4G Internet operators in Moscow and the Moscow region - choosing the best supplier

The question of choosing a mobile operator is purely individual due to the different requirements of each of us: some need the cheapest and fastest mobile Internet, others need many minutes, and others generally need the opportunity to make inexpensive calls abroad.

Below we will compare the Big Four operators on such parameters as the quality of communication and mobile Internet, 4G coverage map and tariff availability, and also analyze user reviews, according to which a rating of Russian cellular operators will be compiled.

The best mobile operators 2018-2019

The comparison involves the four largest domestic operators, namely:

• MTS
• Megaphone
• Beeline
• Tele 2

We do not consider the fairly popular company Yota, since it is a subsidiary brand of Megafon. Iota does not have its own communication towers and uses the infrastructure of the parent organization to provide services, and therefore is completely dependent on it.

Voice quality

Statistical data on the percentage of unsuccessful voice connection attempts by subscribers from different operators will help us objectively assess the quality of communication. This information was obtained as a result of testing conducted by Roskomnadzor in 2021 in Moscow and the largest cities of Russia.

The quality of voice communication was assessed according to two parameters: the number of unsuccessful connections and interruptions during the conversation, as well as the average speech intelligibility and the proportion of unintelligible connections.

Percentage of voice connection failures and interruptions during a conversation:

1. MegaFon - 0.7%
2. MTS - 0.8%
3. Tele2 - 1.2%
4. Beeline - 15.1%

An obvious outsider is Beeline, whose defect rate is more than 10 times higher than that of other operators. Also, the yellow ones were behind everyone else in terms of intelligibility of transmitted speech, problems were observed in 4.3% of cases. The leader here is Tele2, whose subscribers complained about the audibility of the interlocutor only in 0.1% of cases.

But when it comes to sending text messages, Beeline is ideal, it demonstrates an uncompromising 0% defect rate and delivers absolutely every message.

Percentage of SMS messages not received:

• Beeline - 0%
• Tele2 - 1.2%
• MegaFon - 1.7%
• MTS - 2.4%

But no matter how good the operator is in terms of SMS, can this be considered sufficient compensation for poor communication, taking into account the fact that text communication now takes place mainly in instant messengers and social networks?

Mobile Internet quality

The map of 4G coverage in Russia, provided by the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications, shows that in terms of LTE coverage area, the leaders by a significant margin are Megafon and MTS (in terms of the absolute number of 4G towers, MegaFon is the first).

But the outsider here is the relatively young Tele2, so if you want to purchase a Tele2 SIM card for the Internet, first carefully study the coverage map.

Regarding 3G coverage, things are similar.

In terms of average mobile Internet speed, Megafon is in the lead, and Beeline is again in last place.

Average Internet speed (Mbit/s):

1. MegaFon - 13.1
2. MTS - 10.1
3. Tele2 - 9.4
4. Beeline - 5

So that you can decide who has the best tariff offers, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our large comparison of current tariffs for unlimited Internet from MTS, Megafon, Beeline and MTS.

Which operator is more profitable?

It is difficult to compare the pricing policies of operators, since subscription fees for the same service can vary greatly depending on the region. However, here the results obtained by analysts from ComNews come to the rescue, according to which the most profitable operator when using the so-called “small basket” (without mobile Internet and additional services) turned out to be MTS, but at the same time, in terms of the average cost of connected services, MTS is the most expensive operator. This only indicates that the red ones offer tariffs that can satisfy both the most economical users and those who want to use their phone to the maximum.

Rating of cellular operators from cheapest to most expensive:

1. Tele 2.
2. Beeline.
3. Megaphone.
4. MTS.

And the positions here are quite logical: Tele2, which recently entered the market, is trying to provide the cheapest services possible in order to attract new subscribers to its ranks.

Strengthening the signal using an antenna for 3G - 4G Internet

An antenna for a modem and mobile router will help not only strengthen a weakened signal, but also catch it where other devices are off the network. Such 4g Internet transmitters come in different types of designs and installation methods. Depending on the location, antennas can be internal or external. Let's look at each subcategory in more detail.

Indoor (room) antennas

This antenna option has a low gain and a wide radiation pattern, which provides better signal reception. It is located inside the room, near the windows, often at the windowsill. It is compact and light weight, due to which it is used as a portable device for accessing the Internet at the dacha, on vacation or on a trip.

According to the type of design, indoor antennas are:

• terminal (designed for connecting to devices with an SMA connector);
• with TS9 connector (with a gain of 5 dbi);
• with the implementation of MIMO technology (several SMA connectors are used at once with a maximum gain of 8 dbi).

The relatively low gain and compact dimensions of the device suggest its use within the city.

External (external) antennas

The outdoor type of antennas has a narrower radiation pattern, which requires precise orientation to the base tower. The amplifier is permanently mounted on an external wall or roof, so it cannot be used as a portable option.

Unlike the internal antenna, the external one has a higher gain. This allows it to be used to access the Internet in country houses, cottages, recreation centers and other places remote from mobile towers.

Depending on the type of design, external antennas are divided into:

• directional (wave);
• omnidirectional (sectoral).

The wave antenna is characterized by a high gain (20-35 dbi) and a narrow radiation pattern. A special feature of this type is the ability to implement MIMO technology, which improves the accuracy and speed of data transfer.

A sector antenna is represented by a rectangular panel that can be mounted both on the facade of a house and on the roof of a car. The wide radiation pattern does not impose strict requirements for the placement and orientation of the device on the base communication tower. The gain of external antennas is (5-20 dbi). The sectoral type can be used both within the city and in the suburbs or nearby villages.

Reviews about mobile operators

At this point, we collected the general impression of users about operators, based on their publications on review aggregators, forums and social networks.

MTS

Users consider one of the main advantages of MTS to be the fact that it has good reception everywhere and allows you to call from almost anywhere in Russia. The signal does not disappear even outside of large cities, and directly on their territory it is consistently good everywhere. MTS is the most popular operator in the Russian Federation, with about 78 million users, according to whom it is the best telecom operator in the country.

MTS is often noticed to be cunning when announcing the terms of new tariffs, which have a large number of restrictions indicated in fine print. Users also complain about paid services being connected without the subscriber’s knowledge. However, the problem is not widespread and indignation is most often heard from subscribers who do not understand their tariffs.

More disadvantages that irritate users:

• It's hard to get through to Live Support.
• In salons, users who are far from technology are forced to use unnecessary services.

As for the rest, MTS fully justifies its leading position in the mobile communication services market. They have consistently high Internet speeds, good connections, and affordable tariffs.

Megaphone

MegaFon began installing 4G towers earlier than other competitors, which firmly secured its title as the operator with the fastest mobile Internet, and this is true. In addition, MegaFon’s personal account is a very convenient service that surpasses similar applications from other operators in functionality. However, the path to this miracle was thorny and long; MegaFon was previously famous for the anecdotal crookedness of its online services, and the work of USSD teams was far from ideal.

In terms of the frequency of imposing unnecessary services, MegaFon can be compared with MTS. However, inattentive subscribers who like to click anywhere and not read confirmation requests will suffer everywhere. Today, although MegaFon does not have the most favorable pricing policy, it provides consistently high quality communications and mobile Internet. It is noteworthy that the company is trying to retain customers who want to switch their number to other operators by offering them a 50% discount on popular tariffs.

Tele2

Tele2 entered the Russian market later than other operators, and therefore throughout its existence it was forced to play the role of catching up, which, in turn, turned out to be beneficial for subscribers. Despite the relatively small number of cellular towers, Tele2 has normal coverage in most large cities and regions of the Russian Federation, and also provides the most favorable tariff conditions and is distinguished by the highest loyalty to users.

Beeline

Beeline, once one of the most popular mobile operators, has been losing its popularity for several years in a row. Low Internet speed, mediocre communication quality, and less favorable tariffs compared to competitors have an impact. For almost all points of comparison, Beeline was in last place; today there is absolutely nothing to attract new clients from this company and now it is one of the least interesting options for connecting.

This is where the comparison comes to an end; let everyone draw their own conclusions, taking into account the needs, quality of communication and pricing policy of operators in your region. What do you think is the best mobile operator?

It is no secret that now the majority of Russians use the services of cellular operators that are part of the Big Four. All its participants provide communications and mobile Internet to tens of millions of Russians, but the quality of these services varies greatly, and it largely depends on the coverage area. The debate on which federal telecom operator has the best coverage in Russia can be endless, so AKKet.com conducted a survey to determine the best operator from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and Tele2. according to this indicator.

In particular, a survey was conducted in which Russian residents were asked to answer a simple question: “Which mobile operator has the best coverage in 3G/4G LTE networks.” In this way, it was possible to find out not just the opinion of Russians who use the services of telecommunications companies, but also their personal experience, because many have probably already used the services of various telecommunications operators throughout their lives, and possibly all of them.

Thanks to the survey, it was possible to find out that the mobile operator with the best coverage area is MegaFon, because 36.2% of all participants voted for it. MTS was in second place, but it received significantly fewer votes - 26.9%. The top three were closed by a wide margin from their competitors by Tele2, gaining only 15% of the total number of votes. The cellular operator with the worst coverage area turned out to be Beeline, because only 8.9% of all Russians who took part in the study voted for it.

The remaining 13% cast their votes in favor of other telecom operators, although many were probably simply mistaken. For example, the mobile operators Let's Talk and Tinkoff Mobile provide their services based on the Tele2 network, and the Yota company does this on the MegaFon infrastructure. This means that their coverage area is the same, but since many do not know this, they chose the “Other” answer option. However, fortunately, there were not many such people. In total, more than 2,500 people from various regions of the Russian Federation took part in the survey.

Mobile operator Beeline can now be considered the worst in Russia in terms of coverage area. In this regard, it is even worse than Tele2, although it has been providing communication and mobile Internet services for significantly longer, and it has much more resources, after all, it is not for nothing that it is one of the “Big Three”. We can only believe that this company will take all steps to catch up with its competitors, because otherwise its future may be in question in just a few years.

Previously, it was possible to find out that the alternative cellular operator Tele2 surpassed MTS, MegaFon and Beeline.

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Modern people cannot imagine their life without mobile communications. Every day we make calls, send messages, go online, etc. All this is very valuable to us and becomes possible thanks to cellular communications. Meanwhile, there is no single operator responsible for mobile communications. Each country has its own most popular providers, and in Russia, the leaders include Megafon, Beeline, MTS and Tele2. According to statistics, these are the operators that are most in demand among Russian citizens.

In principle, you don’t need to take statistics into account to understand this. It’s quite problematic to say which operator is better, because each subscriber has his own preferences and views on ideal mobile communications, so we won’t be able to give you an unambiguous answer to this question. But we have the opportunity to introduce you to the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular mobile operators in Russia. All you have to do is read the information below and draw your own conclusions.

Internet provider Beeline (beeline)

Federal Internet provider Beeline, which is also known to many for providing mobile communication services. The advantage of the operator is the availability of package offers combined with a cellular tariff.

For example, sometimes exclusive tariffs appear such as: 100 Mbit/Internet and 162 TV channels for only 99 rubles/month, provided that you use Beeline mobile communications. There is also a standard set of services: multiroom (connecting several TVs), antivirus, etc. It has a fairly large database of connected houses in Moscow and Moscow Region.

Find out about tariffs and leave a request Beeline

If you call a lot to different numbers

It has long been possible to use instant messengers for calls, but those who have not yet switched to them continue to look for a phone number in their address book. If you need to communicate a lot, then it is most profitable to subscribe to the Beeline “All for 1800” tariff. The price includes 3,300 minutes of calls per month. If you do not use other services of the package, it turns out that every minute costs 0.54 ₽. The cost of one minute was more expensive than the others at Tele2 - 0.68 ₽, although the tariff itself is cheaper.

If you need unlimited internet

Telecom operators offer two options for Internet packages: a certain number of gigabytes of traffic or unlimited. If a subscriber rarely uses the Internet, then it is profitable to buy the required number of gigabytes (for example, 1 or 2 gigabytes). For those who use the Internet most of the time, an unlimited tariff is suitable. The cheapest one from MTS is Tariffishche. For new subscribers in the first six months it will cost 585 rubles, in other cases - 600 rubles. This service costs the most from Megafon - 1000 ₽ for 30 days.

Unlimited on social networks and instant messengers

Some operators offer the option of free billing for certain instant messengers and social networks. This is provided for by the “My Online” tariff from Tele2 and Smart from MTS. Both cost 400 ₽ per month. For the same money, Megafon offers only unlimited instant messengers in the “Turn on! Write."

Internet provider Inetcom

Inetcom is known to many residents of the capital as a reliable telecom operator. It is possible to connect even on the day the application is submitted, but the coverage of houses connected to the services is limited.

Has a large number of positive reviews. Tariffs from 300r/month for 15 Mbit/s. But you can also find better promotional rates.

Find out about tariffs and leave a request Inetcom

Where is the cheapest package of services?

For those who don't use their phone often, it may be beneficial to sign up for an inexpensive plan. Tele2 has the most economical offer - for 200 ₽ you can get 200 minutes of calls, free communication within the network and 2 GB of Internet. The cheapest package from Beeline costs 500 ₽.

How to switch to another operator with your number?

If your current tariff is no longer profitable or another interesting offer appears from competitors, you can switch to them with your number. To do this, you need to contact your mobile operator with your passport. This can be done through the website or sales office. The company specialist will offer you the date and time of switching to a new tariff, provide you with a contract for signature, and also issue you a new SIM card.

Important: the phone number must be registered in your name, there should be no debts or blocking on it, and the telecom operator must have up-to-date information about your passport.

Internet connection at the dacha

Despite the many different options for connecting the Internet, not all are applicable to a summer cottage. Each method differs in price and has advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes the expensive option turns out to be completely unsuccessful. Before connecting the internet in the Moscow region, you need to determine

What factors influence the choice of connection type:

• Degree of distance from the center
• Availability of mobile operator towers nearby
• Landscape specifics
• Season.

To properly install the Internet at your dacha, you need to be guided by many parameters; only then can you choose a truly reliable option.

How did the operators compare?

We considered the tariffs of mobile operators that are part of the “Big Four”, that is, they have the largest number of subscribers in Russia. These are MTS, Tele2, Megafon and Beeline. The tariffs offered by operators for smartphones in the Moscow region were considered. Fares offered as part of promotions were not considered. If one operator had several tariffs in the category under study, then the cheapest one was selected. For example, when choosing a tariff for those who like to make calls, operators calculated the cost of a minute of call without taking into account additional options included in the package. Tariffs were ranked according to cost: from lowest to highest. Tariffs are current as of May 14, 2019. They may be changed in the future.

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Internet provider Virgin Connect

Virgin Connect is a well-known brand. Network coverage covers many homes connected to the services.

Mobile communications, telephony, Internet and television, affordable tariffs from 400 rubles/month. It is possible to conclude a contract for a year at once, in which case a discount of up to 25% is provided.

Find out the tariffs and leave a request for Virgin Connect

Internet evaluation criteria

To carry out any analysis and comparison, it is necessary to build on certain criteria and parameters for the Internet. Let's look at them in more detail:

1. Traffic management. Any user should have at his disposal the means to control packets and gigabyte balances. This is usually implemented on the basis of a personal account on the company’s official website. In such a web space, characteristics, services and functions are checked, as well as their changes in real time.
2. Cost of one megabyte. The main criterion by which most subscribers choose one or another provider. Typically, this applies to tariff plans without a subscription fee with per-minute billing. Such names are present in every representative of the mobile communications industry.
3. Traffic bundle sizes. Contracts based on a monthly payment are delivered together with set volumes of free gigabytes. Dimensions that can reach unattainable heights for specific operators.
4. Implementation of renewal and addition of additional traffic packages. Without the ability to increase volumes, users may be left without an active connection until the end of the billing period.
5. Affiliate network applications. Unlimited communication on social networks. Most offers actively cooperate with well-known web services.
6. Signal coverage area. Not all companies can equally provide their services throughout the country.
7. Internet speed, availability of modern LTE transmission formats. Fast page loading is an important parameter. In 2021, almost every user should have access to the World Wide Web and master the 4g standard.

All of the above points fully describe the features of the Internet. Next, we will analyze the conditions of each specific provider in the Russian Federation.

Internet provider OnLime (OnLime)

The Online company provides home Internet services, interactive television, telephony, smart home and many others.

Both mono services and complex tariff plans will delight you with their flexibility. Among gamers, it gained immense popularity thanks to its “Game” tariff. Internet and TV tariffs start from 490 rubles/month, but this is a standard line, sometimes very profitable offers appear. Such as, for example, internet for 390 rubles/month. The provider has a large coverage area and is almost always the first to connect new buildings.

Find out about tariffs and leave a request Online

Features of MTS

This company is one of the first representatives of the cellular communications sector in Russia. Has a stable signal from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. Most tariff plans have large traffic packages. The only negative is the high cost of tariffication. For clarity, here are the provider’s popular contracts:

If the consumer has activated the offer on a per-minute basis, then the price tag for 1 megabyte will be 9.90 rubles. Subscribers can activate additional Internet packages for phones, tablets and personal computers:

1. Mini. 8 gigabytes for a month. Connection costs 350 rubles.
2. Maxi. 15 GB during the daytime, at night traffic is not charged and there is full unlimited service for 650 rubles.
3. Vip. 30 GB for the billing period. Gigabytes are only counted during the day. Unlimited use at night.

This option allows you to make your phone’s Internet completely unlimited, but the monthly payment will increase significantly. Access to renewal is also open on the Smart TP line, but the maximum size is 1 GB.

Internet provider Akado

The well-known metropolitan Internet provider Akado has been providing access to broadband Internet and digital television for more than 10 years. Well-thought-out tariff schedule, a huge number of additional functions.

Static IP, powerful Wi-Fi routers for rent and purchase for subscribers. Possibility of connecting additional channels. A well-known and proven brand, it is distinguished by the fact that almost every apartment in the capital can be connected to the services of this company.

Find out about tariffs and leave a request Akado

Megafon terms and conditions

Tele2 or Megafon, which is better? The second provider has been providing its services for more than 15 years and holds a leading position in the market.

Has a number of advantages:

1. Maximum signal coverage area. Even in the most remote regions and settlements, users can catch a stable level of divisions. But no one guarantees high transmission speeds at such points on the map.
2. The first provided access to video communication over a mobile network and the high-speed LTE transmission standard, 300 Mbit per second.
3. Wide frequency range of the Internet.

Flaws:

1. Low level of technical support and feedback.
2. High cost of services. This is due to the expensive equipment of the provider throughout the country. And if there are not enough consumers, the only way to stay afloat is to raise prices.

Let's look at the operator's most voluminous tariff plans and their characteristics. The “Turn On” TP branch on a package basis fits these requirements.

The cost of 1 megabyte in excess of the basic set or on tariffs on a per-minute basis is 9.90 rubles.

The operator also has renewal services, the maximum size of which is 5 gigabytes. The additional traffic package is the most voluminous - Internet L 36 GB.

What does Yota have?

Yota is a subsidiary of Megafon, which stands out for its unlimited offers.

Has the following advantages:

1. High transfer speed.
2. No roaming when traveling around the country.
3. The ability to independently create your own tariff plan. Provide a list of applications for which traffic will not be charged; there are a significant number of them to choose from. For a low price you will get unlimited access to social networks and instant messengers.

Minuses:

1. Small coverage area. The company is very young and has not had time to expand into many regions.
2. Complete dependence on Megafon.

This cellular provider specializes in network resources. There are several standard contracts that the operator provides:

It is more profitable to collect a personal offer, taking into account your goals and requirements.

Internet provider Rostelecom (rostelecom)

In the Moscow region they have a huge coverage area of ​​connected houses.

It has a very flexible tariff system with speeds from 5 Mbit/s via ADSL and up to 700 Mbit/s using Docsis technology. It also provides digital television (interactive) television, home telephony, video surveillance, and cellular services. It has a huge subscriber base, due to the fact that it provides Internet in almost every corner of Russia.

Find out the tariffs and leave a request Rostelecom

Beeline features

This provider is one of the most popular among consumers.

Its subscribers have the following benefits:

1. A large number of tariff plans on a package basis.
2. Developed technical support.
3. Covering almost the entire country.
4. High speed of transfer and loading of Internet pages.

Flaws:

1. Frequent failures in signal transmission according to consumer opinions.
2. High prices when roaming.
3. A strong signal is detected only in large cities. Outside of them, the speed is unlikely to reach the 4G format.

At the moment, the “Everything” tariff plan line is in effect. By connecting them, the user receives certain sets of traffic. Let's take a closer look at them:

The table shows that the company's pricing policy is far from cheap. Fans of watching movies and videos online will have to pay a decent amount. On offers without a subscription fee, the price per 1 megabyte is 9.95 rubles.

Beeline users can activate additional traffic packages - Highway. The maximum is 30 GB for 1200 rubles. per month. Or renew the current kit in the billing month - 150 rubles. – 5 gigabytes. Which is better, Beeline or Tele2? Let's find out below.

What does Tele2 offer?

Tele2 is a good discounter. The main policy of this company is to make prices lower than those of competitors. An obvious drawback of the provider is the insignificant coverage of the territory of the Russian Federation. Offers are more suitable for use in one specific region. Relatively recently, the company has mastered the modern high-speed data transmission standard LTE. The frequency range may differ in each locality.

Let's look at the contracts that Tele2 offers in 2021:

In addition to the main TPs, users can activate renewal services or additional traffic packages at any time. The provider has developed a significant list of similar options, as well as applications that help save money (unlimited in Opera Mini, instant messengers, navigators). The maximum add-on size reaches 50 Gigabytes for only 999 rubles per billing period. On contracts with per-minute billing, the price for 1 MB varies around 1.50 rubles.

Which company is better

Let's create a summary table to find out which Internet is better than Beeline, Megafon, Tele2 or MTS.

If we compare the given prices, the conclusion arises that Tele2’s conditions are most suitable for mobile Internet.

Attention! The cost indicated in the article corresponds to the Moscow region and Moscow.

Today we looked at what popular Russian providers offer their consumers. As a result, Tele2 takes a leading position. But the final decision is yours.

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