What MTS tariff is the most profitable for the Internet (and without) and calls within Russia to MTS and other operators?

After reading this article to the end, you will find out what is the most favorable MTS tariff for calls within Russia today.

Not so long ago, intriguing and extremely unexpected news came from the pages of news agencies to the general public. Since December 2021, the cost of communication services in ten federal subjects, such as the Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs, Perm, Tyumen, Kurgan regions and a number of others, have been significantly reduced . At the same time, the amount of provided Internet traffic and voice communication minutes has increased, no less than twice.

Analysts in the field of communications market are concerned about the dissonance that MTS has sowed in the communications services market. The commercial director of Megafon indicated that his company is determined to fight back against MTS, and, if necessary, Megafon is ready to reduce prices and improve the quality of services provided to a level higher than what MTS stated. A significant reduction in prices means a new round of aggressive competition among mobile operators.

In light of these events, we will figure out why MTS attracts customers and find the most favorable tariff offered by this operator.

How to choose the most favorable tariff?

Among MTS tariffs there is the most profitable one specifically for long-distance communication, which is positioned on the mobile operator’s website “The best tariff for calls within Russia, the CIS and Asia.”

You can buy a separate SIM card with a tariff intended for intercity (or with any other tariff and the number you like and then switch to a favorable tariff) and use it exclusively for calls within Russia.

But if you are also interested in other options: profitable outgoing calls in your home region, access to the Internet from a smartphone, SMS, then you can consider alternative options that will also be quite profitable for calls within the country and at the same time include additional service packages.

If you are already an MTS subscriber, first check your tariff plan. In order to obtain this information, you can dial from your cell phone a simple sequence of symbols and numbers *111*59# and the call button.

In a couple of minutes you will receive an answer to your question in the form of an SMS containing the name of your tariff plan. Or you can go to your personal account on the website and see the parameters of your tariff in the “My MTS” section. Perhaps your tariff is optimal for you, and to make calls to other regions you only need to add the appropriate option.

Description of the tariff “Smart Top” MTS

For some people, a mobile phone has long ceased to be just a means of communication with loved ones. It has turned into a full-fledged working tool. Especially for clients who make many different calls, the company has developed the “Smart Top” TP.

Advantages

“Smart Top” refers to the premium tariffs chosen by business people. It has a number of additional advantages:

• the ability to connect to Unlimited Internet for free , the “Lots of Internet” option
• a large package of minutes, as well as unlimited communication with MTS clients from any constituent entity of the Russian Federation;
• transfer of unused (in whole or in part) packages to the next billing period (month);
• relatively low price.

Cost of the “Smart Top” tariff

Region	Subscription fee, rub./month.	Number of minutes (in Russia)
Moscow	2025	3000
Saint Petersburg	1300	1600
Novosibirsk	1300	1800
Krasnodar		2000
Samara	1150	1800
Voronezh	1100	2000

Call costs

If the client does not have enough basic package of minutes, then after its expiration he will still be able to make free calls to MTS clients from all regions. Calls to phones of other operators of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation where the agreement was concluded will cost 2.1 rubles per minute, and to other regions - 5.2 rubles per minute.

How to connect

Existing clients of the company can independently switch to the tariff using their personal account or by completing a USSD request *111*1026*1#. New customers can simply purchase a SIM card with a tariff at any communication store.

Clients of other operators can switch to the Smart Top tariff plan and save their number. To do this, they need to fill out an application to change the operator in the MTS salon or on the website.

How to disable

If the client is no longer satisfied with the tariff, he can always disconnect from it by simply switching to any other available tariff plan. If you want to completely stop using the operator’s services, you need to contact the MTS company store to terminate the contract.

Terms of service

The tariff allows you to connect a landline number for an additional fee. It cannot be used in modems/routers, but distributing the Internet from a smartphone is not prohibited. Remaining minutes and other services are automatically transferred to the next month. When the traffic ends, there is an auto-renewal in 1 GB packages. The price of one package is 150 rubles. Up to 15 additional bonuses are activated per month maximum. packages.

The most attractive tariff for calls within Russia to MTS subscribers

If you often and for a long time talk with MTS subscribers connected in other regions, the most economical plan for you will be “Super MTS”.
The tariff does not provide for monthly fixed charges; incoming/outgoing calls to MTS in your region are free (although there is a daily limit on outgoing calls - 20 minutes, which is quite enough).

If you want to connect to Super MTS, you need to dial *888# and the call button from your cell phone or switch to this plan through your Personal Account. The change is free if you change the tariff for the first time in a month, otherwise you will have to pay 150 rubles.

In addition to the plan, to increase the number of free minutes to your operator’s numbers across the country to hundreds per day, enable the “ Call for free to MTS Russia 100” option.

To connect the service you will have to pay only 3.50 rubles, a similar amount will be debited from your balance daily (that turns out to be 105 rubles/month). The connection is immediate after dialing *868# from your cell phone, sending a message containing the text in the form of three digits 868 to the free service number 111, or adding the service in the personal section on the MTS website.

This is the most cost-effective plan if you dial to MTS subscribers in another region, but if you make long-distance calls to other operators, 14 rubles will be debited from your account per minute of conversation, both with and without the connected option.

Mobile Internet is also priced unfavorably compared to many other tariff plans: almost 10 rubles for 1 MB of Internet data transfer or within the SuperBitSmart 3GB/360rub./month option. (12 rubles/day).

The balance of unused free minutes or megabytes of the Internet can be controlled by dialing *100*1# from your number to get information about available minutes, *217# - the balance of digital traffic.

MTS tariffs for calls with a subscription fee

Tariffs with a subscription payment are advantageous because they already include packages of calls, SMS and Internet. If you calculate in advance how many calls, SMS and traffic a subscriber spends per month, you can select a suitable option from the “Smart” tariff line from MTS with a fixed fee that matches your “appetites”. The main thing is not to go beyond the provided packages and you will be able to know exactly how much per month you spend on communication services, which is very convenient when planning your budget.

Smart mini - includes the smallest package of services, but also costs less than everyone else. For a monthly fee of 400 rubles. you will receive 350 minutes for calls with MTS Russia subscribers and other operators in your region, 350 SMS on your home network and 1 GB of traffic in addition. The tariff is quite favorable if you make no more than 350 minutes of calls to third-party operators and communicate mainly with MTS subscribers. On top of the package, calls to other operators will cost 2 rubles. per minute, to MTS mobile phones – free.

Smart – fee for the tariff is 500 rubles. per month. The subscriber gets the opportunity to unlimited communication with all MTS subscribers in Russia, 550 minutes for calls from all operators in Russia, 550 SMS at home and 5 GB of traffic. The tariff is primarily beneficial for those who often make calls to other cities, and not only to MTS.

Smart Unlimited – 10 rubles/day for the first month for new subscribers and 550 rubles/month thereafter. The tariff includes: unlimited communication via MTS numbers throughout the Russian Federation, 350 minutes to all Russian operators, 350 SMS at home and 10 GB of traffic. The tariff is intended for people who not only make a lot of calls to different operators in other cities, but also actively use the Internet.

Smart Zabugorishche – 250 rub./week. This tariff is intended primarily for calls while traveling. When the subscriber is in popular countries provided for by the tariff, calls and mobile Internet will be consumed from the main package.

Smart Top is a top tariff, the payment for which will be 1950 rubles/month. The subscription fee includes: 3,000 minutes to all operators and unlimited voice calls to MTS throughout the country, 3,000 SMS on the home network and 20 GB of Internet. The tariff is for those who make a lot of calls, write a lot and often use the Internet.

Among MTS tariffs there is also an “Ultra” tariff with premium service. For 2900 rub. per month, the client receives an unlimited package of minutes for calls with MTS subscribers throughout Russia, 5000 minutes to other Russian operators, 5000 SMS to all mobile operators in the country.

In conclusion, we will say that there is no universal solution for all subscribers who want to spend money on the services of mobile providers economically. In each case, the choice of tariff plan is individual and depends on how much you call, whether you make long-distance calls, etc. We advise you to carefully study all the tariffs and options that your operator offers you and choose the most optimal one for yourself.

The best tariff for calls within Russia

Positioned as the most suitable plan for low-cost calls to other regions, “Your Country” is ideal for those who make national calls not only to MTS subscribers. The plan does not include free minutes, it has no subscription fee, while the cost for long-distance calls is minimal (among Moscow connection tariffs) and amounts to 3 rubles/minute.

Calls in your home region – 2.5 rubles/min. (not as profitable as other tariff plans without a monthly fee). The cost of data transfer within the Internet package is the same as for the Super MTS tariff. To switch to a tariff plan, you need to dial *111*182# on your phone.

Cost of MTS services for intercity and Internet

The operator also offers its users several tariff plans for calls to users from other cities at the most reasonable prices.

Option “Favorable intercity”

Its main advantage is the fixed price for outgoing calls from all mobile operators - 3 rubles/min. Monthly payment – ​​40 rubles.

Additional Information:

1. The function is valid only in the home region and does not interact with other options that provide discounts on long-distance calls.
2. If there are minutes for calls within the country and between cities, the function comes into force only after the end of the package.
3. If the terms of the mobile plan operate at a rate lower than the cost of calls within the framework of “Favorable Intercity”, then withdrawals will be made according to the tariff rates.

Not available to “Smart” and “Smart +”, “Smart Non-stop”, “Smart Top” and “Smart X” users.

Activation occurs through the command ✶111✶903# or the operator’s application.

Designed for profitable use of the Internet in intercity areas. Monthly fee – 350 rub. As part of use, 3 GB is provided for a month at the maximum speed for the region.

You can connect using the command ✶628# or log in through the Internet assistant. The balance of the remaining MB is checked through the request ✶217#.

Additional options for profitable calls within Russia

If you don’t want to change your tariff, but don’t mind saving on calls to other cities in Russia, you can activate additional options, for example.

The monthly fee for the option is 40 rubles, the cost of long-distance calls to the numbers of all mobile operators is 3 rubles/min.

Connection after dialing *111*903# from your cell phone, or sending a message containing the text in the form of three numbers 903 (9030, if the option is no longer needed and you want to remove it) to the free service number 111, or adding the service in the personal section on the website MTS.

This option cannot be activated on Smart tariffs. However, there is an alternative available for all tariffs - the “Everywhere at home” option. 30 rub. debited upon connection, then for each day - 7 rubles. (210 rub./month).

Services for the Internet in roaming in Russia

Using the Internet outside your home region is very expensive, but the cost of such use can be significantly reduced if you connect additional options from your operator. Initially, you will need to connect to roaming Internet access using the combination *152*1#.

For profitable surfing outside their region, the company’s clients can use the following services:

1. Super BIT.
2. Internet Mini.
3. Internet-M
4. Internet VIP.

Now we need to understand each service in more detail, but they all work not only in the home region, but also in Russia.

"Super BIT"

Customers with this option will receive 3 GB of traffic monthly, which can be used for any needs. The network access speed will be maximum within the limit, and after 3 GB is consumed, access will be suspended. Customers will always be able to renew their Internet using an additional 500 megabyte package at a price of 75 rubles. You can connect such a package only 15 times a month.

The cost of the “Super BIT” option will be 350 rubles. This subscription fee is charged once a month. To clarify the rest of the Internet, use the request *217#. To start the service you will need to activate it. The following methods are used for this:

1. Personal account.
2. Mobile application "My MTS".
3. Service combination. For this method, you need to enter *111*628# on your device and make a call.

If the service is no longer needed, you can quickly disable it using the same methods as for connecting. The combination that will allow you to deactivate the service will be *111*628*2#. The offer works on almost all tariff plans; for details it is better to visit the MTS website, where the exact cost of the option for a specific region will be indicated, as well as the possibility of connecting to the tariff.

"Internet-Mini"

This offer contains a small amount of traffic, but the volume will be enough for many tasks, including: viewing mail, news and using social media. networks. For this option, the conditions will be as follows:

1. The monthly fee is 500 rubles/month.
2. 7 GB of traffic is provided.
3. It is possible to use the “Unified Internet” service, as well as share traffic with 5 numbers.

The service works on any device, which is undoubtedly a plus, but there are also disadvantages:

• After leaving your home network, a fee of 50 rubles will be charged every day. The service operates in Russia, but only after additional funds are debited, as indicated on the operator’s website.
• After all traffic has been exhausted, additional volume will be added automatically. Accordingly, 75 rubles are charged from the balance for every 500 MB. Users can always disable this add-on if necessary.
• The service cannot be activated on tariffs from the Smart line.

If the described conditions are satisfactory, then you can proceed to activation. There are several methods for this:

1. Using your personal account on the MTS website.
2. Connection through the mobile offer “My MTS”.
3. Quick activation via *160# request.

If it so happens that the service is no longer needed, then you can deactivate it by requesting *111*160*2# or using other methods similar to connecting.

"Internet-Maxi"

The next option from the Internet line, which works in roaming, is “Internet-Maxi”. The service is suitable for active people who really need access to the network for work or personal reasons. In general, the service is similar to that described above, but its conditions will differ slightly due to the volume provided. In other words, subscribers will receive 15 GB of Internet every month, which can be used on any device, but the payment will be higher, namely 800 rubles. The subscription fee is debited in full every month. It should also be noted that at night there is a complete unlimited Internet use.

It is worth noting that you can use the option outside your region, but you will need to pay an additional 50 rubles per day. If the offer is suitable, then you can proceed to activation using:

1. Personal account on the MTS website.
2. Mobile application "My MTS".
3. Service request *161#.

In the event that the service is no longer needed, deactivation can be done in a matter of minutes using similar activation methods, but *111*161*2# will be used as a combination.

"Internet VIP"

The last Internet option, which is most often used for PCs, but is also suitable for other devices. With the service, subscribers can use 30 GB of traffic per month, unlimited at night, and all this is available for 1,200 rubles/month. The disadvantage remains the monthly fee of 50 rubles/day if the user leaves the home region, but wants to use the network in other regions.

To connect, you can use your personal account or mobile application. For faster activation, use the request *166#. If the service is no longer needed, the shutdown is carried out in 15 minutes, and a command is sent from the phone *111*166*2# to submit an application.

Free calls within Russia within Smart tariffs

The main disadvantage of Smart tariffs is the presence of a subscription fee, however, within the tariff plans of this line, packages of free minutes, SMS, GB of Internet traffic and other options are provided depending on the selected category (S Mini, just Smart, S Unlimited, S+, S Top ).

Starting from the Smart mini tariff category, free minutes are provided for long-distance calls to MTS subscribers, starting from the Smart+ category - a package of free minutes to all Russian networks.

In addition to favorable call rates, subscribers receive the opportunity to connect to long-distance roaming for free (starting from the Smart tariff).

Conditions for sending SMS messages, cost of other services

The cost of text messages on a basic tariff plan (without activating the “SMS-Smart” option) is one and a half rubles (within the home region, to the numbers of any operators), 2.50 rubles. – the cost of one message to customer numbers in other regions of the country is 5 rubles. – sending SMS abroad.

If you activate the “SMS-Smart” option, then for a subscription fee of 5 rubles per day, 10 non-tariffed messages per day will be provided to the numbers of any operators in your home region. After the limit is exhausted, a fee will be charged for each sent message according to the basic tariff plan - 2.50 rubles.

Mobile Internet is provided on a tariff plan at a standard cost of 9.90 rubles. for one megabyte. It is possible to connect packages containing certain Internet traffic.

The most favorable rates in various regions

The best rates for calls within Russia may vary depending on the region. As mentioned above, the Moscow region has the highest prices for communication services; for comparison, the subscription fee for the Smart mini tariff in Moscow is 300 rubles, in other areas of the central region, including St. Petersburg - 200 rubles, Smart - 550 and 300 rubles in Moscow and other regions, respectively.

Within the “Super MTS” of the central region, calls within Russia to MTS are 3 rubles/min, within Russia to other operators – 12 rubles/min. (2 rubles lower than in Moscow). Not all regions have the Super MTS tariff, mainly only in the central regions.

An alternative to the “Your Country” tariff for most regions is the “Guest” tariff, which is also positioned as “The best tariff for calls within Russia, the CIS and Asia.”

The cost of a minute of international calls within this tariff differs in regions. In St. Petersburg – 5 rubles/min., Lipetsk – 2.5 rubles/min., Volgograd – 1.80 rubles/min. (MTS subscribers), 3.50 rub./min. (to subscribers of other operators).

Cost of services for a basic tariff plan (without connecting the “Call for free to MTS 100” option)

Even if you abandon the idea of ​​activating the additional option that we mentioned earlier, the Super MTS TP is still the most favorable MTS tariff (calls within Russia to MTS numbers are 3 rubles per minute, 20 minutes of communication are not charged for MTS subscribers in their region , the next minutes will be extremely inexpensive - only 75 kopecks). Thus, you can completely do without activating an additional option.

How to save on calls within Russia and other services?

If you have been using MTS for a long time and have accumulated a decent number of points, you are satisfied with the quality of communication, but you are tired of constant price increases for tariffs with a subscription fee or additional payments for the Internet. You can switch to a different tariff for several months and use accumulated bonuses to connect to additional services.

For example, mobile Internet for a certain number of GB or the “Everywhere at home” option can be purchased for accumulated points in the rewards catalog in the MTS Bonus Personal Account.

Communication on trips is now like home

Roaming appeared almost as soon as mobile networks were built. Operator companies, in order to recoup costs, created an additional income stream in the form of national roaming, which implied an increased cost for using mobile communications. For a long time, the authorities turned a blind eye to this and allowed them to make money from the population in this way.

Essentially, the presented service transfers to the network of another operator company with which MTS cooperates. If a company does not have its own network in a specific area, then it sends a request for the provision of services from a cooperating company, which entails unnecessary costs for the operator.

But it is worth considering that MTS has its own infrastructure in all regions of Russia. That is, when moving across areas, you simply move between local networks of one company. The operator does not tolerate spending and does not request services from partners. For this reason, it can be stated that national roaming is a fictitious option.

In 2021, the FAS put forward demands regarding the complete abolition of this service. Within the framework of the law, each operator must refuse to use roaming. The transition period lasts until July 2021, during which the terms of tariffs must change and all offers for connection must be adjusted.

Main parameters of “Netariff” from MTS

In essence, “Netariff” is a constructor tariff. The user decides how many minutes, gigabytes and SMS to connect for a month and selects additional services - from various unlimited services to entertainment subscriptions.

Netariff's settings are very flexible: traffic is regulated per gigabyte, and the call package is regulated per minute. This means that you can put together a tariff with, for example, 438 minutes and 17 gigabytes.

Things are a little worse with text messages: only two packages of messages are available for ordering. It is absolutely impossible to refuse SMS.

The following is available monthly on the “Netariff” tariff plan from MTS:

• Internet: from 5 GB to 30 GB;
• Calls: from 200 to 2000 minutes;
• SMS: packages of 50 or 200 messages.

Long distance calls and SMS are included in the packages.
You will not have to pay separately for these types of communications on Netariff. The tariff plan includes free traffic to WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Discord, Skype and ICQ messengers. There are other unlimited options - for a fee.

Since you can order exactly as many minutes and traffic as you need on Netariff, there is no provision for transferring unused balances to the next month . Cashback for unused gigabytes is also not credited as on Tariffishche.

No time to read? Watch a video review of MTS Netariff:

How to turn off roaming after a trip?

When returning after a trip to your home region, it is advisable to disable the “Everywhere at home” function so as not to pay seven rubles every day for a service that is actually not used.

You can do this:

• through your personal account;
• using the command *111*3333# “call”;
• by sending SMS to number 111 (message text – 33330).

Not every “Smart” (MTS) tariff when roaming in Russia has these sets of numbers. If something does not work out, you should contact the operator.

Cost of calls and SMS

For all company clients who activated the option after November 6, 2014, the cost of calls and SMS will be as follows:

• incoming call or SMS message is free;
• outgoing call to any region of the Russian Federation – 3 rubles;
• outgoing SMS message – the first 100 messages per day are free, each subsequent one is in accordance with the basic conditions of the tariff.

You can find out about the balance of free SMS at any time through your personal account or using the USSD command *100*1# call. Additionally, each time you connect, the following functions will be automatically removed from your phone balance:

• one-time payment – ​​30 rubles;
• The daily payment for using the option is 7 rubles.

Does MTS have roaming in Russia? This is a pressing question for many network users. If there is insufficient amount on the account, you will not be able to activate the service. When going on vacation to Turkey or Egypt, you should buy a Goodline SIM card.

Favorite number of Ukraine and Armenia

As part of this service, the subscriber receives unlimited free calls to numbers in Ukraine and Armenia.

Terms of Use

As part of the service, you can select three favorite MTS and Vodafone Ukraine or MTS Armenia numbers using the following codes:

• Armenia MTS: +37477; +37493; +37494; +37498; +37449; +37488;
• Ukraine MTS and Vodafone: +38050; +38066; +38095; +38099.

The service only works if you have the “International Access” or “Easy Roaming and International Access” options activated and if you are located in your region.

The service is incompatible with the options “Profitable calls to other countries”, “Profitable international calls” and a number of others that offer discounts on outgoing calls abroad.

The option does not work on forwarded or CSD calls.

Subscription fee

The following prices apply to tariff plans, the list of which can be viewed at the link:

• Tariffs with monthly payment – ​​200.00 rubles monthly;
• Without subscription fee - 260 rubles per month.

On other tariffs the price is 100 rubles monthly.

Connecting and disconnecting

To activate the service, you need to enter the command *111*56*0#.

For unlimited communication you need to add three numbers. This can be done by dialing *111*56*1*[state code][phone number]#. A message will be sent to your phone notifying you that the number has been added.

You can check connected numbers using the command *111*56#.

The favorite number is deleted using the combination *111*56*2*[state code[phone number]#.

The telephone number, including the country code, for Armenia consists of 11 characters, for Ukraine - of 12 characters.

The monthly fee begins when you add your first favorite number. When you delete all your favorite numbers, the option is disabled automatically. To use it again and add phones again, you will need to connect it again.