Tariff plans for smart devices and navigators

It's no secret that in modern GPS navigators it is possible to use additional Internet options - many devices have a slot for a SIM card. The current state of roads, traffic jams, and even the downloading of additional maps and software updates require connection to the global network.

What tariff plan will provide the navigation device with the necessary amount of traffic? Among the many tariff plans from MTS, you can choose one that can be used for navigation devices.

Different navigators use different volumes of traffic, however, their owners can update current road data either automatically or manually. But more often than not, up-to-date information about roads weighs little.

What is important when choosing a tariff plan? Naturally, do not pay for those services that will not be used in the navigation device, and the paid required amount of traffic should be as cheap as possible. We invite you to draw your attention to the tariff plan for the provision of telematics from the MTS company.

Tariff from Beeline

The Internet is necessary for the navigator to obtain information about traffic jams. There is no need to make calls from this device, so the cost of calls is of utmost importance to us. Beeline has a tariff specifically for such needs, which was in effect in 2017 and will continue to be in effect in 2018 - it is far from the newest. It’s called “Signal” and is aimed at various smart devices - from navigators to smart watches.

Price :

• Calls to local numbers – 5 rubles/min.
• Calls within Russia – 5 rubles/min.
• The cost of Internet is 2 rubles/MB.
• The cost of messages to any Russian numbers is 2 rubles/piece.

The Internet traffic charging interval is very small - 1 kbit. This allows you to save money on your balance. For example, the same GPS trackers send and receive extremely small amounts of information. Therefore, charging for 250 kb would be unprofitable. The subscription fee is 1 rub/day, regardless of whether you use the connection or not.

Beeline also offers special telematics tariffs for legal entities. These tariff plans include small packages of services for navigators and other smart devices. There are four in total:

• Telematics 10 – 10 MB for 18 rubles/month.
• Telematics 20 – 20 MB for 30 rubles/month.
• Telematics 50 – 50 MB for 55 rubles/month.
• Telematics 100 – 100 MB for 90 rubles/month.

Only corporate clients and individual entrepreneurs can take advantage of these tariffs.

How to find out your balance?

As a rule, navigation devices do not allow the user to find out the account balance directly from their interface. The balance on the SIM card installed in the navigator can be found out in the following ways:

• Control your balance from another phone using and “Friend’s Balance”.
• Use the My MTS mobile application by linking the number to your account.
• Use your account on the company’s website by also linking the SIM card number with the “Mayak” tariff to your account.

Tariffs from MegaFon

If you need a SIM card for your navigator, use the MegaFon – Online tariff plan. There is no subscription fee, the cost of mobile Internet is 2.5 rubles/MB in the home network and 9.9 rubles/MB when traveling around Russia. The charging interval is a little confusing - the first session per month is rounded up to one megabyte, then sessions of 250 KB are used. Moreover, if the current session turned out to be too small, but its duration was an hour, it is rounded up to the same 250 KB - not very profitable.

You can use this tariff plan for a navigator, or install a SIM card with a tariff in a modem or some other smart device. But if it consumes a lot of traffic, it makes sense to add one of the additional options to the tariff - for example, 3 GB for 350 rubles, which is more profitable. You can also take advantage of options with more impressive Internet packages.

Which tariff to choose for your navigator?

Using a navigator is commonplace for many modern motorists.
Devices that have the function of automatically downloading traffic jams via GPRS require the use of a SIM card. Tariffs suitable for navigators are not so easy to choose, because the demands of such a device are minimal. Content:

• The need for the right choice
• What to look for?
• Megaphone
• Beeline
• MTS
• Tele 2

Tariff plans from MTS

Trying to figure out which tariff is best for your navigator, we found an offer without a monthly fee and with a short charging interval. This is the Mayak tariff plan from the MTS operator. The cost of 1 MB of Internet traffic on it is 4.5 rubles. Billing interval – 1 kb. The offer is relevant not only for navigators, but also for other smart devices - electric meters, trackers, surveillance cameras and much more.

The “Smart Device” tariff from MTS has quite attractive terms of service for subscribers. The initial subscription fee is charged immediately for the year - that’s 670 rubles. Starting from the 13th month, it is written off monthly – 80 rubles/month. Every month subscribers are provided with:

• 300 MB of traffic for smart devices.
• 30 SMS within the region.
• 30 minutes throughout the region and mobile MTS throughout Russia.

The tariff plan was created to work as part of smart home modules, alarm systems and smart watches.

There are no restrictions that prevent the use of the tariff plan on smartphones and tablets. An additional advantage of the tariff is the complete blocking of content services and SMS mailings.

Equipment and description

It is possible to install Beeline Glonass monitoring equipment that provides the following information:

• Fuel level in the tank;
• Start of operation of the excavator bucket and other mechanisms;
• Presence of a passenger in the cabin, etc.

And what may be useful to you, you can find out in the article, there are no secrets.

Beeline offers its customers the following types of equipment for GPS monitoring of vehicles:

Watch a video about this service:

Smart watch for children with SIM card

A smart watch with a SIM card for children allows parents not only to call their child, but also to determine his location using GPS. The child will not always be able to navigate exactly where he is. To do this, parents need to go to the application and see where exactly the child is now. Also, one of the functions of smart watches is to send a beacon to parents’ smartphones.

In the store you can see many models that parents can choose together with their child. The device can be selected for both adults and children. To select the best model, you will need to analyze the characteristics of popular watches.

Smart Baby Watch Q80, or Q90 (GW100)

The model is new for 2021. An improved external design of the watch has been developed, as well as functionality has been improved. The beacon function is also installed.

The color display and large screen will allow even a small child to use built-in applications and answer incoming calls.

The watch has standard smartwatch functions, such as a pedometer, heart rate monitor, alarm clock, etc. It also has an emergency panic button and watch tracking apps. This will help not only keep track of the child’s location, but also find the device if lost. Parents can view their child's movement points over the past 30 days.

The model has a microphone, which allows parents to listen to what is happening around the child and who he is talking to.

The strap material is hypoallergenic and can be replaced with a strap of a different color.

The cost of the watch is about 4000 rubles.

dokiWatch

One of the features of the model is video communication with the wearer of the watch. The functionality also includes sending SMS messages, voice calls, and determining the location of the device owner.

A watch with a SIM card can replace a child’s phone, since all the necessary functions to support communication are contained in the device.

Parents can set a safety zone using a smartphone app. If a child leaves its boundaries, a notification will be sent to your phone.

Smart watches have the ability to use the camera to create interesting photos or videos. There is also a built-in fitness program that will allow the child to perform prescribed physical exercises and stay in good shape.

The cost of the watch is about 7,000 rubles.

Filip 2

The model is designed to track the carrier using the GPS function. The watch has the ability to send text messages and make voice calls.

Parents can set a safe zone and also enter 5 numbers that the child can dial if necessary.

The watch holds a battery charge for about a week and also has a durable case.

The cost of the watch is about 6,000 rubles.

Jetix DF50

A distinctive feature of the model is its dust and moisture protection. The child can wash their hands or take a shower without fear of breaking the device. Also included is a protective glass, which will extend the service life for a long time.

The model has the basic functions of a smart watch for a child: sending voice and text messages, an emergency button, determining the location of the owner, telephone communication, a safe zone. The functionality also offers the child an installed program for solving logical and mathematical problems.

The device also stores the movement history of the watch wearer, which can be viewed through the mobile application.

The cost of the watch is about 5,000 rubles.

VTech KidiZoom DX

This model does not have telephone communication and geolocation functions. The device is designed to entertain the child with various built-in applications, as well as to develop mental abilities.

The watch has the standard functions of smart fitness bracelets (alarm clock, stopwatch, timer).

You can take photos or shoot videos with the device. There is also the ability to record voice.

The watch is dust and moisture resistant, allowing your child to take a shower with it.

How to insert a SIM card into a smartwatch

The location of the SIM card slot may vary depending on the model. All watches contain instructions that describe the algorithm for inserting a SIM card.

It is important to take care of the size of the SIM card. In most cases Micro-SIM or Nano-SIM are used

It is not recommended to cut the SIM card yourself. To change its size, you should contact the operator’s office with your passport and the owner of the SIM card, after which the consultants will issue a new one.

It is recommended to first set up a new SIM card on your smartphone and then insert it into your watch.

For some devices, the slot is located on the side of the case, for others it is located inside under the battery. In the second case, you may need the screwdriver that comes with the kit. Next, you need to carefully remove the battery. There will be a slot underneath that is secured with a lid. You need to open it and place the SIM card as shown on the watch.

Login to your personal account

To log into the Beeline Automonitoring system, you need to obtain a login and password. The easiest way is to dial *110*9# on your phone, after which the system will provide automatically generated data for logging into your Beeline Unified Monitoring personal account.

You can log in by clicking the button:

Your personal account has the following features:

1. Access is possible from any country where the SIM card is valid.
2. You can log into your account from any device connected to the Internet.
3. The personal account contains all the information the user needs: the current tariff for the Beeline GPS tracker, the location of vehicles, the current tasks of employees. Including setting up a GPS tracker for Beeline is available through your personal account.

Which operator's SIM card is better for a tablet?

Experts confidently say that Megafon is the most popular mobile Internet operator. Various options for tariffing services, the ability to choose the optimal amount of traffic (from 3 GB to 40). For regular browsing of websites and obtaining the necessary information from the Internet, a tariff plan that guarantees 6-7 GB at an affordable cost is sufficient. To watch movies and download multimedia files, you will need a more expensive tariff. Internet speed is stable in the operator's coverage regions.

In MTS, the standard traffic volume is 3 GB. There are also offers with a larger volume, up to the broadcast of TV channels (a special service is activated). This operator is represented in almost any region, so the Internet speed is good.

In most cases, when the balance is exhausted, the service is terminated.

Today it is not difficult to choose a SIM card for a smartphone. With the same ease, it will be possible to select a tariff plan that provides the user with basic functionality. But with tablets everything is much more complicated. Internet requirements for tablets are higher and you will still have to look for a suitable tariff with an operator. Let’s look at the differences and which SIM card is better for the Internet on a phone and which one is better for a tablet.

Results

Choosing the optimal MTS tariff for your navigator depends on what device you are using. For a car navigator, a special offer from the Go-Smart company or a tariff without a monthly fee with an Internet option would be ideal. The latter are also suitable when using cards on a tablet. For a navigator in a smartphone, the choice is not limited to special tariffs. You must choose based on the need for packaged services and the overall traffic consumption of other functions on the device. MTS does not offer free access to navigators and online maps for a daily fee (Beeline and Tele2 have such options).

Smartphone navigator

Those who use their smartphone as a navigator in the car have the most favorable rates in terms of the variety of tariff options. When choosing a tariff, you do not need to connect a separate number. Although here there are options for optimizing costs and additional savings. If your phone supports two SIM cards, then you can install a SIM card for mobile Internet in the second slot.

When choosing a tariff for a smartphone that you also use as a navigator, choosing a favorable tariff depends on how much traffic you use. As with the “classic” navigator, the cost of downloading road data is not high. If you need the Internet exclusively for the navigator, then the minimum tariff of the “Smart” line will do, and the choice depends on the amount of other services required.