Roaming services are convenient and practical way using your Megafon number anywhere in the world without the need to purchase a SIM card from one of the local operators. Thanks to the partnership agreements of the domestic provider with a huge number of foreign telecommunications companies, each subscriber can count on the automatic registration of his phone in the guest network with the provision of the necessary range of mobile services.
It is important to take into account that international roaming is characterized by higher rates, which significantly increase the size of the mobile budget in comparison with the usual rates in your home region. At the same time, the operator has provided a number of options that allow you to optimize costs and significantly reduce costs. voice communication, messaging and internet traffic consumption.
Features of the provision of roaming services Megafon abroad
Of course, the possibility of using Megafon roaming services abroad is directly related to the sufficient amount of funds on the subscriber's personal account and the presence of contractual agreements with foreign providers with your provider. cellular operators... It is most convenient to get such information through the "Roaming" section on the official Megafon website.
Make sure your phone has basic roaming enabled. You can find out this important functional point in different ways:
- check the list of active options in;
- use the functionality of the Megafon mobile application;
- contact the provider's helpdesk by phone 0500 ;
- consult the manager of the nearest Megafon office.
Only after the balance is replenished, the connection to the subscriber number of the roaming service is checked, and in the country of destination there are operators who cooperate with Megafon - you can safely go abroad without fear of being left without connection.
Arriving at the destination, you must definitely turn on the device to register it with the local provider's network. Successful completion of this procedure will be evidenced by a new brand badge (operator's name), which will take its place on the phone screen.
Important! Automatic registration of a SIM card in the guest network can be unsuccessful. In such a situation, it is necessary to perform manual setting registration in the corresponding menu item of the phone.
On the this moment automatic registration of a Megafon SIM card in roaming with further online tariffication of cellular services operates in more than 150 countries of the near and far abroad. For those countries that are not included in this list, you will need to activate the "Extended International Roaming" service. This option is connected completely free of charge, provides for billing not online, but with a significant time delay and becomes irreplaceable, for example, when traveling to China, many countries of South America, Greenland.
Conditions and possibilities of international roaming communication
International roaming services from Megafon provide the subscriber with the usual list of mobile services:
- incoming outgoing voice communication;
- receiving and sending messages (SMS, MMS);
- Internet traffic, including high-speed Internet 3G / 4G /
Due to the universal international standards of mobile communication, the subscriber does not need to make additional adjustments and somehow customize the phone in a special way.
But let's face it, using the Internet while roaming is rather unprofitable. If there is an urgent need to go to global network, it is best to use free Wi-Fi distribution in a hotel or cafe, although you should not forget the possibility of reducing the initial cost of mobile Internet in roaming.
While on a trip abroad, a Megafon subscriber does not for a second remain without operator support. At any time, he can contact the help desk for advice or getting practical support from a specialist. The main thing here is to abandon attempts to dial the usual 0500 number, and use a special free number for roaming communication with the operator. +7 926 111 0500 .
Prices for mobile services Megaphone in international roaming differs depending on the user's country of residence. All the nuances of tariffication can be found in the section "Roaming" already indicated by us on the provider's resource. Here we will give just a few examples so that you can estimate the current level of prices for roaming communications in the countries popular for travel and leisure:
| Country | The cost of incoming (outgoing) calls to the Russian Federation and calls within the local network | Price outgoing call to other countries | Outgoing SMS cost | Internet traffic cost |
| Egypt | 79 rub. / Minute | 129 RUB / minute | RUR 19.99 | 350 RUR for a daily package of 50 MB and 7.00 rubles. for each MB over the limit (no more than 10 MB) |
| Turkey | 49 rub. / Minute | 129 RUB / minute | RUR 19.99 | |
| Abkhazia | 33 rub. / Minute | 129 RUB / minute | 13.00 rub. | 260 RUR for a daily package of 65 MB and 4.00 rubles each. for each MB over the limit (no more than 10 MB) |
Please note that roaming rates for Egypt are valid for more countries in Europe and the United States. At the same time, there are also more expensive countries. For example, when traveling to Canada, you will have to pay 129r. for a minute of any conversations, like inside a local cellular network and when communicating with subscribers from Russia or any other state.
Important! If the call forwarding option is active on the phone, this will result in double billing of calls, since they will be identified by the network as both incoming and outgoing voice services.
Activation (deactivation) of Megafon international roaming service
Let us remind you once again that connecting roaming abroad from the Megafon operator does not require payment and can be implemented independently through the online self-service service Personal Account or its analogue for small devices - mobile app Megafon Personal account. This utility allows you to control cellular services directly from the screen and is installed on devices under Android, Windows phone, iOS. You can download the application.
If the subscriber does not have the opportunity to use the online self-service service to activate roaming services, you can ask a help desk specialist or contact one of the Megafon branded salons for help.
The same algorithm is used to disable roaming. It is important to take into account the nuance here that upon returning from abroad, the phone is automatically re-registered in its native network, thereby activating the tariff plan chosen by the subscriber for the home region. Taking into account the fact that the roaming service does not deduct any subscription fee from the telephone balance, it is possible that you should not deactivate it, so as not to forget to reactivate the next time you go abroad.
How to reduce the cost of the Internet while roaming abroad
You have already seen that standard Internet roaming traffic is not only very expensive, but also very limited in volume. Therefore, you should try to use free wifi or connect additional options of the provider, which will improve the conditions of access to the global network.
"Internet abroad"
This option is connected by USSD request * 136 # and allows you to additionally receive daily Internet traffic packages of 10 Mb or 30 Mb. Another way to activate the service is to send it to the number 0500993 service SMS with text 10Mb or 30Mb.
Deactivation of the "Internet abroad" option is carried out in a similar way. Sending a USSD request from the phone * 136 * 0 # or SMS messages with the word STOP to the same number 0500993 .
Megabytes received within the framework of this service have the following rates.
Important! The option "Internet abroad" has a rational mechanism for charging a daily subscription fee, debiting funds from a personal account only on the day of actual use of Internet traffic. If the subscriber has not connected to the global network within 24 hours, the balance will remain unaffected.
"Vacation-online"
Let's take a closer look at the terms of the "Vacation-Online" service from Megafon.
You can activate the service in 10-15 minutes in your Personal Account or using a USSD request * 501 # ... The option is disabled via a USSD request * 501 * 0 # . Alternative way activation (deactivation) is an SMS of any content sent to the service number 0500960 .
"Unlimited Italy"
A fairly useful option for Megafon subscribers who are going to visit Italy and do not want to limit themselves in receiving information via the Internet. This service is suitable for owners of all tariff plans for individuals and assumes an unlimited amount of downloaded traffic for a daily monthly fee of 500 rubles. Free connection and the option is disabled via a USSD request * 105 * 1144 # ... In addition, for activation, you can send an SMS-message of any content to the number 05001144 ... To deactivate the "Unlimited Italy" service, an SMS with the word Stop will be sent to the same number.
Reducing the cost of roaming calls
Accessible voice communication for free communication with relatives and colleagues is of great importance when staying abroad.
"The whole world"
This service does not require connection fees, but provides for a daily subscription fee of 59 rubles. For this money, the user gets 40 minutes of unpaid incoming calls. If during the day, the established limit has been exhausted, each subsequent minute will be paid according to the roaming tariffs in the host country.
Connection of the "Whole World" option from Megafon is implemented through sending SMS and short commands:
- connection - SMS with any content to the number 0500978 or USSD request * 131 * 1 # ;
- disconnection - sending a message with the text Stop to the number 0500978 or USSD request service number or * 131 * 0 # .
Note! The "Worldwide" options, as well as other functionally similar roaming services, can be paid using a bank card and the "Promised payment", "Pay for me", "Pay when convenient" services.
Around the World Option
The service "Around the world" allows the subscriber for 9 rubles to significantly reduce the cost of communication in roaming. per day to reduce the tariffication of incoming and outgoing calls to 13-19 rubles. per minute, and SMS up to 11-14 rubles. (rates vary by host country and dial-up country).
Connection cost is only 15 rubles. and implemented through the USSD command *
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Optimizing the cost of SMS messages abroad
Communication via SMS is a fairly common practice of receiving and transmitting important information a subscriber while staying abroad. This is also facilitated by the possibility of a significant reduction in the cost of SMS thanks to several Megafon options.
"50 SMS Europe" or "100 SMS Europe"
These options are useful when traveling in Europe and allow you to receive 50 or 100 SMS-messages at your disposal for 30 days at a fixed price of 195 rubles. and 295r. respectively. The following SMS and USSD commands are used to connect and check the remainder of SMS packages.
After 30 days from the moment of connection, the option is deactivated independently.
"50 SMS World" or "100 SMS World"
These prepaid message packages will allow you to exchange information as economically as possible, being anywhere in the world where international roaming from Megafon operates. The cost of the "50 SMS World" package is 495 rubles. For the package "100 SMS World" you will have to pay 695 rubles.
The following commands are used to manage options.
Important! There is a possibility of simultaneous connection of various roaming packages of SMS-messages.
Almost all Megafon tariffs do not have roaming on the territory of Russia. Because of this, mobile users begin to completely forget what roaming is. However, he unpleasantly reminds of himself when you leave our country. Regardless of whether you went abroad to work or play, you will certainly need to use mobile services. And here you will have to deal with all the intricacies of international roaming, which will help you in the next article.
To save on roaming charges, select the required option.
Foreign roaming from Megafon
Megaphone - mobile operator, with which it is very convenient to go to roaming. Flexible rates and a variety of services will allow you to spend a minimum of money on mobile communications, wherever you are. And on the site moscow.megafon.ru/roaming/world there is all the information about roaming tariffs in each specific country... This will allow you to calculate how much you will spend on communication for your entire trip, as well as to choose the most convenient package of services for you.
Tariffs for calls, SMS and Internet abroad can vary greatly depending on the country in which you will be located. In most of the European countries, roaming is relatively inexpensive. The tariffs for Egypt and Turkey, which are popular among tourists, do not bite too much. But for those who went to the USA, it will be difficult: for a minute of conversation you will have to pay almost 200 rubles (maybe in the USA salaries are higher, but not by the same amount).
However, Megafon, in order to simplify the life of its customers and increase their loyalty, uses a variety of options that will help you spend as little money as possible on mobile communications on your travels (in order to save money on something pleasant, I suppose). You just need to estimate how many minutes, megabytes you will need during your visit abroad, and then choose the most suitable option.
More about options
The basic option for roaming, which is provided by default on all Megafon SIM cards, is "no option". You just use your phone abroad, you don't need to connect anything else. However, the prices for communication services in this case will bite painfully. To save money, it makes sense to use one of the services that we provide below:
The whole world
Provides 40 free minutes to incoming calls for all regions. Connection is free, but you pay 59 rubles for every day of use. Is it profitable? In countries with the cheapest roaming, a minute of incoming calls costs 79 rubles. Count yourself. 
Around the world
Several times reduces the cost of incoming calls, as well as outgoing calls Russian Federation and the current host country. SMS is also getting much cheaper. 
25/50 min World
Provides 25 or 50 (your choice) free minutes for all calls, except for outgoing calls outside the country and not to Russia. For connection you need to pay 829 and 1429 rubles, depending on the number of minutes.
25/50 minutes Europe and CIS
The same as the previous option, but only valid for the respective countries. It costs 329 and 495 rubles for connection. Outside of Europe and the CIS (see the full list of countries on the megaphone website), you will be roaming "no option".
These were call-only options. There are also some that will help you to use the Internet and SMS messages cheaper abroad:
50/100 SMS Europe
For 690 rubles you can buy a package for 50 SMS. Pay 100 rubles more and the number of free SMS messages will increase to 100. 
50/100 SMS World
Yes, the same, but it also works outside Europe. It will cost 990 and 1190 rubles, respectively.
The world is online
Gives the right to use unlimited internet, which will cost you 600 rubles per day. When you no longer need the Internet, do not forget to disable the option - it is automatically extended, debiting 600 rubles each time from your account. 
Vacation online
Connect this option for only 30 rubles to set the price for each megabyte of the Internet at 15 rubles. This is beneficial if you don't need a lot of traffic. Perfect if the Internet is needed only for correspondence in instant messengers. 
All options are connected either via SMS messages, or using special USSD commands, or by calling the support system at 0500, or via Personal Area.
More about countries
As already mentioned: different country - different tariff.
Roaming in Turkey
If you find yourself in Turkey for several days (you are unlikely to go there for work, right?), Then for all incoming, as well as for outgoing to Turkey and Russia you will pay 79 rubles per minute of conversation, without any discounts for the next minutes, as well as without a monthly fee.
Outgoing calls to all other countries will cost 129 rubles per minute. Receiving SMS, of course, is free, but sending - 25 rubles apiece.
Do not forget that large SMS can be split into 2, 3 or more messages, you will pay for each one according to the tariff.
If you use the Internet, 350 rubles will be deducted from your account, and you will be provided with 70 MB for a day, for the next 70 MB you will have to pay 350 rubles as well (but the second time the amount will not be charged off automatically). We hope your hotel has good internet. 
Roaming in Egypt
A more distant resort is Egypt. Roaming prices are also slightly more expensive. For minutes of any conversations 129 rubles. By the way, with the option "around the world" only 19. One SMS - 25 rubles, with the same option - 14. And 350 rubles for every 70 megabytes of Internet. Exactly the same rates when visiting China and Japan. 
Europe
In many European countries, roaming rates from Megafon are the same as in Turkey. Do not forget about the options 25/50 minutes Europe and the CIS, they will help you significantly save when traveling in Europe, moreover, you do not have to calculate the losses for each minute of the call. By the way, these options are also valid in Turkey.
Roaming in the USA and Canada
In the USA and Canada, Internet and SMS are the same as everywhere else. But calls are much more expensive: 199 rubles per minute for outgoing or incoming calls. This is where the “around the world” and “whole world” options are most appropriate. The same conditions apply in Australia and New Zealand. 
The situation is worst of all in remote countries with poorly developed infrastructure. For example, in Mongolia and Iraq, even a minute of incoming calls will cost 350 rubles. About Mobile Internet you can almost forget there. Fortunately, these destinations are not popular among Russians.
CIS countries
In the CIS countries, roaming prices are different. The cheapest is in Kazakhstan. Calls here are only 39 rubles. Communication in Abkhazia and Georgia is expensive: 109 rubles per minute of conversation. However, for Abkhazia there is a special option "in Abkhazia at home", for 30 rubles a day you can significantly reduce your communication costs while in this country.
Concerning international roaming, one cannot but mention Crimea. Although it is part of the Russian Federation, roaming exists there even for those tariffs where it is absent throughout the rest of Russia. Prices, of course, are not as high as in international roaming: 10 rubles per minute of conversation, per megabyte of Internet, SMS - 5 rubles. There is also an option "Crimea", which allows you to reduce the cost of calls. The daily fee for the option is 15 rubles.
Special options for some regions
Sometimes Megafon introduces options that are only available in one or a few countries. Not so long ago, “unlimited Italy” functioned, which made it possible to profitably use the Internet in Italy. Today, among the special options, it is only available “in Abkhazia, at home”. 
Before traveling abroad, do not forget to check if Megafon has introduced any special option for the country you are going to visit.
Refusal of roaming
If you decide that while traveling you do not want to use communication services at all, are ready to limit yourself only to local Wi-Fi, or you want to purchase a local SIM card, then we recommend that you completely disable international roaming. This is done by activating the option "prohibiting international roaming", when activated, your SIM card actually stops working outside the Russian Federation. Why is this needed? For example, if you are afraid to accidentally go online, or do not want to receive incoming calls from Russia.
Is it easier to buy a local SIM card?
Firstly, you still have to accept megaphone incoming to your SIM card from people who do not know that you are not in Russia. If you purchase a local SIM card, you will have to figure out the tariffs and services of local operators, which can cause difficulties - they hardly have a website in Russian, it can also be difficult to communicate with managers in a foreign communication salon. In addition, tariffs for communication services in some countries can be expensive in themselves.
And keep in mind that most of your calls to Russia, calls to the territory of another country always have an increased tariff, even when there is no roaming. Also, most European mobile operators do not provide unlimited internet.
Wi-Fi or paid mobile internet?
It all depends on what you will be doing on the trip. If this is a rest in a hotel, from which you will not leave often, then it is better to limit yourself to the hotel Internet. However, if you, for example, travel by car, or constantly move on a work trip, then catching Wi-Fi at cafes and distribution points is not a good idea.
The main thing is that you do not have to thoroughly plan all the nuances of your vacation related to mobile communications, even before leaving. After all, you can set up the tariffs and options convenient for you while already abroad. To do this, you only need the Internet (you won't need a lot of traffic) to enter your personal account. Alternatively, you can call the contact center at 0500, where operators will help you find and configure the options and services that suit you. From most countries, a call to 0500 is free.
Questions from subscribers
What tariffs will be valid in Bulgaria?
Incoming calls, as well as outgoing calls to Russian and Bulgarian numbers will cost 49 rubles - not so expensive for roaming, but it still makes sense to activate the "25/50 minutes Europe and CIS" option. Outgoing calls to numbers in other countries - 129 rubles. For SMS - 25 rubles. Internet - 350 rubles for every 70 megabytes.
We are going to Cyprus, what kind of roaming should we connect and what cost of communication should we expect?
It all depends on how much you are going to call. If there is a lot - connect "25 minutes Europe and the CIS", if there is a lot - "50 minutes Europe and the CIS". Calls can be replaced by SMS, if only 100 SMS is enough for you, which will cost 790 rubles. Thus, for, say, a week's vacation in Cyprus, you will pay no more than a thousand rubles for communication. This is in case you want to be in touch. If during the whole vacation you make only a couple of random calls and send 2-3 SMS, then you do not need to connect anything - in this case, you will spend a maximum of 200-300 rubles on communication.
Some people often travel not only across Russia, but around the world. At the same time, they want to stay in touch with family, friends or work colleagues. For such clients, MegaFon has made profitable proposition for travel to different countries of the world. After activating the "Minutes Package" option, the client receives preferential conditions for mobile communications. Calls to Russia will be three times cheaper than with the usual roaming tariff schedule.
Description and conditions
The "Minutes Package" is intended for MegaFon subscribers who often travel to different countries of the world. Wanting to stay connected at a lower cost than standard roaming.
Almost all subscribers can connect to the service. The tariff plan and payment terms do not matter. Connection is possible for both individuals and corporate clients. The exception for activating the package of minutes is tariff offer"Around the World", where it is already provided profitable terms while traveling the world.
It is recommended to activate the option immediately before leaving the country, since the offer works only in international roaming. It is not valid in Russia. The selected volume of minutes is spent on calls to the incoming and outgoing directions only for calls to Russia. Separate cost of calls even in the territory of Syria, Andorra, Tunisia.
How to check the rest of the package of minutes on MegaFon?
The service can work together with others from the operator, which are designed to reduce the cost of calls in roaming around the world. After activation, the provided volume is active for a month, or rather 30 days. After the specified period of time, the entire balance will be canceled, and there will be no opportunity to call on preferential terms. Clients can independently disable the service, in which case the funds will not be returned to the account.
Since the service includes the volume of minutes, it is useful for customers to know and control the balances. To do this, it is convenient to use the free service combination * 558 # ... After entering, you need to make a call and the balance will be displayed on the screen of the mobile device. Subscribers can connect several packages at the same time.
Price
The cost directly depends on the host country, as well as the selected volume. MegaFon offers two packages of minutes for connection:
- 25 minutes
- 50 minutes
Choosing 25 minutes, the cost will vary:
- When visiting the CIS countries, as well as Europe, the activation cost will be 329 rubles. After that, 25 free minutes are credited.
- When visiting other countries of the world, the cost of connection is 25 min. will cost 829 rubles.
Choosing 50 minutes, the payment will be as follows:
- To visit the CIS countries and Europe - 495 rubles.
- To visit other countries of the world - 1429 rubles.
You can get acquainted in more detail with the countries in which this or that package of minutes works through the website of the mobile operator. This procedure it is better to carry out before leaving the country. When using additional roaming services, connections are checked through the request * 105 * 530 # ... This query is entered at mobile phone, then the call is made.
How to connect?
The operator offers several convenient options for connection:
- If you have a computer, the required package is activated through the official website. You need to go to the service itself and press the connect button. After that, indicate your mobile number... Further, the option is automatically activated, funds will be debited from the balance and a message will be sent about successful activation.
- Also, if you have access to the network, connections are made through your personal account on the MegaFon website. In the upper right corner, you need to click on your personal account. Next, enter your mobile number and password. At the initial login, the password is received via the request * 105 * 00 # ... After authorization, you need to go to the section and connect. The phone will receive a message that the option has been successfully enabled.
- If there is no Internet or PC, then it will be possible to activate minute packages in mobile device using a service combination. To do this, you need to enter * 116 # on your phone and make a call. After entering and sending the request, the service is turned on for some time, which the user will find out about by the incoming SMS.
- Another method of quick activation without the Internet is sending a message to the number 05001035. You do not need to write anything in the body of the letter, but you can specify any text. Similar to other methods, after debiting the funds, the service will be enabled, which the subscriber will know about by SMS. Sending messages is free.
- In case of problems with activation, it is recommended to use the help of MegaFon employees. To do this, you need to make a personal visit to the communication salon in your region and ask the employee to activate the service. After that, immediately go on a trip, because the option only works for 30 days. To connect using this method, the subscriber must have a passport or driver's license with him.
- If the connection cannot be made abroad, there is no communication salon, respectively, then it is recommended to call the support service on toll free number+79261110500. The operator will consult or connect a package of minutes remotely. True, for remote connection the client needs to give his passport data so that the operator can confirm the identity of the SIM card holder.
How to disable?
Disconnection is not necessary, because after 30 days it will be canceled, and the service will not be reconnected. This means that after 30 days the fee will not be charged and the option will be disabled at automatic mode... If desired, users can forcibly refuse a package of minutes. To do this, use:
- Personal account, through which the package of minutes and other unnecessary services are disabled.
- Support service, by phone +79261110500 when the user is abroad or 0500 while in Russia.
- MegaFon mobile salon, where employees will turn off the service at the request of the subscriber.
Disconnection is free and does not take long.
Roaming abroad offered by Megafon allows subscribers who are a thousand miles away from home contact family and friends at any moment.
For those who are not sitting still and traveling the world or his work is associated with frequent business trips abroad, it will be interesting to get acquainted with the terms of the roaming service from Megafon.
Nuances of mobile communication when planning a trip to distant countries or how not to disconnect your own SIM card
Before going on a long journey, do not forget about mobile communication. Some people, going on a trip, turn off their cell phones for this period of time or use foreign SIM cards, hoping to save money in this way.
But we want to assure you that this way does not bring any savings, but on the contrary - tariffs in other countries are very expensive compared to ours. In addition, in order to use a local calling card, you will have to somehow notify loved ones about the change of number and this will not save money.
therefore let us familiarize you with the terms of use of the roaming option from the operator Megafon:
- First of all, you should pay attention to the state of the personal account - the subscriber's balance must be positive.
- To activate the option, it is necessary that in the country where you are traveling, it was possible to receive a signal from Megaphone.
- Activate roaming option on your number (you will learn about this later in the article).
When leaving, check in advance the information about the possibilities in roaming on the official website. All standard options included in the operator's tariffs will be available in roaming:
- Incoming and outgoing calls.
- Package of sms and mms messages.
- Internet connection.
Most countries in the world have online billing, but not in China, Greenland, Palestine, some countries of Central and South America, so Megafon subscribers have the opportunity to connect an extended roaming option on Megafon (without a monthly fee and connection fee), if the trip is planned to those regions.
How to activate international roaming for trips abroad?
To connect any services, the Megafon operator provides a number of standard methods.
Roaming is no exception, and if you want this service to operate on your number, then:
- Call to the support service operator on short number 0500 .
Technical support phone.
- Refer this question to specialists service center in own city.
- It will help you to connect to the service yourself Personal Area user.
Authorization 
Go to the "Roaming" section 
Select the desired option and click on the "Connect" button Popular options from Megafon for international roaming
Now we will help you choose a favorable package, which was developed for subscribers who often use roaming services.
The whole world
As you know, being outside the home and national network, subscribers pay not only for outgoing calls, but also for incoming calls.
With the "Whole World" service from Megafon, payment for incoming calls will not bother users for some time, since the tariff provides for the accrual of 40 free minutes of incoming calls and this for a symbolic fee of 99 rubles. per day.
Compared to the rates for calls in the roaming zone, the subscription fee for the “Whole World” feature can be considered symbolic. The option is connected with using USSD request: *131*1# ... You can also send call 0500978... In addition to those who have access to the Personal Account, all settings can be made there independently.
SMS connection request.
Do not forget that the monthly fee is charged for the entire time while the option is connected, therefore, when you return back to avoid unnecessary expenses, you should disable it. This can be done, again using a special command * 131 * 0 #, Personal Account or SMS with the word STOP to the above number.
SMS request to disconnect.
Ussd disconnect request.
Around the world
If you want to know how much it costs to call from other countries of the world to your homeland, then check out the Megafon price list. Rates are for standard mode.
| Direction | Price |
|---|---|
| Neighboring countries, including Belarus, Ukraine and Georgia, some representatives in Europe - Germany, Italy and others | Calls for 13.00 rub. per minute, sms - 11.00 rub. |
| USA, Vietnam, Israel, southern and eastern resort countries - Egypt, Thailand, UAE, Puerto Rico and South Korea | Calls for 19.00 rub. per minute, SMS - 14.00 |
| China and other destinations | Calls - 43.00 rub. per minute, messages - 14.00 rubles. |
| The countries of the Caucasus - South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as well as Tajikistan | The basic tariff is valid for the first minute of the call, from the second minute the cost of the call will be 13.00 rubles. in a minute |
To enable this option, Megafon also has a USSD command - *105*708# ... Connection is carried out when sending SMS to number 000105708.
Ussd command to connect.
SMS connection request.
25/50 minutes Peace
By connecting the option, the subscriber can initially choose how many minutes he will need on the trip - 25 minutes for 829 rubles or 50 minutes for 1429 rubles.
The option 25/50 minutes Mir can also be activated in the Personal Account. These minutes can be spent on all calls, the only exceptions are outgoing calls abroad and not in the Russian Federation.
25/50 minutes Europe and CIS
This option works by analogy with the previous one.
It is possible to activate the "25/50 minutes Europe and CIS" options on the Megafon website without entering your Personal Account. The difference is only in the cost of the service:
- In 25 minutes within European and CIS countries you will have to pay 329 p.
- In 50 minutes within the same limits - 495 p.
50/100 SMS World
For those who are going to save on calls and communicate using text messages, this option will come in handy:
- A package of 50 text messages will cost RUB 990.00.
- Package of 100 SMS - 1190.00 rubles.
Features of providing sms packages posted on the Megafon website. 50/100 Europe and CIS
The package is more limited geographically, but the cost is lower here, which is good news:
- 50 SMS in Europe and the CIS will cost the subscriber 690.00 rubles.
- 100 SMS - RUB 790.00
SMS balance check:
Ussd command.
Reply message.
World Online
Allows Megafon subscribers to use unlimited traffic, being in any of 43 countries of the world (the list can be found on the operator's website). The service will be charged a monthly fee of 600 rubles per day.
If you agree to these conditions, then you can activate the "World Online" using the command - *136# and a call button at the end.
Ussd command to control the option.
SMS connection request.
SMS request to disable the option.
Again, we warn you that upon returning back to your homeland, you must disable the option, since the monthly fee is automatically debited for each day.
Vacation Online
This is another option that allows you to use preferential conditions for Internet access while in roaming.
The connection fee is only 30 rubles, and the tariffication is set to pay for each megabyte used. For the opportunity to use social networks, listen to music and download files, the subscriber will pay 15 rubles / MB.
To connect, remember the command - *501# and a call button. You can cancel the service in the same way by completing the request - *501*0# or by sending a message with the word STOP to 0500960.
Option connection.
Request to disable an option.
SMS request to disconnect.
Subtleties of roaming in certain countries
We want to enlighten you not only about useful additional options, but also on the conditions that apply in some countries of popular destinations. Since the rate on your number will depend on which of them you plan to go to.
Roaming in Turkey and Europe
All calls in the direction of Turkey - Russia and back will cost the subscriber 79.00 rubles per minute, the same tariff will be for subscribers who decide to call on the territory of the country. Calls to other countries - 129 rubles.
When planning your visits to European countries, consider the same rates.
Internet access is provided in packages, volume of 70 MB and a cost of 350 rubles. for every... For messages, only outgoing messages are charged.
As you can see, roaming rates are quite high, so you should pay attention to additional services Megaphone, which we wrote about above.
Roaming in Egypt
As it turned out, Egypt is more expensive for Russians in terms of mobile communications, because all calls made from its territory and within its borders, as well as to other countries of the world, will cost users 129.00 rubles. in a minute. The cost of one outgoing message from Egyptian resorts will be 25.00 rubles.
But Internet access will be limited to a package of 50 MB per day, for which the subscriber will pay 350.00 rubles.
Roaming in North America and Oceania
For the USA, Canada and the countries of the Southeastern part of the globe, standard tariffs for messages and Internet access are provided, but calling from these countries will cost more - 199 rubles. in a minute.
This, of course, will not be a problem for those who connect additional options for themselves, such as "Whole World" or "Around the World".
Pay attention to the cost of services with and without the option in roaming. Mobile communication from the CIS countries
As a separate item, I would like to discuss roaming in the countries of the former union, since each region is distinguished by its own tariffs.
| Direction | Options and their cost |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan | Incoming and outgoing calls, as well as calls within the country - 39 rubles per minute. |
| Calls to other countries - 129 rubles / minute | |
| SMS - 13 rubles. | |
| Internet access - 110 rubles / Mb. | |
| Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus | Incoming and outgoing calls, as well as calls within the country - 49 rubles per minute. |
| Calls to other countries - 129 rubles / minute | |
| SMS - 19 rubles. | |
| Internet access - 490 rubles / Mb. | |
| Abkhazia and Georgia | Incoming and outgoing calls, as well as calls within the country - 109 rubles / minute. |
The CIS countries also have their own special offers aimed at reducing the cost of roaming. So for Abkhazia, the Megafon option "At home in Abkhazia" operates, according to which subscribers who connect it for 30 rubles can use preferential services.
The use of such a Megafon option as "Crimea" is also relevant now, since to this day the use of Russian mobile communications is possible only in roaming conditions. By connecting the "Crimea" option for 15 rubles a day, you can make calls and send messages at reduced rates.
USSD request for connecting roaming in Crimea.
Request to disable roaming.
Useful settings for Megafon tariffs for those traveling abroad
Very often, for vacationers outside the country, it becomes a big problem to replenish the balance of their phone. In order to prevent this from happening to you, we recommend that you turn to services such as "Promised payment" and "Auto payment" from Megaphone. Thanks to them, your phone will always stay in touch and at any time you can contact your loved ones without worrying that the balance will go into negative territory.
Auto payment:
Ussd request to connect auto payment.
SMS connection request.
There are special commands to monitor the state of the account, but it takes some time to check each time with the help of their balance. But why waste it on empty actions when you can spend it on sightseeing or other more enjoyable moments.
By connecting the service "Account Control" from Megafon, the system will automatically monitor it and provide information to the display of the gadget.
Description of the "Account Control" service in roaming on the official website of Megafon. All information about mobile communications in the region where you are going will be helped by the option "Megaputcher" from Megaphone. Her responsibilities include providing data on the cost of services in roaming in the local region, on how to top up the phone or check the balance on the account.
Also notice the function "Back call" in connection with hotline operator, since it is designed specifically for such cases as roaming, where every minute is worth its weight in gold.
Description of the "Callback" service posted on the Megafon website. Useful video:
Internet in roaming abroad from Megafon
If you are an active user of the latter service, then pay attention to the fact that using Internet access is very expensive, so you should familiarize yourself with the terms of your tariff and it is possible to connect additional services that reduce the cost of accessing the network.
I would especially like to note that in terms of access to the network, the options "World Online" and "Vacation Online", which are designed specifically to reduce the cost of the Internet in roaming conditions, will be very useful.
Description and cost of the "Vacation-Online" option. How to disable international roaming of Megafon abroad?
If you nevertheless decide that you will do without this operator's service on your trip, then to deactivate it, you need to ban international roaming operator of Megaphone.
To do this, find the appropriate section in the settings of your Personal Account and deactivate the option. Also, the technical support of the operator at 0500 will help with this.
After deactivating roaming when crossing the border of the Russian Federation, Megafon services will no longer be delivered to your phone.
Summing up
Getting ready to go, you should always consider all the important points. mobile connection also needs attention, so travel costs will depend on the package you choose... We really hope that the information provided has helped to determine the tariff settings for your phone. Enjoy your travels.
By studying the consumer market, Megafon employees develop new proposals that are suitable for all categories of customers. For subscribers traveling abroad, the mobile operator has developed a special package consisting of free minutes for calls.
To use the option, you need to pay for the package at a time. The amount depends on the host country and the amount of time provided. For details, contact the representatives of the mobile operator.
For subscribers who decide to connect the package of minutes, Megafon provides several variations:
- 25 and 50 minutes for calls from the CIS and Europe;
- 25 and 50 minutes for communication from other countries.
For using the service subscription fee not charged. The write-off occurs only once, for connecting the package. The option works only in international roaming. Minutes are spent on incoming and outgoing calls to the Russian Federation and to the host country.
Sometimes subscribers who do not understand the terms of using the service leave a comment with the following content: “I have connected a package of 25 minutes Europe and the CIS. I haven't called Russia for a month. When the need arose for a call, it turned out that the option did not work. What is the reason?". The problem is that the option is only valid for 30 days. After that, all unused time is burned out.
The option can be used by both private and corporate clients... The service is available on any tariff plans, with the exception of "Around the World". The package is not valid in countries such as:
- Andorra;
- Syria;
- Tunisia;
- Maldives.
Throughout the entire period of the option, subscribers can check the remaining minutes. This can be done using the command "* 558 #". For those who need more free time, it is recommended to connect several packages.
Characteristics
How to connect
For subscribers who decide to use the option 50 or 25 minutes peace, Megafon allows you to choose a connection method. The easiest way is to enter your phone number on the page describing the function. If the site does not load, you can:
- Send SMS with any text to the number "05001035";
- Use the USSD-command "* 116 #";
- Go to your personal account. Activate the desired function.
Being in European countries, you can use the help of the operator - "+7 926 111 0500". For activating the option, 329-1429 rubles are debited from the account. The amount is influenced by volume and direction. Additional package connects in the above ways.
How to disable
If the service is not needed, you can deactivate it. For this you need:
- Log in to the site ru. Disable unnecessary function;
- Call technical support. The operator will deactivate;
- Visit an office or a communication salon.
After deactivating the function, the remaining time will expire. In order to save money, it is recommended to wait until the entire package is consumed. You can find out the balance with the command "* 558 #". The option can be disabled automatically after 30 days from the moment of its activation.
For whom is it suitable
The option will be of interest to subscribers traveling around the world. The cost of calls is reduced by 3 times. The best option is a package with 25 minutes. For those who need a full-fledged option, they can use the "" function.
