The most profitable tariff plans from all Russian mobile operators have been named. MTS tariffs

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In the era of smartphones, tablets and all kinds of gadgets regular phones have long since faded into the background. Nowadays it is rare to meet a person who uses a mobile phone only for calls. Most often, a subscriber requires a package of unlimited minutes, SMS and, most importantly, large Internet traffic. Operators cellular communications offer tariff plans for a variety of preferences: for Internet surfing, frequent viewing of videos, movies and listening to music, traveling in Russia and abroad, communicating on social networks and instant messengers, tablets, etc. To choose the operator’s offer that is optimal for all characteristics, you should pay attention to the following points:

Traffic. Of course, first of all, when choosing a tariff for mobile Internet, you need to take into account the number of gigabytes provided per month. To download movies and music you will need at least 20 GB, and for Internet surfing 2 will be enough.
Price. Before connecting, compare tariffs with similar conditions to choose the most profitable one. Consider how much you are willing to spend on communications and the Internet.
Connection conditions. Most operators provide free connectivity with their plans, but some charge a fee. Please review the details carefully before choosing a plan.
Purpose of the SIM-cards. Most offers from operators apply to smartphones. If you need Internet for your tablet, then look for special rates. Otherwise, for optimal use a standard gadget will not be enough and you will have to pay extra.

We have selected the best tariffs for a variety of purposes. The following characteristics were taken into account during the selection:

ratio of conditions and cost;
additional bonuses;
amount of Internet traffic.

Important information - all prices are indicated for subscribers in Moscow and the Moscow region.

The best tariff plan for internet surfing

Internet surfing is not communicating in instant messengers, not downloading music, but simply browsing various sites (news, political portals, pages on social networks, etc.). Tariffs for Internet surfing include a small amount of traffic, which is enough to browse the web for a month. For communication, packages of minutes and SMS are provided here. The most favorable rates are presented below.

3 My Tele2

The most profitable price
Average price: 210 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Inexpensive and simple tariff for those who prefer to surf a little from their smartphone. Includes 5 gigabytes of Internet and unlimited calls to Tele2 throughout the country. The tariff is really cheap compared to others. In addition, the payment system is convenient - 7 rubles are withdrawn from the account every day. Therefore, if on some days you don’t need your phone, you can simply not deposit money into your account and not pay for it. In this case, the basic payment terms will apply for everything except incoming ones. By the way, in some regions the tariff is cheaper - for example, in Samara it will cost 4 rubles per day. But in St. Petersburg it’s already 10 rubles (but you will get 10 gigabytes of Internet instead of 5).

You can switch to the tariff for free at any time. You only need to have 7 rubles in your account for the first debit. Additionally, you can activate services for a certain amount per day. For example, individual instant messengers and social networks will cost from 0.5 to 3 rubles per day each. And 20 free SMS messages throughout the country - an additional ruble. The tariff is flexible, which makes it easy to tailor it to your needs.

2 Beeline Vseshechka

Free “beautiful” room
Average price: 270 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The operator's minimum tariff offering for daily payment 5 GB of Internet and 300 minutes for calls to home region(to any numbers) and Beeline subscribers throughout the country. The range of packages and prices vary greatly depending on the region - for example, in Samara you will be offered only 3 GB and 300 minutes per month for 8.33 rubles per day. And in St. Petersburg - 5 GB and 200 minutes for 9 rubles per day. It’s interesting that in Moscow there is no “Vseshechka” tariff at all. The closest one is “ALL 1”, which will cost 13.33 rubles per day for 200 minutes of calls and 300 free SMS.

The transition to “Vseshechka” is free if you last time The tariff was changed more than a month ago. Otherwise you will have to pay 200 rubles. I’m glad that when you buy a SIM card you can select a “beautiful” number for free using several parameters – “Similar” (enter your old number- and Beeline will select the most suitable one), “Beautiful Tail” (similar, but you can enter any four digits) and “Favorite Number” (any digit or number from 2 to 4 characters long).

1 MegaFon Turn on! Write

The best ratio of price and quality
Average price: 400 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Objectively best rate MegaFon made inexpensive and small ones. For 400 rubles. per month you will receive 5 GB of traffic, unlimited calls with MegaFon subscribers, 300 minutes of calls to local numbers other operators and 300 messages to any phones. Switching to the tariff is free. main feature“Turn on! Write" ‒ unlimited access to the most relevant WhatsApp messengers and Viber.

In St. Petersburg and the region, this tariff will cost 350 rubles, but the conditions will be slightly changed. Instead of 300 minutes and messages, the subscriber will receive 400 of both. In Samara it will cost 300 rubles under the same conditions. When you connect to a tariff plan, the operator provides free traffic to MegaFon.TV. This is a resource for watching new movies and TV series. Advantages: great price, profitable terms, access to films. No deficiencies found.

The best tariff plan for communication in instant messengers and social networks

Tariffs for unlimited communication on social networks and instant messengers via telephone are becoming increasingly popular. If you constantly correspond, send photos, and practically do not use standard types of communication (SMS and calls), then the following offers are especially for you. They include bulk Internet traffic and few outgoing minutes.

Unfortunately, many operators have begun to remove free traffic for social networks and instant messengers, compensating for this with increased gigabyte packages or additional plug-in options.

Rate	Internet traffic	Package of minutes	SMS per month	Subscription fee per month
Megafon Turn on! Communicate	15 GB (you can connect unlimited)
MTS My Smart
Tele2 My online
Beeline EVERYTHING 1

4 Beeline EVERYTHING 1

Large SMS package. Flexible limit settings
Average price: 400 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

A good tariff from Beeline, aimed at those who like to actively communicate on the Internet. Varies greatly from region to region, as do others by operator. For example, in St. Petersburg, for 13.33 rubles per day (that is, 400 rubles per month), a subscriber receives 250 minutes, 300 SMS and 14 gigabytes of traffic. And in Samara, the tariff will cost 11.66 rubles per day (350 rubles per month) for 16 gigabytes, 400 minutes and 300 SMS. The only drawback of “EVERYTHING 1” is the lack of free traffic for instant messengers and social networks. On the other hand, for such a price and 14-16 GB per month you won’t need it.

Free transition and service " Beautiful room"work. In addition, this tariff, unlike “Vseshechka”, after connection can be configured - reduce the number of minutes and SMS in favor of Internet traffic and vice versa. A similar tariff in Moscow is called “EVERYTHING 2” and will cost significantly more – 20 rubles per day versus 11-13. But the service packages have been slightly increased - 17 GB of traffic, 400 minutes and 300 SMS per month are offered.

3 Tele2 My online

Generous offer for regions
Average price: 400 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

One of the most popular tariffs for those who like to communicate a lot. Tele2 provides traffic for social networks and instant messengers. Other sites are given 15 gigabytes per month. In some regions, New Year gifts are available for users - for example, until January 22, 2019, any new subscriber receives 3 months of unlimited traffic. You can call Tele2 numbers throughout the country as much as you like, and there is a package for 500 minutes to all other numbers in Russia. Unfortunately, there are no free SMS in the tariff at all. But for 70 rubles you can connect 100 messages per month. This abundance costs 400 rubles.

In other regions the picture is different. In St. Petersburg, instead of 15 gigabytes, the operator gives 40 (!). But the package of minutes is reduced - there are only 400 of them in the tariff, and they work for the home region. And you will have to pay 350 rubles per month. In Samara, you will receive 15 GB of traffic and 300 minutes to numbers in your home region for 200 rubles.

2 MTS My Smart

The best package settings in the tariff
Average price: 500 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The “My Smart” tariff can be conveniently customized to suit you. Within its framework, in addition to unlimited calls to MTS numbers in Russia, you will receive 10, 15 or 20 GB of Internet and 200, 400 or 600 minutes and messages to all numbers in your home region. Naturally, the price will also increase - it varies from 500 to 700 rubles. It is due to this flexibility that “My Smart” gets a high place. Unfortunately, it does not provide free traffic for social networks and instant messengers.

In Samara, Internet packages have been changed - from 5, 15 and 20 GB with the same packages of messages and minutes. But the cost of the service will be noticeably cheaper - from 300 to 450 rubles. Which is pretty cheap. In St. Petersburg, you will have to pay from 400 to 650 rubles for Internet packages similar to those in Moscow and increased packages of minutes and SMS - 350, 500 and 700, respectively. Also included with the tariff are free 2 months of using MTS TV Light (from the third month you will have to pay 150 rubles or turn off the service). But to purchase a tariff you will need to pay an additional 300 rubles.

1 MegaFon Turn on! Communicate

Free unlimited on everything when you activate the option
Average price: 600 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

An interesting tariff to which you can connect unlimited traffic. One of the few that has retained unlimited Internet for instant messengers and popular social networks. 15 GB is also available for any other Internet pages. At the same time, unlimited calls are available to MegaFon numbers throughout the country. 600 minutes are available to talk to subscribers of any operator throughout the country. In other cities, the scope of service packages and prices are often changed. For example, in St. Petersburg, “Communicate” gives 20 GB of Internet instead of 15 for the same money. And in Samara, for conditions similar to those in St. Petersburg, you only have to pay 500 rubles.

Interestingly, the “Communicate” tariff allows you to connect to unlimited Internet completely free of charge. But you need to activate the service separately - it is not enabled by default. Also, as a gift from MegaFon, the subscriber will receive one free book per month on liters and ESET antivirus NOD32 for smartphone. You can also watch a package of channels and two movies monthly on MegaFon TV for free, without spending precious traffic.

Best plan for tablets

All major operators necessarily have offers for the Internet on a tablet. Such gadgets are very popular among both young people and older generations. They make it possible to find out at any time and anywhere necessary information, find the address on maps, etc. Such tariffs are relevant for people who use tablets for work, study and other purposes. We have selected the most best deals operators.

5 Megafon Internet S

The best tariff for internet surfing on a tablet
Average price: 400 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

MegaFon has released the most budget tariff plan for a tablet. For 400 rubles per month, the subscriber receives 5 GB of traffic and additional unlimited email, cloud storage and navigation. Such conditions are suitable, first of all, for motorists who use a tablet as a navigator. They are also good for those who work or study using a device. 5 GB is not enough to watch or download movies, but it will be enough for the most important things - communicating in instant messengers, browsing the necessary sites.

Interestingly, in other regions the cost is lower, and the Internet is more. For example, in Omsk you will have to pay 380 rubles, and the operator will already provide 8 GB of traffic. You can use the Internet on your tablet anywhere in Russia without additional payments. The main advantage of the tariff is its cost. The disadvantages include low traffic.

4 Tele 2 Internet to tablet

The best offer
Average price: 499 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Tele 2 offers its subscribers the “Internet for Tablet” tariff that is optimal in terms of cost and conditions. It includes 15 gigabytes of traffic, which is valid for a month, as well as unlimited access to all the most popular social. networks, navigation (Yandex.Maps) and the television application from Tele 2. When you connect to the tariff, you are guaranteed an interesting pastime with your tablet without additional charges.

An important point is that if at the end of the period you have unused gigabytes, they are transferred to the next month. For residents of Moscow, the subscription fee is 499 rubles, for other regions - about 300. Main advantages: volumetric traffic, unlimited use of important applications, access to watching movies, transferring traffic to the next period, favorable price. No deficiencies found.

3 Beeline EVERYTHING 1 for tablet

Excellent conditions from the 2nd month of use
Average price: 350 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

“EVERYTHING 1 for a tablet” is a successful adaptation of “smartphone” tariffs. This is 20 GB of traffic and unlimited social networks as a gift. This pleasure costs 350 rubles in Samara or 400 rubles (but with traffic reduced to 16 GB) in St. Petersburg. As usual, in Moscow there is a similar overpriced tariff called “EVERYTHING 2 for a tablet.” It has 19 GB of traffic and free unlimited use of social networks and music for 600 rubles.

The tariff is convenient because it allows you to really get a lot of traffic. It can also be considered an advantage best price in category. But key drawback quite unpleasant - for unlimited access to music and social networks you will have to pay 3 rubles per day. And the tariff is a bit expensive for Moscow.

2 Yota for tablet

Highest traffic volume
Average price: 590 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Almost the best tariff for tablets with flexible settings and the ability to connect minutes for calls, unlimited SMS and about a dozen applications with unlimited traffic. Including YouTube. The cost of the tariff varies from 250 rubles for 1 gigabyte to 730 rubles for 50 GB of traffic and 500 minutes of calls. We propose to consider the average option - 30 GB of traffic without minutes for 500 rubles. This is enough for almost any tablet user, especially if you connect additional options to your most popular applications.

In St. Petersburg, this amount of traffic will cost 450 rubles, and in Samara – already 400 rubles. The tariff has good advantages: indeed big package Internet, about a dozen additional unlimited applications (for symbolic money) and the ability to connect minutes and SMS. There is only one drawback - the high cost for full package services (with all options it reaches 880 rubles).

1 MTS For tablet

Best Additional Options
Average price: 550 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The MTS operator offers a tablet tariff with very favorable conditions. For a month, the subscriber receives 10 gigabytes of 4G Internet, which can be used even when traveling around Russia. An important feature of the offer is unlimited availability of any option you choose. Among them: watching videos on YouTube, television in the MTS TV application, video calls in Viber, Skype, WhatsApp or unlimited access to Odnoklassniki, Vkontakte and Facebook.

For Nizhny Novgorod, Samara and other regions the cost will be only 350 rubles. The advantages of the tariff can be considered convenient free connection, unlimited options to choose from, favorable price in the regions, use when traveling without additional charges. Disadvantages: low Internet traffic.

Best media plan

Most people no longer use their phones solely for the purpose of making calls. Many people watch movies, TV series, listen to music, etc. on their smartphones. All this requires a lot of Internet traffic. One download of videos or favorite tracks can “eat up” half of the standard package. Especially for unlimited access to all media applications and resources, operators offer special conditions. We have provided the best tariff plans for media.

Rate	Internet traffic	Package of minutes	SMS per month	Subscription fee per month
MTS Tariffishche	unlimited			1550 rubles
Yota For smartphone	50 GB + can be connected unlimited to selected social networks and applications			920 rubles
Tele2 My unlimited	unlimited			500 rubles
Megafon Turn on! Look+	unlimited			1000 rubles
Beeline Unlim	unlimited			600 rubles

5 Beeline Unlim

Nothing extra in the tariff
Average price: 600 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Frankly cheap tariff with unlimited internet and 500 minutes of calls. Separately in the tariff there is an option “ Maximum speed HD video viewing”, which allows you to view videos at speeds of up to 1 Mbit/sec. The function is paid - 3 rubles per day (additional 90 rubles per month). But you can turn it off immediately after registering the tariff. SMS are not included in the package and are charged according to standard conditions, or you can activate a package of 500 messages for 60 rubles per month. In Moscow, the tariff will cost 600 rubles per month (20 rubles/day). Other regions received reduced prices. For example, in Samara “Unlim” will cost 390 rubles, and in St. Petersburg – 450 rubles.

In general, the tariff can be called successful. Especially if you only need the Internet from it - Beeline provides decent speed, which, coupled with unlimited traffic, allows you to actively use the network. Disadvantage - automatically connected paid option"Maximum HD video speed." Beeline also sets restrictions on the use of the Internet at access points - it is free for only an hour a day, and then you will have to pay 50 rubles for each hour of distributing traffic to other devices.

4 MegaFon Turn on! Look+

VIP privileges made easy
Average price: 1000 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Successful unlimited tariff from MegaFon. Gives you the opportunity to get the most from the operator and receive privileges for it. The tariff includes unlimited traffic for everything and 1500 minutes to all numbers in Russia. If you run out of minutes, you can still communicate with MegaFon subscribers for free. In Moscow, “Look+” will cost 1,000 rubles per month of use. In Samara, the tariff with the same content is slightly cheaper - 850 rubles, and in Kazan - 900 rubles.

By paying the tariff for six months, you can receive the status of a VIP client (if you spend over 6,000 rubles on communication services in six months). In addition, the tariff includes free antivirus and a subscription to MegaFon TV with four free films per month. The main advantage can be called honest unlimited without imposing paid functions, as Beeline does. The disadvantage is typical for tariffs in this category: SMS is not included in the service package, but can be connected for an additional 55 rubles per month.

3 Tele2 My unlimited

Balanced service packages
Average price: 500 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Tele2 has developed a balanced and inexpensive tariff for those who like to actively use the Internet. It not only has unlimited traffic and 500 minutes of calls with any subscribers in Russia. I’m glad that the “My Unlimited” service package includes 50 SMS messages. If it’s not enough, you can buy 100 more messages for 50 rubles. In Moscow the tariff is only 500 rubles per month. In the regions it’s even cheaper. The St. Petersburg tariff will cost 350 rubles, the Samara tariff will cost 400 rubles.

Interestingly, the site claims the ability to share gigabytes. The advantage of “My Unlimited” is the really low price for endless Internet with acceptable packages of other services. There is only one drawback: the tariff plan does not allow you to distribute traffic from a smartphone or tablet under any circumstances.

2 Yota For smartphone

Flexible tariff settings. Low price in the regions
Average price: 920 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Another extremely successful one Yota tariff for smartphone. Allows you to configure the number of minutes (from 0 to 2000) and traffic (from 0 to 50 GB), as well as connect unlimited applications and services. The cost, accordingly, will vary from 300 rubles (for 2 gigabytes of Internet and 100 minutes) to 920 rubles per month. We consider the option with the largest packages optimal for active media users. For an additional 50 rubles, you can add unlimited SMS to this and get an almost ideal tariff.

In the regions, the price for “full minced meat” will be lower. For example, in Samara you will have to pay 760 rubles, and in Omsk - only 380 rubles. The good news is that you can pay extra for unlimited apps that you use the most, and thereby reduce the amount of traffic. This is especially true for YouTube users– for 60 rubles they get endless video traffic. The advantage is the flexible configuration system - you can select the applications and volume of packages that you need. And don’t overpay for “extra” services. The tariff objectively has no disadvantages.

1 MTS Tariffishche

The most extensive service packages
Average price: 1550 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The well-deserved first place goes to the tariff with fantastic conditions. MTS Tariffishe has the most voluminous packages of minutes and SMS among all: you can purchase from 500 to 3000 of both. The Internet is completely unlimited. It is interesting that MTS makes concessions to the most sociable users: if after the 500-minute package is exhausted, one minute of conversation will cost 95 kopecks, then in a similar situation with the largest package the cost of a minute was 25 kopecks. Comes as a gift with the tariff mobile television MTS TV Light for two months.

This is the most expensive service in the rating category. But also the most voluminous. Choosing the maximum volume of packages for Muscovites will cost 1,550 rubles per month. In the regions the price tag is slightly lower - from 1350 rubles. The advantage is not only convenience, but also a discount for new connections of 10-20% depending on the city. The only disadvantage of Tariffish can be called the lack of opportunity separate settings package volume.

Best travel plan

Staying connected in a foreign country or city is very important. All travelers are faced with the need to find a place on maps and study the route public transport, calling a taxi, etc. To avoid getting lost in an unfamiliar place, you need to have a special travel plan.

The largest mobile operators Tele2 and Beeline developed convenient rates, which can be used while roaming in order not to lose touch with the world. MegaFon has created a convenient option for the same purpose.

3 Megafon Roaming, goodbye!

No need to add additional tariffs
Average price: 349 rub. per day
Rating (2018): 4.7

“Roaming, goodbye!” - This is an option to the main tariff, which covers 41 of the most popular countries among tourists. However, it is activated only upon use of the services. The cost of the option is 349 rubles for one day of use.

The option allows the Internet to work even without tariffs - then the client is provided with 200 megabytes of traffic for 30 rubles. The Internet package can be connected five times a month. This will allow you to save on paying for a package of services - it is enough to have any tariff without a subscription fee. But if you need more Internet, then you should connect to any Internet tariff (for example, “Turn on! Write”).

One of the advantages is that you don’t need to pay immediately for a month of service if you need 1-2 days. Money is written off upon actual receipt. The disadvantage is that you can only use 1 GB of traffic per day. Once it is exhausted, access to the network will be closed. In addition, it is important not to forget to disable the option when you return home - otherwise you may overpay for roaming without being in it.

2 Beeline All for 1800 + roaming

Best fare for traveling around the world, valid in over 100 countries
Average price: 1800 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The tariff from Beeline “All for 1800 + roaming” is different from all others. It combines the convenience of a roaming tariff and a “home” tariff. Firstly, it is connected for a month, and secondly, it operates over a vast territory. You can use the tariff not only in popular countries, but also in others, for example, in Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland, Australia, Tanzania, etc. In total, the list includes more than 100 countries. The subscription fee is the same in all regions.

All incoming calls while traveling are absolutely free. When connecting, the subscriber is provided with a package of 3,000 minutes and 3,000 messages, as well as 15 GB of Internet traffic. Calls to Beeline numbers are unlimited. Advantages: favorable conditions for traveling around the world, free connection. Disadvantages: fees are charged a month in advance, high price.

1 Tele2 Premium

Free unlimited internet abroad
Average price: 1500 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

A premium tariff with an appropriate name. Includes 50 gigabytes of Internet, 500 SMS messages and 2000 minutes for any Russian license plates. The cost of the tariff in Moscow is 1,500 rubles per month of use. In other regions – from 1100 rubles per month.

The tariff is not purely roaming. Naturally, you will have to call and write SMS at roaming prices. But it includes the service “ Unlimited Internet abroad”, operating without a subscription fee of 350 rubles - this will greatly increase the benefits when using the tariff abroad. Therefore, all 50 gigabytes of the Internet will be available in any of the available countries. But the Internet speed will be limited if you spend more than 200 megabytes per day. Then all traffic above is 128 Kb/sec.

Among the advantages are “premium” level privileges for the owner of the room, favorable packages of minutes and Internet and, of course, free Internet in roaming. There is also a drawback - incoming calls in roaming are paid. But this can be fixed if you activate the “Conversations without borders” option for 5 rubles per day.

To make it easier to choose from new tariff plans, we tried to compare tariffs from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2, Yota, Tinkoff Mobile and Rostelecom without a monthly fee.

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Comparison of tariffs without a monthly fee from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2, Yota, Tinkoff Mobile and Rostelecom

Current version. Information updated on March 12, 2019. Added MegaFon TP “Turn on! Open”, MegaFon TP “Go to zero” is closed

	MTS	Megaphone		Beeline		Tele 2	Rostelecom	Yota****	Tinkoff Mobile****
	Clicking on the tariff name will open a page with detailed description
	"Super MTS" *	“Turn on! Open" ***	"Second-by-second"	"Zero doubts"	"Second-by-second"	"Classical"	"Base"	"0/0"	"0/0"
Subscription fee	0.00 RUR
Cost of a minute within the network in the home region of connection	1.50 RUR	6.00 ₽ - first minute, then free	3.00 RUR	1.80 RUR	0.05 ₽ per second	2.00 RUR	0.03 ₽ per second	2.50 RUR	2.90 RUR
Cost per minute for other operators in your home region	2.50 RUR	2.00 RUR	3.00 RUR	2.50 RUR	0.05 ₽ per second	2.00 RUR	0.03 ₽ per second	2.50 RUR	2.90 RUR
Cost of a minute within the network when calling to other regions of the Russian Federation	5.00 RUR	5.10 RUR	5.10 RUR		3.90 RUR	3.00 RUR	2.50 RUR	2.50 RUR	2.90 RUR
Cost per minute for calls to other regions of the Russian Federation	14.00 RUR	13.00 RUR	13.00 RUR	12.00 RUR	3.90 RUR	9.00 RUR	10.00 RUR	3.50 RUR	2.90 RUR
Cost of 1 SMS within the network	2.00 RUR		1.95 RUR	1.95 RUR	2.50 RUR	1.50 RUR	1.80 RUR	2.50 RUR	2.90 RUR
Cost of 1 SMS to numbers of other operators	3.90 RUR		4.00 RUR	5.00 RUR		2.50 RUR	1.80 RUR	2.50 RUR	2.90 RUR
Cost 1 MB. internet traffic	9.90 RUR	25.00 ₽/100 MB.	9.90 RUR	9.95 RUR		1.50 RUR **	1.80 RUR	No access

Notes on the table

* — For the tariff " Super MTS» the cost of calls, SMS and Internet access are indicated without activating the “Everything Super” option, which allows you to further reduce communication costs.
** — Payment for Internet traffic on the “Classic” tariff is debited in 10 MB increments, the first 10 MB. per day costs 15.00 ₽.
*** — For TP “Turn on! Open” from MegaFon, all data is indicated without connecting the “Open Plus” option
**** - Yota and Tinkoff Mobile have added packages without minutes and Internet access for comparison.
Be careful, all prices and tariff conditions are indicated for the Moscow region. Check the cost and conditions for your regions on the operator’s website.

Approximate calculation of the cost of services

Considering that tariffs without a monthly fee are signed up by people who do not use communications very often, let’s try to calculate the monthly expenses for each of the TPs from the table above.

We take as a basis for calculations:

The volume of conversations is 5 minutes per day within the network;
2 SMS messages per day;
To save more money, we don’t make long-distance calls and don’t use them at all. mobile internet.

In total we get expenses per month (30 calendar days):

MegaFon “Go to zero”: 180 + 120 = 300 ₽. - Winner! (The tariff is archived and is closed for connecting new subscribers).

MegaFon "Turn on! Open”: 180 + 120 = 300 ₽. Despite the fact that the winning tariff “Go to Zero” was closed MegaFon, its replacement in the form of a TP “Turn on! Open” is absolutely adequate.
“Super MTS”: 225 + 120 = 345 ₽.
Beeline “Zero doubts”: 270 + 90 = 360 ₽.
Rostelecom “Basic”: 270 + 108 = 378 ₽.
Tele2 “Classic”: 300 + 90 = 390 ₽.
Yota: 375 + 150 = 525 ₽.
MegaFon “Per Second”: 450 + 117 = 567 ₽.
Beeline “Per Second”: 450 + 150 = 600 ₽.
Tinkoff Mobile: 435 + 174 = 609 ₽.

As a result: Even with such minimal parameters as 5 minutes of calls and 2 SMS per day, most TPs will be easier to replace with tariffs with subscription fee, of which operators offer a great variety. Except that “Super MTS” shows very “pleasant” numbers (it was 120 rubles before the changes of May 3, 2018). Now, “Get involved!” is emerging as a conditional “leader.” Open" from MegaFon.

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Look, analyze, choose which services you use most often, how many minutes, SMS and Internet you spend per day and select the most suitable and most favorable tariff no monthly fee.

Today, paying for mobile communications has become as natural, unconditional and regular an expense as utility bills. There are four leading telecommunications operators in the Russian cellular communications market: MegaFon, MTS, Beeline and Tele2. Their billboards scream about the most profitable and almost free communication. By the way, iKS-Consalting recognized the cost of mobile communications in Russia as one of the lowest compared to the other 20 European countries covered in the study. The average cost of a tariff package is stated to be around 300 rubles, and the main pricing factor is the volume of Internet traffic.

Tariffs of telecom operators are very dynamic. They reflect company strategy, consumer preferences and industry trends. They operate in parallel with the current ones archived tariffs until the subscriber switches to a new price offer. It’s not difficult to get lost in such diversity. A comparison of the Big Four's flagship service packages is presented below (1).

Which mobile tariff should I choose?

Due to constant expansion capabilities of our gadgets, it is rational to offer subscribers tariff packages that combine several services (for example, voice communication, SMS messages and mobile Internet). It is more convenient and cheaper for subscribers to purchase a range of services, and operators can earn money on services not included in subscription fee. Tariff packages are differentiated by the number of included services, their limit (GB, free minutes, number of SMS) and the needs of the subscriber (mobile Internet, calls on the home network, roaming, etc.). All this determines the cost of the packages.

It should be noted that there is no universal or ideal tariff. Everything is determined by the subscriber’s goals: the subscriber more often uses mobile Internet or voice calls, more often calls the numbers of his operator or other telecom players, uses long-distance or international roaming etc. Therefore, choosing the optimal mobile tariff, you need to understand what benefits you expect from it.

Comparison of tariffs of Russian mobile operators

Mobile tariffs of VimpelCom PJSC (Beeline brand)

Beeline in the “Everything” line offers subscribers five sets of tariffs starting from 300 rubles. up to 1,800 rub. The packages are convenient because they are valid not only in the home network, but also in the regions of Russia under the same conditions without additional payment within the limit. Calls within your network are included in the subscription fee and are not limited. The call limit to other operators is determined by the tariff conditions. Tariffs for international communications are set separately as part of the roaming policy.

Table 1 – Package tariffs of the Beeline operator

	All for 300	All for 500	All for 800	All for 1,200	All for 1,800
Mobile Internet, GB
Calls on the Beeline network in Russia	Unlimited
Package of outgoing minutes, min.		(to local numbers of other operators)	1 000 (to local numbers of other operators)	2 000	3 000 (to numbers of all operators throughout Russia from anywhere in the country)
SMS package, pcs.				1 000	2 000
Subscription fee, rub./day.	10,00	16,65	26,65	40,00	60,00
Note	The cost of the transition is 100 rubles.	Transition cost – 0 rub.

Above the subscription fee
Additional 150 Mbit, rub.	25,00
	1,50
	3,00
SMS in home region, rub.	1,50
Long-distance SMS, rub.	1,50

Mobile tariffs of MegaFon PJSC

The MegaFon operator also offers its subscribers five combinations tariff packages costing from 250 rubles. up to 2,000 rub. per month. Tariff fees relevant both in the home region and throughout Russia. The volume of calls within your network in your home region is unlimited, which cannot be said about long-distance calls to MegaFon. In two budget packages (All Inclusive XS and All Inclusive S tariffs), the limit on minutes included in the subscription fee also applies to calls to MegaFon outside your home region. Despite the name of the tariff plans, all services are included only in the L and VIP packages. In the rest, according to the terms of the tariff, long distance calls and SMS to other operators are paid in addition to the monthly subscription fee. Tariffs for international communications are set separately as part of the roaming policy.

Table 2 – Package tariffs of the MegaFon operator

	All inclusive XS	All inclusive S	All inclusive M	All inclusive L	All inclusive VIP
Mobile Internet, GB
Calls to MegaFon in your home region, rub.	Unlimited
Calls to other operators in the home region at home and while traveling around Russia, min.				1 600	3 000
SMS to home region numbers at home and when traveling around Russia, pcs.				1 600	2 000
Subscription fee, rub./month.	250,00	350,00	650,00	1 000,00	2 000,00
Note		Valid at home and while traveling around Russia

	Services not included in the subscription fee
Calls to numbers of other Russian operators, rub./min.	12,50	3,50	3,50	Included in subscription fee
SMS to MegaFon Russia numbers, rub.	3,00	3,00	Included in subscription fee
SMS to numbers of other Russian operators, rub.	3,00	3,00	3,00

Above the subscription fee
Additional 200 Mbit, rub.	20,00
Calls to MegaFon Russia numbers, rub./min.	3,50	3,00	Included in subscription fee
Calls to numbers of other operators in the home region, rub./min.	1,85
Long-distance calls, rub./min.	3,50
SMS to MegaFon numbers in your home region, rub.	1,85
SMS to numbers of other operators in your home region, rub.	1,85
Long-distance SMS, rub.	3,00

Mobile communication tariffs of MTS PJSC

The MTS tariff family is called SMART and is differentiated into five packages costing from 250 rubles. up to 1,000 rub. per month. Calls to MTS numbers in Russia are included in the subscription fee and are unlimited on all tariffs except SMART mini. Within SMART mini, unlimited applies only to home network operator, and for long-distance roaming when calling to MTS, the cost per minute is 2 rubles. The terms of the tariff plans remain the same throughout Russia. It is noteworthy that minutes, SMS and Internet traffic unused during the month within the limit are saved and transferred to the next month. Tariffs for international communications are set separately as part of the roaming policy.

Table 3 – Package tariffs of the MTS operator

	SMARTmini	SMART	SMARTunlimited	SMART+	SMARTThor
Mobile Internet, GB				7 GB/week
Calls to MTS home. region	Unlimited
Package of outgoing minutes, min.					1 600
SMS package, pcs.					1 600
Subscription fee, rub./month.	250,00	300,00	400,00	175 rub./week.	1 000,00
Note		** The tariff is valid throughout Russia (outside the home region the subscription fee is 15 rubles/day)		* Packages of minutes, SMS and Internet are saved and transferred ** Tariff is valid throughout Russia

Above the subscription fee
For each package of Additional Internet Smart, rub.	95,00	75,00	150,00	150.00 (additional 1 GB/week)	150,00
Calls in home region, rub./min.	2,00	1,50	1,50	1,50	1,50
Calls to MTS Russia, rub./min.	2,00	Included in subscription fee	Included in subscription fee	Included in subscription fee	Included in subscription fee
Long-distance calls, rub./min.	12,00	5,00	5,00	5,00	5,00
SMS in home region, rub.	2,00	1,50	1,50	1,50	1,00
Long-distance SMS, rub.	2,80	2,50	2,50	2,50	2,50

Mobile tariffsTele2

The price range of tariff packages of the Tele2 operator varies from 240 rubles. up to 600 rub. per month. One of the tariffs, namely “My Tele2”, provides for a daily subscription fee, which does not include packages of minutes and SMS messages. The uniqueness of the operator’s proposals lies in the fireproof nature of unused package limit minutes, SMS and GB, as in the MTS policy, and also in the fact that visiting social networks (VKontakte, Facebook, Odnoklassiniki), WhatsApp and Viber does not consume limited Internet traffic. Tariffs for international communications are set separately as part of the roaming policy.

Table 4 – Package tariffs of the operator “Tele2”

	My online +	My online	My conversation	My Tele2
Mobile Internet, GB
Package of outgoing minutes to Tele2 home. region and Russia, min.	Unlimited
Package of outgoing minutes, min.				No
SMS package, pcs.				No
Subscription fee, rub./month.	600,00	340,00	240,00	8 rub./day
Note	** unused Internet traffic, minutes, SMS are transferred to the next month			** unused Internet traffic is carried over to the next month

Above the subscription fee
Additional 500 Mbit, rub.	50,00
Calls in home region, rub./min.	1,50
Long-distance calls, rub./min.	2,00
SMS in home region, rub.	1,50
Long-distance SMS, rub.	2,50

Comparative characteristics of mobile communication tariffs of cellular operators

As already mentioned, the profitability of a tariff for a specific subscriber is determined by the purpose of its connection. Therefore, to determine the best one, it is necessary to take main criterion comparing a specific service.

If we compare the most budget tariff plans of operators, then their monthly subscription fee is approximately equal. The most low price Tele2 differs from the highest cost budget package by only 60 rubles. From the point of view of minutes and Internet traffic limits, the Beeline offer looks most attractive. But it’s worth considering that the minutes included in the subscription fee only apply to calls to all operators within your home region. In addition, MTS and Tele2 carry over the unspent limit to the next month, which may increase the indicators presented in Table 5.

Table 5 – Comparison of the Big Four budget tariff plans

	MTS « SMARTmini»	Megaphone "All inclusive XS"	Beeline "All for 300"	Tele2 « My conversation"
Tariff plan cost, rub.
Package of minutes, min.
Mobile Internet, GB

Let's consider the terms of tariff packages. Which operators position as a “best seller”. Tele2 does not report the most popular tariff. The “My Tele2” tariff is now positioned as a flagship offer.

Table 6 - Comparison of popular tariff plans of the Big Four

	MTS « SMART+»	Megaphone "All inclusive M"	Beeline "All for 500"	Tele2 "My Tele2"
Mobile Internet, GB	7 GB/week.
Package of outgoing minutes, min.				No
SMS package, pcs.				No
Subscription fee, rub./month.	175 rub./week.			8 rub./day (240 rub./month)

Calls in home region, rub./min.	1,50	1,85	1,50	1,50
Long-distance calls, rub./min.		3,50
Mobile Internet	150 rub./1 GB	20 RUR/200 Mbit	25 RUR/150 Mbit	50 RUR/500 Mbit

In addition to package offers, cellular operators provide tariffs without a subscription fee. They are beneficial for those who rarely use or do not use any service at all (for example, mobile Internet). MTS and Beeline offer per-second billing. MegaFon and Tele2 – per minute. A comparison of tariffs without a subscription fee is shown in Table 7.

Table 7 - Comparative characteristics of per-minute tariffs of the Big Four

		MTS "Second-by-second"	Megaphone "It's simple"	Beeline "Second"	Tele2 "Classical"
Mobile Internet	Traffic, Mbit
Mobile Internet	Cost, rub.	9,90	9,90	9,90	15,00
Inside your home network		3,00	1,20	1,80	2,00
		3,00	1,20	1,80	1,20
		2,00	1,60	1,50	1,50
		2,00	1,60	1,50	1,50
Roaming in Russia	Calls to operator numbers, rub./min.	3,00	3,50	4,95	2,00
	Calls to numbers of other operators, rub./min.	12,00	12,50	11,95	9,00
	SMS to operator numbers, rub.	2,50	3,00	2,95	2,50
	SMS to numbers of other operators, rub.	2,50	3,00	2,95	2,50
Subscription fee, rub./month.
Tariffication		Per second	Per minute	Per second	Per minute

Mobile Internet: which tariff to choose? Comparative characteristics of tariff plans for mobile Internet from cellular operators

It is possible to increase your Internet traffic as part of a package offer or connect to mobile Internet as part of a tariff without a subscription fee using mobile Internet as a separate service. The Big Four's offerings are reflected in the tables below.

Table 8 - Mobile Internet tariffs from MTS

	Internet Mini	Internet Maxi	Internet VIP	Internet option "BIT"	Internet option “SuperBIT”
GB/month				75 MB/day.
Cost, rub./month.
Note		Unlimited traffic from 00:00 to 07:00.
Traffic over quota 500 MB, rub.				50 MB/8 rub.
				Option available only in home region

Table 9 – Mobile Internet tariffs from MegaFon

	Internet XS	Internet S
Traffic	75 Mb/day.	6 GB/month
Price	5 rub./day	250 rub./month.
Traffic over quota	75 MB/8 rub.	Internet access is suspended and resumed from the beginning of a new billing period
	Charged in accordance with the terms of the subscriber's current tariff plan

Table 10 – Mobile Internet tariffs from Tele2

	Internet package	Internet Portfolio	Internet Suitcase
GB/month
Cost, rub./month.
Over quota	3 GB/month – 240 rub. 1 GB/month – 125 rub. 100 MB/day. – 12 rub.
Additional fee outside the region	The tariff is available in Russia

Table 11 – Mobile Internet tariffs from Beeline

	Highway 1.5 GB	Highway 7 GB	Highway 20 GB	Highway 30 GB	Highway 30 GB + night
GB/month					30 + unlimited traffic from 01:00 to 07:59
Cost, rub./month.
Over quota	1 GB/month – 95 rub. 4 GB/month – 175 rub. 5 GB/month – 195 rub.
Additional fee outside the region, rub./day	The tariff is active when connecting to the service “Internet for traveling around Russia”	The option is valid in Russia

All telecom operators, with the exception of MegaFon, have a maximum traffic offer of 30 GB/month. They, like any other limit, can be increased for a fee. MTS and Beeline have premium tariff plans with unlimited night time. The MTS operator also offers the “Unified Internet” service, which unites up to 5 devices for an additional fee of 100 rubles/month. For users of several gadgets, this is more profitable than purchasing traffic for each device separately. Most tariffs from all operators can be used within long-distance roaming. MTS charges an additional subscription fee for this. The policy of Tele2 and Beeline allows you to use mobile Internet throughout Russia under the same conditions as in your home region. MegaFon charges intercity roaming in accordance with the terms of the subscriber's current tariff plan.

Mobile communications on the way to 6G".

1 - Information on tariffs was taken from the official websites of cellular operators and is relevant as of April 2017 for subscribers of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region. Depending on the region, tariff conditions may differ from those presented.

Users of MTS services daily make calls and send messages to their loved ones, friends, acquaintances, work colleagues, and use the mobile Internet. Sooner or later, every person thinks about saving and choosing as much as possible (TP). What are the cheapest MTS tariffs that you should pay attention to? This issue remains to be sorted out.

Selecting a tariff plan

Company " Mobile television systems» offers a wide range of different tariff plans to choose from. Each subscriber can find the most suitable and profitable products for themselves. The following TPs deserve attention:

"Second-by-second";
"Super MTS";
"Smart";
"Smart Unlimited".

“Per-second” is the cheapest MTS tariff for infrequent or short calls. “Super MTS” is an excellent option for people who make regular calls to MTS subscribers. Tariff plans “Smart” and “Smart Unlimited” are profitable products for those people who not only make calls to subscribers different operators, but also actively use the Internet.

"Second-by-second"

This is a fairly simple product that does not require any payment. Billing, as the name indicates, is per second. In the capital of our country and the Moscow region, 1 second of telephone communication costs 5 kopecks. At this price you can call numbers of absolutely all operators in the local region.

The “Per Second” product, which belongs to the “Cheapest MTS Tariffs” group, is not economical for calls to other territories and regions of the country. Cost of 1 minute of conversation with an MTS subscriber Russian Federation is 5 rubles. Calls to mobile numbers, belonging to other operators.

"Super MTS"

When thinking about which MTS tariff is the cheapest, you should definitely consider “Super MTS”. This is quite an interesting and profitable product. This TP includes an automatically connected option, which is valid in the local region and allows you to talk free of charge with other subscribers of the Mobile Telesystems company for 20 minutes every day. When this package expires, communication begins to be paid for (1 minute costs 1 rub. 50 kopecks for subscribers and the Moscow region). There is no charge for the option.

People who communicate with MTS subscribers not only local, but also in other regions, should activate another option that allows them to make calls throughout Russia. The cost of its connection in Moscow and the Moscow region is only 2 rubles. 50 kopecks The same amount is the daily fee. The option has the following conditions that are worth remembering:

Every day, users receive 100 free minutes. They can be spent on calls to MTS subscribers in local and other regions of our country. This feature TP allows us to say that “Super MTS” is the cheapest MTS tariff for calls within Russia.
After the quota has been used up, 1 minute of conversation with a local MTS subscriber costs 1 ruble. 50 kopecks Calls to MTS users in other regions of the country cost 5 rubles. in 1 minute of communication.

"Smart"

The Mobile Telesystems company offers active communication users a profitable product called “Smart”. This tariff plan includes a mandatory monthly payment, equal to 550 rub. It includes:

unlimited number of minutes for calls to MTS mobile numbers in local and other regions of the Russian Federation;
600 minutes to all networks in the local region;
600 SMS messages to numbers of all networks in the capital of the country and the Moscow region;
3 GB internet.

When the minutes, messages and internet packages run out, the following conditions apply:

2 rub. costs 1 minute of communication with subscribers of other operators in the local region;
1 message within the local region costs 1 rub. 50 kopecks;
An Internet package for additional traffic in the amount of 500 MB is automatically connected at a price of 75 rubles.

Calls and messages to other regions of the Russian Federation are not included in any packages. A minute of conversation costs 5 rubles, and one SMS costs 3 rubles. 80 kop. Despite this, the “Smart” product can be included in the “cheapest MTS tariffs” group, because for quite small fee The Mobile Telesystems company has provided its users with ample opportunities for communication.

"Smart Unlimited"

People who make frequent calls and use the Internet very actively social networks and those who like to exchange photos and videos with friends, believe that MTS has the cheapest tariff for all operators - this is “Smart Unlimited”. The daily cost of this product is only 12 rubles. 90 kopecks during the first month of use and 19 rubles during the second and subsequent months. It includes:

unlimited number of minutes to MTS mobile numbers throughout the Russian Federation;
200 minutes to all networks in the local region (when the package ends, 1 minute of conversation with subscribers of other operators starts costing 2 rubles);
200 SMS messages to numbers of all operators in the capital and Moscow region (after exhaustion, 1 message costs 1 rub. 50 kopecks);
absolutely unlimited internet.

Connecting tariff plans

Each subscriber, having realized which MTS tariff is the cheapest for him personally, thinks about connecting to the selected product. This can be done through Personal Area or interface mobile application. The fastest and easiest way is activation using a special command.

Thus, when choosing the cheapest MTS tariffs, you need to be guided by your needs. If you rarely call, then you should take a closer look at the options without depositing advance payments. Such TPs will be the most profitable. But for people who actively use mobile communications, such tariffs will, on the contrary, be very expensive. For such users, the cheapest tariff plans are products with a subscription fee and provided packages of free minutes, messages and Internet.