Rostelecom “basic” tariff: description, pros and cons, how to connect

Date: May 10, 2021 | Updated: February 15, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man

Rostelecom’s “Basic” tariff has been closed for connecting new subscribers since February 2021. Those who previously subscribed to this tariff can use it under the old conditions. Current tariffs for mobile communications from Rostelecom are here >>>

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The line of current tariff plans from the operator Rostelecom today includes not only tariffs with a prescribed subscription fee and large-scale quota packages, but also options for not the most active users of services, or for those who use an RT card as an additional SIM card.

One of these tariffs is the “Basic” package, the conditions and nuances of using which I will discuss in this article.

Product innovations in 2021. Part 1.

According to our observations, most medium and small Internet providers are very conservative and have been using the same methods of working with subscribers for years. Any restructuring of existing processes is difficult. The essence of most of the beginnings of our dialogues with new clients can be characterized as follows:

“Increase my subscriber base/revenue in such a way that I don’t have to do or spend anything, because there is no money or people.”

Unfortunately, or fortunately, it doesn’t work out that way – only joint work gives tangible results. And this stimulates us well to look for arguments and offer growth points to telecom operators in various segments, constantly adapting our products and developing new ones. We will talk about these changes in this and the next issue.

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Tariffs for mobile communications Rostelecom

The company's clients can choose one of six tariff plans that vary in cost and functionality:

• S;
• M;
• L;
• XL;
• Free;
• Base.

The first 4 of the Super Simka line tariffs proposed by Rostelecom include a limited number of connected minutes, gigabytes of Internet and SMS messages, provided after a fixed monthly fee is paid to the account.
The last two options (Basic and Free) are focused on paying a fee after using certain communication services. After a new SIM card with the required tariff has already been purchased, the subscriber is given a one-time discount on paying for a local telephone number. In addition, calls between landline and mobile devices connected to the Rostelecom network are not charged.

How much a SIM card from Rostelecom costs can be judged by the monthly cost of the tariff plan connected when purchasing, that is, in each individual case it will be different.

Super SIM S

The use of the first in the line tariff “Super Simka S” from Rostelecom is carried out under the following conditions:

• daily withdrawal of subscription fee - 6.6 rubles (if the subscriber’s account has a zero balance, then debits from the SIM card from Rostelecom will be carried out at the prices of basic tariffs);
• monthly limits: for the Internet – 2 GB;
• for conversations with Rostelecom subscribers - without restrictions.

SMS cost – 1.5 rubles; the cost of a call with subscribers of other operators within the country is 1.5 rubles/min.

If in the process of using a Rostelecom SIM card the established amount of Internet traffic is exhausted, then the ability to access the Internet still remains, but with significant speed restrictions. You can restore your previous speed before the beginning of the next month if you use additional services and options.

The given conditions of the SuperSimka S tariff plan are relevant for Moscow and Moscow Region, but in other regions they may differ slightly.

Super SIM M

The second prepaid tariff in the line is “M” from Rostelecom. A monthly payment of 199 rubles has been determined for him. If you switch to this tariff plan, the client can use cellular communications under the following conditions:

• calls: within the network – free;
• to numbers of other operators – up to 500 minutes free of charge;
• to Baltic and European numbers – 49 rubles/min.;
• to phones serviced by operators in other countries – 69 rubles/min.

messages within the Russian Federation – up to 50 messages free of charge; MMS messages – 6.5 rubles. Internet traffic limit – 10 GB.

OnLime 100

This option deserves the most attention, since in this case the fastest home Internet is provided. You will be able to access the network at speeds of up to one hundred Mbit per second. Such conditions will be enough to perform any actions within the network and even download heavy files from torrent sites.

This service also has an acceptable cost: every month you need to pay seven hundred and fifty rubles.

Internet tariffs at Rostelecom are very favorable. There is a good offer for every subscriber. However, all plans include a monthly subscription fee.

SuperSimka tariff from Rostelecom

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Other

I think that most readers of my blog are aware that Rostelecom bought the large mobile communications provider Tele2 and made it its subsidiary. This was talked about a lot in the news and discussed on forums and social networks. At the same time, it was decided not to abandon the already well-known and promoted brand. And now, some time after this, Rostelecom decided to simultaneously sell virtual cellular communication services under its brand according to the model

At the same time, the operator entered the market with a whole line of tariffs under the general name SuperSimka. Let's take a closer look at them. The current list of tariff plans can be viewed on the website rt.ru. It looks like this:

I would like to note that these are tariff plans that are quite competitive on the market, including prepaid minutes, SMS messages and Internet traffic. Although their prices and conditions differ in each region, this is unlikely to surprise anyone now: competitors also “sin” like this. The main feature is free calls within the network - both to mobile and landline numbers of the operator.

The youngest in the line is the SuperSimka Free tariff.

This is a tariff plan without a monthly fee and billed per second. The cost of 1 second is 3 kopecks. Using simple mathematical operations, we calculate the cost of a minute - 2 rubles. SMS in your region - 1 rub. To other regions - 2.5 rubles. The starting balance can be either 0 rub. or 100 rub. Unfortunately, this plan does not offer free on-net calls. And this is a minus. Internet access is expensive and Super SIM card FREE is clearly not for this. For example, in our region the cost is 8.90 rubles. per MegaByte. In our time of unlimited tariffs, this is an outright rip-off.

The second is the SuperSimka M tariff plan. It is the most affordable of those with prepaid minutes, messages and traffic.

This tariff plan can be called pseudo-unlimited, since after the subscriber uses his Gigabyte, he will still have access to the Internet, only the speed will be reduced to 64 Kbps. And yes, here all outgoing calls to Rostelecom numbers within the home region are free. Starter package: Monthly fee +1 kopeck.

The most interesting tariffs are the most expensive - SuperSimka X and SuperSimka XL. There are already up to 1500 prepaid minutes and up to 10GB of traffic. The size of the starter package is the same: Monthly fee +1 kopeck.

Now let's summarize a little:

Advantages of SuperSimka TP from Rostelecom:

+ Free calls within the network in your home region + Discount on your OTA home landline phone (if you still have it connected) + Participation in the RTK bonus program + Affordable prices

The disadvantages include the fact that on these plans there is a gradual debiting of funds from the subscriber’s account if no action is taken within a certain period. That is, if you do not make calls or do not use the services at all for more than 4 months in a row, then the funds from your account will begin to be quickly debited at a rate of 3 rubles. per day until it reaches 0 and the SIM card is blocked.

Reference information for subscribers:

Rostelecom SIM card activation - *136#

Help and information services:

Balance information — *102# Find out your tariff — *103# Service management — *100# Find out your number — *110# Account information — *123*mm# (here mm is the month number 01-12) Customer Support Center — 1888 In international roaming - +7 495 539 5539.

PS: And finally, I want to show you one interesting fact. If you look at the current line of Tele2 tariffs in your city, you may find with interest that they are not much different from the Super-Simka family that Rostelecom MNVO offers. As an example, I will show what is offered here in the Saratov region:

As they say, find 5 differences. Although, on the other hand, why be surprised - these are two sides of the same coin and, most likely, the same specialists were involved in the development of both lines.

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Brief description of the “Basic” tariff

This tariff plan differs significantly from the analogues presented in the Rostelecom line. Its main feature is considered to be the absence of a subscription fee, as well as per-second charging when making local calls. Due to this, it is possible to completely control the costs of mobile communications, avoiding overpayments.

"Basic" seems to be an ideal option for those who rarely make calls or have short calls. At the same time, the plan does not imply the presence of any service packages, which is why they are subject to payment at standard rates.

How to connect/disconnect Super MTS

If the prices and conditions of the operator suit you, feel free to switch to this tariff. You can do this:

• By logging into your personal account on the company’s website or through its official mobile application.”
• By dialing the command *111*8888*1#.
• By contacting the support center (0890) or visiting any MTS showroom in your city.
• By purchasing a new SIM card with the indicated tariff.

Attention! Switching to Super MTS will not cost you a penny if the previous tariff plan change was made more than a month ago. If 30 days have not passed yet, the cost of connection will be 150 rubles

If at some point Super MTS no longer meets your needs, abandon it. There is no special command to disable this tariff. To refuse it, just block the SIM card or switch to another tariff plan using the methods indicated above (through your personal account, buying a SIM card, etc.).

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List of channels in the “Advanced” package

Rostelecom’s “Advanced” package pleasantly surprises with its variety. In addition to news, educational, historical, children's and sports channels, there is a huge selection of films and series of different content and genres and for all ages. Popular, interesting and exciting programs are included in the list of the presented tariff plan. Also, adult channels are included in the “Advanced” package. The full list can be found on the company’s official website; it may differ slightly depending on your region of residence. All channels are provided in good quality. The subscriber also has the right to additional options and packages if desired.

Comparison “Turn on! Listen" and "Speak"

These tariffs are intended for different purposes. If the first option is beneficial for using the Internet, then the second is aimed at calls. Therefore, “Speak” has twice as many free minutes, and there are no restrictions on the connection region. But the traffic reserve there is 6 GB less, and the use of music services with instant messengers is paid.

In terms of subscription fees, there is no difference between them; both cost 500 rubles. Also, in both cases, free antivirus and traffic to Megafon TV are provided. The antivirus immediately comes with the “Anti-theft” option. Television is tied to one.

Based on this information, we can highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the “Turn On Listen” tariff:

1. Free use of messengers and services with music.
2. 10 GB Internet traffic.
3. Free Antivirus and Megafon TV.

1. A small number of minutes.

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Online 30

This tariff is a very affordable option. You will have to pay only four hundred rubles for a month of Internet use. In this case, you can get fairly good access to the network, with speeds up to 30 Mbit per second.

This operator offer is perfect for you if you:

• communicate actively on social networks;
• listen to music online;
• like to watch videos sometimes;
• Periodically download large files.

This option is relevant for active network users - not the best solution, but not the worst either.

Are MGTS and Rostelecom the same thing or not?

At first glance, it seems that MGTS and Rostelecom are two large companies that are not particularly different from each other

But in fact, there are many nuances that you need to pay attention to when choosing a provider

MGTS, RT, and Rostelecom's subsidiary, Online, are major players in the capital's market. MGTS has a strong position in Moscow; it is considered a monopolist in the niche of home Internet and TV. RT has to fight for clients, which affects the cost of services of organizations.

Therefore, you need to understand that MGTS and Rostelecom are two completely different companies. They differ in the list of services provided, prices, and have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let's make a small comparison pitting MGTS vs Rostelecom.

Basic conditions of the SuperSimka M tariff

The Rostelecom operator offers users several basic packages:

1. Outgoing calls to home region numbers – 200 minutes. You can call to cell phones of the Rostelecom network, as well as to landline landline phones in an unlimited time.
2. Sending text messages to home region subscribers – 50 SMS.
3. Internet use throughout Russia – 2 gigabytes.
4. — 101 channel. To start watching TV channels, you need to get a free promo code. To do this, send a request from your phone *100*389*1# using the call button, and wait until you receive a promo code. Then download and install the Wink mobile app by going to onelink.to/winktv. Complete a short registration in the application. Go to the “Settings” section and enter the received code. After these steps, you will be able to watch 101 TV channels for a year from the moment the service is activated completely free of charge.

In addition to the above options, you can exchange minutes of calls for mobile traffic. To make such an exchange, you need to send a request *108* (number of minutes)# from your phone, then click on “Call”. The exchange will take place at the rate of 1 minute per 10 megabytes. Unused minutes, internet and text messages roll over to another month. If you are a subscriber to another cellular network, you can switch to Rostelecom, keeping your previous number.

Interactive

The provider also provides more modern solutions: interactive TV. To get it, you can choose one of the following tariff plans:

• “Your Premiere” - almost sixty channels are provided, and you pay about six hundred rubles;
• “Your Starter” - we get more than a hundred channels for three hundred and twenty rubles;
• “Your optimal” - we manage more than one hundred and fifty channels and pay only four hundred and fifty rubles;
• “Your Advanced” - almost two hundred channels are provided for five hundred and eighty rubles;
• “Your maximum” - we get more than two hundred channels for one thousand seven hundred rubles.

In this case, you will be able to personally control the television broadcast. In particular, you can stop, record and rewind what is happening on the screen. This opportunity is provided completely free of charge for the first two months. But then you will need to pay for the service at a price of sixty rubles per month.

Rostelecom allows its subscribers to create a package of TV channels that will meet their individual needs and interests. To make changes, it is enough to carry out simple frauds on the official Internet platform of the provider. Here you can also connect additional channels.

How is the Rostelecom PLC adapter used?

The use of this technology can be justified in many cases when it is not possible to additionally lay wires around the apartment or house. An example is the use of a TV or Internet set-top box that has the ability to connect to the Internet, but does not have a built-in WiFi adapter.

In the general case, you can mount a cable to it and connect it to the router, but then you will need to additionally think about how to lay this cable and how to remove it from a visible place. A great solution would be to use a PLC adapter. This technology is called Powerline network. After all, electrical cables have already been stretched throughout the building during construction, and sockets have been installed.

Based on this, we can highlight the most obvious advantages of using PLC technologies:

1. Using the electrical network as a carrier of the Internet signal;
2. No additional skills required. Simply plug the adapter into a socket near the connected equipment and connect them with a patch cord.
3. Mobility of the solution. When rearranging, there is no need to think about how to lay the network in a new way. Simply carry it and connect the adapter to another outlet.
4. Stable connection at high speed, which cannot be achieved using wireless technologies.

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Description of the "Advanced" package

By choosing the “Your Advanced” package for connection, the subscriber gets access to a variety of TV channels on various topics. This is an excellent choice for a large family, because everyone can choose an interesting channel for themselves. Conventionally, all types of TV channels included in this extensive list can be divided into the following thematic categories:

• films and TV series of all genres;
• popular science programs;
• on-air television broadcasting;
• music channels and entertainment programs;
• cartoons for children;
• sports format;
• channels for adults;
• channels in HD quality.

The package includes many popular thematic channels not only of Russian but also foreign production. The list of channels is truly impressive and opens up access to an almost limitless choice.

Television from Rostelecom is becoming more accessible and multifaceted. In addition to the provided TV channels included in the presented package, there are also additional options, for example “Manage viewing”. This option allows you to decide for yourself how and when it is convenient to watch movies and programs. This is an opportunity not to miss a single second of your favorite show or series.

The Parental Control option will allow you to block channels intended for viewing by adults. And the bonus system will bring pleasant surprises in the future. There is also an option that allows you to pay for the tariff without leaving the couch. To do this, you should open the interactive menu using the remote control and have a bank card with you to make a payment. Thus, payment is made without leaving home at any time convenient for the user.

Additional packages of minutes and SMS

Subscribers can activate additional packages of minutes and SMS. If the tariff content is not enough, then you can improve the conditions using special options from the operator.

1. How to get an additional package of minutes? Send a request *100*370*X*1# or send a message with the code 370*X*1 to 100.
2. Disconnection occurs using the command 100*370*0# or a message with the code 370*0 to number 100.
3. How to check the current status of the service? Just send a request *100*370*2# or a message with the text 370*2 to 100.
4. Do you want to request an SMS package? Send a message 371*X*1 to number 100 or send a request *100*371*X*1#.
5. To disable the service, you will need to use the command *100*371*0#. You can also send the message 371*0 to number 100.
6. How to check the current status of an option? Send message 371*2 to 100. In addition, verification is carried out using the command *100*371*2#.

The letter X is the number of packets requested by the subscriber. Each user can receive from 1 to 5 packages, consider your needs when connecting to this service.

What is the Internet speed of Rostelecom on Super SIM tariffs?

There is no information about the exact speed in open sources. This setting depends on many factors, including:

• The data transmission technology used.
• Your mobile device.
• Current load on the network.
• Throughput capacity of installed equipment.
• Population density in a particular area, etc.

You can measure the speed yourself in several ways:

1. Enable display of data transfer speed in the device settings.
2. Use special services, for example, Yandex Internetometer.

Speed ​​may differ significantly between third and fourth generation networks. To use 4G, your device must be equipped with the appropriate module, and you must also be in a reliable coverage area. If the 4G signal weakens, the phone automatically switches to slower 3G.

Ways to connect a tariff

To activate, you just need to send an SMS, call the operator or use your personal account.

SMS

The most convenient option for switching to another tariff is to send SMS. It is enough to send a message with the number combination 12 to the short number 220.

Call to operator

You can also contact the call center for help at 8-800-1000-800 and ask an employee to change your tariff plan.

Connection via the Rostelecom website

If the subscriber has the opportunity to use the Internet, then to connect to a new tariff plan you must do the following:

1. Go to your personal account on the official website of Rostelecom.
2. In the “My Services” section, you need to select the service you want to change, and then go to the new tariff.
3. Read the terms of the agreement and agree to them.
4. Click on “Change tariff plan”.

The submitted application will be reviewed within a day.

Game

Internet tariffs from this company suit many people, but do they suit everyone? Especially for those who spend a lot of time playing games, the “Game” tariff plan is provided. It was originally designed for subscribers who play the acclaimed game World of Tanks. This tariff will allow you:

• quickly load online gaming platforms;
• get an attractive premium account in the game;
• use the router for free;
• have at your disposal a crew already trained in everything necessary and a fairly elite tank;
• expand the memory of the Yandex cloud service up to one hundred gigabytes.

If you are looking for the best rates for players, this is the best value option.

Basic connection diagram for the Rostelecom adapter

The scheme for organizing a Powerline network is extremely simple and does not require special knowledge. The router is installed at the entrance to the premises. The adapter itself is plugged into the outlet, and it is powered from the same outlet. Next, a network cable is connected to the adapter from the network port of the router. This is the connection on the transmitter side.

On the client side, the connection is made in the same way. The PLC adapter is inserted near the terminal network device and connected to it with a patch cord. Additionally, you do not need to install any drivers or utilities; adapters on different sides detect themselves automatically.

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Features of TP

The “SuperSIMKA S” tariff plan allows subscribers to use the following services:

• Voice communication;
• Sending SMS;
• Internet traffic.

To use the services you need to pay a subscription fee. Every day 7 rubles are debited from the account. Communication with Rostelecom subscribers is free. Calls from other operators are charged per minute. The cost of 1 minute is 1.5 rubles.

Internet is provided in the form of a 5 GB package. After exceeding the limit, the “500 MB+” option is automatically activated. The cost of the service is 50 rubles. During one billing period, only five additional ones are connected. packages. After spending all the traffic, access to the Internet is blocked. Traffic rounding up to 150 KB.

The services provided are valid throughout the Russian Federation. The exception is the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. In these regions, the Internet is not available, and services are provided at roaming costs.

Additional services

In addition to all of the above, you can get a number of additional options. For a monthly subscription fee of 150 rubles, you will be provided with a static IP address. You can also use various anti-virus systems, also for a certain price: 66 rubles monthly.

Good to know: the subscription fee necessarily includes the cost of using the operator’s local sites. There are many interesting resources provided here, from thematic forums to online gaming platforms and file hosting services.