Many clients of the largest Russian operator are interested in which tariff plans are best to use when traveling to Turkey. No less pressing is the question of connecting to the Internet. How to save on MTS in Turkey? To do this, you should choose the most suitable TP for yourself, which will fully satisfy the needs of the subscriber.
How does MTS work in Turkey?
Fans of Turkish resorts should take care in advance about which tariff to choose. To do this, you should activate international roaming and choose the most favorable conditions. This approach allows you to save money when using high-quality mobile communications.
The need for connection to the global Internet among most tourists is increasing. This is necessary for posting photos on social networks and communicating. Many vacationers continue to work right on their sun loungers. You also need to be able to use the Internet profitably in Turkey.
Rules for contacting the operator
Most mobile communication companies distribute information on their official website or answering machine about how to contact the operator. Most often, this happens according to the following scheme: you need to dial a short number, wait for a special signal, and a company specialist who is currently available will answer you.
Among the most popular companies providing mobile communication services, MTS took one of the main places. And this is not surprising, because tariffs and the ability to call throughout the CIS countries set MTS apart from other communication providers. Therefore, we will talk about the existing options for dialing to the MTS operator.
MTS roaming in Turkey in 2021
When arriving abroad, every cellular network user should understand that cellular network services will not be cheap. There are several options that allow you to save on Internet calls. To increase the level of comfort, each subscriber can use additional services.
Advantages of roaming connection:
- Saving your own number, which can be freely dialed from Russia.
- Using the services of a mobile telecommunications systems operator.
- Support for Russian-language interface, which is very convenient for people who do not speak foreign languages
Subscriber service is provided through local cellular networks. Therefore, the cost of calls, Internet and text messages will be much more expensive.
MTS SMS abroad
At the moment, users are offered several packages for sent messages. Each of them is valid for 30 reporting days from the date of connection. There are several basic rules for using these offers:
Among the most popular packages, it is worth noting two main ones - in Europe and around the world.
MTS tariffs in Turkey 2021
You should choose a suitable tariff plan based on the individual needs of the user of cellular network services. To meet the needs of its customers, the company offers MTS in Turkey in 2021:
| TP name | Roaming payment, rub./day | Mobile Internet, GB per week | Outgoing calls to MTS, rub./min | Calls to home region, min. a week | SMS to Russian numbers, pcs./week |
| Smart Zabugorishche | 290 | 7 | unlimited | 350 | 350 |
| Zabugorishche | 290 | 7 | unlimited | 350 | 350 |
SMS packages from MTS when traveling around Europe
If you are going on a trip to European countries, then connect an MTS SMS package of 50 or 100 pieces , which can be sent all over the world for free.
It is worth remembering that not all European countries are included in the list where the package will work. But still, the list of available countries is very large, and it includes the most popular ones.
How to connect an SMS package to MTS?
Conditions:
How to disable MTS SMS package? You don’t need to do anything yourself; the package itself will expire after 30 days from the moment of connection.
Roaming costs in Turkey
To check whether the server is active when crossing the border, it is recommended to send an SMS with the text 0 to 8111. You can activate the service at any service center upon arrival in the country.
You will need to pay for both outgoing and incoming calls at 60 rubles. per minute outgoings outside Turkey - 135 rubles each. per minute The cost of messages will be less - 19 rubles. for SMS, but this communication option is not entirely convenient.
Cost of a call from Turkey to Russia on MTS
The cost of calls to Russia from abroad is 59 rubles. in a minute. In order to make outgoing calls outside the country more accessible, it is recommended to activate free options:
| Service name | A world without borders | Zero without limits |
| Subscription fee, rub. in a day | 19 | 95 |
| Free package, min. | 10 | 10 |
| Call costs above limits | 1-6 min. – 25 rubles each. 2-5 min. – 15 rubles each. | 1 min. – 60 rub. 1-5 min. – 25 rubles each. |
How much does a call to Turkey cost with MTS?
Outgoing calls cost 59 rubles. to mobile operator numbers. Calling abroad from Russia is much more expensive. That is why it is recommended to use additional services or connect to more profitable tariff plans before traveling abroad.
SMS from Turkey to Russia MTS
Incoming SMS is free, outgoing SMS is in accordance with the tariff conditions of the current tariff plan. To send text messages, you can activate 100 pcs. for only 350 rub. In Europe, 50 SMS - for 250 rubles.
Tariff plan “Smart Zabugorishche”
It will be a profitable solution for all fans of Turkish resorts. By connecting to it, the subscriber uses communication services on conditions similar to those for his region of residence. Roaming services cost a daily amount of 390 rubles. In this case, funds are debited only after a completed call or access to the Internet.
The plan includes:
| service list | for a week |
| Internet | 7 GB |
| calls to Russian MTS subscribers | unlimited |
| outgoing to the network of the region of residence and to subscribers of MTS RF | 350 min. |
| SMS to all Russian networks | 350 messages |
Once the package of limits is exhausted, the following payment is assigned for the services provided:
| services | Cost, rub.) |
| calls to the MTS network in the capital of the Russian Federation and the Moscow region | 0 |
| outgoing to other networks in the same region | 2 in 1 min. |
| call to an MTS subscriber in any Russian region | 0 |
| connection with users of other networks | 5 in 1 min. |
| Internet, additional package for 1 GB | 150 |
| sending SMS to the user's phone in your region | 1.5 |
If you still have package services, they are transferred to the next weekly period, and the following conditions are met:
- the number of minutes for calls and messages are added to the newly provided packages;
- the volume of traffic transferred to a new term is subject to priority spending. If you do not spend it this month, transfers will not be made and all services will be lost forever.
To get detailed information about the total limits for messages and conversations, you should dial a simple combination *100*1# and press the “call” button. Information notification regarding the volume of traffic (for the transferred balance and provided again) can be clarified through the “My MTS” application.
Connection
MTS roaming in Turkey within the framework of special offers will be more profitable for the user. Before the trip, you should carry out the connection procedure. To do this, you can use one of the methods below:
- Enter USSD request *111*2192#.
- Connect your account on the website mts.ru.
- Download the “My MTS” application (analogous to LC).
- Call the call center at 0890.
You can use any suitable method. When you call the support service, you can ask the operator which TP is the most profitable.
The MTS SMS package abroad implies the activation of a tariff with a large number of free messages. Now you can communicate while outside of Russia. By purchasing a tariff, you get the opportunity to make free calls and messages to numbers even abroad. The service is valid for 30 days from the moment of activation. You can choose different options, for example, 50 SMS or 100 SMS for a whole month. The cost of MTS SMS in roaming abroad differs depending on the direction and number of messages. If you want to use other options when roaming, for example, “International roaming”.
In Europe
A frequent visitor to Europe can take advantage of the free messaging service provided specifically for these countries. This includes outgoing SMS regardless of the operator. Connecting 50 pieces will cost 250 rubles. Significant savings compared to sending messages at full cost. If you need a larger quantity, then choose 100 messages for 350 rubles. Regarding the countries to which the tariff applies. It includes:
- Türkiye;
- Finland;
- Latvia and many other European countries, the full list is presented on the website.
In all countries of the world
MTS also provides the opportunity to purchase a service package that is valid in all countries of the world. The connection price varies depending on the number of messages provided. If we talk about 50 SMS, then the cost will be 500 rubles. If 100 SMS per month the price comes out to 700 rubles. Quite an advantageous offer for those who communicate daily at work or text with friends.
What to do if MTS does not work in Turkey?
If the SIM card does not work and there is no way to activate it, then you can connect to a local tariff by purchasing a new card:
| TP name | Incoming calls, rub./min. | Calls within the country, rub./min. | SMS, rub./pcs. | Mobile Internet, rub./MB |
| Vodafone Telekomunikasyon AS | 0,95 | 1,22 | 0,77 | 6,38 |
| TT Mobil İletisim Hizmetleri AS | 0,95 | 1,56 | 0,77 | 6,38 |
| Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS | 0,88 | 3,16 | 0,93 | 23,0 |
Choose the most profitable TP for yourself. Roaming is designed to increase the comfort level of subscribers who travel abroad. You can always stay in touch and not spend a lot of money on it. If necessary, users can use local tariff plans, under which services are more expensive.
Please review the terms and conditions of the services provided in advance. If there is a problem with activation or use, you can call customer support at 0880. A knowledgeable operator will review the survey and help resolve the issue.
Details
In Europe50 SMS250.00 rub. Connect: Dial on your mobile phone *111*1104#Use your Personal Account100 SMS350.00 rub. Connect: Dial on your mobile phone *111*1103#Use your Personal Account The Europe tariff zone includes: Turkey, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, Greece, Italy, San Marino, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Poland, France, Monaco, Ireland, Serbia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Iceland, Andorra, Portugal, UK, Switzerland, Estonia, Netherlands, Lithuania, Austria, Albania, Sweden, Romania, Belgium, Norway, Malta, Greenland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Latvia, Israel, Luxembourg, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Maine or Faroe Islands Worldwide50 SMS500.00 RUR Connect: Dial *111*1102# on your mobile phone Use your Personal Account100 SMS700.00 rub. Connect: Dial on your mobile phone *111*1101# Use your Personal Account Dial on your mobile phone *100*2# Use your Personal Account
Mobile Internet – conditions and prices
Each of the OPS has unique Internet packages. There are a lot of them, so we will consider only the most common of them.
Turkcell
You can activate packages using a code word via SMS to number 2222:
- 1 GB per month for 12 liras (code TANISMA 1GB);
- 4 GB per month for 44 liras (code ABONE 4GB);
- 8 GB per month for 69 liras (code ABONE 8GB).
Distributing the Internet to other devices is prohibited.
You can find out the remaining megabytes using the code *100#.
Vodafone
This operator offers the largest number of Internet packages. They are activated by a code via SMS to the number 3636. They have daily, weekly and monthly packages.
Let's look at the last two types:
- 1 GB for a week for 10 liras (code 1 GB HAFTALIK);
- 1 GB per month for 16 liras (code ABONE SUPER 1 GB);
- 2 GB per month for 22 liras (code ABONE SUPER 2 GB);
- 4 GB per month for 40 liras (code ABONE DEVAM 4 GB);
- 6 GB per month for 50 liras (code ABONE 3AY6GB);
- 12 GB for three months for 80 liras (code ABONE 3AY12GB).
They also have a Vodafone Passes , which includes unlimited use of social networks for a certain time. You can activate it using the code word “HAFTALIK” (for a week) and “PASS” (for a month) “by number – 7000.
This program does not take into account traffic coming from the following resources:
- traffic from Twitter, Instagram, Facebook - 7 liras per week and 8 per month;
- streaming video from YouTube - 10 liras per week;
- streaming (streaming music) from the Spotify service - 9 liras per month.
Turk Telecom
Packages are activated by code to number 5555:
- 1 GB per week – 9 liras (code HAFTA1);
- 10 GB per week – 25 liras (code HAFTA10GB);
- 1 GB per month – 19 liras (code AYLIK 1GB);
- There are also packages of 2,3,4,4,5 and 10 GB, which can be called with the codes “AYLIK*GB” (insert a number instead of a star) - up to 6 GB and “3AY10GB” - for 10 GB. The cost of the most expensive package is 59 liras .
MTS operator toll-free hotline number
| ❶ | ☎8 – unpaid call number. You can keep in touch with an MTS employee at the specified number:
After dialing the number and listening to the voice menu, you need to press “4”. When asked to evaluate the work of a call center employee, you must press “1” - this is a refusal to evaluate. If you agree, press “0”. |
After these steps, the informant recommends waiting for a connection with the operator.
Attention! In order to improve service for MTS subscribers, the conversation between the client and the specialist is recorded. If necessary, the recording is listened to in order to check the level of cultural communication between the employee and the subscriber.
| ❷ | MTS short number ☎08 90 (there is also a new number - ☎08 460, which can be seen in the “My MTS” application) – call the help desk. Next, in the voice menu you need to press “2”, then the number “0” or “5”, then the number “0”. After offering a service level assessment, a call center specialist connects with the client. In practice, communication with the operator is established within a few minutes. |
While waiting for the voice menu, the client gets the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest news and new offers currently valid at MTS.
Turkish mobile operator codes
| Mobile operator | Code |
| Turkcell | 530, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539 |
| Vodaphone | 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 549 |
| Avea | 502, 503, 505, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555 |
| Fenercell | 444 |
| GSMobile | 444, 592, 594, 596 |
| Globalstar | 592, 594, 596 |
| MultiCell | 507 |
| Turkish Telecom (NMT) | 522, 527 |
Mobile operators in Turkey
