Free mobile operators: how to activate a free tariff?

Absolutely free mobile phone plans and the use of free SIM cards are a reality in 2021. Several operators in Russia offer such services.

Some companies provide unlimited mobile traffic to instant messengers, voice messaging services and other attractive offers. However, you need to understand that if you do not pay money, then in any case you will have to do something, for example, read advertising mailings every day or participate in loyalty programs.

What's the catch with the free plan?

Although new operators offer quite favorable mobile communication tariffs, the conditions for their provision raise some questions:

1. Free mobile communications are offered mainly by virtual operators , which are based on existing networks (MTS, Megafon or Tele2). This makes it more difficult for them to get help if the signal quality deteriorates. But the ability to use free SIM cards and attractive offers still make them popular.
2. Free communication is provided only if the subscriber fulfills certain conditions . Those who use the services for free, for example, cannot refuse to receive mandatory advertising mailings, purchase goods from partners, install mobile applications, spend on a card for a certain amount and other actions. If these conditions are not met, an automatic transition to the standard paid tariff occurs.
3. There is a limit on the number of issued SIM cards on which you can use the free tariff. You can order a SIM card and not pay for communication only on the first one registered to you. The second and subsequent SIM cards issued using one passport are automatically transferred to the regular tariff without free calls and unlimited internet.

The use of virtual cellular operators is practically no different from regular ones. The main thing is to figure out at what prices they are willing to provide services. Study the range of tariffs and their descriptions, carefully read the conditions. After that you can connect any of them.

Follow the rules specified by your provider and get unlimited Internet access, the ability to use additional options or free calls.

How to earn Atlases

Atlases are points that are exchanged for communication packages at a rate of 1 to 1. They can be received as cashback for purchases of goods and services from company partners. Atlases are also issued for such actions as inviting friends, filling out a profile, downloading recommended applications, etc.

Basically, atlases are earned from online purchases from partners, and the usual cashback figures of 2-8% apply. That is, when buying a powerbank on Aliexpress for 2000 rubles. you can earn 40 atlases as cashback.

There are other reward options - for example, if you spend 1000 rubles in a coffee shop. and scan the receipt, 50 atlases will be returned to your account as cashback.

So, in a month you can accumulate a certain number of atlases, and then activate one of the communication packages, and mobile communication will indeed be conditionally free. If you buy few goods and services via the Internet, you will need to pay extra for communications according to the basic tariff plan.

MCN Telecom

The "Free" tariff from MCN is provided to all users of Danicom Mobile and other mobile operators switching to MCN Telecom. The subscription fee for it is 0 rubles per month.

Cost in home region in rubles per minute:

• For mobile Russian Federation – 1.39;
• To local landline numbers – 0.79;
• Intercity Russian Federation – 1.99;
• On-network – 0.

They also give out 200 MB of Internet for free , but on the condition that the subscriber agrees to receive one free SMS per day. This is one of the best deals from MCN Telecom.

All users are offered to enable the “Earn on incoming” option. If it is connected, 50 kopecks are charged per minute of conversation. But at the same time, on-net calls will begin to be charged at 50 kopecks/min. The subscriber can spend the funds received only on communication services. The cost of one SMS in this tariff plan is 0.25 rubles.

Additionally, users can connect to the following packaged Internet tariffs:

• 49 RUR/month for 1 GB of traffic.
• 199 RUR/month for 5 GB.
• 399 RUR/month for 10 GB.

Current tariffs are indicated on the official website of the telecom operator. It is better to check the cost and other characteristics in advance, as they may change. You can choose the optimal tariff that you can afford.

How to connect to Atlas

Information about tariffs and connection methods can be found on the official website. It says that those interested must download the mobile application - this is a prerequisite. So far, the application has been released only for users of Apple smartphones and Android OS.

Next, registration takes place in the application, after which you can order delivery of the SIM card. Those who register in the application the fastest will receive a SIM card first.

Mobile operator "Atlas"

Atlas is an operator that provides free cellular communications in exchange for watching advertisements and completing simple tasks . The advantageous offer is valid in Moscow and the Moscow region.

What opportunities does this provider offer to its clients:

1. No need to pay a subscription fee. Your calls will be absolutely free if you spend time on advertising and tasks.
2. No paid subscriptions or hidden fees.
3. No roaming when using the Internet throughout the country.

Expert opinion

Julia

I know the tariffs like the back of my hand

With Atlas you can actually call for free. The operator entered the cellular network market quite recently, but has already become popular. Access to tasks for which you can receive communication bonuses is in the Atlas mobile application, which must be installed on your smartphone. If you use cellular communications from this operator, do not neglect this opportunity. It will help you save money.

Depending on the number of “atlases” earned, each of which is equal to 1 ruble, you can activate the following service packages:

These tariff plan options are available for activation at any time, including several at the same time. After the package expires, all unused bonuses will expire.

You can order a free SIM card and have it delivered to your home at any time convenient for you. Use the Internet and communications, choose the tariff that will be beneficial for you.

For those who want to communicate at their own expense, the provider offers a special inexpensive tariff.

"Base"

• Calls to any numbers in Russia – 1.8 rubles/min.
• Calls to all numbers in the CIS and Europe – 30 rubles/min.
• Calls to numbers in other countries – 70 rubles/min.
• Any calls in roaming – 5 rubles/min.
• SMS messages to all numbers in Russia – 1.8 rubles.
• SMS messages to any numbers in the world – 5 rubles.
• Internet traffic throughout the country – 5 rubles/1 MB.

Atlas - virtual operator

First of all, you need to know that Atlas is a virtual operator, that is, it works on the infrastructure of one of the real cellular operators.

The official website of the new company indicates that the SIM cards were released in collaboration with SimSim, which, in turn, is a subsidiary brand of the well-known Beeline.

Thus, Atlas, so to speak, is a doubly virtual operator. For the end consumer, this means that the quality of communication will be the same as that of Beeline, and in case of deterioration, Atlas will not be directly responsible for interference or lack of signal.

The site also states that Atlas is the first freemium operator, that is, providing a free service. SIM cards are issued in limited quantities, so everyone who wants to connect will not be able to connect - according to one of the brand’s executives, in Moscow there was a queue for SIM cards.

Let's take a closer look at the conditions under which you can get a SIM card with the coveted free connection.

Free VTB Mobile

This is a new virtual mobile operator in Russia. Almost everyone can use its services, however, the free tariff is offered only to bank clients who fulfill the following conditions:

1. You must have a VTB Multicard bank card.
2. With this card you need to make purchases of more than 5,000 rubles per month.

Subject to these conditions, VTB gives out free 3 GB of Internet and 150 minutes of calls . But despite the absence of a subscription fee, you still have to pay for the tariff - for an additional package with minutes and SMS. Therefore, initially think about how much you spend per month, and based on this, approach the choice of tariff.

In general, this is a good bonus for VTB clients, which can motivate them to connect to a new virtual mobile operator.

Useful Atlas commands

At the end of our article, we offer useful commands and queries for your reference, without which it will be quite difficult for new clients of a new cellular company to adapt to using the services:

• You can use the request to check your account *100*#;
• To obtain up-to-date information about the remaining Internet traffic, the combination *100*1#;
• You can get information about the last deposit of funds (both real and virtual) to your account using the USSD code *100*3#;
• You can view information about your own phone number using the code *100*7#.

Operator Danikom: everything is absolutely free

The subsidiary (official website danycom.ru) appeared on the mobile network market in 2021. The new provider, according to subscribers, can become a competitor to such giants as MTS, Beeline and Megafon. In 2021, the operator joined MCN Telecom.

Features that Danycom subscribers receive:

1. Activate SIM cards as usual. Even if you choose one of the cheapest tariffs, the operator will provide you with high-quality communication services.
2. Transfer of unused Internet traffic, minutes and SMS to the next month, subject to maintaining the current tariff plan.
3. Possibility to donate part of an unused package in the form of minutes, SMS or gigabytes to another Danik subscriber.
4. Exchange unused minutes, SMS and traffic from the current package for additional options.
5. Free change of tariff plan.
6. Possibility of connecting additional services.
7. Providing a free service that allows you to find out the status of the balance, the amount received and the date of payment.
8. Connectivity option, which allows you to leave your number if inactive for 3 months.
9. Free roaming within the Russian Federation.

Be careful:

1. Using the “Free” tariff is possible if you agree to receive 5 advertising SMS per day . In case of refusal, the subscriber is transferred to a package tariff.
2. All tariffs of the Danycom operator are available only to subscribers who are individuals.
3. The cost of services above the package is calculated for any tariff according to the prices for international calls.

How to get an Atlas telephone SIM card [project closed, connection impossible]

In order to become a client of the company, all interested people need to visit the official website of the company, located at atlasapp.ru, and download the application for their gadget. Unfortunately, today the applications are only available to users of Android and Apple devices. However, this is the lion’s share of the audience of modern cellular subscribers.

After downloading the application, you need to go through a simple registration procedure, and after sending all the completed data, company employees can contact you to clarify all the other nuances of obtaining a SIM card.

However, if they don’t call you back, don’t get upset ahead of time, because the new Atlas connection today is still working in test mode, and very soon it will begin to accept everyone into its ranks of subscribers.

SberMobile

Separately, it is worth noting mobile communications from Sberbank. Its line of tariffs is conditionally classified as free, because payment is made not with money, but with “Thank you” bonuses. To receive them, you just need to pay for your purchases with any Sberbank card in stores or on partner websites. 1 bonus is equal to 1 ruble discount.

You can register for the program and receive bonuses through the SberSpasibo mobile application, at an ATM, using SMS banking or in your Sberbank Online personal account. Of course, you can spend bonuses on other purchases, but often they are kept idle and simply accumulated.

SberMobile tariffs offer profitable unlimited calls, as well as unlimited access to instant messengers in the Russian Federation and abroad. Moreover, there are no hidden services, subscriptions, advertising SMS and everything that is usually included with a free plan.

You won’t be able to get completely unlimited internet and calls to SberMobile. The maximum tariff includes 1200 minutes and 40 GB of Internet. All readers of our site can receive a 25% discount even on the cheapest tariff using the promotional code WELCOME25 .