Date: August 30, 2021 | Updated: August 23, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man
Each cellular operator operating in Russia has separate offers for roaming as part of its services and tariffs, and Tele2 has not been spared this trend, because it has implemented many corresponding options. And one of them is the “Simple Geography” option from Tele2, which we will consider in this article.
Detailed description of the Tele2 “Simple Geography” option
Already based on the name of this proposal, you can guess its purpose. However, it is worth noting that this is not a roaming tariff, but a separate option designed specifically for making profitable roaming calls. In addition, it is worth emphasizing that the option is not designed for the use of communication services when traveling around the country or abroad, but directly for making calls in other countries.
Also, “Simple Geography” has very difficult nuances of use, since it allows you to make profitable calls not to all directions, but only to certain ones, and even with conditions affecting various cellular operators abroad.
Accordingly, taking into account some limitations of this service, it may be suitable for use only by those subscribers who systematically make calls in the countries mentioned in the terms of service. And this:
- China;
- Uzbekistan;
- Tajikistan.
The financial terms of such calls are as follows:
- Calls to Uzbekistan to any numbers, with the exception of Ucell: 2.90 rubles;
- Calls to Ucell-Uzbekistan: 1.50 rub.;
- Calls to China to all operators: 90 kopecks;
- Calls to Tajikistan to all directions, with the exception of Tcell: 10 rubles;
- Calls to Tcell-Tajikistan: 4.50 rub.
All outgoing calls are charged per minute.
Calls
The cost of calls abroad varies depending on the chosen direction. The main classification is divided into 4 outgoing directions: Asia, America, CIS and European Union countries. Let's consider the pricing separately for each block.
America
The most popular destinations here are the USA and Canada. Calls to these countries will cost much less - 80 kopecks per minute. If you need to call Brazil, Colombia or Argentina, the rate increases to 5 rubles per 60 seconds of dialogue.
European countries
All outgoing calls to Europe and the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania) will cost 5 rubles per minute of conversation; for Estonia, a different tariff is provided - 15 rubles per 60 seconds of connection. This also includes another popular destination – Türkiye. If you want to contact a friend or colleague who is on vacation, you will have to pay 9 rubles. per minute of conversation.
Asia
The most profitable ones will be those outgoing to China - only 80 kopecks per minute. Calls to South Korea, Mongolia and India will be slightly more expensive - 1.5 rubles per 60 seconds. Other popular Asian countries are calculated at a single rate - 5 rubles. in a minute.
CIS
These directions are also in demand among Tele2 subscribers. Most often calls are made to Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Such a call will cost 15 rubles per minute. Connections with subscribers from Georgia and Abkhazia are taken into account at the same rate. Calls to Uzbekistan will be the most profitable in this block - only 6 rubles per minute. It will be a little more expensive to call Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Turkmenistan - 9 rubles. in 60 seconds. The most expensive calls are to Belarus and Moldova - 25 rubles each.
Restrictions
Not all countries have similar conditions, so it is important to take into account a number of restrictions and exceptions when activating the “Simple Geography” option. The service is not available for Montenegro, Slovenia, Albania, Switzerland, Monaco, Serbia.
Also, calls to Kazakhstan to numbers with the prefix 876 are not taken into account. Such calls are calculated at the standard rate of your tariff plan.
All Tele2 subscribers with “My Tele2”, “Classic” and “Internet for all devices” tariff plans can activate the service.
How much does Simple Geography cost?
Of course, the service itself has its own financial conditions, which look like this:
- Connection cost: free for the first activation of the option for a specific number/30 rubles for all subsequent activations for a specific number;
- Subscription fee: 1 ruble per day;
- Disable option: free;
- Checking service status: free.
Also, considering the conditions of “Simple Geography”, it should be noted that it is available for use only if the subscriber who activated the option is within the home region.
Tele2 “Simple Geography”: features
- The main connection methods include the following: dialing the command *155*51#, through your personal account on the official website of the Tele2 company, using technical support by calling 611 or when visiting the office of a cellular operator.
- To disconnect, you can use one of the following options: command - *155*50#call key, customer support center at 611, personal account of a Tele2 subscriber, personal visit to the office.
- To avoid reconnection or check Tele2 disconnection, you can use the command *155*5#call key.
How to connect
If you are one of those subscribers for whom calls to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and China are an integral part of using cellular services, you should probably think about activating the service in question. This decision will be rational, since the call tariffs specified in the conditions are very democratic, and a subscription fee of 1 ruble per day cannot be called significant.
Connect Simple Geography in two ways:
- In the official personal account, available on the operator’s website and in the mobile application for smartphones;
- When entering a USSD request in the format *155*51#.
The service is activated immediately, after which the subscription fee for the current day follows.
You can check the status of the “Simple Geography” option via a USSD request *155*5#.
How to activate from Tele2?
Adding an option to a number is quite simple. You can use several methods, choosing the most optimal and fastest:
- In your personal account or mobile application from Tele2. Simply find it from the general list and click “Connect”. As a confirmation, a message will be sent to the number, and the service will be active in 1-2 minutes.
- Using USSD combination. We dial the command *155*51# on the phone keyboard and press the call button. The request will be automatically processed within 3-5 minutes, and a message with the status of the option will also be sent to your phone.
- At the operator's. Call 611, listen to all voice menu options and choose to connect with a specialist. On the hotline you can not only connect to “Simple Geography”, but also manage other services, receive detailed information certificates, control expenses and track balance replenishments.
If you no longer need this service, you can easily cancel it. To do this, dial the combination *155*50# and wait for a response from the system. Also, “Simple Geography” is automatically disabled if you switch to a tariff plan where the service is not available for connection.
Description and features of the service
The “Simple Geography” option on Tele2 is a prime example of reducing the cost of cellular communications. It is activated in conjunction with any tariff plan, both for individuals and corporates, with the exception of the “Infinite Black” and “M2M” plans. In addition, it has a number of characteristics:
- unlimited connection within the network;
- low cost of international calls;
- minimum daily subscription fees;
- free connection to the service.
The option only works within the coverage boundaries of your native region. Outside the home network, calls abroad will be calculated according to international roaming tariffs.
To check the service activity, dial the USSD combination *155*5# and make a call. After which information about the status of the option will be displayed on the screen.
When communicating, calculations are made per minute and for each city the cost may vary. The option only works within the coverage boundaries of your native region. Outside your home network, calls abroad will be charged at standard rates. If you forgot whether this option is active, you can simply check whether the key combination in USSD is in the dialing menu *155*5# and make a call. After which information about the status of the service will be displayed on the screen.
Service compatibility simple geography
Connection is available to subscribers of the following lines:
- "My Tele2";
- “My Tele2 04_2020”;
- “My Tele2 12_2019”;
- "Classical";
- "Unlimited";
- “Everywhere online.”
Also connecting additional services are available within the “Lite” and “Internet for Devices” tariffs. These can be both tariffs for mobile phones and modems.
It is important to know! The offer is not available to contract subscribers, as it has an analogue with expanded functions and geographic coverage.
“Simple Geography” Tele2: optimization of international calls
Do friends, relatives or business partners live in another CIS country?
In this case, you can simply go broke on phone calls. However, if you wish, you can find a way to optimize the cost of international Tele2 calls. It’s enough just to correctly assess your financial capabilities and connect Tele2. This service will be described in more detail below. It should be taken into account that the regional branches of Tele2 in Russia have an independent policy in the provision of services and pricing. And “Simple Geography” Tele 2 precisely belongs to that category of services that has different prices in different regions of the Russian Federation, and a number of branches are already completely closed for connection.
Subscription fee
The provider has set a fixed daily fee for using the offer. Every day, 2 rubles are debited from the consumer’s personal account. At the time of service activation, a fee for the first day of service is charged, subsequent fees are paid upon the arrival of a new day.
In case of lack of money, the operator temporarily suspends the operation of the option. The cost of an outgoing call will depend on the tariff plan installed on the number and the country to which the call is made. The offer will be restored after the required amount has been deposited into your personal account to pay off the subscription fee.
Connecting to “Simple Geography” is completely free. All prices and characteristics in the article are described for users of the Moscow region. In other cities of Russia, the parameters may not be the same; check the information with Tele2 employees in your home region.
The subscription fee will be charged from the consumer’s balance from the moment the service is activated until it is removed from the phone number.
Is it worth connecting?
Definitely worth it. It will help you keep in touch with loved ones and relatives abroad, without any additional costs. When conducting a comparative analysis of the choice of such a service and instant messengers, preference can be given to the subscription offer. This is also facilitated by the quality of communication, reducing the material burden on the subscriber by eliminating other monetization approaches.
The additional function does not work in relation to the following destinations: the Republic of Belarus, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Switzerland, Slovenia, Albania, Macedonia, Monaco, Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Vatican City, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, as well as to numbers Kazakhstan with the prefix 876. Also, the offer is incompatible with options and tariff plans that provide preferential rates for calls to international destinations and other exclusive destinations.
Tele2 roaming in Tajikistan 2021
Roaming services in Tajikistan are available to all Tele2 subscribers and do not require additional connection. The phone automatically registers to the new network when turned on. If your smartphone does not register automatically, select the network manually.
In Tajikistan, services are provided by Beeline and Tcell operators. Network designation on the phone display: 436 05; Beeline TJ; TajikTel (Beeline); MLT; 436 03.
How to dial a subscriber's number correctly in roaming:
- +(country code) (subscriber number);
- example for Russia – + 7 (subscriber number).
Good to know! Toll-free travel help number.
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