTS offers “Basic” and “Nothing Extra” tariffs. These are 137 or 72 standard channels. As an additional option, customers are offered to manage the content themselves - connect additional packages, add or remove programs. TV broadcasts can be paused or re-watched. There is a function for recording TV shows, selecting a broadcast language, adding subtitles, and teletext.
For an additional fee, MTS cable TV customers can use information services: display current exchange rates, weather forecasts, news feeds, road maps, etc.
Connecting to MTS TV is a quick and simple procedure
Satellite TV
MTS satellite television offers 232 programs of excellent quality, of which 40 channels are in HD format, and 3 are in Ultra HD. All TV channels are presented in 12 categories that can be adjusted. Users also have access to interactive services, a TV guide, TV replay, parental controls, a media player and watching new films. It is possible to record TV broadcasts; watching TV programs for today.
Installation equipment is purchased for connection. Its cost varies from 3100 to 6400 rubles. The price depends on the configuration and diameter of the satellite dish.
The ABS2 satellite is used to transmit the signal. It is towards him that the plate is directed.
Coverage of the territory of the Russian Federation with MTS satellite signal
Note! The coverage area of satellite MTS TV covers the entire territory of the Russian Federation. The exceptions are the Kamchatka Territory and the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. Satellite signal is weak in some areas. Here you will need to purchase a satellite dish with a diameter of 0.9 meters.
IPTV MTS TV
IPTV technology is a new generation of television broadcasting, connected via a network cable. Therefore, an active Internet connection is a must. Those users who have opted for Internet Protocol TV can watch their favorite TV shows and movies in high quality, as well as use interactive options - stopping and rewinding video, archiving programs, delayed viewing or recording the broadcast.
You can connect IPTV on any TV. The main condition is the presence of a TV set-top box, which can be purchased or rented. In some cases, equipment rental may be free. When connecting multiple devices, MTS charges an additional fee.
Note! IP television is not used throughout Russia. Information by region can be found on the provider’s official website.
For simultaneous operation of IP-TV and the Internet, installation of a router is required.
Note! When connected via coaxial cable, home digital TV is activated, which works without the Internet.
All MTS television channels (satellite, cable and IP) can be found on the corresponding pages (https://mtsdtv.ru/spisok-kanalov/).
MTS TV channels can be viewed on the official website
Additional paid channel packages
In addition to the listed broadcasts, the provider offers subscribers several thematic tariff plans (the number of TV channels in brackets):
- Amedia Premium (2);
- Movie mood (5);
- Match! Football (3);
- Match! Premier (1);
- Ultrahit (2).
The latter option contains programs in Ultra HD quality and is intended for viewing on smart TV. But there are other options that are available for TV viewers to connect to.
MTS TV tariff plans 2021: cost and payment for services
MTS TV offers a huge number of different TV channels, collected in certain tariff plans. Therefore, each user, guided by their own requirements and preferences, will select the optimal service package for themselves.
Cable TV tariff packages from MTS
Cable MTS TV is presented in 2 main tariffs. The “Basic” package, the average monthly subscription fee of which is 129 rubles, offers from 121 to 137 channels. Of these, about 10 are in HD quality. When connecting to high-speed Internet from MTS (200 Mbit/s), the “Basic” tariff is provided free of charge.
The “Nothing Extra” package is slightly more expensive. Its average cost is 300 rubles per month. At the same time, users receive 63 rated channels, of which 28 are in HD quality. For an additional fee, the list of channels can be expanded. TV decoder is provided free of charge.
MTS also offers a number of packages based on interests. Among them are “PLUS FOOTBALL”, “PLUS CINEMA”, “Discovery”, “Adult”, “Global” and others.
The “Multiroom” function will allow you to connect cable TV on several devices at once. The cost of the service is 40 – 75 rubles per month.
Television management is carried out through your personal account, the “Home Internet and TV” tab.
Satellite TV tariff packages from MTS
Satellite MTS TV is presented in 4 main packages:
- “Basic” tariff plan includes up to 207 TV channels for 175 rubles per month or 1800 per year.
- “Basic Plus” - includes the channels of the “Basic” tariff, as well as additional packages “Children’s” and “Adults”. The cost of the service is 250 rubles per month or 2000 per year.
- “Advanced” tariff package includes all the TV channels of the “Basic” tariff plan, as well as 22 top entertainment channels. The price of the package is 250 rubles per month or 2000 per year.
- “Extended Plus” tariff package includes all TV channels of the “Extended” tariff, as well as additional “Children’s” and “Adult” packages. Subscription fee – 390 rubles per month or 3000 rubles per year.
For an additional fee, MTS offers a number of specialized packages, for example, “Ocean of Discovery”, “Match! Premier HD", "AMEDIA Premium HD", "Cinema Mood" and others. A complete list of TV channels can be found on the websites of official MTS dealers. Useful information also appears on 4pda.
Here you can also use the “Multiroom” option. The cost of connecting a second TV will be 70 rubles.
Channel Description
The TV channel Match Premier appeared on air on July 28, 2021. Previously it was known under a different name – Our Football. In fact, the channel was rebranded, while its content did not change much.
Match Premier is included in the packages of satellite and cable operators. It is also provided by MTS as part of its digital home television service. It is a premium channel that promises to provide exclusive content for football fans. The broadcast is carried out in SD and HD quality.
On this TV channel you will see all the matches that are related to Russian football:
- Russian championship.
- Cup of Russia.
- Friendly matches of clubs and national teams.
- Games of the main and youth national teams of the Russian Federation.
- Games of Russian clubs in the Europa League and Champions League.
- Reviews of famous European championships.
Most TV operators include the new TV channel in a separate package of additional programs. Companies explain this fact by its premium status, since the Premier Match contains all the content related to Russian football.
On some Internet resources you can watch online live broadcast from this TV channel. But the company is actively fighting against restreaming in order to encourage the purchase of official subscriptions from operators.
Devices for broadcasting MTS TV
MTS TV broadcasting is available not only on TVs, but also on other devices:
- smartphones and tablets with Android OS (version 5.1.2);
- smart phones and tablets from Apple;
- computers.
You can connect up to 5 devices simultaneously. To do this, use the “Multiscreen” option. It is recommended to download MTS TV on the official website (https://moskva.mts.ru/).
For those who watch MTS TV not only on TV, a profitable “Super” package is available. For just 99 rubles you can get more than 100 rated channels. To do this you need to do the following:
- Download and install the MTS TV utility on the device;
- Open the application and find the package you need;
- Subscribe.
Similarly, when installing the KION application (https://hello.kion.ru/) for just 1 ruble, the user can purchase the “Super Plus” package. And with it 150 TV channels, hundreds of films and TV series.
Also, when purchasing the “Unlimited +” mobile tariff plan, the user will receive 50 TV channels for free as a bonus. The cost of the package for new subscribers is only 28.45 rubles.
How to pay for MTS TV
Note! The cost of tariff plans directly depends on the region of residence. For example, the price of the “Basic” tariff for residents of Ryazan will be 260 rubles per month, for Nizhny Novgorod – 280 rubles, in Yekaterinburg – 295 rubles, and for residents of Saratov – 300.
Cable and satellite MTS TV is paid according to the personal account number specified in the contract. IP television is paid according to the SIM card number, which is also specified in the agreement. If a document is lost, payment data can be restored through the technical support service.
MTS subscribers can top up their balance in branded communication stores or online (on the provider’s official website, in online banking, in MTS Money software). You can also pay for IPTV using all available methods to top up your telephone service.
You can pay for services monthly or annually. When paying annually, you can use account blocking. In this case, the fee will be charged only for the period of actual use. Specialized packages can be paid daily.
Note! When paying for services, you can use promotional codes.
Connection
The connection process is extremely simple. To start using the described conditions, you will need:
- visit the company's official portal;
- leave a request indicating your address and contacts;
- wait for the manager to call;
- discuss significant details and nuances;
- wait for the visit of the technician who installs and configures the equipment.
Existing subscribers just need to visit their personal account and make changes in it or contact the contact center consultants. The described procedure does not depend on which version of the MTS FIT is connected.
User authorization
After connecting all equipment, the user must be authorized. You can do this in several ways:
- Contact the provider's hotline with the appropriate request.
- Send an SMS message.
- Through an official dealer.
- On the official website of MTS.
You can then manage MTS TV through your personal account on the official website (https://moskva.mts.ru/personal). The login login is specified in the contract. The user comes up with the password himself.
Login to your MTS TV personal account is carried out using your personal account; on the same page you can top up your account online and without commission
How to connect/deactivate a tariff
To apply for connection or transition to the “All MTS Super TV” contract, use one of 3 options:
- contact the official sales services of the MTS operator;
- via the Internet in the “My MTS” mobile application;
- call the toll-free service number 8 800 250 89 02.
Using the hotline, a qualified consultant will answer the client’s questions, tell you in detail how to connect to a tariff plan and make a quick transition while maintaining your current number. If a bonus program or promotion is currently in effect, it will certainly be offered to a new client.
There is no need to specifically disable the tariff; as soon as the subscriber switches to another service, the current offer will be disabled automatically.
Equipment
To connect cable and satellite TV, special equipment is required.
The set-top box can be purchased from a retail store or an authorized dealer. The device can also be rented. In some cases, there is no charge for renting a set-top box.
Note! When choosing equipment for satellite television from MTS, it is important to take into account the region of residence and the characteristics of the TV (the presence of a Smart TV option).
Here you will need a satellite dish (diameter 0.6 m for regions with a strong signal, 0.9 m for regions with a weak signal), a converter, cam module or set-top box.
I have an opinion
I settled on satellite TV from MTS, which attracted a large number of TV channels. I purchased a complete set of installation equipment from an authorized dealer. I didn’t bother with the installation and decided to kill two birds with one stone.
I took advantage of the promotion: I paid for the annual “Extended Plus” package and received the installation as a gift. The craftsmen worked quickly and carefully. There are a lot of available programs, but I don’t use them all. Perhaps next year I will settle on a more simplified tariff.
MTS subscriber
List of channels included in the “Extended” package
The standard content of the “Extended” package from MTS satellite TV includes over 140 channels, so there is no point in listing all broadcasts. It is much more convenient and reasonable to present a list of topics that are covered by TV channels available to viewers (the number is indicated in brackets):
- federal (25);
- movies and TV series (20);
- news (9);
- cognitive (17);
- documentary (4);
- regional (8);
- children's (9);
- entertaining (24);
- musical (13);
- erotic (1);
- sports (11);
- additional (9)
- home teleshopping (3).
If desired, the list is expanded by connecting additional packages.
