People who spend a significant part of their lives on the road often have to use cellular communications outside their home region. The choice of network operator and tariff plan is important for them. Subscribers purchase SIM cards from several companies, with different tariffs, and use other tricks to reduce travel expenses.
Mobile TeleSystems tried to make customer communication while traveling as comfortable as possible by offering. Connecting this option allows you to make calls, send SMS, and use the Internet at prices in your home region in any region of Russia where there is network coverage. Subscribers using Smart tariffs can connect it, with the exception of Smart Zabugorishche users. His plan already includes option conditions. Let’s look at how to connect “All Russia Smart” in various ways, the cost and limitations of this option.
Peculiarities
Standard fare conditions apply exclusively to the home region. Considering that operators are prohibited from increasing prices in domestic roaming, they use various tricks.
For example, MTS may have an additional service activated for using a tariff outside the home region. If you travel to another subject of the Federation, then a subscription fee begins to accrue - 15 rubles per day. But the client retains the standard pricing plan.
To avoid such a large accident, the All Russia option was created. It allows you to comfortably travel around the country and eliminate additional roaming charges.
The service is popular and has simple conditions.
Who will this option be useful for?
- People who travel a lot.
- They often travel outside their home region.
- They spend a lot of time in other cities.
- They want to save money.
- Use the standard tariff on the conditions stated upon connection.
- They don’t want to pay the subscription fee of 15 rubles per day.
The service will pay off if you often travel outside the connection region. You can activate it before your trip to continue using the standard program.
Pros and cons of the MTS “Our Smart” tariff
pros
- The ability to use one package for several subscribers is certainly a huge plus. “Our SMART” is now practically exclusive in Russia. I know of only one analogue of this tariff - this is a series of tariffs “For everyone” from Rostelecom. They are, of course, cheaper and with more favorable conditions, but Rostelecom is not MTS, and must attract subscribers with “sweeter” conditions.
- Unlimited traffic from May 24, 2021 for the “owner” + 25 gigabytes of Internet traffic throughout Russia for distribution to numbers additionally connected to the tariff.
- Reasonable subscription fee and quite a large number of included minutes.
- The tariff is valid in Crimea and Sevastopol without any additional payments.
Minuses
- For unlimited access to social networks and instant messengers you need to pay extra; Not anymore (see pros).
- Remaining minutes and SMS are not carried over to the next month.
- Based on the MTS rules for all subscribers, if there is no activity on a number for 90 days, then from the 91st day 3 ₽ per day is debited from the subscriber’s account until the account is reset. And imagine the situation: you have connected your wife, child, grandmother and grandfather to your “Our Smart” tariff, they use a general quota for calls, messages and the Internet, for which the “owner” pays. 90 days pass and subscribers connected to the tariff begin to be debited 3 ₽ per day from each, because no paid actions occur from their numbers. In general, MTS did not think through this point. Fat, fat minus for this.
Option All Russia Smart MTS description
All Russia Smart MTS is a truly useful service. It will be relevant for many operator subscribers. With frequent visits to other entities, it is possible to save a certain amount on communications.
What conditions are offered under the option?
- It is valid on Smart, Smart Unlimited, Smart Nonstop, and Hype tariffs.
- Once connected, you will not be charged for using your plan outside of your region.
- The option is valid throughout the country. No matter which subject you go to, the conditions will be the same.
- Calls in Russian roaming are charged according to the parameters of your plan.
- AP – 100 rubles per month.
The service will be attractive to a number of subscribers. For 100 rubles you can cancel roaming in Russia and use standard communications everywhere. For people traveling around the country, this amount will seem small.
If you rarely travel to other regions and the trips are short, then there is no need for this option.
It’s easier to pay 15 rubles per day to use the standard tariff program.
Description of the MTS “X” tariff with unlimited access to popular services
Internet traffic amount | Number of minutes | Advantages |
7 GB | 100 | Unlimited on popular services: YouTube, Facebook, , Odnoklassniki, WhatsApp, Viber, Twitter, Skype, Snapchat, MTS Music, Yandex.Music, Apple Music Google Music, Zvooq, App Store, Google Play, MTS Connect, World of Tanks , World of Warships, Twitch, World of Tanks Blitz, War Thunder, Tanki X and Tanki Online, The Division, Rainbow Six: Siege, Skull and Bones (2018) |
MTS tariff plan “X” is intended for customers who actively use various popular resources. They provide access without restrictions on traffic and speed. The client also has access to a 7 GB traffic package for access to other resources and minutes for calls for a subscription fee.
Tariff advantages
Tariff plan “X” has a very moderate subscription fee. It also has the following advantages:
- Internet distribution from a smartphone is not prohibited;
- the first month the subscription fee is charged on a daily basis;
- there are no speed or traffic restrictions when accessing social networks and YouTube;
- free calls to MTS;
- Availability of a package of minutes for calls in the connection region;
- Availability of SMS package.
Tariff cost X
Region | Subscription fee |
Moscow | 500 rub./month |
In St. Petersburg, Samara, Novosibirsk, Voronezh regions and Krasnodar Territory | RUR 370/month |
Call costs
According to the tariff plan, the subscriber receives a monthly package of 100 minutes for calls to any numbers in the region where the contract was concluded, as well as for communication with MTS subscribers throughout Russia.
After the package is exhausted, the following tariffs will apply to calls:
- MTS clients from any Russian region – 0 rub. in a minute;
- calls to subscribers of other operators in the connection region – 2 rubles/minute;
- calls to subscribers of other cellular companies in other regions (including before the end of the package of 100 minutes) – 5 rubles/minute.
How to connect tariff X
Existing MTS customers can switch to a tariff for free through their personal account or mobile application, as well as using the command *111*1010*1#.
New customers can activate the “X” tariff when purchasing a SIM card in communication stores or in the company’s online store.
You can also switch to MTS from other operators while keeping your number by submitting an application in the company salon or on the website.
How to disable tariff X
You can disable a tariff only by changing it to any other. In this case, the current tariff plan will simply be deactivated automatically. If a subscriber does not use any paid services of the operator for a long time (more than 3 months), then the company can terminate the contract and cancel the connection to the tariff.
Tariff connection conditions
Tariff "X" is provided on a prepaid basis. The first month the subscription fee is charged daily, and then monthly. There is no provision for transferring remaining traffic/minutes, etc. to another month. There is no subscription fee if the client number has been blocked for the entire month.
Important! The tariff is not suitable for use in a modem/router.
Price
It is important to note that the cost of the All Russia Smart MTS service may vary. In many regions it is 100 rubles, in some regions – 50. There may be other parameters.
Why does the cost vary? Operators adapt their conditions for each specific subject. When determining prices for tariffs and services, a number of factors are taken into account:
- Income level of the population. Naturally, the parameters for Moscow will be higher than for the Lipetsk region.
- Competition and offers from other companies.
- Features of pricing policy.
Therefore, the cost is not the same throughout Russia. How can you clarify the parameters for your subject of the Federation? You must visit the operator's website. When you log in, your location is automatically detected and your regional version is offered.
Proceed to the section with mobile communication services, select travel in Russia, discounts and special offers. Click on the All Russia option. The service page will open, where you can study the main parameters and cost.
Description of service
Only in large countries can you encounter so-called national roaming, since at the initially stated cost you can only use calls and SMS in your home region. As soon as you leave its borders, the price of one minute and one message rapidly increases.
MTS took the initiative, thinking that a situation in which subscribers spend more when moving within the country may be unattractive to users. To make mobile communication more economical and enjoyable, they created
The connection is available to MTS operator clients using the following tariff plans:
- Tariff;
- My unlimited;
- Smart;
- Smart Mini;
- My Smart;
- Smart Unlimited;
- Smart Nonstop;
- Smart Light;
- X;
- Mobile.BIG;
- Smart +102014;
- Smart device;
- Smart device 032017.
The option is provided on current tariffs and those that have already been archived. To learn more about the conditions of use with a specific tariff plan, it is recommended to contact the MTS hotline by calling the toll-free number 0890.
The option is guaranteed to work for subscribers with connected tariffs:
- Hype;
- My Unlimited;
- All tariffs with the prefix Unlimited;
- Smart, smart mini, smart non-stop.
In general, the service allows you to make mobile communications while traveling around the country more profitable. This opportunity is ideal for people who have to travel a lot between regions due to work.
The service allows you to use calls and messages included in the tariff plan connected by the subscriber at a reduced cost. In fact, if you have free calls and messages according to the connected MTS tariff, adding the service will allow you to use them while traveling without spending a penny extra.
Basic conditions for providing clients with the option:
- There is no payment for incoming calls;
- The free minutes included in the tariff are used when calling numbers to subscribers of any mobile operators in your home region;
- messages included in the tariff are consumed when sent to any numbers in the home region and beyond;
- At the end of the package, calls and messages are charged at their cost in your home region.
Communication services other than those mentioned are paid by the subscriber in accordance with the established MTS tariffs in each specific region of Russia. For this reason, many people believe that using this service is a waste of money. If we are not talking about using national roaming on the territory of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
When the service is activated, the subscriber does not pay for incoming calls, regardless of what region the call is made from. At the same time, SMS messages, outgoing calls and even the Internet operate according to the connected tariff. This only means that when planning a trip to Crimea and not intending to buy a local SIM card, you can connect without further hesitation.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to use a Russian SIM card in Crimea, because due to sanctions, Russian mobile operators do not operate on the peninsula. Therefore, calls without an activated service will be counted as calls to Ukraine.
Is it possible to activate the service using bonuses?
The option cannot be activated using bonuses. It is not included in the rewards catalog on the program website. You don’t have to look for a way to activate using points, it doesn’t exist.
It is possible that in the future the operator will add the service to the rewards catalogue. But it is impossible to predict this fact; everything depends on the company’s managers and their decisions.
How to connect All Russia Smart MTS? There are several connection methods:
- Through the team.
- In your personal account.
- At the contact center.
- In the application.
Which method should I choose? It all depends on how convenient each option is for you.
This option is closed for connection and is archived; in return, the company introduced MTS.
Disadvantages of the Smart Top tariff
MTS tariffs
The Smart Top tariff is characterized by the following disadvantages:
- The Smart Top MTS tariff is not intended for use in a modem. If you install
- SIM card with Smart Top tariff into a modem or router, the Internet access speed will be limited to an extremely low value. In fact, you will not even be able to load website pages.
- All operators are deceiving us and this is a fact! Of course, no one will openly steal money from the balance; there are much more cunning ways. Quite often, relying on the client’s inattention, the operator activates additional paid services. In each individual case, various services are connected and it is difficult to say which ones will be relevant in your case. To avoid such expenses, we recommend that you immediately check for unnecessary paid services immediately after switching to a tariff. The most convenient way to do this is through your personal account or the My MTS application.
- After exhausting the Internet traffic available under the Smart Top tariff, MTS will automatically connect additional Internet packages under the “Additional Internet Smart” option until the main package is updated according to the tariff. The volume of the additional package is 1 gigabyte and costs 150 rubles.
- When located in the Sakhalin Region, Norilsk, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Kamchatka Territory, Magadan Region and Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, the speed within the included volume of 2 GB is limited to 128 Kbps.
Of course, these are not all the disadvantages of the Smart Top tariff. In each individual case there are different disadvantages. If you look at the reviews about the MTS Smart Top tariff, you can learn about many pitfalls. We wrote only about those that we personally verified. If you know other disadvantages of the Smart Top tariff, share the information with other readers.
At the support service
You can contact support. Need to:
- Dial 0890.
- In the menu, select a connection with a specialist.
- Wait for a response; the process may take time.
- After connecting, say that you want to enable this option.
- A specialist will help you complete the activation.
But few enjoy the support of the joint venture. The disadvantage of calling is that you often have to wait a long time for an answer. It is much easier and faster to connect the option yourself.
How to disable Home package Russia
If you no longer need to use the Home package, you can disable it. There are several ways to do this.
- Send the same command *111*743# using the call button from your phone, and the package will be disabled.
- Use the capabilities of your Personal Account on the MTS portal by following the system prompts.
- Launch the My MTS application, go to the active section and disable it.
- Contact a support specialist at the numbers listed above. Within a few minutes your issue will be resolved. To do this you will need to provide your passport details.
- Go to the nearest MTS communication store with your passport. Ask your employees to disable this package. You will receive a message about the disconnection to your number.
After canceling the service, you will receive a notification via SMS.
OK
Your personal account is an excellent replacement for teams and a contact center. You can independently obtain all the information on the account and perform various operations. LC is gaining popularity, more and more people are using it.
How to activate the service in your account:
- Log in to your account and log in.
- The user will be taken to the main account page.
- Open the services section.
- Find the All Russia option in it.
- Please review the current terms and conditions.
- Complete the activation.
You can access your personal account both from a PC and from a phone. To do this, you will need a smartphone with a good browser in order to comfortably use the account.
Disabling tariff
When traveling around the country, this product will be very useful and will save you a fairly decent amount of money.
However, if you do not plan to leave the region in the near future, it is better to disable the function, since it requires a monthly subscription fee. Disconnection, as well as connection, is provided free of charge. So, you can stop the service in several ways:
- Via USSD command. To do this, dial the digital combination *111*1031# on your phone and press the call button. After this, you will be redirected to the voice menu, where you will need to select the number (1). After this, the option on your number will be deactivated.
- Personal Area. Go to your page and go to the “My Services” category. Find the option of the same name and click the “Disable” button. In a similar way, you can get rid of the function through the “My MTS” application.
If any problems arise with disabling the product, you can always contact the MTS service center for help at 0890. Calls are free for network clients.
Connection in the application
One of the disadvantages of Personal Account is that the web version is quite heavy and it is not always easy to get used to your personal account. To make it easier to manage your account from your smartphone, the company has released an application.
The My MTS program provides basic functions. It has been released for various mobile platforms. The application works stably and there are no difficulties when using it.
How to activate the program?
- After downloading, go to the application.
- On the main page, find the services section.
- You can view all offers there.
- Find the All Russia option.
- It is suggested that you study the terms and conditions immediately.
- Click on the connection item.
Basic connection methods
Before connecting to the service, you must check the current tariff. To do this, we will use the USSD command
. If the plan is from the Smart line, then activation of the option is possible. Let's look at the main connection methods.
Via USSD command
This method is the easiest. To connect to a mobile service, just dial the command
. After sending the request, a menu will appear on the screen:
Team registration information will be on the following screen:
The downside is that the USSD command needs to be remembered or found somewhere.
Via call
Through your personal account
The MTS personal account provides great opportunities for managing services. To switch to LC you need:
How to connect and disconnect “Home package plus”
The methods for activating this package are similar to the previous package and are as follows:
- Dial the USSD request *111* 128# on your mobile gadget. Then press the call button.
- Use your Personal Account to activate the service. Go to the available section and connect it.
- Use the “My MTS” application installed on your phone, which operates similarly to your Personal Account. The service will be activated quickly, and a corresponding notification will be sent to your phone.
- Contact a support specialist at one of the numbers above. Tell us what you need, dictate your passport details. In a few minutes the service will begin to operate.
- Go to the MTS communication salon and submit an application to connect to the package in question. You will be required to present your passport.
After activating the service in any way, you will be notified about this by SMS message.
You can also refuse this service if it has become irrelevant to you. To do this, use similar methods. You can send a USSD request from your phone, and also use your Personal Account on the MTS portal on your computer, or in the “My MTS” mobile application. In addition, you can also disable the package through the help desk or at the subscriber service office, having with you a passport or power of attorney if the SIM card is registered to another person.
Feature cost and limitations
On the official website of the company, the user can find a detailed description of the option. As stated in the terms and conditions, the subscriber can use the service on a paid basis. Monthly payment is 100 rubles. The first debiting occurs when the function is activated. Further, the fee is charged from the subscriber's account every month on the day the service is activated.
- note
- As soon as the client activates the option, he will no longer have to pay 15 rubles every day while roaming.
If a subscriber needs to contact an operator, this option remains available to him even in roaming conditions. The following services remain free:
- making a call to technical support;
- the ability to use the “Vyruchai” service;
- access to the company’s Internet resource is free; the subscriber can top up his account through his personal profile;
- You can use the roaming portal using the code request *111*33#.
- note
- Before activating this service, the subscriber must check whether roaming is active on the SIM card. If it is disabled, you should enable it.