The “Go to Zero” tariff from Megafon is one of the most affordable for subscribers who use communications primarily within their region. In the spring of 2021, the operator closed it for connections, and later reopened it. During the existence of the tariff, prices for some services changed from per-minute to package and back.
“Go to Zero” is a tariff plan with a zero subscription fee.
Switch to Zero Megafon - detailed description of the tariff plan
As of spring 2021, the tariff was the cheapest among the offers of popular operators in Russia that did not include a subscription fee. Now it still remains in the top three, but has moved out of first place due to the rise in prices of SMS messages.
Main features
The company positions “Go to Zero” as a tariff without a subscription fee. In the basic version this is true, but several paid options are automatically included in the load. They can be easily disabled by logging into your “Personal Account” or contacting the operator’s office.
In addition, those who want to frequently use communications with other local Megafon subscribers without any duration restrictions can connect for a small amount (150-210 rubles per month depending on the region). This service also includes a monthly provision of 3 GB of Internet.
Who is it suitable for?
The tariff is suitable for users who make most calls to numbers registered within their constituent entity (region or republic) of the Russian Federation. It is especially beneficial to use it for subscribers who more often receive incoming calls than make calls themselves. If the user has 2 SIM cards, the tariff should be connected for the one that receives incoming calls more often.
The tariff is suitable for subscribers who receive incoming calls.
Advantages
The main advantages of the tariff are the absence of a subscription fee, free reception of incoming calls and the low price of outgoing calls in the region where the service consumer is registered.
For a small fee you can activate unlimited outgoing calls.
Tariff plan cost
The given amounts are valid in Moscow and the region. Prices may vary slightly in other regions.
Calls
The tariff does not provide for any fees for incoming calls both within the territory of the native region and outside it. There are no restrictions on the duration of such conversations. The following prices apply for outgoing calls:
- if the other party is also a Megafon subscriber registered in the same region, 1.5 rubles are debited for every minute of conversation;
- For calls to numbers of other operators registered in your home region, you will be charged 2 rubles/min.
There is also the “Unlimited to Megafon” function, which allows you to make outgoing calls to any operator numbers without a limitation on the duration of the conversation. Its price is 5 rubles. per day, while money is debited daily, regardless of whether the user made calls.
Sms and mms
For sending each SMS message in your region, 3 rubles are debited from the user’s account. When sending to other regions, the amount increases to 3.9 rubles. For each MMS, 9.9 rubles are charged. no matter where the recipient lives.
For sending SMS, 3 rubles are debited.
Mobile Internet
At first, the tariff included a standard per-megabyte Internet payment. Later there was a period when package billing was practiced. Now the operator has returned to the traditional method. For each megabyte used, 2 rubles are withdrawn from the account. However, it will be more profitable to activate the “Convenient Internet” function, which provides the user with 70 MB per day and unlimited messaging via instant messengers for only 8 rubles. per day.
In this case, money is debited only for those days when the subscriber went online. This function does not work on a router or modem.
Communication in roaming and abroad
For calls to Megafon subscribers living in other regions, the fee is 5.1 rubles/min. For calls to other numbers outside your region, 13 rubles per minute will be charged.
When calling to CIS countries, 39 rubles are debited from the user's account. for every minute of conversation. When connecting to subscribers located in European countries, Turkey and Israel, a minute costs 59 rubles. For other countries, the tariff increases to 79 rubles.
Mobile Internet
| For 1 MB, with the “Internet XS” option connected | 0 rubles |
| For 1 MB, no options | 9.9 rubles |
This tariff does not include an Internet traffic package. But when you connect to this tariff plan, it is activated, which is valid for a week on preferential terms - without paying for subscription services. At the same time, the subscriber receives 70 MB of high-speed Internet every day. After spending this amount, the speed is reduced to 64 Kbps until the end of the day. The service is valid only in your region.
- If a subscriber uses no more than 499 KB during the week, the service will be automatically disconnected, after which he will have to pay 9.9 rubles for 1 MB.
- If the total amount of traffic consumed for a week exceeds 499 KB, then from the next day the Internet will be available within the limits - its cost will be 7 rubles / day. For this money, 70 MB of high-speed Internet is provided daily.
- If the subscriber switched to this tariff, and the service was already activated earlier, then the option continues to be valid, but the grace week will not be provided.
Additional services and options
For tariff users, it is valid with a daily subscription fee of 5 rubles. It includes the ability to make unlimited calls to any Megafon numbers within the region, as well as monthly 3 GB of mobile Internet for free use (but they are not available in a modem and router).
Connect and disconnect or mobile application, as well as directly contacting the operator’s office. One of its features is a higher (compared to Moscow and the region) subscription fee for a number of regions. So, in the Samara region. when connecting, 6 rubles will be debited daily, and in Karelia - 7 rubles. At the same time, the fee for outgoing calls within the region for residents of these areas is less than for Muscovites (in relation to the basic tariff, and not to the service).
“Go to zero+” is a service that includes the ability to make calls without restrictions.
By default, the paid option “Replace the dial tone” is activated. The subscription fee for it is 2.5 rubles. in a day. When connecting melodies, 20 rubles are added to this price. monthly. You can disable the service immediately after connecting to the tariff. To do this, you need to send the USSD command *770*12#.
How to connect
Megafon has developed a unified standard for activating a tariff plan, which includes several proven methods:
- Subscriber's personal account on the website. Go to the operator’s website and in the right corner click on the login icon to the online service LC. Use the “Tariffs” - “Other” section. Select the one you need and click on the “Go” button. Please provide a valid number and request a verification code.
- Mobile app. Download and install the program on your smartphone and in the corresponding menu item find the “Switch to 0” tariff and click on the switch to activate.
- USSD command. A simple request *105*0048# and clicking on the “Call” button will suit both owners of smartphones and simple push-button phones.
- Using an automated voice assistant, which is available by calling 0500948, where you need to listen to prompts and press the necessary buttons to activate the tariff.
- SMS message. Type the text “YES” (without quotes) and send it to the voice assistant number 0500948.
Switching from one tariff plan to another requires technical resources that process information within 10-15 minutes.
Limits and current restrictions
The subscriber can use the tariff at any time as long as he is within the coverage area of the Megafon network. Mobile Internet is available not only on smartphones, but also on tablet devices, but you won’t be able to connect to it with a modem or router.
When using the tariff, the following restrictions apply:
- the maximum duration of a continuous conversation is exactly 1 hour;
- if the length of the SMS message exceeds 70 characters in Cyrillic or 160 in Latin, it is divided into 2 parts, each of which is paid as 1 whole message;
- If the connection lasted less than 3 seconds, there is no charge for it.
The amount paid upon connection is non-refundable. It compensates the operator's costs.
Transition conditions
If a user connects to Megafon’s network for the first time, he will need to pay 300 rubles. If before this he changed his tariff plan at least once in the last month, another 150 rubles are added to this amount.
You can connect to a tariff plan through your “Personal Account”.
Connection methods
You can connect a tariff plan using any of the standard ways used for this. This includes:
- purchasing a SIM card at the operator’s office or through an online store;
- through “Personal Account”;
- sending USSD command *105*0048# with a call button.
To connect to the tariff at the operator’s office (using a new or existing SIM card), you need to take your passport with you.
Shutdown
Don't want to use a tariff plan? Is the offer no longer relevant? To disconnect you need to:
- Open a personal account or website;
- Select available plans from the list;
- Click on the appropriate one and select the transfer method.
Subscribers have the following options:
- SMS;
- Personal Area;
- Website;
- Call center 8-800-550-05-00;
- Short command;
- Sales office;
- Call the line.
How to disable the Go to Zero tariff from Megafon
There are 2 ways to deactivate the Go to Zero Megafon tariff. The first is to switch to a new plan that better suits the subscriber’s needs. The second is to block the SIM card. This can be done actively (in the company office or in the “Personal Account”) or passively (by simply stopping using the SIM card; after 3 months it will be blocked by itself). When choosing a passive method, you must first disable functions with a subscription fee. If the card to which the tariff is connected is rarely used, you need to make an outgoing call from it at least once every 1-2 months to avoid automatic deactivation.
Cost of calls outside the Russian Federation
Users of the Megafon network are often interested in how much a minute of conversation will cost when calling to another country with a given tariff? The answer to this question will depend on the specific country where the owner of the SIM card to which the call is made is located.
| A country | Cost per minute |
| Ukraine, North Ossetia, Abkhazia, CIS countries | 39 RUR |
| Europe, as well as Israel and Türkiye | 59 RUR |
| Other countries | 79 RUR |
| Via satellite communication | RUR 313 |
Customers note that such prices are lower than when making calls to other countries from other mobile operators.
User reviews
Alexander, 32 years old, Perm: “I connected this tariff to my aunt. She doesn’t use the Internet, she receives calls mainly from friends, so for her the tariff proved to be economical.”
Sofia, 26 years old, Samara: “I’ve been using it since 2021, I’m happy with everything. If you use the Internet more or less regularly, it is better to enable the “Convenient Internet” option. The disadvantage is that calls to other regions are expensive, so I use messenger for negotiations when traveling.”
Olga, 35 years old, St. Petersburg: “I like everything, but it’s important to immediately disable the paid options that add to the load.”
