The variety of mobile operators and the localization of their activities is the first and main reason for the existence of roaming. In the absence of coverage of certain territories, the operator gives the subscriber the opportunity to fully use the possibilities of mobile communication. To do this, you should know the peculiarities of using roaming.
MTS, the most popular company in our country, provides ample opportunities for its subscribers, regardless of their location. In addition to knowing how to enable roaming on MTS everywhere, you need to understand its types, features, and know the necessary commands.
International roaming, mobile connection
A favorable tariff designed to serve subscribers outside the territory of their country is called "Zero without Borders". Going on vacation or a business trip abroad, it is recommended to activate this package. How to enable roaming on MTS in Russia after that? On the dial pad, set the command * 111 * 3333 # and press the "Call" button.
Of course, on the territory of our country it is possible to use MTS communications without connecting a special tariff and activating roaming. However, this leads to the imminent disappearance of funds from the mobile account. It is noteworthy that it concerns not only calls, so you should immediately turn on SMS roaming on MTS.
Every day, an increasing number of our compatriots are faced with the need to temporarily leave Russia (for recreation, conferences, international exhibitions, negotiations), therefore, more attention is focused on the possibility of using the operator's services abroad. You can enable international roaming on MTS, as well as national, after activating a special tariff - "Zero without borders". We send the command * 111 * 4444 # and the service is activated.
Enable MTS roaming abroad it is very important to prevent the misuse of the funds in the mobile account and to ensure constant communication. You should not think that direct connection will create financial difficulties: if the use of mobile communications is not needed or is minimized, your balance will not experience serious changes.
other methods
In addition to the above methods, when a direct command is sent, there are alternative ways to enable roaming on the MTS. They are quite similar to the ways of connecting all the services and options of the operator - this can be done by contacting the customer contact center or company branch.
In addition, you can enable roaming on the official website of the operator through the "My Account" application.
With the help of your MTS personal account, you can easily manage any options, while activating or deactivating them. So, for example, you can hide your number,.
Russia is a big country and when we travel from region to region we always want to be in touch without changing the personal phone number and operator. At the moment, the cost of roaming by region is rapidly decreasing, and on several tariff plans of MTS, roaming calls at the price per minute are the same as in the home region. It is very easy to choose a suitable inexpensive MTS tariff for calls in roaming within the Russian Federation - this detailed overview of tariff plans has been prepared for this.
Almost all existing tariffs of the MTS operator are subject to standard roaming rates. These include the increased cost of outgoing calls and charges for incoming calls. In some cases, call charges for some destinations may differ slightly - details will be discussed in this review.
Cost of MTS roaming in Russia without a monthly fee
When considering the most popular and profitable tariffs of the MTS operator for all-Russian roaming, it should be noted right away that there are no separate special tariffs for roaming within Russia from the MTS operator. On all plans without a monthly fee, the communication price in different regions will be practically the same.
Roaming cost in Russia on the Super MTS tariff
- incoming call - 8.9 rubles / minute;
- any outgoing to the home region - 8.9 rubles / minute;
- all-Russian outgoing calls to MTS numbers - 8.9 rubles per minute;
- outgoing calls to various numbers in Russia - 14.0 rubles / minute;
- SMS within Russia - 3.95 rubles / piece;
- SMS worldwide - 5.25 rubles / piece;
- MMC - 6.5 rubles;
- internet use - 9.9 rubles per Mb.
There are also minor differences, as an example, consider the "RED" tariff, at which the prices outgoing to any other numbers in the regions of Russia are 20.95 rubles / minute. And when you use the “Red Energy” tariff, then the rates for calls to the same direction will be only 8 rubles / minute. And in the "Per second" tariff - the cost of roaming fully coincides with the MTS "Super" tariff plan
More detailed information on the prices for calls in roaming on the MTS network in the Russian Federation can be seen on the MTS operator's website by going to the section "Mobile Communications - Travel in Russia". You just need to choose your region to which you plan to travel and the tariff plan. If you need to clarify your tariff, use the USSD command *111*59# call.
Roaming cost in Russia on Smart tariff
There is practically no separate roaming fee, the rates are as follows:
- any incoming calls - 0.0 rubles / minute;
- outgoing to telephones in Moscow and the entire Moscow region without exceeding the package of minutes intended in the tariff - 0 rubles / minute;
- outgoing packages in excess of the same direction - 1.5 rubles / minute;
- calls to all-Russian mobile numbers of the MTS operator - 0 rubles / minute;
- to other Russian telephone numbers - 3 rubles / minute;
- SMS by home region (without exceeding the SMS package) - 0 rubles;
- SMS to the home region (exceeding the included package) - 1 RUB;
- other SMS within Russia - 3.8 rubles / piece;
- SMS abroad - 5.25 rubles / piece;
- MMS messages - 6.5 rubles / piece;
- internet - 0 rubles / Mb (the indicated tariff already provides for 3 Gb of traffic available throughout Russia).
The prices are very favorable for everyone who travels to different regions of the country. On the previous higher tariff plans of this line, the cost of communication is even more profitable. Thus, the “Smart Top” tariff provides for free use of a certain number of minutes to all any numbers in Russia - they can also be used for domestic roaming.
Roaming cost in Russia at Smart mini tariff
This tariff is the lowest in the line, therefore the cost of calls in roaming in it will coincide with the Super MTS tariff. But the prices for calls to other Russian numbers are lower - 10 rubles per minute.
The prices for domestic roaming indicated and given in this review are valid for subscribers who use the MTS network in Moscow and the entire Moscow region.
Modern people are very accustomed to using the Internet in everyday life. All TV systems understand this and therefore make a lot of different tariff plans and services that allow you to get access to the mobile Internet for little money. However, when a person finds himself in another city, outside his region, then the fee for using the network increases significantly, especially if the subscriber goes abroad.
This review will consider in detail the question of how to connect to the Internet in MTS roaming.
MTS subscribers can use the Internet throughout the country without additional activations. The main thing is to find out in detail the conditions of your active tariff. It is in the description of the plan that you can find information on the cost of a megabyte of traffic outside your region and in which zone it will work. Each offer includes its own conditions and prices, the difference depends on the region. In order to find out the details of your plan, you need to use your personal account and go to the section with mobile communications. In it, find the roaming and intercity tab.
Back in MTS, customers can clarify the details of the tariff through the combination * 111 * 59 #. Some offerings include traffic packages that can be spent and used without restrictions across the country. Other such conditions do not include, therefore, before the trip, you can connect additional Internet options and enjoy the Internet in any city in Russia. Without using additional services or tariff conditions, the price for 1 megabyte of traffic will be 9.9 rubles.
Internet abroad
If there is a need to leave the country while using the Internet there, then you will need to think over everything in advance and take care of access to the network. Of course, for such use of the World Wide Web, the client will need to pay more. First, you need to go to the MTS website, and then look at the prices for traffic in the country where the shipment will be carried out. Moreover, all countries can be quickly found due to their zonal distribution. Each such zone has its own cost and tariffication. At the same time, subscribers can connect an additional service that will allow using the Internet on favorable terms in foreign countries. But first, you need to connect roaming to mts. To do this, you need to send a request * 111 * 2192 #.
Internet options abroad
For cheaper surfing outside of Russia, you must use one of the described services:
- Bit overseas. In order to activate this offer, you must enter the request * 111 * 2222 # on your phone to send it for processing. You can also activate the services using a different combination * 212 #. If there are difficulties with entering requests, then you need to send a free SMS with the text 2222 to the operator's phone number 111. When the option becomes unnecessary, it can be easily disabled by dialing the request * 111 * 2222 # or sending the code 22220 via SMS to the 111 service phone. The cost of this mobile Internet fluctuates and ranges from 30 to 1200 rubles per day for using from 5 to 50 MB of traffic.
- Maxi-Bit abroad. This package will be slightly more expensive and the price ranges from 600 to 2200 rubles. In this case, subscribers can receive from 10 to 100 MB. The service can be activated by sending a combination * 111 * 2223 #. You can also send SMS to connect with the numbers 2223 by calling 111.
- Super Beat Abroad. This is the most voluminous option. Users can get from 20 MB of traffic to unlimited. It all depends on the country in which the network will be available. The price of this connection also varies and will amount to 1500-4000 rubles. Activation is also possible by two methods * 111 * 2224 # or SMS to service number 111 with the code 2224.
Details on the countries in which these services will work can be found on the website, in addition, there you can find out both the cost of connection and the provided package with traffic.
We are so used to constant access to the Internet that we do not want to give it up in any situations. Even if we are traveling, it is more convenient to always stay online in order to be able to check the most up-to-date information about the weather, plan a walk route, write a message to friends or just upload a photo to Instagram. The mobile Internet on a tablet or smartphone can help you with this.
How do I stay online?
Let's start with the fact that you can work with the Internet in different ways - both free and those that require a certain fee. It all depends on what you are counting on by connecting to the internet. Tasks vary depending on the duration of your connection, its regularity, and the amount of data transferred. For example, going to VK and sending a couple of messages cannot be compared to downloading a movie using Torrent. Therefore, you need to take this into account when looking for the Internet abroad.
MTS, for example, is a leader in mobile roaming connectivity. Therefore, we will be talking about this company in today's article, talking about the Internet for mobile devices. True, the cost of such a connection is quite high. For now, let's look at other options for staying online. Some of them, by the way, absolutely do not require any payment.
Free Wi-Fi hotspots
If you are traveling abroad, you can safely count on open Wi-Fi networks. They can be found near some cafes, restaurants, hotels, train stations, airports and other places where people gather. If we talk about European countries, then it is very easy to find a point for accessing the Internet there. USA, Canada and other developed countries are the same.
The coverage area of \u200b\u200bopen Wi-Fi networks is quite wide, so it will most likely satisfy your needs at no cost. If you need the connection to be present on your device all the time, then you should pay attention to paid services. For example, the same wireless networks from the MTS operator. They are located in many countries, so wherever you go, you are likely to find them.
Paid Wi-Fi from MTS
Let's start by letting you know the price of connection and use of services - it's 40 rubles for every hour of access. It cannot be said that it is cheap. In fact, the cost of services is quite high, even taking into account the comfortable conditions for the user and flexible settings of the tariff plan. By the way, nothing is reported on the company's website.
But it is known that the MTS network has 800 Internet access points around the world. All have one password and login, which will be provided to you as a subscriber of the service. Access points are located anywhere - in various entertainment venues, at transport infrastructure facilities, in places where tourists gather.
How to connect Wi-Fi?
It is very easy to connect to the MTS Wi-Fi service. You need to send a message including the word pass to the short number 1106, specially allocated by the company. In the reply message, you will receive the login under which you were registered in the system, as well as the password (this will be the network access key).
MTS can write off the above 40 rubles for an hourly Internet access abroad in two ways. The first is the withdrawal from the user's subscriber account, the second is payment with a bank card. It is noteworthy that anyone can use this service, regardless of whether he is connected to MTS or not.
The advantage of this kind of Wi-Fi from MTS - unlimited Internet abroad - will allow you to download movies at high speed or, for example, download archives with photos. This is necessary to free up space or gain access to entertainment media content.
How do I set up Wi-Fi?
MTS makes it very easy to set up the Internet abroad. Since the subscriber of the service receives a password and login on his mobile, all he needs to connect is to enter these data. Unfortunately, no one will be able to transfer them - the system does not authorize the second device with the same parameters. Therefore, if you would like to share one key with your friends, you will be disappointed.
But the plus of such a connection is its absolute simplicity and speed. No need to think about whether your phone will pick up the signal or not. You can be absolutely confident that Wi-Fi is a stable, high-speed connection that gives wide possibilities to your tablet, smartphone or laptop, even when traveling.
Mobile internet and its benefits
However, there are situations when we do not have the opportunity to access from a fixed point of the wireless Internet. For example, we are traveling around the country, away from Wi-Fi routers, but need to check the route through online maps. Of course, only a mobile connection is suitable for such needs. It is provided, for example, by MTS. Roaming (Internet) abroad will cost more than within the country, but the quality of the service will remain quite high. Don't worry about connection speed. The main thing is to choose the tariff with which you would like to interact and configure it correctly.
Internet tariffs from MTS
In total, the mobile operator has three packages that are beneficial for using Internet services. They are called "BIT Abroad", "Super BIT Abroad" and "Maxi BIT Abroad". Connection, working conditions, as well as restrictions for each of the indicated tariff plans differ from each other. We will describe each of these tariffs in more detail in this article.
"BIT abroad"
The easiest option to connect MTS-Internet abroad (reviews indicate that it is also the most profitable) is to activate this tariff plan. It provides for a traffic volume of 30 megabytes per day at a cost of 300 rubles per day. This quota applies, according to the terms of service, to the countries of Europe, the CIS, the USA, Canada, China, Turkey and some other countries popular for the domestic subscriber. If the user of the service enters the territory of other countries (or is somewhere on the high seas), the amount of data is reduced to 5 megabytes, and the cost rises to 1200 rubles per day. If you are planning to travel to another country, it is obviously unprofitable to use the service offered by MTS (Internet abroad).
You can find out how to activate the BIT Abroad tariff by going to the page on the company's website. It says that to activate you need to dial one of the commands: * 111 * 2222 # or * 212 #. In addition, the service can be activated using SMS 2222 sent to number 111, as well as using the subscriber's online account. The cost is written off only if the user connects to the network.
"Maxi BIT abroad"
The second largest tariff plan is the Maxi package. Its conditions are the same as for the previous one, the only difference is in how many megabytes at what price will be available to the subscriber. So, mobile Internet abroad (MTS "Maxi BIT") will cost 600 rubles per day for the first group of countries and 2200 rubles if the user leaves their borders. In this case, a quota of 70 and 10 megabytes is given for spending, respectively. Connection is carried out using the command * 111 * 2223 # or by sending a message with the numbers 2223 to 111.
"Super BIT abroad"
The third package tariff - "Super BIT" - is the most voluminous in terms of the traffic provided. On it, the Internet abroad (MTS is a service provider) will cost 1,500 rubles per day of use to a user from the listed countries, as well as 4,000 rubles for working in the network from the territory of other countries. In this case, the amount of data is 200 and 20 megabytes, respectively.
You can activate this plan by sending a request * 111 * 2224 # or the message "2224" to 111.
How to choose?
It is quite easy to select a tariff plan with which you would be more comfortable to work. Immediately you need to decide on the purpose of activating the service at MTS. It is quite easy to connect the Internet abroad, we have already written about this; another matter is the expediency of such expenses. The cost of the third tariff plan is colossal. You will most likely be able to save money by choosing an alternative source of network access. Therefore, we pay attention to why you need a connection on a tablet or smartphone. Most often, the MTS roaming service (Internet abroad) is taken for the simplest actions that are required far from stationary Wi-Fi networks: checking mail, social networks, weather or a navigator. For this, the minimum tariff - 30 megabytes per day will be enough. And its cost is adequate - 300 rubles.
If we talk about more voluminous plans, then they are suitable even for performing some work tasks when connected from a laptop. However, does it make sense to purchase such expensive tariff plans? Wouldn't it be easier to look for landline Internet in the area where you are going to connect to it? It would be more reasonable, because MTS has the Internet abroad (the tariffs that are provided for network connection from abroad) are too expensive.
As a last resort, if you really have circumstances when you need to upload a file with data over the Internet, the volume of which exceeds 30 megabytes, and there is no civilization nearby, it is reasonable to connect to Maxi and Super. But you can choose between them purely according to the required traffic volume.
If not enough?
The MTS operator's website (Internet abroad, tariffs and conditions for its provision are described here) also has information with guidance on how to proceed if the traffic allocated within the BIT tariffs, as well as BIT Super and BIT Maxi "is not enough for user work. Basic tariffs that operate within the country (for example, "MTS Tablet") do not provide Internet abroad, so you should not count on it.
In order not to go beyond the allocated quota and not spend a lot of money, the operator offers each subscriber a special service. It is called "Turbo Button". Its conditions are the same as for the BIT plan (basic) - for 300 rubles per day, additional 30 megabytes of traffic are provided. To activate this option on your phone, you must dial the combination * 111 * 485 #. There is no need to deactivate the service, since its operation will be terminated within 24 hours after activation, as well as if the provided traffic volume was eventually exhausted.
In addition to data on its tariff plans, MTS also provides users with information on how to use the Internet in roaming cheaper and more profitable.
For example, the operator recommends replenishing the account in advance for the amount that you expect to spend on communication. This will save you from troubles like that on the way you will need to look for funds to replenish and spend your time on it. MTS also recommends connecting the service "On full trust". It allows you to use mobile communications even in cases when there are no funds left on your balance, thus “driving” it into a negative value. Again, this will allow you to talk right away, and then pay for the services provided.
Also, carefully consider the settings of your mobile phone. The operator recommends disabling the automatic setting of the operator so that the user does not lose money from the account in this way if he was in the border zone, and the phone automatically switched to roaming mode.
Finally, while monitoring the balance and the amount of traffic spent, pay attention to the actual information about how much data you have spent. Do not forget that these data are updated with a delay, because additional time is required to provide the balance by foreign telecom operators to MTS. For this reason, do not rush to resume a conversation or an online session if you are not sure whether the provided data package was enough for you or not.
Modern people simply can no longer live without the Internet. And all TV systems in Russia understand this, thanks to which they offer their customers to use different tariffs and options, which for a certain fee will give users a certain amount of traffic for surfing the network. But, unfortunately, if the subscriber leaves the home region, then the payment for using traffic for the Internet increases significantly. And especially if the subscriber goes abroad and international roaming is activated.
The material provided below will describe in detail the MTS Internet when you are in roaming, as well as the cost and services that will save money abroad, while staying online.
Before talking about services and the Internet abroad, it should be noted that in order to reduce the cost of mobile communications outside the home region, you will need to use a variety of options that are designed just for roaming. It is also necessary for subscribers to check the activation of international roaming on their mobile device. In addition, the mobile phone must activate international access. Otherwise, it must be done manually.
To check the data on which services are included on the SIM card to reduce the cost of the Internet abroad, you should use the special code * 152 * 1 #. You can also check active services through your personal account or through a mobile application. To do this, you need to go through the tab with options management and if there are no connected services there, then they need to be activated. These options are provided by mts company free of charge.
If we talk about setting up the Internet itself, then the subscriber does not need to do anything. Of course, if you have surfed the Internet at least once, even on your home network. In the case when the device was not used and access to the World Wide Web was not carried out, then the phone will need to order automatic settings for the Internet, if they did not come by the message themselves. The easiest way to order settings is through your personal account, but you can also contact the specialists of the mts branded stores or call the telecom operator on 0890.
The cost
Internet abroad at the mts company significantly differs in price from that which is provided in the home network. Thus, for example, if the Internet is used in national roaming, then the price for 1 megabyte will be 9.9 rubles. But it is impossible to say exactly how much Internet access will cost and the cost of 1 MB abroad. This is due to the fact that the terms of payment will be determined in which country the client is located.
The only thing that can be said with certainty about the Internet abroad is a very high cost. Significantly more than in Russia. For example, in countries such as China, England, states and many other countries, the price will be about 30 rubles, but not even for 1 MB, but for 40 KB. If you calculate, then the cost of 1 MB will be approximately 700 rubles. Naturally, this seems like a cosmic cost. Therefore, before leaving your country, it is recommended to find out exactly how much the Internet costs in a particular country. To do this, you can use the company's website and, having indicated the necessary countries, see the prices for services. In order not to look for such a calculator for a long time, you can follow the link: http://www.mts.ru/mob_connect/roaming/i_roaming/tariffs/.
Given the fact. That the price for the Internet is very high, the MTS operator has made special options that allow you to use the Internet for much lower amounts.
Options for saving money on the Internet
Customers can use tariff options from the BIT family. Those that can significantly save the cost of accessing the network should be highlighted:
- BIT abroad;
- Maxi BIT abroad;
- Super BIT abroad.
Each service has its own specific volume of traffic, as well as a different cost.
For example, the Bit Abroad service allows subscribers to use only 50 MB of traffic per day while in Belarus, and the cost of such a volume will be 300 rubles. For the same amount, subscribers will be able to get 30 MB, but only in the CIS countries and in Europe, states and some others. The rest of the countries will be paid for 1200 rubles per day, and only 5 MB is provided.
The "Maxi BIT Abroad" option will allow subscribers to receive twice as much traffic, although its cost is also doubled. But "Super BIT Abroad" is considered the largest service, which for 1500 rubles will be able to give out 250 MB of traffic per day in Belarus. At the same price, 200 MB of traffic for Europe is provided. USA, CIS and some others. And also 20 MB for 4000 rubles for other world countries.
It should be noted that mts has a "turbo button abroad" service. Therefore, if the volume of megabytes is not enough, then you can extend the Internet.
Connecting options
As for the activation of the services described above, they are carried out in different ways.
- To activate BIT Abroad, use:
- service combination * 111 * 2222 #, as well as * 212 #;
- you can send an SMS message by calling 111. The message should include numbers 2222;
- enable the service through your personal account.
- To activate "Maxi BIT Abroad" use:
- service request with dialing * 111 * 2223 #;
- sending a text message to the operator by dialing 111, with numbers 2223;
- use to activate your personal account.
- To activate Super BIT Abroad, use:
- dialing the code * 111 * 2224 #;
- sending a message to the operator with data 2224;
- activation through a personal account.
Deny access to the network
Subscribers can also turn off Internet access abroad. For this, the roaming deny service is used. All operations with this service are provided free of charge, and after enabling the option, access to the Internet will be blocked if the subscriber is roaming abroad.
To connect, a combination of characters and numbers is used that are entered on a mobile phone. To do this, dial * 111 * 496 #. In addition, another request is used to deactivate roaming, namely * 111 * 2150 #. Using the last command, the subscriber turns off not only access to the Internet, but also access to mobile communications. Thus, the operator will completely block communication services while abroad.
