“Light” package from Rostelecom - description and list of channels

The largest provider in Russia, Rostelecom, today offers its customers a wide selection of tariff plans, making Internet access the most profitable. Among the services offered by Rostelecom are digital TV services presented in several packages. One of them is the “Light” package, the most accessible to Rostelecom’s many clients.

The company never ceases to delight its customers by offering new packages of digital television services, which have a number of advantages:

• the ability to watch your favorite programs and movies in high image quality with a wide range of shades and colors;
• the signal can be received using a mobile terminal;
• availability of additional information;
• high-quality multi-channel sound.

Package overview

The company today is one of the largest home television operators. It offers a variety of tariffs tailored to different clients. You can find the option that suits you.

One of the features is that the packages are constantly updated. The company changes conditions and holds promotions. Therefore, a certain amount of time is allocated to connect to special offers, like Easy.

What conditions are offered for the package?

1. You need to pay 1000 rubles for connection.
2. The client is provided with 36 main channels free of charge.
3. If this is not enough for him, then you can activate additional packages in your personal account.

Additional Information

Using a promotional offer offers maximum savings and an expanded range of options for its customers. Anyone can become a Rostelecom subscriber; they must first ensure that they have the appropriate technical capabilities.

Additional options in the form of subscriptions to movie services are the result of partnership agreements between the telecommunications operator and third-party organizations. Here you also get additional benefits and the possibility of good savings when actively using such services.

Advantages

Why should you choose the Light Rostelecom tariff? We list a number of advantages:

• You can watch the main channels for free.
• It is possible to completely eliminate the subscription fee.
• It is enough to make a one-time payment of 1000 rubles for connection.
• The company provides equipment for rent to subscribers for a promotion of 1 ruble per month.
• This is a great solution for many clients.
• Provides access to the most popular channels.
• There are no unnecessary programs that you will never watch.

If desired, you can change the conditions. It is possible to activate 57 channels for 130 rubles and connect various packages. Naturally, you will have to pay separately for additional programs.

Therefore, before connecting TV packages, carefully study their content and cost. It is important to understand whether this option is right for you. If you use a set of channels, you can activate it.

Package tariffs "Kinomania"

For Moscow subscribers, Rostelecom offers several “Kinomania” package tariffs, which include access to the Internet and the ability to view entertainment channels.

The operator provides additional options to subscribers who have activated one of the “Kinomaniya” packages:

• TV set-top box and Wi-fi router for 0 rubles;
• for free;
• “ViP Viasat Premium” package free of charge;
• “Your Ideal HD” 2 months. for free;
• Multiscreen for free;
• Amediateka Home of HBO (except mini tariff).

Subscribers who already use the Internet from Rostelecom can subscribe to the “Light + Movie Mania” package for only 349 rubles/month. during the promotional period (365 days).

After the expiration of the promotional period (365 days), the subscription fee for packages will increase by 100 rubles/month.

Tariff "Easy" Rostelecom: list of channels

The programs for this package were selected to meet the needs of the majority of subscribers. Let's list a number of channels:

1. First.
2. Russia 1.
3. STS.
4. Fifth.
5. World 24.
6. Russia 24.
7. Russia Today.
8. Match TV.
9. Sundress.
10. Friday.
11. France 24.
12. MUZ TV.
13. Russia K.
14. REN-TV, etc.

What channels are included in the Rostelecom light package? The list contains only the most popular programs. You can view the full list on the operator’s website, as it is quite extensive.

It is important to consider that content and conditions may be adjusted in regions. Therefore, accurate information is provided by the provider when connecting services.

Equipment and setup

Rostelecom usually provides a comprehensive service, which also includes installation and configuration of a set of equipment. To install interactive TV, a special STB set-top box from Rostelecom is provided. The connection is made with an HDMI cable, you must also have an Internet connection and a TV that can support the necessary functions.

If you want to install the TV yourself:

1. Connect the set-top box to your TV via HDMI.
2. Plug the device into a power outlet.
3. Turn on the TV.
4. Select the HDMI through which the connection is made.
5. Use the remote control to make settings.
6. When starting for the first time after connecting the set-top box to the TV, specify the WiFi network.
7. Activate the desired package of Rostelecom TV channels.

Equipment prices

TV channels on cable television do not require the connection of this equipment.

How to choose filling?

To determine the content, you need:

• Go to the operator’s website after connecting.
• Start the registration procedure.
• Provide personal information in the form.
• Check the accuracy of the information.
• Create a profile.
• Follow the instructions to connect the TV service to your personal account.
• Go to account management.
• Select package. A free option or solutions with additional channels are offered. Determine your own needs.
• Confirm that these terms and conditions are activated.
• If there is a subscription fee for the package, then you need to top up your account.

You can transfer funds directly on the portal. Open the payment section. It is proposed to send money from a card, WebMoney or YaD. Required:

1. Enter card details or wallet number.
2. Specify the amount.
3. An SMS will be sent to the phone linked to the card or wallet account.
4. Enter the code from the message in the form.
5. Confirm the operation.
6. In the future, you can pay for Rostelecom TV on the company’s website, in the Internet banking system, in an electronic wallet or in applications.

How to connect the desired channel package

If you wish, you can select (change) any package of Rostelecom channels for broadcasting on your devices.

To change the package, go to Menu, select Service Management, then TV packages, click on the desired one and the “Connect” button.

You can connect to other devices in two ways:

1. Install an IPTV player on your computer with an intuitive interface and convenient functions. This method is not suitable for mobile devices.
2. Use the Rostelecom zabava.ru portal after first going through the registration stage. The device must be connected to the Internet. Convenient for use on all devices, does not require additional downloads or settings.

Current situation

The Light Rostelecom package was provided as part of the “Big Internet” tariff. But it was discontinued in 2021. The offer has been moved to the archive and is not available to subscribers.

This means that you will not be able to connect to the package. There are no exceptions here, the promotion is officially over. Therefore, customers will have to look for another option to use RT services.

What options does the company offer now?

Which tariff should I choose instead of Light? Currently RT provides a range of solutions:

• Your starting one is 128 channels for 320 rubles per month.
• Optimal - 160 for 420 rubles.
• Advanced – 193 for 620 rubles.
• Maximum – 234 for 1700 rub.
• Premier - for 620 rubles.

You can choose one of the available options. It is important that the company can adjust prices and the number of programs in the regions. How to find out the latest data for your subject?

1. Check out the website rt.ru/hometv/tariff.
2. The system automatically detects the location and offers a regional version of the portal.
3. On it you can study the current packages, their contents and cost.

Important! The information on tariffs presented in the article is relevant at the moment.

There is no guarantee that the company will not change the conditions or introduce a new line.

One of the features is that the company reduces TV prices for subscribers who use its services. For example, if you have a home Internet connection and a telephone from RT, then the cost will be 10-25% less.

Multiscreen technology

A modern user of smart gadgets can watch their favorite channels not only from the TV, but also from other devices. “Multiscreen” technology allows you to combine 5 channels on one screen at once, and pay for them as viewing from one device. With this option, you do not need to overpay for the monthly package; the service is automatically activated when ordering Interactive TV. All that remains is to pay Rostelecom for the television tariffs that were connected earlier.

Advantages of "Multiscreen":

1. A compromise solution for all home television lovers - watch a TV show, movie or series on your TV, and then continue on your smartphone or tablet. This way, you don’t have to worry that someone has suspended your session.
2. You can watch the channel on your device even outside the home, as long as you have an Internet connection.
3. Simultaneous viewing of 5 channels.
4. Payment for a movie or channel package is included in the interface of the Interactive TV set-top box. There is no charge for viewing on other screens.
5. The service is absolutely free for Interactive TV subscribers.

“Multiscreen” is configured step by step. First, the Rostelecom Interactive TV utility is installed on a smartphone or tablet; a similar application can be launched on SmartTV. Next, the program starts and the “Multiscreen” section opens. User data is indicated (from the portal itv.rt.ru or Interactive TV). The connection to the account is completed, now everyone in the family can use it.

Personal opinion

I didn't like Rostelecom's tariffs. And that's why:

1. There is no normal unlimited Internet on any of the tariffs, although it is advertised. Yes, the brief description states that there is a package at maximum speed, but what will happen next was only found out in technical support.
2. There is no normal description of the conditions. I looked at a lot of tariffs from various regular and virtual mobile operators, but I have never seen such an incomprehensible description. What does it cost? “The “500 MB+” option is activated
   when the main package of Internet traffic according to the tariff plan
   . It is clear that these note points were simply copied from somewhere and inattentively edited. And a bonus is that this condition is incorrect, since after using up the main package, unlimited access is activated at speeds of up to 128 Kbps.
3. Rostelecom's tariffs almost completely copy Tele2's tariffs. And why, one might ask, is Rostelecom needed then? You can switch to an MVNO if it has advantages over regular telecom operators, since simply in terms of communication quality, MVNOs cannot beat mobile operators due to the fact that they operate on the same base stations.

User reviews

The reviews of people who have already used the services of the provider deserve special attention. It is quite logical that the telecommunications company itself will not write badly about itself, and therefore you should not completely trust the information on its website. But you can’t trust customer comments unconditionally. This is due to the fact that satisfied users rarely write reviews for the “Easy + Cinema Mania” tariff from Rostelecom, because they do not consider it necessary. But negative messages appear immediately after any problems arise. As a result, it will not be possible to get an objective picture of what is happening. That is, when reading comments, you should think about what is written and think about what is true and what is included in the emotional reviews that are far from reality.