Zero without borders - 5 ways to enable and disable the option

Date: April 25, 2021 | Updated: July 17, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man

People had concerns about using international roaming 10 years ago, and they still remain today. The thing is that most subscribers are obviously sure that roaming services are a simple scam, and using cellular communication services abroad is a priori expensive.

Is Zero Without Borders a necessary service?

Yes, of course! No, it’s not necessary!

In reality, this is not the case; it’s just that on their official websites, operators do not always clearly state the conditions of roaming tariffs and options, which is why people refuse to use them.

In fact, MTS, for example, has such an offer as “Zero without Borders”, and it can be an ideal solution when traveling abroad. Let's take a closer look at its terms and benefits to understand whether using this option is beneficial or not.

Current version. Data updated July 5, 2019

How to connect “Zero without borders”?

Many have already heard about it and are increasingly wondering how to connect “Zero Without Borders”? But in fact, connecting the option is quite easy, let’s look at all the methods:

• The easiest way to connect the option is to dial the combination *111*4444# from your phone and select “1”
• If you are in Russia, then there is an even more convenient combination *444#
• If you like to send SMS, then send SMS to number 111, numbers “33” and connect
• If you are afraid to dial combinations, but there is an MTS sales office near you, you can activate the option there too. To do this, you must be the owner of the number and have your passport with you. An office specialist can connect you to the “Zero without Borders” option for a certain period of time.
• If going to an MTS salon is scary for you, but you have Internet, you can activate the option through your MTS personal account. You can also configure the connection and disconnection interval.

How to make sure the service is disabled

The MTS subscriber refused the terms of the tariff, but he continues to be overcome by doubts. Was the operation successful? There are several ways to check:

• Using USSD code. By dialing the combination *152# + the “Call” key, you must select the second item in the pop-up window. In the menu, find the Options button and wait for an SMS message that will list all connected tariffs. If there is no service in the list, then the refusal has been completed and entered into force.
• While in the Russian Federation, you can call 0890. By selecting the connections and services function, you can listen to all active options for this telephone account.
• If you have free time, a visit to the sales office or a dialogue with the operator will ease your soul. They will tell you in detail about current tariffs, new products and promotions.

How to disable "Zero without borders"?

Upon arrival back to Russia, you must turn off “Zero without Borders”, because Your subscription fee will continue to be charged. Again, there are several ways to disable Zero Without Borders.

• Send an SMS to our favorite number 111. In the text of the message you need to dial “330”
• Dial again the combination described above *111*4444# and select disable item “2”
• Contact the MTS salon to disconnect
• Go to your personal account and disable “Zero without borders”
• Call the MTS contact center

Disable from phone

Most subscribers are interested in how to disable “Zero Without Borders” on MTS from their phone - after all, these small devices have long taken a strong place in our lives. We are used to performing a variety of operations from a smartphone - it is not surprising that for many people it is more convenient to manage a number using it.

So, how to disable an unnecessary option from a mobile phone?

Please note that deactivating each specific service has its own characteristics. Therefore, we recommend that you read the article on how to disable roaming.

USSD code

Send a USSD request - the same one you used when connecting: *111*4444# + green tube.

If you are interested in how to disable the “0 without borders” tariff in MTS, then after sending the request, select the number 2 instead of 1.

Let us remind you that, on the contrary, to connect to the option, you need to select one. Or use any other method to connect. We talked about them in detail here.

SMS message

The next method, which demonstrates how to disable it on MTS from your phone, is the usual sending of SMS to the short number 111. Write “330” in the text of the message.

Application

Disabling is available in the “My MTS” mobile application - go to the utility, find the option in the “Services” section and deactivate it.

Operator

It’s also easy to call support operators from your phone, who work around the clock, without breaks or rest days.

1. 8 800 250 0890 – hotline number for subscribers calling from Russia;
2. +7 495 766 0166 – telephone number for the company’s clients who are in roaming.

Please note that communication with the call center is provided free of charge, even for subscribers connecting to the operator from abroad.

We have looked at all possible methods by which you can remove the option in question from your mobile phone. In our opinion, the most convenient option, which will quickly disable “Zero Without Borders” in MTS, is a combination of a USSD request. Its advantage over SMS is that it is free, and you will pay for the message according to the terms of the current tariff plan.

That is why, if you decide to disconnect from MTS via SMS abroad, we recommend using another method, for example, use a mobile application or USSD command.

By the way, the “My MTS” utility, when the subscriber is abroad, does not consume traffic - so you don’t have to worry about a huge bill for foreign megabytes.

Conditions for providing the option “Zero without borders”

The option has general parameters. For example, 10 minutes of incoming calls per call are free for you. 11 and subsequent minutes cost 25 rubles.

Outgoing 05335 and a call from 2 minutes to 5 minutes also costs 25 rubles. The first minute and the sixth and subsequent minutes are charged according to the country of residence. As you can see, it is beneficial to receive incoming calls.

You should also take into account that you can only receive 200 free inbox minutes per month. Then the cost per minute will be 25 rubles. The remaining minutes of such minutes can be checked using the combination *419*1233#.

And the “Zero without borders” option does not work in the countries: South Ossetia, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

“Zero without borders” MTS: description of conditions in 2021

Two features that users trust this connection for are that it works abroad and there is no need to pay for incoming calls. Besides:

• 1.5 hours (45 minutes in both directions) for communication with friends;
• above the tariff 39 rubles for every 60 seconds of conversation.

In popular countries

The same MTS conditions in 2021 are the same in all popular directions when calling to the Russian Federation. That is, in minutes:

• 45 for the set;
• 45 incoming calls - no charge for communication;
• after 39 rub.

In Tunisia

Special rules apply here where:

• the first 2700 seconds of outgoing calls - 0 rub;
• 39 rubles others;
• all applicants - 50 rubles.

In other countries

The first 10 minutes of conversation are not debited from the account, but from the 11th minute 39 rubles are debited. But there is a way out - you can really just call your interlocutor back later. Roaming in the Russian Federation - 39 rubles. from the second to the fifth minute of the call.

Useful on the topic

To find out the remaining minutes, dial the combination *419*1233# and call.

The tariff is available to all travelers abroad (abroad). There are a number of exceptions:

For subscribers of all tariff plans of the team *111*4444# - call and *444# call are free in the home region, intranet, national and international roaming.

The fee for the first day is debited when the option is activated.

Payment is made for every full or partial day, regardless of the subscriber’s location, throughout the entire duration of the option until the option is turned off.

Main reasons for refusal

Here are the main reasons why we recommend getting rid of the Zero Unlimited option:

1. There is an unnecessary need to pay a high subscription fee - for Muscovites it is 145 rubles per day. In a month, less than 5 thousand rubles will accumulate;
2. The option does not imply special conditions for using the Internet - it is only needed for free calls for 45 minutes a day (in some popular countries);
3. In the home region, the subscriber is free to choose any inexpensive tariff with a monthly subscription fee (which, even in the premium package, is cheaper than a month of using “Zero Without Borders”).

Regional tariff plans allow you to get the desired (in some packages - customizable) amount of traffic, free conversations with third-party networks, Unlimited within the network, SMS packages, TV channels and other pleasant bonuses.

So we looked at how to disable the “Zero without borders” option on MTS in MTS - as you can see, there is nothing complicated in the deactivation process.
All commands work at lightning speed, the menu in your Personal Account and mobile application is intuitive, and the guys in the offices and on the phones are very helpful and prompt! If our article helped you, please like it!

Description

There are regions where the service does not operate - these are Algeria, Dominica, Cuba, Maldives, South Ossetia, Saint Lucia, Bermuda, Turkmenistan, Andorra, Seychelles, Cayman Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Bahamas, Iran, Jamaica , Panama, Tanzania, Madagascar, Guam, Anguilla, Aruba, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Haiti, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands. The option is also not valid within the Russian Federation.

According to the conditions, it is established that if the option is not used for 30 days, then it will be disabled, and payment will be charged at a rate of 25 rubles per minute of conversation

Advantages and disadvantages

Some of the inconveniences of using the service include the following:

1. Payment continues to be charged to the user upon return to the Russian Federation, unless he disconnects it himself, using the same number as when connecting;
2. Inactive for a month, “Zero” automatically increases the cost of incoming calls to 25 rubles. in 1 minute;
3. Conversations without the Internet;
4. New inconvenience: an increase in the subscription fee by 31.6% for countries not included in the list of popular ones.

Main advantages:

• the scope of the MTS “Zero Without Borders” option - the description of the service on the website contains a list of 53 main countries, the most popular for holidays.
• Possibility to connect for bonuses.

Who is it suitable for?

In general, the “Zero Without Borders” option is suitable for those who travel a lot and prefer to communicate by voice rather than bombard other subscribers with SMS and messages on social networks. But only those who are not leaving Russia for a long time should think about connecting to the service. If you are abroad for a long time, your communication will cost you a tidy sum.

In which countries is it valid?

This option is not available when traveling in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and South Ossetia, and in some other countries. The following is a complete list of situations when it is not available.

MTS tariff “0 without borders” is used only abroad. The preferential tariff is used in countries that are popular for tourist and business travel.

In addition to them, the option can be used under special conditions in Tunisia. Zero Without Borders can also be used in other countries of the world, but they do not offer such favorable conditions as the popular countries mentioned earlier.

Connecting roaming outside the country

If you need to maintain connections in another country, MTS clients should know that they need to connect two types of roaming “International access”, as well as “International and national roaming”. All MTS clients who are users of the mobile company have the opportunity to activate this useful option. Activation can be performed in a number of ways provided by the company:

• by dialing the command *111*2192#;
• when visiting a communication salon from the MTS company;
• when connecting independently in the subscriber’s account;
• when calling MTS customer support.

You can activate only one service called “International and National Roaming” at a company communication store or on the company’s hotline.

Making calls originating from the client, made from the host country, is carried out with only two active options.

Before activating the service, you must make sure that the number is not blocked and there is a positive balance on the SIM card.

Terms of use options and restrictions

This option does not work simultaneously with other similar roaming options. At the same time, activation is allowed in any tariff plans. When they are connected, this action stops. Payment terms depend on the country you are traveling to. I have compiled a list of popular countries for which the most favorable conditions apply.

However, preferential payment is provided for most other countries (applies to payment of 2-5 minutes), but it is less profitable than in the previous case. There is a list of countries where this option does not apply.

Note! When the “0 without borders” tariff used in MTS is applied, roaming is significantly cheaper.

Description of service

The essence of the option is that for the subscriber who uses it, all calls to the number when traveling around the world, with the exception of some countries, are free. At the same time, the option does not have the ability to make profitable outgoing calls, although the savings on incoming calls can be significant.

It is worth noting separately that the described option was created specifically for use when in international roaming. It doesn’t work in Russia, and if a subscriber wants to save on communications within the country, he will need to activate another service, and you can find out which one at any mobile operator office.

In any case, when traveling abroad, you will first need to activate roaming, otherwise you will not be able to use cellular communications on the territory of foreign countries. Only after completing this action, it becomes possible to select an option to save on communications when traveling abroad.

Who will benefit from this service?

If you are in doubt about the “Zero without Borders” option: connect it with MTS bonus points while abroad, or save what you have accumulated and do without additional services - here are the arguments in favor of connecting:

• You are traveling abroad and you know that your family will often call you from home;
• You realize that you yourself will have to constantly make outgoing calls while roaming;
• You have made sure that the program is exactly valid in the destination country;
• The duration of your stay in a foreign country is not very long (no longer than a month, otherwise it is better to choose another offer);
• You don’t really need the Internet, your main priority is calls;
• You're sending your child or loved one abroad and are looking for a way to provide a reliable, stress-free and cost-effective way to keep them connected.

In conclusion, we draw your attention to the fact that upon returning to your home region, the service is not canceled independently - which means that money will continue to be debited from your balance every day.
There are many ways to disconnect, be sure to choose the one that suits you. If our article helped you, please like it!

What services should you pay attention to?

If it turns out that this offer does not suit you, pay attention to other options. This can be done on the official website. To do this, select the “Tariffs” section in the top menu and click on “Service Catalog”.

You will see a list of services available for connection. For ease of navigation, sections are presented on the left; select “Roaming and intercity” in them. Please note that the system will prompt you to clarify what exactly you are interested in:

• Trips around Russia
• Travel around the world
• Calls to other countries
• Calls to other cities.

Select the item that interests you. In this situation, we are talking about “travel around the world.” If you click on it, the list of services will be significantly reduced. And in addition to the “0 without borders” tariff we already know, MTS will offer you:

• “Zabugorische” for 320/390 rubles per day of use, depending on the country. For this money on trips you will receive:

1. free incoming calls (for some countries all, but for some only the first 10 minutes);
2. For popular countries, outgoing calls will be charged from the connected package. But for the rest, from 2 to 5 minutes for 25 rubles each, and the 1st, 6th and further according to your roaming tariff.
3. Internet for popular countries is consumed from your package connected to the tariff. And in other countries it depends on the location. Each state has its own quota. In some places it is quite minimal, within the range of 1-5 MB per day, and in others it reaches 100.

The connection is made either using the command *111* 771# or through your personal account and application.

“Beat Abroad”, “Superbit” and “MaxiBit Abroad” from 450 rubles per day of use. These options are suitable for those who need the Internet when traveling.

• So “Bit Abroad” offers from 5 MB per day to an unlimited amount of mobile traffic. However, there is a small caveat. The price for different countries varies from 450 rubles to 1500. Moreover, the less traffic, the more expensive the connections.
• "MaxiBit" offers a larger amount of traffic (minimum 10MB). But here everything also depends on the destination and the cost will reach up to 2400 rubles per DAY!
• And finally, “SuperBit” is the operator’s maximum offer (from 20 MB). But the price of the issue is corresponding to 4500 rubles per day.

You can connect and disconnect services either in your personal account/application or through USSD commands *111*2222#, *111*2223#, *111*2224#.

And in addition, SMS packages when traveling around the world from 250 rubles per month, “Turbo button” and free cost control while traveling.

Personal Area

If you have a laptop or computer with an Internet connection at hand, you can turn off MTS “Zero Without Borders” through your Personal Account on the provider’s official website.

• Go to this page and log in: https://login.mts.ru/amserver/UI/Login;

• Go to the “Service Management” section;

• Find ours among the connected programs and disable it.