The best mobile Internet in Moscow has been found. And second place will surprise everyone

No matter how fast the Internet is, using it is not so comfortable if you have to deal with traffic restrictions. Few people want to constantly check how many precious gigabytes are left at the end of the month and order additional packages. Fortunately, unlimited Internet for a phone solves this problem.

Our article contains the best tariffs with unlimited Internet in 2021. Russian operators do not have many of them, and therefore it will be easy to determine the most profitable and cheapest tariff plan. Go.

How the tests were carried out

We measured speeds throughout Moscow at the beginning of March.

We used iPhone 11 for the Russian market with the current firmware at that time. We had 4 operator SIM cards on hand: MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2.

We inserted them one after another, waited for the network to be fully activated, then opened the Speedtest application from OOKLA and did 3 tests in a row with a short pause. This was necessary to exclude abnormal results.

We recorded the best one and then entered it into a table , divided by operators and locations.

These results resulted in an interactive map on Yandex with colored dots indicating the leading operator. By clicking on each one, you will see detailed statistics.

Once a week we published articles with the results:

– train stations and airports in Moscow and the region – shopping centers in Moscow – Moscow metro – Moscow sights

There were 29 points.

FAQ

How to find the best internet tariff? To summarize, the best Internet tariff is the one that meets the needs of your family. And this is: price, speed, understanding for what purposes you need the Internet. Weigh all these factors and you can easily choose the appropriate tariff plan from our selection and rating.

What internet speed is right for me? If you just read news on the Internet and surf social networks, then a speed of up to 50 Mbps is quite suitable for you. For a family that uses the Internet simultaneously from 3-4 devices, we recommend paying attention to the tariff line of 100-200 Mbit/s. If you download movies in Full HD quality, play online games or maintain a home server to which video surveillance, smart home and other additional services are connected, we recommend tariffs of 200 - 700 Mbit/s.

We have chosen the appropriate tariff, how can we connect? Fill out the feedback form below. Our consultant will call you back within 10 minutes. He will check the technical feasibility of connection, provide free consultation in more detail on Internet tariffs and forward the application to the provider.

What results did you, readers, predict?

From the first article, a survey was launched: which operator will ultimately demonstrate the highest average speed? His results:

1. MegaFon, 62% 2. MTS, 21% 3. Tele2, 9% 4. Beeline, 8%

The survey was interesting to us as an indicator of subscriber expectations. MegaFon's first place is predictable: the operator actively praised itself last year, and previous results of nationwide testing - be it our own or the global one from OOKLA - ultimately called the “green” ones the fastest.

MTS, as the largest operator by number of subscribers, became second in the national standings. Tele2 and Beeline turned out to be outsiders in this survey.

The third place is Tele2, which has no confirmation of the reality of Russian mobile Internet speeds. Both last year and now it was the “slowest” operator in Moscow. Beeline compared to it... well, now see for yourself.

The best tariffs for Internet and TV

Are you considering package deals with digital or interactive TV? Many providers can offer not only access to the network, but also the ability to view up to 250 Canadian channels, divided by topic - sports, news, federal, children's, cinema and others. We also made a selection and rating of tariffs for providers where the Internet comes together with home television.

What happened in the end? Who became the fastest operator in Moscow

Average speeds of operators in Moscow, March 2021, iPhones.ru test
Based on the number of best results, MegaFon won :

1. MegaFon, 17 points 2. Beeline, 7 points 3. MTS, 5 points 4. Tele2, 0 points

Beeline took second place instead of MTS, so the readers made a mistake here. There is nothing to say about Tele2.

MegaFon won in terms of average speed :

◾ MegaFon: 75.6 Mbit/s ◾ Beeline: 40 Mbit/s ◾ MTS: 34.9 Mbit/s ◾ Tele2: 16.7 Mbit/s

Here again a similar picture. With MegaFon everything is clear. But Beeline’s second place was an unexpected result that contradicted both our expectations and yours. You gave him the last place.

In general, congratulations to the “greens”.

I emphasize that these results reflect specifically our test, which was limited to 29 points in the capital and its surrounding region. We would be happy to collect at least a thousand more points. This would require testing for several months. And, okay, but we had to stop, since self-isolation began in the country at the end of March.

Content

• The best tariffs for Internet and TV
• The best tariffs for cheap home Internet
• FAQ

Are you looking for favorable internet rates ? Are you choosing a provider and perhaps considering the offer along with television? Our experts have studied the telecommunications services market and compiled for you a rating of the best tariffs for unlimited Internet current for 2021 in Moscow and the Moscow region.

We find and select tariff plans from all leading Internet providers. This is an opportunity for you to choose and compare everything in one place, without visiting dozens of company websites. And so, in our selections, we divided the tariffs into several blocks: the best tariffs for unlimited Internet, Internet with television, and a selection of the cheapest Internet tariffs. For your convenience, we have tabulated the current ratings for 2021. Here you can find all the conditions of popular Internet providers in Moscow, such as MGTS, Beeline, OnLime, Kverti, 2KOM, Akado and other companies.

Compare and choose the appropriate tariff for your home Internet. Possibility to select speed from 50 Mbit/s to 500 Mbit/s to suit any needs. Options are available with a Wi-Fi router included (rent, purchase), or with the ability to configure your device for free. You can leave a request for selection to us, we will advise and advise you for free.

You can not only choose a favorable offer, but also leave us a request for selection. We will provide a free consultation and select the best offer. We will consider all the pitfalls in the tariffs (if any), check the technical feasibility of connection and select a convenient time for you for the wizard to connect.

What speed can you expect on average in Moscow?

48.88 Mbps.

This is if you don’t look at specific operators and just calculate the average value for all results.

For comparison, last year the average download speed in Moscow was 31.4 Mbit/sec .

The best tariffs for cheap home Internet

Limited on budget? Or do you rarely use your home Internet and don’t want to overpay? We have made a selection for you with cheap Internet tariffs for any budget. Now you don't have to pay a lot to enjoy quality home services. Many companies also have a “freeze” function. You can temporarily block services and resume them when needed.

MegaFon “No overpayments. Maximum"

Tariff “No overpayments. Maximum” from MegaFon is far from the cheapest unlimited Internet for a smartphone, but probably the most sophisticated in terms of additional options.

Along with the Internet without traffic restrictions, there is a fattening package for calls - 1500 minutes to all numbers in Russia, and calls to MegaFon will remain unlimited, even if you use up this package. At the end of the month, what is not spent will fly into the piggy bank, where it will lie indefinitely and wait in the wings. It’s interesting how everything works with instant messengers - they will work even if you have zero balance (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Facebook). No one prohibits sharing the Internet; sharing via Wi-Fi is free, but when downloading torrents, the speed is reduced to 128 Kbps. Bonus 300 SMS and a protection system against all paid subscriptions. It will cost “No overpayments. Maximum 1000 rubles per month .

Tele2 "Unlimited"

Tele2 did not get creative with the name of its unlimited tariff for a smartphone; here it is called “Unlimited”. And almost deservedly so, because, in addition to unlimited Internet, it also offers unlimited calls to Tele2 numbers throughout the country. For other calls you will have to be content with a package of 500 minutes.

As an addition, the mobile operator also threw in an SMS package of 50 pieces, if anyone else uses them. There is a bonus - an SOS package (Yandex.Maps, Yandex.Navigator and WhatsApp remain available for three days without a subscription fee), however, Internet distribution is not available on this tariff, and the download speed of files is reduced. As for the subscription fee, it is 800 rubles per month - slightly cheaper than competitors.

Top 3. Yota "Constructor"

Rating (2021): 4.54

2348 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, IRecommend

Choose what you need. With Yota's tariff planner you can decide for yourself how many minutes and gigabytes you need. The choice of options is unlimited: you can connect from 1 GB to unlimited and from 0 to 2000 minutes. If desired, any subscriptions are available for an additional fee.

• Characteristics

  Tariff price: from 620 to 1291.5 rubles.

• Tariff package: from 0 to 2000 min., unlimited SMS
• Options: transfer with your number, SberZvuk, ESET Antivirus, Okko, Yandex Plus, IVI, liters
• Roaming: up to 129 rub./min.
• Features: convenient system for setting up a tariff plan

Yota “Constructor” is a profitable option with which you can choose the optimal number of gigabytes and minutes. By refusing calls you will get unlimited internet for only 620 rubles/month. Only MTS with their Tariff is cooler. At the same time, there is a promotion for new subscribers: during the first month you can get the maximum set for only 400 rubles. During this time, the operator will analyze your statistics and offer optimal settings so that you can adjust the tariff plan to suit you. If you still plan to make calls, then a big plus is that you can do this within the network completely free of charge and without using up your package of minutes. The restrictions apply only to the distribution and use of file-sharing networks.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Convenient system for setting conditions of use
• Affordable prices
• Discount for new subscribers
• Free calls within the network

• When using a SIM card in a tablet, router, modem, the speed will be limited to 64 Kbps
• Torrent download speed is limited to 32 Kbps

See also:

• 5 best rates for pensioners in 2021

MTS Tariffishche

First, let's look at the tariffs with MTS unlimited internet. There is only one such thing - “Tariffishche”. Initially, it offers a package for 50 GB of traffic, but the tariff comes with a paid option “Unlimited Internet”, which allows you to remove all restrictions. With it in a minimal configuration we get unlimited, packages for 700 minutes of conversation with any operators throughout the country and 700 SMS. In terms of money, it will cost 650 rubles for the “Tariffishche” itself and another 200 rubles for the “Unlimited” Internet, for a total of 850 rubles per month (prices now and further according to Moscow time).

It’s strange that the tariff for that kind of money does not have free calls within the network; after the package of minutes is exhausted, you will have to pay from 1 to 1.7 rubles / min, depending on which package of minutes is connected, but we’ll leave this to the conscience of the mobile operator. Also at Tariffishche the distribution of the Internet is limited - only 10 GB per month can be distributed free of charge via Wi-Fi, after which you will have to pay an additional 80 rubles per day. Using the same scheme, they charge money for downloading files from torrents and file hosting sites.