Tariffs without monthly fee 2021: Beeline, Megafon, MTS, Tele 2

Tariffs without a monthly fee are a godsend for people who not used to talking a lot by phone (without the Internet - if only communication is important to you). The benefit is obvious: a person pays only for calls made (with per-second billing or a small package of minutes).

The advantages of classic tariffs do not end there. They will also be cheaper for subscribers who, on the contrary, talk a lot: the cost of a minute of call is artificially low , which creates good competition with package tariffs with a fixed fee.

The cheapest cellular tariffs without Internet

Connect Tinkoff
Subscription fee RUR 189/month (279 rubles for Moscow and Moscow Region)

200 min
0 SMS
0 GB

*0 RUR/month with Tinkoff card

Connect Tinkoff

Subscription fee 278 rubles/month (368 rubles for Moscow and Moscow Region)

400 min
unlimited SMS
0 GB

*49 rubles/month with Tinkoff card

Main line of tariffs

When choosing a tariff plan, it is important to consider which city the calls will be made from most often. For example, if a person buys a prepaid SIM card in St. Petersburg, but plans to use the phone in Moscow, the tariffs in the capital will be higher.

The cost of telephone calls depends on what region a person is in and where he is calling. The tariff for local calls, for example, in Moscow, is standard, but if you need to call from the capital to another city, the cost will increase by the minute. In general, cellular operators have standard tariffs.

To better understand the pricing packages of leading mobile phone companies, below is a comparison table with current packages.

Tariff name	Operator	Price (month)	Internet, GB	Calls, min
Z connection	Beeline	100	100
Z connection	Beeline	175	10
Z connection	Beeline	200	300
Minimal Internet, No minutes	Tinkoff Mobile	204	4	0
First gigs	Beeline	240	7	300
Minimum	Megaphone	240	7	300
Z connection	Beeline	250	30
Minimum Internet, Minimum minutes	Tinkoff Mobile	258	4	200
Smart	MTS	260	5	300
NETARIF	MTS	284	customizable	customizable
My conversation	Tele2	300	7	300
Minimum Internet, 400 min	Tinkoff Mobile	308	4	400
Internet	Megaphone	330	30	300
Close people 1	Beeline	340	20	500
My online	Tele2	350	20	500
Minimum Internet, 600 min	Tinkoff Mobile	358	4	600
Calls	Megaphone	370	7	600
X	MTS	385	7	100
Z connection	Beeline	400	50
Close people 2	Beeline	440	40	700
All	Megaphone	450	50	600
Tariff	MTS	450, 600, 750, 1000	30 (no option)	500
Everywhere online	Tele2	500	40	300
My online+	Tele2	500	30	700
Minimum Internet, 1200 min	Tinkoff Mobile	578	4	1 200
Maximum	Megaphone	600	Unlimited	800
Close people 3	Beeline	600	Unlimited	800
Unlimited	Tele2	700	Unlimited	500
Close people 4	Beeline	720	Unlimited	1 500
Game	Tele2	890	30	700
VIP	Megaphone	900	Unlimited	1 500
Unlimited Internet, No minutes	Tinkoff Mobile	1 024	Unlimited	0
Unlimited Internet, Minimum minutes	Tinkoff Mobile	1 078	Unlimited	200
Smart Top	MTS	1 100	Unlimited	2 000
Unlimited Internet, 400 min	Tinkoff Mobile	1 128	Unlimited	400
Unlimited Internet, 600 min	Tinkoff Mobile	1 178	Unlimited	600
Minimum internet, Unlimited calls	Tinkoff Mobile	1 178	4	Unlimited
Unlimited Internet, 1200 min	Tinkoff Mobile	1 398	Unlimited	1 200
Premium	Tele2	1 500	Unlimited	2 000
To the maximum!	Beeline	1 600	Unlimited	3 000
ULTRA	MTS	1 700	Unlimited	3 500
Unlimited Internet, Unlimited calls	Tinkoff Mobile	1 998	Unlimited	Unlimited
Premium	Megaphone	2 000	Unlimited	3 000

These plans are for smartphones and tablets only. Their use in modems or mobile routers is prohibited. For example, MTS identifies the most commonly used modems and routers by their IMEI number and blocks mobile data usage on such devices.

Vote

What would you choose or recommend?

Megaphone

14.35 % ( 68 )

MTS

13.08 % ( 62 )

Beeline

8.44 % ( 40 )

Yota

10.76 % ( 51 )

Tele 2

16.24 % ( 77 )

My conversation Tele2

6.54 % ( 31 )

My online Tele2

6.54 % ( 31 )

First gigs. Beeline

2.95 % ( 14 )

Unlim Beeline

1.69 % ( 8 )

Get involved! Write. Megaphone

2.74 % ( 13 )

Get involved! Have fun Megafon

2.32 % ( 11 )

Smart MTS

3.59 % ( 17 )

MTS tariff

4.85 % ( 23 )

MTS operator

MTS is the largest operator, serving about 78 million subscribers, which has licenses in 83 regions of the country. This operator-provider can also use roaming in Crimea.

4G/LTE coverage has reached all 83 regions of MTS presence. 55% is at 1800 MHz, the rest at 800 and 2600 MHz.

Unlike other operators, MTS blocks incoming calls from many VoIP networks, as they are considered illegal.

The “Red Energy” tariff from MTS does not have a subscription fee, it has simple and understandable conditions. “SMART” is one of the most favorable tariffs for those who make a lot of calls and often send SMS. “Super-MTS” is a popular tariff among those who communicate a lot within the network. This is also a tariff without a monthly fee.

"Red Energy"	"SMART"	"Super-MTS"
1.8 r/min - calls to all networks in your home region; 5.5 r/min - calls to mobile MTS of other regions; 8.8 r/min - calls to numbers of other operators in other regions; 0 r/month—subscription fee	250 minutes, 250 SMS 470 rub/month 5GB mobile internet	from 0 r/min - calls to MTS in your home region; 2.8 r/min - calls to numbers of other operators in your home region; 0 r/month — subscription fee.

Tariff prices are relevant for Moscow and Moscow Region.

Super MTS tariff is the best tariff plan subject to daily payment. This plan has very cheap mobile communications and internet. The main advantage of the tariff is unlimited outgoing calls to other MTS numbers in the same region per day and to most city numbers in Moscow. Calls within the country are made at an additional cost.

Another benefit of this plan is that you are allowed to add the All Super+ option. It is activated automatically and gives up to 3 GB per month with a daily fee of RUB 9.40. If it is not activated, you need to dial *111*259#.

The MTS Smart smartphone series offers monthly combo plans including calls, SMS and data. For many users, this is the cheapest mobile connection in Moscow.

The big advantage of these plans is their availability (including with roaming in Crimea). All Smart tariff plans include unlimited calls to other MTS Russia numbers.

Unlimited number of social networks in tariff plans X and Tariff includes the use of:

And also Snapchat, YouTube, MTS Music, Apple Music, Google Music, App Store, Google Play, MTS Connect and some games.

The monthly fee is deducted from your account balance at the time the plan is activated. The next debit will occur exactly 30 days after the activation date. If the account is insufficient for the next monthly fee, all services (voice and data) will be temporarily suspended. To unlock, you will need to top up your account.

Danycom tariffs without monthly fee

This virtual operator is ready to offer two interesting tariffs:

“Helium” – 3 rubles/MB, 5 kopecks/sec and 3 rubles/SMS without subscription fee. The indicated cost of calls applies to calls to Crimea and Sevastopol;
“Free” – 30 minutes and 50 SMS within Russia, 1 GB of mobile Internet, intranet unlimited, unlimited SMS to Danycom numbers and without any subscription fee. As payment, subscribers agree to receive up to 5 promotional SMS per day. There is a maximum of one SIM card per subscriber - this limitation cannot be circumvented.

The “Free” tariff plan was chosen by more than 60% of Danycom subscribers.

Tariffing above the package on “Free” is 3 kopecks/sec (including to Crimea and Sevastopol), 25 kopecks/SMS and 8 kopecks/MB. On-net calls remain free.

Operator Beeline

Beeline is a national operator operating in 78 regions and serving about 58 million subscribers. It is popular for calls to CIS countries and offers tariffs at lower prices.

Beeline is present in almost all regions of the country, its 4G coverage is concentrated in populated areas, but is still limited in rural areas. 4G/LTE coverage is available in almost all cities.

Tariff name
Close people 2	SuperCITY	To the maximum!
Internet	50 GB	25 GB	Unlimited
Calls	700 min	400 min	3000 min. To Beeline numbers - an unlimited number of minutes.
Price (in rubles) per month	650	550	2000

Beeline has high-speed 3G internet almost everywhere in the country, including the countryside between Moscow and St. Petersburg and Lake Baikal + Olkhon Island, which is ideal for traveling to remote areas and traveling by train. However, currently the Beeline 2G network has noticeably lost quality. There are some issues with voice call clarity and data speeds. The problems are related to signal strength and coverage. However, this operator has good tariffs for international calls, especially to the CIS countries, where Beeline has its own and partner networks.

Like other operators, Beeline has monthly combined plans with included rates for voice calls, SMS and Internet, valid throughout Russia.

Messengers are unlimited, these include WhatsApp, Viber, ICQ, Skype, Google, Snapchat (including voice and video calls). Movies, Music and Cloud are the operator's special offers for streaming video and audio and 10 GB of cloud space.

When data is exhausted, a very high auto-renewal rate is charged. So we recommend choosing a volume sufficient for you initially.

The carrier offers an option that allows users to share the included data allowance in combo plans with other carrier users in the same region.

Top 4. Gazprombank Mobile “It’s easy to be together”

Rating (2021): 4.42

132 reviews taken into account from resources: Otzovik, IRecommend

Low price for Gazprombank card holders If you have a bank card, then communication will cost only 75 rubles per month. No competitor can boast of more favorable conditions.

Characteristics
Price: 250 rub./month.
Tariff package: 200 min., 50 SMS, 4 GB
Options: switch with your number, subscribe to different social networks, instant messengers and other services
Roaming: up to 69 rub./min.
Features: up to 70% discount for bank card holders

The most affordable tariff plan is Gazprombank Mobile. It can be connected for 250 rubles. However, if you have a bank card, the price will drop to 75 rubles per month. There is more Internet here than cheaper options, but there is no unlimited use of social networks and instant messengers. So if you use it, you will have to sign up for a paid subscription. Calls within the network are not limited. Communication with subscribers of other companies after the main limit has been exhausted will be inexpensive. However, if minutes and gigabytes, on the contrary, remain, they are transferred to the next month, which is a big plus. Among the shortcomings, we can note periodic network and communication failures, which arise due to the fact that the operator has recently entered the market and has not yet had time to properly debug all the technical processes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Unlimited within the network
Optimal set of minutes, SMS and gigabytes
Discount for Gazprombank card holders
Unused services are transferred to the new month

The company is new to the market
Problems and glitches occur periodically

Who wants to save

for calls and mobile Internet they take packaged SIM cards at megasimka.ru Monthly expenses are significantly lower!

Operator MegaFon

MegaFon (mainly owned by the Russian USM Holding and Gazprombank) is one of the three largest Russian mobile operators. Many users consider MegaFon to be the best operator in the country due to its nationwide distribution and high Internet speed.

MegaFon was the first to launch 3G networks (at 2100 and 900 MHz) and 4G / LTE in the country. This is the only network that is available in all regions of the country. 4G/LTE primarily operates on the 2600 MHz frequency (B7) and covers all 83 regions.

Rates
DreamTeamHouse	Premium	Maximum	All	Minimum	VIP	Internet		Calls
Calls	400 minutes	2500 t	1000 minutes	600 minutes	300	1400	400 minutes		800 minutes
Internet	20 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	50 GB	6 GB	Unlimited Internet	20 GB		6 GB
Price (in rubles) for 30 days	500	1800	790	600	390	990	500	600

Top 1. MTS "Red Energy"

Rating (2021): 4.54

1325 reviews taken into account from resources: Otzovik, IRecommend

The most profitable choice for pensioners of MTS “Red Energy” is the cheapest option without a fixed payment. Calls will cost only 1.8 rubles per minute. At the same time, the tariffs are the same and it makes no difference who you call. The cost of calls will always be calculated the same within the home region.

Characteristics
Tariff price: per minute tariffication (1.8 rub./min.)
Tariff package: no
Options: transfer with your own number, “First Internet package”, “Basic Internet tariffication”, “SMS Smart”, “SuperBIT Smart”
Roaming: up to 85 rub./min.
Features: single tariff for any operators

The most advantageous offer for pensioners without a fixed subscription fee. The main feature is the uniform cost of calls and SMS in the home region. That is, no matter who you call: be it MTS, Beeline, Megafon or another operator, the cost will always be calculated at 1.8 rubles per minute. It’s the same story with messages - regardless of the recipient, they will always cost 2.10 rubles apiece. If necessary, you can connect an SMS package and mobile Internet traffic for an additional amount. In general, the option is excellent, and for those who are not online and occasionally make calls, it’s a godsend. However, customers warn that you should constantly monitor your costs, as they may regularly charge you for paid features that you are not even aware of.

Advantages and disadvantages

No monthly deposit required
Unified payment system in the home region
Lowest call cost per minute
Many additional features

There are paid services that can connect spontaneously

Operator Tele2

Rostelecom's Tele2 is building its fourth national network, active in 60 regions, with approximately 44 million customers.

The cheapest mobile Internet is from Tele2 - 27 rubles/1GB.

Tariff name
Everywhere online	My online	My conversation
Internet	40+40GB	30 GB	7 GB
Calls	Unlimited on Tele2 Russia 300 minutes to other Russian numbers	Unlimited on Tele2 700 minutes to other numbers	Unlimited on Tele2 Russia 300 minutes to other Russian numbers
Price (in rubles) per month	500	500	300

Top 5. Megaphone "Per Second"

Rating (2021): 4.39

1176 reviews taken into account from resources: Otzovik, IRecommend

A good option for short conversations If you often make short calls of just a few words, then “Per Second” from Megafon will be a profitable solution. Billing is per second, which will allow you to save a lot of money.

Characteristics
Tariff price: per second billing (3 rubles/min.)
Tariff package: no
Options: go with your number, “Call hold”, “Worry-free holiday”, “Replace the dial tone”, “Who called”, “Internet on Second-by-Second”
Roaming: up to 79 rub./min.
Features: per second billing

Megaphone “Per-Second” is a good option for pensioners who do not use their phone often. Of course, compared to other offers, this is the most expensive; the cost of a call will cost 3 rubles per minute. However, the tariff has an undeniable advantage that sets it apart from other options - billing here occurs per second, which means you pay only for the actual call time without any rounding. This can be a great benefit if you frequently make short calls. You can sign up for a tariff plan completely free of charge, but it comes with additional paid options. To avoid unnecessary expenses, turn them off in a timely manner in your personal account or communication salon.

Advantages and disadvantages

Per second billing
Not a bad option for short conversations
Good call quality
Easy to connect any additional services

High cost of calls
There are paid options that are activated automatically

Other operators

Certain mobile operators provide preferential packages at affordable prices, operating outside the main Russian mobile networks. Yota, for example, is considered a subsidiary of MegaFon and a major player in the MVNO market.

The operator's main idea is completely unlimited data traffic, but with some restrictions in other areas, for example, blocked P2P networks. Despite the fact that the network is the same as MegaFon, the user may not have access to LTE in some regions where Yota SIM cards are not sold, unlike MegaFon subscribers.

Tariff "Basic"	Tariff “Basic Megabyte”	Tariff “Per-second”
Calls to Operator numbers throughout Russia – 2.7 rubles. in a minute. Calls outside the home region – 2.7 rubles. in a minute. Calls within the Home region – 2.7 rubles. in a minute. SMS/MMS to Russian numbers – 3.9 rubles.	Mobile Internet – 9.9 rubles per 1 MB. Same with “Basic”.	Calls to Russian numbers – 0.1 rub. in a second. SMS/MMS to Russian numbers – 3.9 rubles.

Yota became the first operator in the country to provide fixed prices for all regions. But still, the operator charges different prices depending on where the SIM card is purchased. The operator is targeting residents of large cities who use smartphones, tablets or modems.

The cheapest mobile connection in Russia without the Internet is from Yota.

Anyone can calculate their tariff plan independently on the website using the constructor.

Yota also provides a special plan for use with a modem or router. It has completely unlimited data. This solution is LTE (4G) only, no voice capabilities, internet only.

However, if the SIM card is not used in a smartphone (for example, in a router, modem or tablet), the speed will be reduced to 64 Kbps. If a smartphone is used as an access point for a modem, the speed is limited to 128 Kbps; this limitation can be removed for 2 hours for 90₽ or for 24 hours for 190₽. When using file-sharing networks, the speed is reduced to 32 Kbps. Often the operator does not warn its users about this.

Some regions also have local operators, such as Motiv in Yekaterinburg, Kurgan, Ugra and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Tattelecom in Tartastan or Vainakh Telecom in the Chechen Republic.

Tinkoff Mobile started as one of the first virtual operators in 2021 of Tinkoff Bank. The operator operates in the Tele2 network. SIM cards are sold throughout the country, as the company has opened stores in large shopping centers. From 2021 they also offer eSIM, but are currently only available to Tinkoff card holders.

The operator offers to try mobile services completely free for a week!

Tinkoff Mobile offers attractive offers for new subscribers. On the official website you can calculate an individual tariff plan.

Tariffs from Tinkoff Mobile

Tinkoff Mobile offers its subscribers a customizable tariff plan. The operator’s clients independently choose the volume of minutes and traffic – from 2 GB and from 200 minutes for 30 days. It is also possible to completely disable both packages. In this case, all calls within Russia are charged at 2.9 rubles/min, and Internet access is suspended - an excellent solution.

An undeniable advantage will be the ability to connect additional services without the main Internet package:

Messengers – 59 rubles;
Social networks – 59 rubles;
Music portals – 59 rubles;
Video hosting – 159 rub.

Unlimited SMS is also provided for 49 rubles. The duration of the payment period is 30 days.

When you connect to Tinkoff Mobile, the operator gives you a month of free communication.

Subscribers receive up to 600 minutes of calls throughout the country absolutely free and a gigabyte package as a gift.

If the subscriber is planning to travel abroad, then it will be very profitable to connect to Tinkoff; for this case, the operator gives 1 GB of Internet in Europe and Turkey.

Compare tariffs and choose the most profitable one

The most common and largest mobile operators in Russia are Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2Russia (owned by the state provider Rostelecom). Services and prices are competitive in major cities but vary by region.

It's time to sum up the results and decide on the winner. The cheapest mobile communication tariff from MTS is “Tariffishche”. For the first 6 months, new subscribers will be able to pay 585 rubles for the entire package of services, and later - 600 rubles. Megafon offers this package of services the most expensive - 1000₽ for 30 days.

What else do you need to consider?

Nowadays, when changing operators, you don’t always need to change your number. Previously, many “sat” on the services of one provider, even if they were not satisfied with them, just to keep their number. Now everything has become easier - you can contact any company and ask to switch you to a new package completely. To switch, you just need to write the appropriate application.

Changing an operator is not a difficult task. The main thing is to decide on the tariff

Important! You can change the operator yourself only if you are the owner of the SIM card. If it is registered to another person, then it is he who must apply to the new company. Also, while keeping your number, it may not be possible to change the operator if you move to live from one region to another.

If you wish, you can switch to the services of another operator by changing your number. To do this, you just need to buy a new SIM card. Just contact the desired company and name the tariff you would like to purchase. Don't forget to take your passport with you - SIM cards are issued only with documents. If you wish, you can choose a new number from those available at a specific point of sale.

By the way, you can easily change the current tariff to another within the same operator. To do this, you don’t even have to go anywhere - just go to your personal account or call technical support. The manager, having asked for your information, will advise you on tariffs and help you choose the one you need or switch your SIM card to the option you named.

How to connect to the tariff

Let's consider the procedure for connecting any of the tariff plans under consideration. There are several ways to do this. Namely:

Sending a USSD command corresponding to a specific tariff: “Classic” - *630*8#;
"My Conversation" - *630*200*2# ;
"Light" - *630*1#;

Through your personal account on the official website;

Using the free mobile application “My Tele2”;

By calling technical support;

During a personal visit to the nearest Tele2 communication store.

Some methods are only suitable for those who are already Tele2 subscribers. And some are universal and can be used by both potential clients and current ones. We offer a more detailed look at the most convenient and effective way to connect a tariff. It is suitable for both groups of mobile users. We are talking about the official website and the personal account system in it. It is recommended to adhere to the algorithm described below.

For new subscribers

First you need to go to the official website of the company. To do this, use the address: //tele2.ru/tariffs .
The system will automatically detect your location and ask you to confirm it at the top of the page. If this is not done correctly, click on “Change region” and indicate the correct city.
Now hover over the “Mobile Communications” section in the top navigation menu of the site and go to the “Tariffs” category.
A full list of tariff plans available for connection today will open. Among them, find the most suitable one (“Classic”, “My Conversation” or “Lite”) and click on “Buy SIM”.
In the next step, you will be asked to choose one of the following options: “Get a new one” or “Transfer yours”. We're talking about a phone number. If you like your number from another operator, you can transfer it to your Tele2 SIM card. Also here you can select the item “I am already a Tele2 subscriber” to simply switch to a new tariff plan.
After selecting the options, click on “Place an order”.
A new page with an application form designer will open. The following options are available here:
Passport details. You can specify them so that the SIM card immediately arrives activated and ready for use. Filling out using the State Services system is allowed;
Delivery method. Courier service or pickup from any Tele2 sales office is available;
Current phone number for the operator to contact you;
How the operator can contact you;
After entering all the required data, click on “Place an order”.

A Tele2 representative will call you back within some time. He will confirm the order and inform you about further actions.

For existing subscribers

If you are already a Tele2 subscriber, the procedure for switching to a new tariff will be much easier and faster. You need to do the following:

Go to the official Tele2 page in the “Personal Account” section. This can be done using the link: //tele2.ru/lk .
Click on the “Login” button and enter your phone number. If this is your first time, you will receive a temporary password and log in using it. Otherwise, enter a permanent password.
Once on the main profile page, click on the “Select tariff” menu item.
A full list of available options will open. Select the appropriate offer and click on “Connect”.

All that remains is to confirm the action, and then receive a notification about the successful transition to the new tariff plan.