Secrets of tariffs of Russian operators. Who has it better?

Currently, cellular communication services are at the peak of development. However, not all Beeline subscribers can communicate for free within the network. Such communication is possible by activating the “Calls within tariff” offer. Here the user is provided with a certain package of minutes, which can be spent on on-net calls. It is worth noting that the option is paid, so some customers are concerned with the question: “How to disable Calls within the tariff on Beeline?” This can be done in several ways, however, first you need to find out what this service is.

Megaphone

Megafon does not currently have a real tariff designer. This type of tariff replaces 2 lines of plans “Warm Welcome” for visitors and “Turn On!” for citizens of Russia.

A large number of options and bonus offers allow us to consider them as a kind of constructor with fixed bets.

“Turn on!”

Payment for services outside the provided package

The “Calls” tariff does not include SMS and MMS, calls in roaming. For the provision of these services, as well as for the use of minutes and Internet above the basic package, an additional fee is charged.

Roaming services

Roaming within the country is not required - services are provided within the MegaFon network.

There is a separate charge for calls abroad:

• CIS countries, Ukraine, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Georgia - 39 rubles/min.;
• European countries, Israel and Türkiye - 59;
• other countries - 79;
• mobile satellite communications - 313.

Roaming within the country is not required.

Access to the Internet

If the limit is exceeded, 50 rubles will be charged for every 500 MB of Internet traffic. The service of automatically providing Internet in excess of the package is disabled through the subscriber’s “Personal Account”.

Calls and SMS

There is an automatic extension of the package - 30 rubles. in 30 minutes. This function can be disabled in the subscriber’s personal account, then the fee will be 2 and 3 rubles/min. for calls in your own and other regions, respectively.

The “Calls” tariff does not include sending SMS and MMS messages. For 1 SMS you will have to pay 2.2 rubles/min. in your home region (3.5 in others), and the cost of an MMS message will be 9.9 rubles.

MTS

The designers “Tarifische” and “Smart” of this operator differ in the ideology of their assembly and can already be fully called that way.

However, the third “Our Smart” plan can also be considered as such, but with a caveat: in it, MTS offers a fixed size of packages to be divided between additional subscribers (up to 5 people).

I would like to emphasize that the most favorable MTS tariff for a smartphone user is “X”, as it offers free access to major content platforms and social networks (including YouTube), which leads to a minimum cost of 1 minute/1 GB.

"Tariffishche"/"Smart"

Beeline

“Beeline” offers the “EVERYTHING” line of 5 options with an original approach as “assemble it yourself” tariff plans: fixed packages of minutes, SMS and Internet can be exchanged among themselves.

The exchange takes place at a fixed rate, regardless of the chosen option: 1 GB = 300 SMS, 2 GB = 100 min, 3 GB = 100 min + 300 SMS, 6 GB = 300 min, 10 GB = 500 min.

#canEVERYTHING service provides unlimited access to a variety of resources: VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Facebook, Facebook.Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, Yandex.Music, Yandex.Radio, Zvooq. However, watching video files consumes the traffic package.

Note. All tariffs offer daily debiting, prices are based on average for calendar 30 days ~ month.

The list of services for connecting non-charged access includes:

• messengers - VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Facebook, Facebook.Messenger, Instagram, Twitter (package);
• audio services - VKontakte, Yandex.Music, Zvooq (package);

“EVERYTHING 1/2/3/4” / “Unlim” / “Absolutely EVERYTHING”

If you run out of minutes or Internet traffic

• On-net calls are free and unlimited;
• Calls to any numbers other than MegaFon will cost RUB 1.50/min;
• If the entire volume of traffic has ended, the operator will limit your access to the network (messengers will remain). You will either have to wait for the next subscription fee to be charged and a new package of 6 GB, or, if you don’t want to wait and need Internet access, you can connect traffic packages of 1, 3, 5 or 10 GB. (in your personal account or application) for 50/100/150 and 450 rubles, respectively.

TELE 2

The popular discounter is not far behind in confusing its customers. Quite the contrary: it offers 4 customizable tariffs at once, 3 of which turn out to be the same.

Of these, “My Tele2” looks interesting with daily payment and 0-5 GB of traffic. For 1 rub./day you can get access to a social network of your choice, for another 50 kopecks. - one of 3 popular messengers.

But what’s even more interesting is that there is unlimited access to Amediateka (14 rubles/day, subscription included), Twitch (5 rubles/day), Yandex services with maps and routes (3 rubles/day). There is also unlimited access to your own resources “Tele2 TV” and “Sound”.

The list of services for connecting non-charged access includes:

• social networks - Facebook, Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki, Instagram (for 1 pc);
• messengers - WhatsApp, Viber, TamTam and Instagram (for 1 pc);
• audio services - Apple Music, Yandex.Music, Google Play Music, Shazam (package);
• video services - RuTube, Twitch, YouTube (package).

“My Online”/“My Online+”/“My Conversation”

How to connect and deactivate the service

Since this service is not basic in any of the Beeline tariffs, a subscriber of this network can activate it independently. It is recommended to follow the following action plan to choose from:

• Leave a request with the support service at 0611;
• Call and activate the service at 0674113311;
• Log in to your “Personal Account” on the official website or from the official application on your smartphone;

There is often a situation where free minutes are no longer needed, but money continues to be withdrawn. In this case, you need to disable the service provided, this is done like this:

• Disable this service in the “My Beeline” application or on the official website;
• Call 0611 and ask the support service operators to deactivate it;
• Dial the code 0674113310 on your mobile phone and wait for it to automatically turn off;

If you do not have the time or opportunity to connect or disconnect the service, then contact the nearest Beeline office, where experienced specialists will assist you.

SberMobile

Sberbank turned out to be the most accurate operator of all: only they take into account the calendar month, and not the conventional 30 days.

In addition, the company offers a wide range of additional services that become free with certain monthly expenses - from free social networks to automatic cashback.

Cashback with “Thank you” bonuses is returned: when paying over 300 rubles. - 10%; from 400 rub. - 15%; from 500 rub. — 25%; from 800 rub. - thirty%. IMPORTANT - the cost of additional packages is not taken into account in this case.

The list of free services for connection includes:

• social networks - Facebook, Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki, Instagram, Twitter (package);
• instant messengers - WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger, Skype (package);
• audio services - Apple Music, Yandex.Music, Google Play Music, Shazam (package);
• video services - RuTube, Twitch, YouTube (package).

Tinkoff

Tinkoff, in accordance with its traditions, offers an original service with services that cannot be found with other operators.

The offers of a virtual operator for traveling abroad and a bonus of 1000 rubles look very interesting. for the transition. In addition, this is the only OpCoS that offers emulation of the existence of a second SIM card.

Unfortunately, the connection is only available in a number of regions. Despite this, packages are valid without restrictions throughout the Russian Federation, with the exception of Crimea and Sevastopol.

The list of free services for connection includes:

• messengers - WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, Tam Tam, imo.im (package);
• audio services - Apple Music, Yandex.Music, Yandex.Radio, Google Play Music, Soundcloud, Boom, Zvooq, Deezer Music, Shazam, Spotify (package);
• video services - Youtube, Twitch, iTunes Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube Kids, Rutube, Vimeo (package).

Description of the tariff Calls from MegaFon

The tariff has 800 minutes for calls to Russian numbers and 6 gigabytes of Internet traffic with the possibility of distribution to other devices without restrictions. The parameters and price of the tariff offer vary depending on the region.

The data given is valid for Moscow and the Moscow region. Configuration information in other regions can be found on the tariff page. The latter applies to the entire territory of Russia (except for the Republic of Crimea).

Transition conditions

You can upgrade to this tariff plan for free once every 30 days. If the TP is changed more frequently, an additional fee of 100 rubles will be charged. The minimum balance to switch to the tariff must be 610 rubles.

How to activate the Calls tariff on Megafon

There are several connection options for existing MegaFon subscribers:

• official website on the tariff offer page (a transaction confirmation code will be sent to the number left in the quick connection form);
• “Personal account” or application;
• USSD command *789*3# ;
• call to number 05007894 or SMS message with the text “ Yes ”.

You can order a SIM card delivered to your home.
If you are a new user, you can:

• order a SIM card with delivery through the MegaFon website;
• switch from another operator while maintaining the number;
• activate the service at a MegaFon mobile phone store (you must have your passport with you).

Subscription fee amount

The cost of the tariff in the Moscow region is 600 rubles. for 30 days of use.

Please note : depending on your actual home region, the cost of the Calls without Overpayments tariff plan may vary.

Moreover, there are 3 different payment schemes:

1. If you are a new MegaFon client, then during the first 15 days payment is made daily. On the 16th day, the balance for the second month is written off.
2. If the tariff change is made according to a special offer, then the amount during the first month is debited daily, then payment is made for 30 days in a one-time payment.
3. If you were a MegaFon subscriber before the tariff change, then the payment is made in full 30 days at a time.

Yota

Surprisingly, the first virtual operator turned out to be not as advanced as its modern colleagues: prices for Yota services change dynamically, much more than those of competitors.

However, this is the only operator that offers separate connection for unlimited access to individual services. And the only virtual one, represented in all regions of the country.

The list of free services for connection includes:

• social networks - Facebook+Messenger, VKontakte+Boom, Odnoklassniki, Instagram, Twitter (payment for 1 piece)
• instant messengers - WhatsApp, Viber, Skype (payment for 1 pc);
• audio services - Yandex.Music, Google Play Music, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Zvooq (package);
• video services - YouTube (payment for 1 piece).

Subscriber reviews about the tariff

Below we present three reviews that made it to the top of the rating. You can also leave a review about the Megafon Calls tariff yourself, indicating the advantages and disadvantages. If you have any problems or questions, write to us, we will help you solve them.

Andrey, 45 years old, Novosibirsk: “I don’t use the Internet often, but I have to talk on the phone quite a lot. Therefore, I was looking for an option with a large number of minutes for communication and a small Internet package for work. For me, the “Calls” tariff became a salvation after many unsuccessful attempts to find something suitable. The number of minutes completely covers my needs. I'm happy with everything."

Svetlana, 27 years old, Yekaterinburg: “I recently bought a new phone for my mother, so I had to choose a universal tariff. On the one hand, she has many friends and acquaintances who are not as progressive as she is, and she has to communicate with them via mobile communications. On the other hand, within the family we do this mainly through messengers and she was included in this. Plus, now she can watch movies and TV shows everywhere.”

Daniil, 34, Moscow: “I switched to this tariff quite recently because of the number of minutes.
I often have to contact relatives from other regions, which is why I needed a large package of minutes. It used to be more expensive to talk.”