Types of TV
The development of new technologies has affected all spheres of human life. Television was no exception. It has become significantly more expensive, but the image quality and the number of channels provided have increased.
Today, Rostelecom provides its customers with the opportunity to connect to a variety of packages of television channels. They are able to satisfy the interests of any user. At the same time, you can choose an offer according to your budget.
The company offers to connect the following types of television:
- Interactive.
- Digital.
- Analog.
- Smart.
Next, we will consider in detail each type and its channel packages with an indication of cost.
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:
- Connect the set-top box to your TV via HDMI.
- Plug the device into a power outlet.
- Turn on the TV.
- Select the HDMI through which the connection is made.
- Use the remote control to make settings.
- When starting for the first time after connecting the set-top box to the TV, specify the WiFi network.
- Activate the desired package of Rostelecom TV channels.
If you want to avoid running wires from the router to the set-top box, you can install a video sender or PLC adapter.
Equipment prices
Equipment | price, rub. |
TV set-top box (HD and 3D) | 3850 — 9360 |
Remote Control | 350 |
HDMI or S-video cable | 100 |
Videosender | 4950 |
PLC adapter | 2800 |
TV channels on cable television do not require the connection of this equipment.
Interactive TV 2.0
The new television format is already on your TV - all this thanks to the modern and technological tariff “INTERACTIVE TV 2.0”. Without leaving your couch, you can pay for movies and services directly on your TV screen. New users are offered a free trial period of the START 2.0 package for a period of 30 days, which includes about 120 channels in HD format.
How to connect
There are two ways to connect the service - call the operator by phone 8 800 707 80 00
or fill out an application online. To apply online, you will need to do the following:
- Go to the official website //shop.onlime.ru/
- Select the “Television” tab.
- Next in the list of products we find “ Interactive TV 2.0 + Wi-Fi ” and click “Add to cart”.
- Then you will need to “Place an order” - click on the button below.
- On the new page that opens, fill in all the necessary data: contact information, address and delivery time.
After paying for the service, an operator will contact you.
Rates
There are 4 types of packages in total. Let's look at each of them together.
- Starter 2.0 . The cheapest package includes about 130 different channels. Its cost is only 320 rubles per month.
- Optimal 2.0 . The second package includes 167 channels of different topics. The cost of this package is 420 rubles per month.
- Advanced 2.0 . The name itself speaks for itself. For advanced users, a corresponding package is also presented, which includes 195 channels. The cost is 620 rubles per month.
- Maximum 2.0 . Well, the final maximum package includes 233 channels, of all topics. And its cost is 1,700 rubles per month.
Channel list
Starter 2.0
Full list
Channels (130);
Optimal 2.0
Full list
Channels (167);
Advanced 2.0
Full list
Channels (195);
Maximum 2.0
Full list
Channels (233);
Tariff description
A special expansion package includes a list of an additional 200 channels with different themes. The programs can be divided as follows:
- Cinema and TV series: NSTV, Cinema, Paramount Comedy;
- Sports channels including hunting and fishing;
- Music channels: VH1, MTV, Mezzo;
- Children's channels: Cartoon Networks, Nickelodeon, Mult;
- Science channels: My Planet, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet;
- Broadcasts and live broadcasts.
Users of the Advanced package have access to channels in HD quality. 200 channels of various topics are available for viewing to all clients who have activated this service. Users also have the right to use additional services provided for in this tariff.
Rostelecom smart TV
Rostelecom invites all owners of smart TVs to use connection services. To do this, you will need to first enter into an agreement with the company to obtain the necessary equipment.
Subsequently, a specialized application is installed on the smart TV to gain access to watch a variety of television programs. The application is downloaded directly through the smart TV. It's called Wink.
To download it you will need to go to the application store. To quickly find a file, you can use a search engine. For convenience and quick use, you can add an application shortcut to the home screen.
To log into the application you will need to provide a phone number or email address. After this, the user will have access to watch television. If you have any problems or questions, you can always contact customer support.
After successful installation of the application, the following problems may sometimes occur:
- Application failure, accompanied by frequent spontaneous exit from the program or failure to launch it. In this case, you need to check the state of the TV memory; it may not be enough. You will need to close or uninstall any other running applications.
- Refusal to play television channels. The problem may be caused by an incorrectly set date and time.
If you experience these problems, it is recommended that you try reinstalling the application.
Using the Rostelecom application on smart TV allows the user to access the following features:
- simultaneous use of the application on various devices, but no more than 5 devices;
- viewing in any convenient place. You can start watching on TV and finish on your mobile device;
- the payment is fixed, regardless of the number of devices used;
- More than 200 TV channels on a variety of topics are available for viewing: sports, history, music, science, entertainment, cartoons and much more;
- highest quality picture and sound;
- the ability to connect additional packages or watch a movie of interest for an additional fee;
- broadcast control functionality: recording, pause, delayed viewing.
This application is available for Samsung TVs from 2013 and LG with a minimum operating system WebOS 3.0.
Who is it suitable for?
The “Advanced” package from Rostelecom is suitable for any user of this provider. The pricing policy is quite well drawn up, so when connecting three services the price for the monthly subscription fee is reduced. The package is also convenient because it contains a large number of additional channels on various topics, 200 channels and that’s not all that the “Advanced” package offers. By activating this service, you can use additional options and get 20 additional channels on the topics you are interested in. This service is also very easy to activate; fees for using this service can be paid using your personal account. Connecting to this service will be a real “gift” for every Rostelecom user.
Analog TV
This type of service is provided directly through a telephone conversation. Call the support service at 8 800 100 0 800 and arrange a connection to your address through conversation.
The tariff price is 230 rubles per month , this amount includes all necessary taxes. This package includes more than 50 channels of Russian and world television.
Privileges
This package also provides benefits in the form of a 50% discount on the amount for the following segment of the population:
- single pensioners;
- families with pensioners receiving various subsidies from housing and communal services;
- disabled people;
- heroes of the USSR;
- heroes of the Russian Federation;
- veterans awarded the Order of Glory.
List of channels
If you are interested in the Popular Rostelecom tariff list of channels, then we will study a small list of programs:
- First.
- TV 1000.
- Illusion +.
- Paramount Comedy.
- Fox-life.
- Russian Musicbox.
- A-One.
- Bridge TV.
- Russia 1.
- MTV.
- TLC.
- Russia 24.
- NTV.
- STS and many others.
These are the most popular channels. The full list is presented on the provider’s portal, you can read it before connecting.
Set-top boxes for Rostelecom TV
To be able to watch interactive television from Rostelecom, you will need to purchase a specialized set-top box. Below are the most common options:
- Rostelecom Yuxing . This model is made in China. Its average cost is about 2000 rubles. Despite the Chinese assembly, there are no complaints about the performance of the console.
- Infomir . This unit has stood the test of time. Its functioning is at a fairly high level. Among the disadvantages, it can be noted that the connector for connecting the cable for the TV breaks down quite quickly. The cost of the set-top box is from 4000 rubles.
- SML-482 HD . The cost of this model starts from 3,000 rubles. It is equipped with fairly good software. This contributes to the excellent functioning of the device. The occurrence of defects is extremely rare.
- MOTOROLA VAP2400 . This console is one of the most expensive models. Its advantage lies in viewing from several TVs at once, without any wires. Supports up to 5 video streams in HD format. Price – 9000 rubles.
Application
Android and Apple users will be able to download the mobile application directly to their smartphone. This will make it easier to use all the services provided.
In addition to gaining access to watch interactive television, Rostelecom subscribers can use various applications.
Multiscreen is an application that allows the user to watch TV shows on a variety of devices. Another positive point is that when viewing is turned off, after turning on the device again, the user will continue viewing from where he stopped.
To use this application, you will need to download the appropriate program. Subsequently, user data located in the set-top box menu is entered.
Simultaneous use of the service on 5 devices is allowed. It is provided free of charge. At the same time, it is possible to view various program programs on all used devices.
Multiscreen allows users to view outside the home.
Video rental - this application connects automatically and does not require any additional payment. It allows customers to watch any movie or TV series they like for a fee.
Cash is not included in the total cost of the selected package. Payment is made in different ways after selecting a film for rental. Depending on its popularity, the price can vary from 20-250 rubles.
The choice of film is carried out in a specialized catalog. It is constantly updated.
Viewing Control is a very convenient application for users who, for some reason, were unable to watch a TV show on time. After activating the service, you will be able to use the following features:
- recording;
- skipping advertisements by rewinding;
- pausing while watching a program.
How to connect a tariff
The Advanced package is quite easy to connect to. To use this service you need to activate a tariff using the following methods:
- Contact the Rostelecom hotline. In this case, the operator will help you fill out an application for connecting the service;
- Leave a request for connection at one of the company’s offices, and you must have your passport with you;
- Submit a connection request yourself on the Rostelecom website. After which a company specialist will contact you.
It is also worth knowing that if the user is a Rostelecom client and uses his personal account, then he has the right to take advantage of the opportunity to leave a request from his Rostelecom personal account.