Beeline "Close People" tariffs: detailed description, pros and cons

Review of the new line of Beeline tariffs “Close People”, in which (according to Beeline managers, of course) each subscriber will be able to choose the required volume of call minutes and Internet traffic, in addition to receiving a few more “pleasant” additions. The “Close People” line was introduced instead of the simultaneously closed and quite popular tariffs “Unlim”, “Family”, “Super Family” and “Super Family +”. Let's take a closer look at these tariffs and figure out whether it's worth connecting to them or not.

Beeline tariffs “Close people”

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Current version. Information updated October 5, 2021.

Description of the “Close People 1” tariff

The “Close People” tariff allows you to communicate without restrictions with family and friends.
The tariff was created for those who communicate a lot on social networks and prefer messages to calls. This offer is also suitable for those who conduct work correspondence in instant messengers. The tariff exists in 6 options, which differ in the scope of services included in the package.

Price

The price will vary in different cities:

• in Moscow - 550 rubles/month;
• in St. Petersburg - 340 rubles/month;
• in the Sverdlovsk region - 270 rubles/month;
• in Pskov - 250 rubles/month.

When purchasing a SIM card on the website with courier delivery, an annual 10% discount on the subscription fee is provided.

Depending on the region, the service package includes from 350 to 450 free minutes and from 20 to 25 GB of Internet.

Eventually

The line is very, very interesting, there are many more pros than cons. But you choose the closest analogues - these are MegaFon tariffs of the “No overpayments” series and “Netariff” from MTS.

PS. Beeline also has a “SuperCity” tariff, which has slightly less minutes and traffic, there is no way to connect additional numbers, but it also costs less than “Close People 2”. Take a look, maybe this is exactly what you need.

P.P.S. Before choosing a tariff, keep in mind that Beeline also has a “Close People Plus” line, the tariffs of which also include home Internet and television with the same subscription fee. That is, home Internet on TV is available at no additional cost . Why pay more when you don't have to pay?

And one more thing: I compared tariffs with unlimited Internet from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2 and “Close People” - this is the only line of tariffs with unlimited Internet that does not in any way restrict or prohibit the use of torrents. See for yourself >>>

The main features of the tariff plan

The service package includes:

• 400 minutes for outgoing calls throughout Russia;
• 20 GB of mobile Internet monthly;
• unlimited communication in instant messengers WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, etc.;
• unlimited number of SMS within the network.

The tariff fee includes a whole range of free services.

How to distribute the Internet to other devices

The Internet can be distributed to any device if your phone has an access point function. This will consume the traffic included in the tariff. Distribution of unlimited Internet is possible when connecting other options of this tariff plan - from 3 to 6.

To distribute the Internet, you need to go to the phone settings and open the “Wireless Networks” section. Then click the “Enable Wi-Fi hotspot” button. After which you can connect other devices to the network.

When traveling around Russia and abroad

When traveling around Russia on the networks of other operators:

Tariffs when traveling within Russia for communication services when registering in the networks of other mobile operators, including the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol: incoming calls - 0 ₽/min; outgoing calls within Russia - 2.03 ₽/min; outgoing SMS within Russia - 2.03 ₽/min; Internet - the first 3 MB per day is 2.03 ₽/MB, then a 110 MB package is provided for 203.39 ₽/day, after the end of the package the tariff is 2.03 ₽/MB until the end of the day.

When traveling around the world:

The cost of calls and internet depends on the country you are going to visit.

— Internet cost Your tariff includes the “Unlimited Internet in roaming” option. Use unlimited Internet when traveling around the world for 350 rubles per day only on days you use the Internet.

Calls and messages within the network

Beeline provides its clients with the following services:

1. "Favorite number." Allows you to make free calls to one subscriber in the Beeline network. You can choose a client of another operator and talk without spending the main package, 1000 minutes per month.
2. "Free calls within the network." After spending the package, the cost of a call with a subscriber of another operator will be 3 rubles/min.
3. “300 free SMS to users of any network.” After the package ends, each message will cost 3 rubles.

Pros and cons of the new line

The new group of tariffs has several strengths and weaknesses compared to previous Beeline offers.

The advantages of the new line include the following:

• Minutes and SMS messages are distributed to numbers throughout Russia. In addition, the package of minutes is spent not only on mobile phones, but also on landline phones.
• Unlimited mobile Internet operates throughout the country, with the exception of the Chukotka region, Crimea and Sevastopol.
• Mobile Internet can be distributed to any device without restrictions. This applies to both tariffs with limited traffic and options with unlimited traffic.
• The “Favorite number” option allows you to talk to one subscriber for free, which can help you save money in the future.
• Beeline does not restrict the use of torrents in any way. They are not blocked and the speed when using them does not drop to the minimum, as is the case with many other mobile operators.
• When using tariffs, “Gigs for steps”, “Gigs for detox”, “Gigs for sleep” and “Gigs for brains” are awarded. All these options help you get extra traffic.
• 5 tariff options will help you choose the one that perfectly suits your needs.

Among the disadvantages are the following:

• Package balances are not cumulative and cannot be transferred to a new month. If you don't have time to spend something, it will simply burn out at the end of the billing period.
• Calls to Beeline subscribers consume the basic package of services on all tariffs of the line. Nowadays, this is practically not found in expensive tariff plans of other operators, because it is extremely unprofitable for the subscriber.

Also, the disadvantages include the high cost. Not all subscribers can pay 550 rubles for the tariff. per month - and this is exactly how much the “junior” offer of the line costs. However, the content of the “Close People 1” tariff fully corresponds to its cost, and the subscription fee can be divided between two or three subscribers.

Mobile Internet

The tariff includes 20 GB of Internet per month, but you can access social networks through official applications for free.

"Auto speed renewal"

After the end of 20 GB, the service allows you to use the Internet. Every 5 GB will cost 160 rubles. and be paid automatically if there are funds in the account.

To activate the service, you need to call 067471778 and follow the instructions in the voice menu or dial *115*23#.

You can also disable the option using the command *115*230# or by calling 0674717780.

Why does Beeline limit torrent speed?

As you can see, there are enough ways to bypass existing limits. But the question arises why Beeline limits the torrent speed. The reason is that with massive use of the Internet and downloading files without restrictions, the provider’s capabilities are simply not enough to provide all clients with quality service.

To avoid network congestion, the provider limits downloads from torrent trackers and thereby achieves its goals. In addition, recently there has been an active policy to protect copyright, and the ban on downloading from torrents helps to at least partially resolve this issue.

Now you know why Beeline limits torrent speed, what to do about it, and whether it is possible to bypass the limitation. There are three methods given in the article, and one of them should give results. If you know another effective method, share it in the comments.

Additional services

Information about connected services can be viewed in your “Personal Account” or found in the Beeline salon. In addition to the main features, there are bonus promotions and options: an additional number and the 2021 “Gigs for Steps” promotion.

Subscribers can receive additional megabytes of Internet traffic by activating the “Gigs per Steps” option.

How to share a tariff with another number

You can add additional numbers to your main number to use the Internet on several devices at the same time. Any gadget that has a SIM card can be connected. In 1 tariff option you can connect only 1 additional number. The service will cost 5 rubles. per day.

How to change steps to gigabytes

For the kilometers traveled, you can receive gigabytes of Internet.

To do this you need:

1. Download the My Beeline application.
2. Take part in the “Gigs for Steps” campaign (to do this, you need to install the “Health” application on iPhone or Google Fit on Android).

You can get up to 3 GB of Internet if you walk 10,000 steps a day.

What opportunities are provided to subscribers

The tariff allows the user to add 2 additional numbers and make communication unlimited. Calls between the main and additional numbers will not be charged.

Expert opinion

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Beeline salon employee. 5 years in the company. Knows everything about Beeline services and tariffs.

It is allowed to connect mobile smartphones, tablets, navigation devices, modems and other gadgets equipped with a SIM card to the TP.

The subscriber is given the opportunity to distribute traffic to various devices without spending money.

What does the user receive as a gift?

When connecting to a tariff, the client receives bonuses:

• free subscription to YouTube Premium for 4 months;
• 20 free TV channels;
• subscription to VIP Play for a month.

Subscription to VIP Play

When connecting to a tariff, a monthly subscription to VIP Play is provided. To activate it, you need to register with Beeline TV using your phone number and go to the “Video subscriptions” section. The service has both Russian and foreign films, TV series, documentaries and cartoons.

Next month the service will cost 199 rubles.

TV channels

Subscription films are available not only on your smartphone. If you sign up for 20 free channels, you will be able to watch movies on TV through a set-top box.

Complex for TV lovers.

Beautiful room

When purchasing a SIM card, you can choose a number with your favorite number or repeating numbers.

In addition to free ones, there are:

• bronze - numbers with 2 repeating digits;
• silver - they contain 2 or 3 round numbers;
• gold - ends with 4 identical numbers.

Depending on the number of identical combinations, the cost of a beautiful room increases.

conclusions

Tariffs are definitely not hopeless. Many subscribers will be able to find bonuses that are right for them, for example, the distribution of unlimited mobile Internet, a subscription to Beeline TV, Favorite Number or, say, home Internet at speeds of up to 300 Mbit.

A completely different matter is the size of the subscription fee. For really interesting tariffs you will have to pay decently. In addition, I consider the simply gigantic amount of information that needs to be studied before purchasing a tariff or switching to it to be a serious disadvantage. There are a lot of bonuses and opportunities, but before you run to the salon shouting “Give me two,” you need to carefully study and calculate everything.

Connecting and disconnecting an additional number

You can add one subscriber in several ways:

1. At the Beeline office. The employee will activate the service independently.
2. In "Personal Account". You need to select the “Add” button, after which a window for entering an additional number will open, and you can invite the subscriber to join.
3. Using the help desk. You need to dial the command 0611, dictate the selected number to an employee, and he will send an invitation to the subscriber.
4. Through code. Dial *888*, then enter the telephone number of the additional subscriber. The invitation will be sent via SMS.

You can disable the function in your “Personal Account”.

To do this you need:

1. Go to settings and select the “Number Management” section.
2. Select a number in the window that opens with connected subscribers and delete it.

Top-up options

Subscribers can top up their mobile device account in different ways, for example, using self-service terminals, in Beeline operator stores, or remotely via the Internet.

Today, most users transfer money to their phone balance using bank cards. This is convenient because... You can activate the Autopayment function on your smartphone and link your card account. When the balance decreases to the set minimum, it is automatically topped up from the card.

You can top up your mobile phone account from electronic wallets:

• QIWI;
• "Yandex money";
• WebMoney.

Within the Beeline network, subscribers can transfer money to each other. To do this, send an SMS with the phone number whose balance needs to be topped up to the short number 7878.

Users registered on the operator’s official portal can transfer money to their phone account from bank cards at any time through their “Personal Account”.

According to the terms of provision of cellular communication services, if the client does not have enough funds on his balance to charge the subscription fee, the operator temporarily blocks the SIM card. However, restrictions do not apply to incoming calls.

Tariff connection methods

You can connect a new tariff in 3 ways:

1. Through "Personal Account". You need to go to the “Service Management” section and select the desired tariff plan.
2. In the operator's office. All you have to do is write an application, and the staff will set everything up on their own. To confirm your identity, you need to take your passport with you.
3. By phone. By calling the number, a user of any operator can switch to a new tariff. A Beeline client can change the tariff plan by dialing the command 0611. Over the phone, you will also need to dictate personal data to a Beeline employee for verification.

Connecting to the tariff plan will take just a few minutes.

How to connect

To connect to the tariffs of the “Close People” line, you need to change your current tariff plan. This can be done in different ways:

• Log in to your personal account on the Beeline website, go to the “Tariffs” section, select the appropriate option there and go to it;
• Open the “My Beeline” application, launch the section with tariff plans, find the one you need and switch;
• Call consultants at 0611 and ask them to change your current tariff plan to the one you need;
• Visit the nearest Beeline communication store with your passport and SIM card on which you need to change the tariff.

You can also always buy a new SIM card. This can be done not only in a communication store or operator’s online store, but also on various third-party sites.

Advantages and disadvantages

The benefits of the tariff plan include:

1. The ability to call and send SMS anywhere in Russia without roaming.
2. Free browsing of social networks.
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4. Gift subscription to YouTube Premium and Vip Play.
5. Bonuses provided by Beeline promotions: “Gigi for steps”, “Gigi for detox”, “Gigi for sleep” and “Gigi for brains”.
6. 10% discount on the subscription fee for purchasing a SIM card in the online store.

Flaws:

1. Unused minutes and SMS will expire.
2. Unnecessary services cannot be removed from the package.

Not included in the tariff and paid separately

It is worth considering that some services are not included in the subscription fee and are paid separately.

• Calls to CIS countries (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Abkhazia, South Ossetia) - 35 rubles/min;
• Calls to popular countries (Europe, USA, Canada, Vietnam, China, Turkey) - 55 rubles/min;
• Calls to other countries - 85 rubles/min;
• SMS to international numbers of mobile operators - 8 rubles.

In addition, call forwarding is described separately. The cost of this service is 3.5 rubles per minute.

Comparison of “Close People” tariffs

Most of the conditions remain the same. Tariffs differ in the volume of services included in the package (see table).

Restrictions and limits

Under the new tariff, the operator has established the following restrictions:

• To use home Internet, the SIM card must be inserted into a modem or router;
• The first 30 GB are provided free of charge, then every 5 MB cost 160 rubles. when connecting the additional option Automatic speed extension.

Data transfer via the Internet is allowed only to devices with Wi-Fi or router mode.

"Close People 3" provides the first 30 GB for free.