How to find out the remaining traffic on MegaFon

Among Tele2's offerings, the most popular are tariff plans with a fixed subscription fee. After connecting, users receive sets of free minutes, traffic and SMS, the volume of which is determined by the selected contract. In case of premature termination of the gigabyte package, before the onset of the new billing period, access to the network space is limited. Therefore, everyone needs to regularly monitor and know how to check the remaining traffic on Tele2 using all available methods.

4 current ways to find out the remaining traffic on MegaFon

As already mentioned, if the client exhausts the package of megabytes, the operator will provide an additional 500 MB for a day within the current tariff if there is a sufficient amount in the account. The Internet will operate at maximum speed. For downloading files, the speed will be 27.31 Mbit/s, and uploading – 11.88 Mbit/s. But if the package is not updated/connected, the speed may drop to 64 kbps.

To cancel the automatic renewal of traffic, you need to know when it will end and dial the combination *105*1500# on your phone in time or send a message to the number 05001500 with the word “STOP”. You can call the hotline or use the mobile application/personal account. It is also important to know that in each billing period the operator rounds the first session to 1024 KB or 1 MB (i.e. up).

Rounding is carried out upon completion. In the future, MegaFon rounds each session up to 250 KB. This means that if you use 150 KB, you will pay for 250 KB. For long-term connections, the volume used is rounded up to the mentioned value hourly.

Until recently, MegaFon allowed you to find out the remaining Internet traffic through SMS, USSD command and other methods, which we will consider in more detail in this article. Now it is impossible to view the remaining megabytes via SMS with the text “Ostatok” sent to 000105. MegaFon allows only those users who purchased a SIM card before 2014 to find out the remaining traffic via SMS. He sends them a response message with information about the current number of minutes and megabytes.

The USSD request *558# is also not available. Previously, the client entered this combination and received an SMS, which displayed the volume of the main package, the name and effect of active Internet options. Subscribers served by the North-Western Branch still had the opportunity to find out such information using the combination *100*2#. And for residents of other regions there was a command on MegaFon to find out the rest of the traffic - *100*3#.

Today, customers can check their balance and package volumes for free:

in your Personal Account from a computer, tablet, laptop;
through a mobile application of the same name;
in the sales showroom;
with the help of a call center employee.

Traffic accounting system for mobile devices

Every smartphone or tablet computer has a built-in modem that receives or sends data via high-tech communication channels.

Traffic is a flow of information that is taken into account by the server and measured in different measures (megabytes, gigabytes).

Internet tariffs are mandatory for all tariffs; however, there are specialized solutions where there are no restrictions on the reception and transmission of information (unlimited).

You can read about MTS tariffs on the corresponding page. Each is unique in its own way and offers a number of advantages to the user.

Please note: on almost all tariffs you can increase the number of gigabytes by connecting additional Internet packages or using the MTS turbo button service (includes 100, 500, 1000 MB as a separate option).

Instructions on how to find out the remaining traffic through MegaFon's Personal Account

If you have already registered in the system and are familiar with the interface, just log into your personal account and go to the category. All information will be reflected on the device screen. For those who will be registering for the first time, a step-by-step algorithm of actions will be useful:

Open the page lk.megafon.ru/login. Fill out the form fields. Your phone number will serve instead of your login. And you need to order a password by entering *105*00#. MegaFon will send a certain combination of numbers. Then you will use it every time you log in. You can choose another authorization option - using a one-time code/SMS. It will also be sent in a message if you provide a mobile number.
Finding yourself in the main menu of the interface, go down a little on the page to click on the “Balances for service packages” block in the corresponding section.
In the new window you will see: the name of the tariff plan, the name of the options, their total volume and the remaining quantity.

How to check where megabytes are going on a Windows PC

There are various programs for monitoring Internet traffic on a computer; they ensure that the user regulates all system operations. All modern technology is equipped with built-in tools for analyzing traffic, so it is quite easy to check it using the Settings application, Task Manager or Resource Monitor.

Using the operating system itself

The latest version of Windows has new useful features, including the ability to track traffic consumption within systems without the help of other software.

How to find out how much Internet you spent on your computer through Laptop Settings:

Click on your device's Start and open Settings.
Find the Network and Internet section in the menu.
Select Data Usage.
The Usage Details item displays a detailed report of bytes used. This includes information about programs that are updated via a web connection.

Additionally! This section can be pinned to the Taskbar to have constant access to it.

Checking in Task Manager:

Right-click on the desktop and bring up Task Manager.
It will say Application Log, open.
The manager will show applications that are consuming traffic.

In another method, the user uses Resource Monitor, one of the built-in OS tools. It can be used for analytical purposes when evaluating processor and memory, network and disk performance.

The mechanism is activated by entering the perfmon (res) command in the Run line; the operation can also be carried out through the Control Panel, in the Administration section. The resource monitor displays a window with the required statistics: the items have the appropriate names Network, Memory, etc. It can help with searching for information about a file of interest on the global network. The utility makes it possible to temporarily or permanently disable unnecessary system processes.

When actively using web resources, a special browser with a function for compressing Internet traffic helps

An alternative way to find out the remaining traffic on MegaFon

The mobile application performs the same functions as the personal account, therefore it is no different from it. The program is used by subscribers who find it more convenient to manage the provider’s services via a smartphone. Download the application on the website. Install it on your phone. Log in and find the “Tariff, options, services” section.

Go to the same subsection “Remaining service packages” and you will find out how much traffic is left.

Subscribers can also set up a widget on phones and tablets with Android and iOS platforms, which will be updated in real time without human intervention. The data is displayed on the mobile phone display. Activating the widget requires installing a mobile application.

How to check MB/GB on a tablet

The vast majority of tablets have the same functionality as smartphones. Therefore, to see how much GB/MB is available, you can use the methods described for phones. But some tablet models run on special software that excludes the possibility of using a standard menu. In such situations, to control the cost of packet traffic you need to:

Through the call menu, send the combination *100*1# and activate the call key ( for tariffs of the Smart family ). For other tariffs, a USSD request *217# is provided, after entering which you also need to click on the call. This method is applicable for tablet models that can be used to make calls;
Download the “My MTS” application, go through authorization, after which you can see the number of remaining MB/GB. The information is located in the section where the main parameters are displayed. This method can be used if you have access to the Internet;
Install a program on your tablet that allows you to send USSD requests, and then you can enter the combinations indicated above and check Internet packages. This option is suitable for tablets that are not designed for making calls.

If you don’t want to check traffic yourself or for some reason you can’t do it yourself, you should contact MTS. Consultants at any branch will provide the necessary information.

Which MegaFon number to call to find out the remaining traffic

Customer support workers answer any questions you may have at 0500. The operator does not charge money for the call. The auto-informer will respond and inform you about the balance status, connected services, etc. To operate the answering machine, the user must follow its instructions, i.e. Click on the desired numbers and listen to the information.

For a personal conversation with a specialist, press zero and wait for the connection. If all the help center staff are busy, the wait may be lengthy. You will be asked for your passport information. After making sure that the starter package is in your name, you will be given detailed advice. From a SIM card of another operator you should dial 8, and in roaming - +7 926 111-05-00.

It is better to make a call to a long number, because... then you will contact a specialist faster. There will be no voice commands or auto-informant greetings. Just after a couple of seconds, press one, and after a while, dial “1” again.

Check your balance by calling support

A call to the support service is made from a landline or mobile phone to the federal number 88002500890. This is a free service. You should dial the MTS operator number, listen to the voice message, press the number 1, and then the number 0. A connection will occur. This usually happens quickly. If the client is in international roaming, he dials +74957660166. Communication in Russian roaming is carried out by dialing 0890 or the mentioned number in its sequence.

Checking Internet megabytes on a modem, router, tablet

Subscribers connecting to the Network through other devices must use the MegaFon Modem program. Access to data transfer is optional. You need to go to the “MB Check” subsection from the “Balance” tab. “Detailed statistics” helps you find out how much traffic was used over a specific period of time. A similar program is included with modern modems. If it is not there, there is another option, but it is inconvenient.

You need to remove the SIM card, insert it into the mobile device, use one of the above methods, find out the information of interest and return it to the slot again.

Using third-party programs for monitoring

How to check where the Internet speed is going - download one of the additional programs responsible for monitoring the Internet. Review of applications below.