Have you ever wondered how many remaining minutes, megabytes and SMS messages you burn monthly? Their value increases significantly if you understand what they could be spent on: for longer communication with relatives, downloading games and watching videos from video hosting sites, visiting social networks and sending SMS to your friends. Operator Tele2 has completely transformed all the rules!
At the end of January 2017, the Russian cellular company Tele2 launched a unique service called Balance Transfer. Everything that was paid for will be spent - from now on, the remaining minutes, SMS notifications and traffic that are not spent by the subscriber per month, provided under the terms of the tariff plan, will not burn out, they will be transferred to the next month. This is a perfect example of a marketing policy based on special offers.
The terms of this service presuppose the preservation of unspent packages of minutes, SMS notifications and megabytes for Internet access with their transfer to the next month.
Example:
If the subscriber's tariff includes 400 minutes, and in 30 days he spent only 200 of them, then the next month he will receive 200 (balance) + 400 (updated package) \u003d 600 minutes for free communication.
Unspent SMS messages and remaining traffic are transferred in a similar way. At the same time, at the beginning of a new month, those packages that were listed from the previous period will be written off, and only then only newly charged ones.
It will not work to save on the mandatory subscription fee and stretch the existing set of packages for 2 months - the balances will be transferred only after the monthly fee for the coming month has been paid. So you still have to replenish your balance.
Note! The transfer of the remaining packages to Tele2 will not be unlimited - it applies only to the previous month, all earlier remnants will burn out.
Example:
When a subscriber used only 100 out of 400 provided minutes, and the next month (after transferring the balance) only 200 - the remaining 100 minutes are no longer transferred to the third period.
Transferring unused packages makes it possible not to lose what you paid for, using your own cell phone more efficiently. Having saved bonus minutes in one month, in another, the consumer will be able to spend more time in pleasant conversations with family and friends - without making extra payments for this.
How the service is activated
Before connecting to the service called "Balance Transfer", let's remember the above - it is compatible exclusively with tariff plans from the "Black" family. The service is already connected to them automatically - no USSD commands need to be entered into the phone. It will not work to activate it on other tariffs from the Tele2 mobile operator. In such a situation, there is only one way out - connect to one of the tariff packages of the "Black" line.
To see the remainder of the packages, you need to type the USSD command:
- - * 155 * 0 #, and then call.
- - * 153 #, and after the call.
- How many SMS messages - * 155 * 2 #, and then make a call.
Activation of this service is not available on all tariff plans. The remaining minutes, SMS and Megabytes to access the network are subject to transfer.
Service restrictions
The transfer of balances on Tele2 is intended exclusively for existing tariff packages. For already archived versions the presented service is not available.
This service operates in conjunction only with tariffs from the "Black" family. It is not available on all other tariff plans.
There are also restrictions on the regions of the country. In many, the service is simply not fully functional. But at the moment the list is quite extensive, so we will not consider it. You can find information about these regions on the website of the Tele2 cellular company. But in terms of traffic, the list of regions is small.
Remaining traffic is not carried over to areas such as:
- Moscow and the region;
- Novosibirsk;
- Volgograd;
- Voronezh;
- Saratov.
Now, when connecting or switching to "Smart", subscribers get the opportunity to SAVE their unused minutes / sms / Internet traffic and use them next month.
The updated “Smart” tariff provides monthly:
- 5 GB of Internet (when connecting / switching to the new tariff "Smart" in the period from 27.03.2017 to 31.08.2017, within the framework of the tariff 5 GB of Internet traffic will be provided for the entire period of using the tariff plan. “Smart” tariff after 31.08.2017, the tariff will provide 3 GB of Internet);
- UNLIMITED calls to MTS Russia (over the package of minutes);
- 550 minutes to all networks in Russia;
- 550 SMS to all networks in the home region;
The tariff is valid throughout Russia on the same terms as at home.
In the case of using communication services outside the home region, an additional fee of 15 rubles per day is charged for travel across Russia.
Implementation of packages of minutes and sms: the balance is carried over to the next month, but cannot exceed the size of the main package
Example of transferring minutes / sms:
1.1. the size of the package of minutes included in the tariff plan - 350 minutes
1.2. the subscriber has 250 minutes left since last month and they were transferred to a new (current) month
1.3. in total, the subscriber has 350 + 250 \u003d 600 minutes in the current month
1.4. this month the subscriber will spend the entire package 600 minutes, without dividing into old and new minutes
1.5. by the end of the current month, the subscriber has spent only 50 minutes, i.e. the rest of the package of minutes - 550 minutes
1.6. only 350 minutes will be transferred to the new (next) month
1.7. those. in the next (third) month, the subscriber will have 350 + 350 \u003d 700 minutes
Implementation of Internet packages: the balance is carried over to the next month, while the transferred balance cannot be more than the main package and cannot be added to the main package. When you transfer the balance of the Internet to the next month, the balance from the previous month is first spent, then the main quota, and then auto-renewal is turned on. The rest of the Internet from the previous month, which was transferred to the current one, is not transferred to the next.
An example of transferring Internet traffic:
1.1. Internet package size included in the tariff plan - 10 GB
1.2. the subscriber has 9 GB left since last month and they were transferred to a new (current) month
1.3. in total, this month the subscriber has the current 10 GB and the old 9 GB
1.4. old 9 GB will be consumed first
1.5. by the end of the current month, the subscriber has spent only 2 GB, i.e. the rest of the old Internet package - 7 GB and the current Internet package - 10 GB
1.6. 10 GB remaining from the current Internet package will be transferred to the new month. Old 7 GB will not be migrated
1.7. those. in the next (third) month the subscriber will have 10 GB and 10 GB packages
Using cellular services, the main thing we pay attention to is control over our own expenses. Recently, mobile operators have been releasing new so-called unlimited offers. The subscriber, switching to this tariff, chooses a package of services for himself, based on his capabilities. The new tariff from MTS called Unlimited is now one of the most popular offers. With all the advantages of the package, the future client of the company must know how to change minutes for gigabytes in case of premature consumption or, conversely, with an excessive balance of the connected number of services.
Transfer of the rest of the number of minutes and the Internet on the MTS "Unlimited" tariff
The tariff allows the subscriber to independently change the settings of the tariff package. Finding a great deal is not an easy task and can take several months. Therefore, the client needs to know about the possibilities of transferring tariff services in the process of running a new proposal. As for the balance of outgoing calls and SMS-messages, the user should know how to check the minutes on MTS Unlimited without exceeding the size of the main package.
Let's give a concrete example of calculation in minutes:
- the volume of the connected package is 550 minutes;
- from the last billing period, the amount on the account is 450 minutes, and they automatically go to the next month;
- in total, the subscriber has 450 + 550 \u003d 1000 on his account;
- 1000 minutes are available for use this month, without distinction between old and new;
- this month the subscriber was on vacation and spoke only 100 minutes. with 1000 minutes available, that is, the amount will be 900 minutes;
- only 550 minutes will be available in the new month;
- in the next month (third) the rest of the tariff will be 550 + 550 \u003d 1100 minutes.
The rest of the Internet traffic is carried over to the next calendar period, but cannot exceed the amount of the main package and does not add up to it. When switching, Internet traffic in the next month is first considered the previous balance, then the base rate, after which the auto-renewal option is turned on.
Example:
- the amount of Internet traffic is 5 GB;
- the client has Internet traffic from the last month of 4 GB, which was transferred to the current month;
- as a result, the subscriber has 5 + 4 \u003d 9 GB in the current calendar period;
- 1 GB of Internet was spent in the current month, then the old balance is 3 GB, and the current one is 5 GB;
- only 5 GB will be transferred to the new reporting period, the old balance will freeze;
- from the third month of use, the subscriber will be presented with 5 GB + 5 GB packages.
Important! When using the auto-renewal function, tariff balances are not transferred to the next month. When connected by a cellular operator, charges will be made for an additional package of services.
How to check the balance of minutes on MTS Unlimited
You can find out minutes on the MTS Unlimited tariff in the following ways:
- Using the USSD set. Dial * 217 # in the phone and wait for the report in the reply message.
- Using the service of a personal account. After entering the official website of the operator, go through authorization and get all the necessary information.
- Sending an SMS. Send a question mark to 5340.
Attention! Using any method is not a paid service, that is, it is provided free of charge.
Extending the number of minutes
If the number of minutes ends earlier than the established time limit, the subscriber has the option of connecting an additional call package. The user can add minutes to MTS Smart Unlimited by commands * 111 * 2050 #, * 100 * 1 #.
The following offers are currently available:
- 200 minutes for 150 rubles;
- 450 minutes for 250 rubles;
- 700 minutes for 450 rubles;
- 1000 minutes for 600 rubles.
The function is also available in the personal account and when calling the operator of the cellular company by phone.
Options for exchanging minutes for gigabytes on the Unlimited tariff
Some cellular operators have an interesting service - how to convert minutes into gigabytes of MTS Unlimited. The idea itself looks very interesting. As for the tariff, this option will not work here. Initially, this tariff offer was conceived by the cellular operator as a constructor to select the desired characteristics, and you can change the number of minutes and Internet traffic at any time.
To attract new and retain old customers, operators set not only attractive prices for basic services. Service Tele 2 Balance Transfer is a prime example of a marketing policy based on special offers.
Description
If your tariff plan includes 300 minutes, and in a month you used only 200 minutes, the next month you will receive 100 (balance) + 300 (new package) \u003d 400 minutes.
Unused SMS and GB of Internet are transferred in the same way. Moreover, in the new month, first, the packages transferred from the previous period will be written off, and then the current ones will be printed.
It will not work to save on the subscription fee and stretch one set for two months - the transfer of the unused one is carried out only after the payment for the coming month is debited, if there is enough money on the account. Also, the transfer of the rest of tele2 packets will not be endless - it only concerns the previous period, and then burns out.
If out of 300 minutes (SMS or GB) you used 100, and in the next period, out of the remaining 200 again only 100 - the last 100 minutes will not be transferred to the third month.
Transferring the rest of the tele2 traffic allows you not to lose what you paid for, using your phone more flexibly. By saving packages in one billing period, in another you can spend more time in communication - and not pay for it in excess of the usual rate.
If you are looking for a favorable tariff, you should definitely pay attention to the tariff offered by the MTS operator. Many users opt for the Smart tariff.
SMART is one of the leaders in beneficial tariff plans. It has a number of attractive offers. True "benefit" has its limits, so you should know: How many free minutes are left? How do you know exactly the balance? But, everything is in order.
Favorable tariff "Smart" from the operator MTS
This offer has a number of attractive conditions for a monthly payment of 450 rubles. The tariff offers 500 free minutes and messages, 3GB traffic for free access to the global network. The tariff is beneficial for subscribers who actively use their smartphones for communication, while regularly visiting web pages. It operates without restrictions in all regions of Russia. But, to save money, you always need to know the remnants of free offers. Indeed, if you do not control the balance and exceed the limit, the tariff plan provides the following conditions:
- A call to a subscriber, with the service of another operator, will cost 1.5 rubles per minute.
- The price of messages with MTS subscribers is 0.5 rubles.
- The traffic remains free, however, the Internet speed becomes much slower.
Checking the remaining free minutes
Subscribers of the SMART tariff plan need to control the consumed packages, especially pay attention to the minutes. It seems there are a lot of them, but with good communication with friends - minutes tend to evaporate quickly. Determining how many free minutes are left is easy. There are several ways to find out the leftovers.
Find out how many minutes are left on the "Smart" tariff via USSD
One of the popular ways to check the balances of free services is the USSD command, from the following set of characters * 100 * 1 #. Using this command, you can determine how many minutes, sms, megabytes of the proposed bonuses remain. This information will be displayed in the notification and will help keep the services in the Smart tariff under control.
The check will take little time. This method will interest active users.
Determine the balance using the "mobile assistant"
A popular way among subscribers to control free minutes in the SMART tariff plan is “mobile assistant”. The check is carried out using the sent SMS with the text "11" to number 111. This message will activate the "SMS Assistant" service, which will help you check the number of minutes that are left.
To find out all the commands of the "assistant", you can use SMS with the text "2" to the same number. The tips of the "Mobile Assistant" will easily give an answer to your questions about this tariff.
"MTS Service" will prompt free minutes
From the MTS website, you can download the MTS Service application to your smartphone absolutely free of charge. It's not difficult to use. Everything is in just: download, launch, register, and the necessary information about the tariff is always at hand. You can view the rest of the free offers at any time. This application will come in handy in the future not only to know the minutes of free conversation, it has many useful properties and capabilities.
Information server - personal account
One of the Internet tips for users who want to know information about the Smart tariff. The procedure is not complicated. Complete a simple registration. By logging into the system, you can check the rest of the free offers, including minutes for the tariff plan.
A personal account is an information server. It will help you easily find the information you need about the room status.
Find out the rest of the free offers offered by the Smart tariff in the service center
You can determine the balance of free offers by personally visiting the office of MTS operators. True, this is not the fastest and most convenient way. There are less time-consuming options to help you control your balance.
It takes a long time to get to the service center and there is a chance to spend a lot of time waiting for an answer. But, ignorance of the advantages offered by the selected tariff, check functions (the rest of the bonuses are especially interesting), pushes subscribers to visit the cellular office.
If, for some reason, it was not possible to use the above methods, to find the answer to the question: how much bonus time is left? - you can contact the operator. To do this, dial 0890.
04/03/2017 Once again, MTS decided to upgrade its tariff plans "Smart" and "Smart Unlimited". What changes subscribers expect from the operator, we will understand further. Old tariff plans will be sent to the archive and will become unavailable for users.
"Smart Unlimited" - a new deception from MTS
The "Unlimited" tariff was very popular among subscribers, although there are absolutely no reasons for such a phenomenon. It could not be called profitable or economical. Rather, it was expensive and very irrational, and the unlimited unlimited was only conditional. The subscription fee for schoolchildren was clearly overstated and not everyone could afford it, but older users found another drawback - a small number of minutes. The disadvantages of the tariff plan can also be attributed to Internet anlim, which was valid only for smartphones, where it is very often not in demand.
MTS continues to deceive its users and the new “Smart Unlimited” tariff has become a vivid confirmation of this. The only unlimited, which was present for the TP (we are talking about Internet anlim), is no longer available to subscribers. Users will now be limited to 10 GB of traffic per month. Only calls to MTS numbers can be called unlimited, which remain available even after the basic package of minutes has been exhausted. But a similar offer is valid for other tariff plans from MTS.
The terms of the "Unlimited" tariff may vary depending on the region. Below are the figures for the capital. MTS offers the following conditions:
The subscription fee for the tariff is 550 rubles per month. Now the specified amount will be debited in full for a month, there is no question of providing users with a discount.
The package includes 350 minutes to all networks in Russia. Previously, only 200 minutes were given to numbers within their region and MTS throughout Russia.
Unlimited calls to MTS are available throughout Russia (only after the minutes of the package have been used up).
When calling their MTS Connect, 2 times more calls are provided. First, the minutes from the main package are calculated, only after that you can use the additional minutes that are provided through the application.
Subscribers have access to 350 SMS, which can be sent to numbers within their region.
For using the Internet, 10 GB is provided.
The tariff works without roaming throughout the country. When using the package outside of your home region, an additional subscription fee of 15 rubles per day will be charged.
Update of the tariff plan "Smart"
The subscription fee for the tariff has decreased by 50 rubles, and is now equal to 500 rubles per month. The package includes:
550 minutes to all numbers in Russia. Previously, this figure was equal to 600 minutes, but you could use them only within your region.
Unlimited for all MTS calls within Russia, but upon exhaustion of the main package.
When calling from MTS Connect, 2 times more minutes (first, minutes from the main package take, and then you can use the additional package through the application).
550 SMS to be sent within the home region.
5 GB of internet.
Subscribers who connect or switch to the "Smart" tariff from March 27 to August 31, 2017 will be provided with 5 GB of Internet, with no restrictions on temporary use. Users who subscribe to the package after August 31st will receive only 3 GB.
The tariff works without roaming within the country. But, as with the Unlimited tariff, you will have to pay extra 15 rubles per day for using the package outside the home network.
Package transfer features
The only advantage of the updated tariff plans from MTS will be the package transfer scheme, although not everything is smooth here either.
How minutes and SMS are transferred?
The size of the transferred messages and minutes cannot exceed the size of the main batch. For example, if the TP "Unlimited" gives 350 minutes, then the number of transferred minutes cannot exceed this size. If you have more than the main package left, those minutes will simply burn out.
Since January 2017, the Tele2 operator has introduced a new "trick": on Tele2, minutes no longer burn out, as do megabytes with SMS messages. In this article, you will learn how to start using the new service for free, as well as important limitations.
How to activate the balance transfer service
To transfer the balances to the next month, you need to switch to one of the tariff lines and "My" (the first transfer is free of charge). There are two convenient ways to do this:
- Call the free number 630. The autoinformer will pronounce the names of the tariffs available to you and the corresponding menu items. When you hear the key you want, press the key on your keyboard and follow the instructions.
- Or go to. The advantage of this method is that there you can familiarize yourself with all the tariffs in detail.
Attention. You will not be able to activate the service at archive rates (that is, at all rates except the above). If you connect one of the "Black" or "Mine" tariffs, the packages are transferred to the next month automatically - you do not need to use additional commands.
How much can you save up leftovers?
There is no point in saving on purpose: the leftovers burn out by the second month. However, first those packages that remain from the previous period are spent. For example, if 2 GB of the Internet is provided to you in the new month, and another 1 GB is left from the past, then the transferred traffic will be spent first.
Why you can lose unused packages
If you suddenly forget to pay the subscription fee for SMS, minutes and gigabytes, all your surplus is canceled, regardless of whether the money was credited in a day or a month.
How to find out if a service is available in a specific region
The transfer service has its own Internet page on the Tele2 website. The instruction is as follows: type perenos.tele2.ru in the address bar, find the line "Other conditions" there, click on it and see if your region is in the list.
Attention. The page lists the regions in which the service is not provided. If yours is not there, then you can start connecting.
Where to check the remaining traffic
If you have one of the "Black" tariffs, enter * 155 * 0 # - using this command you can get full information. Do you have a different tariff? Here is a list of the combinations you need to check Internet packages:
- *155*021# – ;
- * 155 * 020 # - "Portfolio";
- * 155 * 19 # - "Package".
Dial * 155 * 15 # to find out about other internet traffic packages.
But the most convenient way to check minutes, messages and Internet traffic is to go to your personal account. By the way, for those who are looking for new acquaintances, but rather shy in real life, the operator offers - a convenient chat for communicating with the opposite sex.
