A coverage map is needed in order to correctly select the right operator. The 4G card eliminates unnecessary interference and communication problems that often occur. Recently, all operators have purchased the card, so it is not surprising that the consumer compares and chooses the best one. Some operators work on the same equipment and their maps are the same, some work separately, since the maps of different operators depend on many factors (including meteorological ones), etc.
Tele2 coverage areas - 2G, 3G and 4G
Tele2 is one of those mobile operators that is associated with low tariffs and good communication services. Tele2 is a large company, so it is not surprising that its stations are in almost every city, even the smallest. This helps make all communications accessible. The big plus is that Tele2 provides one of the fastest Internet connections.
The best rates for surfing the Internet
Internet surfing has become an integral part of the life of a modern person, but at the same time – a large expense item. With the tariffs listed below for the same or less money, you can provide yourself with Internet for a month.
Tele2 “My conversation”
One of the most budget tariff plans that allows you to access the Internet at any convenient time throughout Russia. The exception is the Republic of Crimea. The tariff includes 5 GB of high-speed Internet for only 150 rubles per month. Other bonuses include: sending 50 SMS within the country, unlimited communication within Tele2 and 200 minutes to other regional operators. If there are any unused minutes or megabytes left, they are transferred to the next month for free. Users also like the payment system - a certain amount is withdrawn daily (depending on the region, 4-10 rubles).
Price: 150 rubles.
Yota “Everyone has their own Yota”
The mobile operator offers unusual conditions for using services. The minimum tariff plan implies a monthly payment of 300 rubles. The price includes unlimited Internet, but at low speed – 64 Kbps. The more expensive the tariff, the higher the speed. The price tag for services ranges from 300 to 1200 rubles. Yota Internet is convenient for those who consume a lot of traffic, so you can avoid paying for your home network.
Price: 300-1200 rubles.
Yota “Everyone has their own Yota”
MegaFon "Turn on! Write"
One of the most universal entry-class tariffs from Megafon. Among its advantages are 300 free SMS and unlimited access to popular instant messengers (WhatsApp, Viber), which is valid permanently, and not upon connection or the first couple of months. When you pay 400 rubles, the mobile operator provides 5 GB of traffic, unlimited network access and 300 minutes to any operators within the region. There is not even an additional fee for the transition. A significant plus is unlimited access to MegaFon.TV, where they constantly upload the latest films and TV series.
Price: 400 rubles.
Beeline "First gigs"
This is an interesting tariff, because it contains a lot of mobile Internet, as much as 30 GB of traffic. As a bonus, the service provides 400 minutes for calls within Russia. The user can choose a number with a successful combination of numbers for free. Among the less important, but pleasant bonuses: 30 television channels and 300 films. It does not have SMS included in the price; you will have to pay 2.5-5 rubles for each message.
Price: 420 rubles.
Beeline coverage areas – 2G, 3G and 4G
Beeline is growing every year and along with it the number of subscribers who use the services of this operator is growing. The main coverage area is around the capital, where the largest number of users is. In all regional centers there is maximum Beeline coverage. Thanks to the modernization of communications, Beeline has reached a new level and now the company has one of the best coverage maps.
Best call rates
If you spend most of your time within a Wi-Fi network, there is no need for large amounts of traffic. The first factor in choosing a tariff plan is the number of free minutes both online and offline.
Smarts “What you need 500+”
The main reason for the tariff plan to be included in the rating is the availability of 500 free minutes for outgoing calls per month. You can make calls anywhere in the country, but with the Internet, not everything is so simple. Standard conditions provide 3 GB, but it works stably only in certain regions. You can view the coverage map on the company's official website. The tariff plan can be recommended for communication lovers or those who have a good Internet signal in the area. The tariff also includes 200 SMS messages.
Price: 245 rubles.
Smarts “What you need 500+”
MTS "Smart"
Many MTS users liked this tariff because of the ease of setup. As always, it includes unlimited within the network. There are 3 service levels: 10 GB and 200 minutes, 15 GB and 400 minutes, 20 GB and 600 minutes. The price for the entry-level package is 500 rubles, and for the most advanced – 700 rubles. Everyone can independently choose the tariff plan that can meet their needs. They are all moderately priced. The main disadvantage of the tariff is the lack of free Internet, there is not even unlimited access to social networks. The operator additionally gives 2 months of MTS TV Light free of charge.
Price: 500 rubles.
MegaFon "Turn on! Communicate"
The tariff plan is in demand due to the possibility of connecting to unlimited traffic. The operator still offers unlimited Internet volume for using instant messengers. The standard tariff includes 15 GB of Internet for visiting any websites. It also provides unlimited communication with other MegaFon users and 600 minutes for all operators in Russia. Prices and conditions are subject to regional fluctuations; in St. Petersburg, 20 GB of traffic is given, and in Samara the price is 100 rubles lower.
Price: 600 rubles.
Beeline "Family"
The tariff plan is not cheap, but it includes as many as 1200 minutes for communication between any operators and 300 SMS is a good bonus. It is mainly chosen because of the endless Internet. The tariff was called “Family” due to the possibility of almost unlimited communication with relatives and loved ones. If you connect to home Internet, you won’t have to pay anything extra, it’s already included in the price. Moreover, the operator offers a solid speed of 100 Mbit/sec. If you pay an additional 200 rubles, you can activate and transfer 20 GB of Internet to two contacts, as well as share minutes and SMS.
Price: 900 rubles.
Tinkoff 2G, 3G and 4G coverage areas - coverage area map
Tinkoff has one of the largest coverage areas and a high rating. In addition, Tinkoff Mobile has great opportunities to rent dedicated bands from different operators if there are areas that are not covered. Due to this, Tinkoff Mobile can be used where other operators are unavailable. Also, Tinkoff Mobile users can expect regular promotions and discounts.
The best tariff plans with a large amount of traffic
Sometimes even a large traffic package is not enough? It is worth using tariff plans with completely or almost unlimited Internet.
TELE2 “INTERNET TO TABLET”
Inexpensive tariff plan with limited Internet (15 GB of traffic). But you can absolutely unlimitedly use the main social networks, the proprietary Tele 2 application and navigation programs. This is one of the few operators that transfer remaining traffic from last month to the next reporting period absolutely free of charge. 500 rubles is the highest rate in force in Moscow. In the regions the price is about 300 rubles.
Price: 500 rubles.
Tele2 “My Unlimited”
This is a budget tariff plan for people who constantly use the Internet. In addition to unlimited traffic, it provides 500 free minutes for calls between all Russian operators. Even a small number of SMS (50 pieces) is not too upsetting, given that you can almost always use the messenger. The cost of the Moscow tariff is 650 rubles, but in St. Petersburg it costs 510 rubles, and in Samara – 400 rubles. The operator also offers the service of sharing available gigabytes between other Tele2 users.
Price: 650 rubles.
Beeline "Unlim"
In terms of price ratio and available bonuses, the tariff is one of the best. It provides unlimited Internet, 600 free minutes for all operators and 300 SMS per month. With the “Delhi Gigi” option for 150 rubles, it is possible to transfer up to 15 GB of endless Internet to another user. This is a good opportunity to save on the tariff for another family member. Beeline offers web surfing not for show; the Internet is really fast and allows you to watch high-resolution videos in real time.
Price: 690 rubles.
MTS Tariffishche
One of the most attractive tariffs in Russia, which offers the purchase “in bulk” of large volumes of minutes, SMS (500-3000) and other services. Regardless of other purchases, the operator provides access to unlimited Internet. A nice bonus is a gift in the form of a subscription to IVI if you purchase 1500 or 3000 minutes. There is one way to save on paying for a tariff plan - connect the “MTS TV Application + Tariffishche”, which will cost 790 rubles. In this case, the user will have access to 4 online cinemas, 60 TV channels and TV series from FOX NOW.
Price: 1500 rubles.
The best roaming rates
Frequent travel abroad forces you to either pay dearly for communications on a permanent card, or buy a SIM from a local operator and lose contacts with friends from home. This can be avoided with the following tariffs.
Tele2 "Premium"
One of the most expensive tariffs from the operator, which includes 50 GB of traffic, 500 SMS and 2000 minutes within Russia, regardless of the operator. It cannot be called aimed exclusively at roaming, so calls and SMS will be made at standard rates. But the package includes the option of unlimited Internet outside the country. The only limitation is that abroad the normal speed will be maintained only for the first 200 MB per day, then it decreases to 128 Kbps.
Price: 1500 rubles.
Beeline “All for 1800 + roaming”
The tariff from Beeline is distinguished by a successful combination of roaming and home services. It can be connected for just 1 month and used in more than 100 countries of the world, including almost all resorts and popular tourist destinations. The price for services in all regions is fixed. The tariff plan includes free incoming calls abroad, 3000 minutes, 3000 SMS and 15 GB of traffic. Calls within the network are not limited.
Price: 1800 rubles.
How we did this test
These are general test statistics that include other countries and all types of providers.
We used the well-known and accessible service OOKLA Speedtest Custom. If anything, his company OOKLA owns the website and service Speedtest, the most popular methods in the world for measuring Internet speeds.
Speedtest Custom provided us with a test module, which was posted on iPhones.ru and collected the results of everyone for exactly 3 weeks - from June 1 to June 22 .
Each test performed was automatically recorded in a table on the cloud server. This table formed the basis of the final statistics, and it is very convenient to work with it.
Rating of mobile operators in 2021
Currently, there are four major mobile operators in Russia. Among them:
- Beeline;
- Megafon;
- Tele2;
- MTS.
Additionally, there are many small organizations operating in the market. As a rule, small companies use the networks of large competitors. This type of cooperation is much more profitable for small companies; it is possible to avoid significant costs when creating a new operator.
Now let’s dispel people’s faith in numerous TOPs and ratings. Any good company that fights for subscribers has a promotion department. His task is to attract the attention of customers in every way and help increase popularity in the market.
Promotion departments also use “black” methods. Many companies simply buy places in ratings on various sites. If the site is independent, then another method is used - writing positive reviews for yourself and negative ones for competitors.
Despite the complex moderation system, fake reviews still have an impact on independent ratings. Therefore, the real objectivity of various TOPs compiled on the basis of people’s opinions remains a big question.
To begin with, we will provide the most honest rating of cellular operators - by the number of subscribers.
As you can see, MTS has achieved significant success in attracting customers. This fact is due to the organization’s serious investments in promotion. Additionally, this company was one of the first to appear on the Russian market; it has a large network of base stations in the Russian Federation.
It is noticeable that the leading four are well ahead of their competitors. These companies have been operating in the market for a long time and have divided it among themselves. New firms simply have to “snatch” clients from the leaders, dump them and offer unique conditions.
