Not all clients have the opportunity to stay connected while roaming. This is due to the high cost of calls. An alternative communication option remains the use of text messages. They are much cheaper than an outgoing call, in addition, the mobile operator MTS offers its customers to connect to an excellent service called “SMS roaming”. With this option, users will have the opportunity to communicate at a favorable price per SMS, which will create significant cost savings.
This material will provide detailed information on how to connect SMS in roaming, what options can be used and what are the conditions for their use. It is also worth noting that it is better to check all data before connecting on the official MTS website. Since prices and other information may vary depending on the region and connection time. It is possible that by the time of activation some services will change their prices or will be sent to the archived section.
The MTS SMS package abroad implies the activation of a tariff with a large number of free messages. Now you can communicate while outside of Russia. By purchasing a tariff, you get the opportunity to make free calls and messages to numbers even abroad. The service is valid for 30 days from the moment of activation. You can choose different options, for example, 50 SMS or 100 SMS for a whole month. The cost of MTS SMS in roaming abroad differs depending on the direction and number of messages. If you want to use other options when roaming, for example, “International roaming”.
In Europe
A frequent visitor to Europe can take advantage of the free messaging service provided specifically for these countries. This includes outgoing SMS regardless of the operator. Connecting 50 pieces will cost 250 rubles. Significant savings compared to sending messages at full cost. If you need a larger quantity, then choose 100 messages for 350 rubles. Regarding the countries to which the tariff applies. It includes:
- Türkiye;
- Finland;
- Latvia and many other European countries, the full list is presented on the website.
In all countries of the world
MTS also provides the opportunity to purchase a service package that is valid in all countries of the world. The connection price varies depending on the number of messages provided. If we talk about 50 SMS, then the cost will be 500 rubles. If 100 SMS per month the price comes out to 700 rubles. Quite an advantageous offer for those who communicate daily at work or text with friends.
Profitable offer
Don't think that as soon as you leave your service area, mobile communications will stop working. No, you will still be able to exchange SMS or receive and make calls, because your mobile device will automatically activate the network of another operator. So you don't need to search or change any settings on your phone. The point here is different: such connections will cost much more.
In order to save money, it is better to activate favorable tariffs from MTS in roaming conditions. At the same time, there are many similar service packages, and you can always find the best option.
For example, subscribers leaving their region will benefit from the “Everywhere at Home” or “United Country” tariff. If you are going abroad, then you should pay attention to the “Zero Everywhere” package. If you do not intend to leave the country or region, but simply want to communicate with friends or relatives living in another region, then it is better to connect “Your Country”. The most favorable tariff for calls to a specific foreign country is “Favorite Country”.
Pros and cons of this service package
The main advantage of the service is that the package includes services for any operator in the world at an affordable, competitive price. After payment you receive a certain number of messages. An important point is to save sms in case of connecting to another tariff. They are summed up and in this case extended.
The only drawback is the limited use of messages. If they are not used completely within a month, they will burn out. According to customer experience, 50-100 SMS is enough for exactly a month.
Cost of SMS MTS abroad
As already mentioned, the cost of SMS abroad from MTS is 250-700 rubles. Deposit the full amount into your account, after which the messages will be credited. The cost directly depends on the choice of countries covered by the tariff zone and the number of services provided. The validity period of 50, 100 sms is 30 calendar days.
Incoming SMS abroad MTS
This package does not include a separate cost for incoming SMS. You pay exclusively for outgoing messages to any mobile operators in the Russian Federation, as well as to foreign numbers.
Roaming terms and conditions
There are two options for providing roaming: intranet and national.
- On-network roaming is provided by regional representative offices of MTS outside the subscriber's region of connection in network coverage areas.
- National roaming is provided by other cellular operators in those geographical locations where there are no MTS coverage areas.
On all MTS tariffs, this service is activated by default and is provided with a positive balance on the personal account. After the subscriber arrives in another region, registration in the local operator’s network occurs automatically and free of charge. Payment for communication services will be charged according to tariffs. Debiting funds may occur with some delay, depending on data transmission from the third-party telecom operator.
How to activate MTS SMS package abroad?
In order to connect MTS SMS abroad, you must follow these steps:
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- If you intend to activate a tariff “within Europe”, you need to dial the following combination of numbers on your phone *111*1104#. Next, you will be contacted by an operator who will help you successfully complete the connection. It is possible to purchase a service through the Personal Account system after authorization.
- To activate the “worldwide” tariff, dial the numbers *111*1102#. Repeat the steps as for the first connection.
How to make profitable calls at international rates
Today, MTS offers its subscribers profitable use of mobile communications outside the country. In order to activate international tariffs, you can visit an official branch of mobile communications (bring your passport with you) or activate the service yourself.
To connect to International Access, dial the following combination: *111*2193#. To activate the “Easy Roaming” package, dial the following sequence: *111*2157# or send a free message with the text 2157 to number 111. In addition, you can activate any tariff using the MTS technical service. To do this, call 111 and select “Contact the operator.”
It is worth considering that you can remotely activate roaming tariffs only if your number was registered no later than six months ago, and your monthly expense reaches at least 650 rubles. In other cases, you must personally visit a mobile phone store.
Additional Information
The package of services abroad will provide the required number of services to international numbers. The offer price is quite favorable for the subscriber. Please note that the service is provided for one month. After the period expires, you must purchase a new package or select a tariff.
What is needed for the MTS SMS service to work properly in roaming? A large number of subscribers often ask this question when traveling abroad or traveling to another region of the country. After all, prepaid tariff plans of a mobile operator provide full sets of minutes, traffic and SMS for use when you are in your home region.
When a subscriber moves around Russia, the conditions on the tariff for sending messages, Internet traffic and making calls may change. Therefore, it is so important to be aware of the current roaming conditions on MTS when traveling around the country or traveling abroad. The reasons why a subscriber needs to know roaming tariffs can be listed as follows:
- the subscriber travels outside the Russian Federation or his home region;
- travel of friends and family;
- periodically sending SMS to foreign phone numbers;
- the need to make frequent calls abroad, for example, when running an Internet business;
- residence of relatives abroad;
- frequent business trips
- or other cases.
In all these situations, the owner of an MTS SIM card simply needs to know reliable information about the latest changes in tariffs and new offers for roaming. Since while abroad, it is much more profitable for a subscriber to send short SMS texts than to communicate on the phone for a long time. Work matters can also often be resolved by sending a few important lines to a colleague.
The article will consider all possible options and tariffs for MTS for unlimited sending of SMS messages and comfortable communication while roaming, and will provide functions for connecting additional packages.
Favorable roaming rates
The most convenient of the MTS tariff line is “Tariffishche”. It includes unlimited mobile Internet - it works at home while traveling around the country. The package of minutes and SMS applies to all numbers throughout Russia. Therefore, when arriving in another region, the subscriber will not feel the difference - he, like at home, will be able to use cellular communications without extra costs.
The size of the packages of minutes and SMS is chosen by the subscriber himself in the settings - 500, 800, 1500 or 3000. The amount of the subscription fee depends on this - from 650 to 1550 (prices are indicated for Moscow, in other regions the cost of the tariff is lower).
Smart tariffs provide unlimited calls to MTS numbers throughout Russia. But the packages are given only to the home region, so when traveling around Russia, calls to your home will be charged as long-distance. Tariffs are convenient in roaming for those whose friends and family are all MTS subscribers.
If a subscriber uses a tariff without a package of minutes, then it is beneficial for him to activate special options for economical long-distance calls. The same applies to users of Smart tariffs who want to call not only to MTS.
Cost of SMS to MTS abroad
The company is actively developing tariffs and services for roaming, offering subscribers prices below the previous level. Currently, the operator provides users of its services with the following popular roaming offers.
- The “Zabugorische” tariff is relevant for those who talk a lot in international roaming.
- “Zero without borders” – all incoming calls are free + 200 minutes for outgoing calls.
- “BIT abroad” – savings when reading email and using social networks.
- “Maxi BIT abroad” – the package includes surfing, maps and navigation.
- “Super BIT abroad” - full access to the Internet, including watching videos in high quality.
- “Turbo button abroad” – provides additional gigabytes of Internet traffic.
- “100 SMS in Europe” – a set of SMS messages for traveling around Europe at a reduced cost.
- “SMS packages while traveling around the world” – for trips abroad.
- “Expenditures on foreign trips” – information about the current balance and communication expenses.
Until recently, the mobile operator had the following tariffs available for connection.
- "Zero without borders around the world"
- “Everywhere is like home”
- "Free Travel"
- “Everywhere is like home SMART”
- “Incoming when traveling around Russia”
- "All Russia Smart"
- “Outgoing calls from 19.9 rubles.”
Now they cannot be activated; they have been moved to the “Archive” section. But subscribers with these TPs still use them under the same conditions
Terms of SMS packages
On MTS, the cost of SMS in roaming depends on the specific tariff offer and activated additional options. Here are the basic rules for using additional SMS options.
- At the moment, users are offered several packages for sent messages. Each of them is valid for 30 reporting days from the moment of connection. There are several basic rules for using these offers:
- Each service is valid for one calendar month, starting from the day of activation.
- The subscription fee for connection is charged once in full.
- After the end of the billing period, all SMS “burn out”, the balances are not carried over to the next month.
- After the limit for the additional SMS option is exhausted, they are paid within the current tariff plan.
- When activating several SMS packages, the balances on them are summed up into one total value.
- The most common and frequently used options are services for traveling around Europe and around the world.
In this case, it is worth checking whether the international roaming function is enabled on the subscriber’s SIM card. If the option is disabled, you will not be able to write from abroad to your home country. The service is automatically activated on all tariff plans, but otherwise additional verification will be required. You can call 0890 (+74957660166 in roaming) and clarify this information. This function is activated using one of the following methods:
- executing the USSD command "*111*2157#»;
- sending the text “ 2157 ” to the number “ 111 ”;
- activation of the service through your personal account on the website or the My MTS mobile application.
Next, we will analyze in detail all the services and tariffs for comfortable SMS correspondence abroad.
Unlimited internet with the “BIT abroad” option
The MTS operator offers its customers an option called “BIT abroad”, with which users will be able to access the Internet at preferential rates. Connecting to the service is free, and fees for using the Internet will be charged only when you actually connect to the network. In other words, if the subscriber does not access the Internet, then no payment is charged. The cost of the offer may vary depending on the country of residence; in addition, the accrued traffic also depends on these parameters. Thus, users will be able to add from 5 to 50 MB of traffic, the cost of which varies from 300 to 1300 rubles. Details on quota and cost can be found on the MTS website.
To connect BIT abroad, several methods are used:
- Service combinations entered on the phone: *111*2222# or *212#.
- Sending a text message via service dial 111 with code 2222.
- Use to activate your personal account.
In case the used traffic is low, customers can use the "Turbo button abroad". To disable the service, use your personal account, request *111*2222# or SMS by phone 111 with the text 22220.
SMS packages and their costs
The main current options for additional packages of SMS messages on MTS are the following offers from the operator.
- "50 SMS in Europe"
- "100 SMS in Europe"
- "50 SMS around the world"
- "100 SMS around the world"
The names of these tariff services speak for themselves. The owner of the SIM card selects an additional number of messages for the number, taking into account the place where he wants to go. We will provide a full description of each package indicating the cost of using and connecting to the service.
50 SMS within Europe
If the owner of an MTS number is going to travel to Europe and does not want to spend a lot of money on emails, then this package will be very convenient. A small set of 50 SMS messages will allow you to convey the most important information to your family and friends from abroad. Option information.
- Connection cost: 250 rub .
- Validity period: 1 calendar month.
- You can activate the service in the following ways:
- upon request USSD “*111*1104#”;
- through the subscriber’s personal account;
- sending an SMS with the text “1104” to the short number “111”.
You can also deactivate this offer from your personal account or by calling the support service at 0890.
100 SMS within Europe
This option gives the subscriber a larger number of text messages - 100 pcs. for the same period for a slightly higher fee. Package characteristics.
- Must pay: 350 rubles .
- Working period: 1 month.
- To connect, you can use one of the following methods:
- USSD combination “*111*1103#” by pressing the call key;
- SMS message “1103” to “111”.
- Personal account on the mobile operator’s website.
Subscription fees are deducted immediately upon activation of the tariff option. The “100 SMS” package is disabled in the same way as the previous service.
The following countries are considered European for the MTS operator: Slovakia, Turkey, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Spain, Slovenia, Greece, Italy, Poland, Cyprus, Finland, San Marino, Hungary, Germany, France, Ireland, Monaco, Serbia, Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Great Britain, Andorra, Switzerland, Portugal, Estonia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Albania, Belgium, Romania, Malta, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, Gibraltar, Israel, Latvia, Luxembourg, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Faroe Islands.
"50 SMS around the world"
This option activates 50 additional SMS for sending text from any country except European ones. Options.
- Tariff service price: 500 rubles .
- Service life: 30 days (1 month).
- Steps to activate:
- service command “*111*1102#”;
- Application "My MTS" or LC;
- SMS “1102” to phone “111”.
By activating such a service from a mobile device, the user will be able to write messages from anywhere in the world at a fixed price previously paid.
"100 SMS around the world"
A tariff package that adds 100 SMS messages for sending to Russia and other countries from any world state, excluding Europe, offers the following conditions.
- One-time fee: 700 rubles .
- Operating period: month.
- You can activate the tariff option:
- by SMS message to “111” with the text “1101”;
- using the USSD command “*111*1101#”;
- from your personal account or mobile application.
This is the largest service of all the provider’s SMS options. It will be appreciated by all those who like to write messages in large quantities without restrictions. It is necessary to highlight the main advantages of SMS packages around the world:
- sending letters to any phone numbers;
- long period of use;
- favorable price for a package service.
For package offers, the rule of favorable prices applies - the more SMS in the package, the lower the connection price. When the client simultaneously activates SMS packages for different conditions (Europe and other countries), priority is given to SMS messages for Europe. It is advisable to summarize the cost of sending a text using MTS tariffs with a valid SMS package.
| Option | Coverage area | Price for activation and use, rub. | USSD request for connection |
| 100 SMS in Europe | Europe | 350 | *111*1103# |
| 50 SMS in Europe | 250 | *111*1104# | |
| 100 SMS around the world | Other countries | 700 | *111*1101# |
| 50 SMS around the world | 500 | *111*1102# |
Note. You can check the remaining number of messages for any of the active options by entering the service USSD combination “*100*2#”. The response notification will indicate the number of remaining letters for the service. You can also check your balance in your personal account or app on your phone. Moreover, if upon returning to Russia the client forgot about the status of this option on the tariff, he will be able to check its activity by sending an SMS with empty text to the short number “8111” or by using the subscriber’s account in the personal account. If the service status is active, it must be disabled
Price of SMS to MTS in roaming without a package
Option
Note. You can check the remaining number of messages for any of the active options by entering the service USSD combination “*100*2#”. The response notification will indicate the number of remaining letters for the service. You can also check your balance in your personal account or app on your phone. Moreover, if upon returning to Russia the client forgot about the status of this option on the tariff, he will be able to check its activity by sending an SMS with empty text to the short number “8111” or by using the subscriber’s account in the personal account. If the service status is active, it must be disabled
Price of SMS to MTS in roaming without a package
The price for one sent SMS message in international roaming with MTS, provided there are no activated additional options, always depends on the specific country and the selected subscriber tariff plan. All detailed information about the cost of a message in a particular country can be obtained on the MTS website.
It is worth noting that all incoming roaming calls to an MTS phone from any mobile operator from anywhere in the world are completely free. The client does not have to worry that telling a friend or colleague will incur additional costs.
Analysis of prices for SMS messages
For clarity, here is the approximate cost of one letter sent from around the world to Russia. The table shows how different the cost of an SMS message without an activated SMS package is compared to the active package on a tariff plan. Using the example, France, the USA and Türkiye are the countries from which SMS are sent.
| Coverage area | Price for activation and use, rub. | USSD request for connection | |
| 100 SMS in Europe | Europe | 350 | *111*1103# |
| 50 SMS in Europe | 250 | *111*1104# | |
| 100 SMS around the world | Other countries | 700 | *111*1101# |
| 50 SMS around the world | 500 | *111*1102# |
| With a package of 100 SMS, rub. | With a package of 50 SMS, rub. | Without activation of SMS packages, rub. | |
| From France to Russia | 3.50 | 5.00 | 19.00 |
| From USA to Russia | 7.00 | 10.00 | 19.00 |
| From Turkey to Russia | 3.50 | 5.00 | 19.00 |
As you can see, prices for one SMS with or without the enabled option vary significantly. Therefore, it is always more profitable to connect a prepaid set of SMS messages when traveling to countries near and far abroad. As for outgoing letters sent from Russia to other countries, when sending SMS to an MTS number abroad, the cost of one message will differ, depending on the tariff plan of the subscriber located within the country.
If you don’t receive SMS abroad
If, after turning on the prepaid package option, messages from the Russian Federation still do not reach the user abroad, first of all, you need to check the activity of the international roaming option on the SIM card. It can be done:
- from your personal account on the MTS website in the “My Services” section;
- through the “My MTS” application on the phone (same section);
- by calling +74957660166 from a mobile phone or 88002500890 from a landline phone or SIM card of another operator.
The considered issues regarding connection and use of package offers for SMS from MTS will save the user from unnecessary expenses when traveling around Europe or non-CIS countries. In addition to free incoming letters to the phone, MTS subscribers will be able to write a large number of text messages at a competitive price. You don’t have to worry about unexpected costs for services if you need to always stay in touch. With the offered options, MTS clients can travel without saving money on SMS messages.
Task
Activate the SMS roaming service to receive and send SMS messages from your number when abroad, from the networks of other mobile operators (MTS roaming partners).
Environment
- web browser to access the Internet Assistant;
- mobile device (phone, smartphone, etc.) with USSD and SMS support;
- a mobile device (smartphone, tablet) with Internet access and the “My MTS” mobile application installed.
Conditions
- There are enough means for connection in the room;
- there are no blockings on the number (see the article What types of blocking exist);
- you are on any MTS tariff plan, except for the “Guest” and “MTS SMART Guest” tariffs.
Solution
To connect, use one of the following methods:
- Go to the Internet Assistant website.
- Enter your mobile phone number and password, click "Login" .
- Select the section “Services and services” , then “List of services” .
- Click on the link “+ Connect new services” .
- Check the box next to it and click the “Next” .
- Click on the “Add services” .
- SMS message Send an SMS message (in the coverage area of the Mobile TeleSystems JLLC network) to the number 0870249 containing the Latin letter “a” or “A” .
- Mobile application "My MTS"
- Launch the My MTS application on your device.
- Log in using the number you need to connect to.
- Select the section “Services” , then click on the tab “All services ” - “International communications and roaming”.
- Find and select .
- Click on the "Connect" .
