The operator offers its subscribers a full line of SIM cards for any device:
- Yota SIM card for modem (router);
- Yota SIM card for tablet;
- SIM cards for phones and smartphones.
Cards are available in three size formats:
- MINI;
- MICRO;
- NANO.
In general, SIM cards are universal, and the NANO format will easily fit into the MINI socket - you just need to use an adapter.
Features of Yota for smartphone
The main feature of mobile services from the operator in question is that the user himself configures the required volumes of call, Internet and message packages. At Yota, tariffs are not divided into lines, like other companies. There is only one offer for smartphones, which you can customize yourself according to your needs.
Only at the stage of activating the SIM card, the user sets the volume of services. Based on this, the subscription fee is formed. All control occurs using a convenient mobile application, available for Android and iOS.
Types of SIM cards
Iota SIM card is suitable for any device. The shape of the chip changes to three sizes, which allows you to adapt the SIM card to any device. It is enough to remove excess plastic parts; thin partitions break easily.
The company offers several types of SIM cards:
- For mobile phones;
- For tablet PCs;
- For modems.
Each card is programmed to work in a specific device. In other words, a Yota SIM card intended for a tablet will not work properly if inserted into a smartphone. She just won't pick up the signal. This is necessary in order to differentiate the company’s services and create individual offers for each user audience.
When buying a SIM card, immediately tell the seller what device you plan to use it in. You will be given a card suitable for your gadget. It is impossible to change the purpose of the SIM card; you will have to purchase another one.
Terms of Use
First of all, before connecting, you need to familiarize yourself with all the features of using the service of the company in question for mobile devices. This way, you can avoid unclear situations in the future.
A full list of important factors can be found below:
- Calls: You can get up to 2000 minutes or cancel the package completely if you do not intend to make calls;
- The package of minutes is not spent on calls within the Iota network. They can only be used to communicate with numbers of other mobile operators, as well as with home phones;
- Receiving calls from other subscribers (the operator is not important) is free;
- If necessary, you can purchase an additional package of minutes. It includes 100 minutes for 170 rubles;
- If you do not purchase an additional package and the basic minutes run out, then outgoing calls will be paid separately. At the same time, calls to Iota phones are still free;
- Price for calls above the basic volume: Within the home region - 2.5 rubles per minute;
- Throughout the state - 3.9 rubles per minute.
- The user selects a package, which can include from 1 to 50 Gigabytes. You can also make it unlimited, but it will cost more;
Tariff plans and SIM card costs
How much does Simka Yota cost? The answer to this question depends on the selected tariff. Today the operator offers the following options:
- For phone. Subscribers are offered three basic tariffs, which can be adjusted later. No. 1 – unlimited domestic calls, 200 minutes to other operators, 5 gigabytes of Internet – 200 rubles per month. No. 2 and No. 3 offer the following conditions: 400/5000 minutes, 10/30 gigabyte Internet, unlimited SMS messages in both tariffs. The price for them is 630 and 2490 rubles/month, respectively.
- For tablets. By purchasing such a card, the consumer receives unlimited traffic. Payment is charged depending on the time spent online. 50 rubles are charged per day of use, monthly payment is 500 rubles. If a subscriber wants to save money, he can immediately pay for the annual package for 3,600 rubles.
- For the router. The SIM card provides the user with unlimited traffic with high data transfer speeds. The monthly fee for the service is 1,400 rubles. For two hours, 50 rubles are debited, and for a day – 150 rubles. To use the Internet for a year you will have to pay 9,000 rubles. Data via Wi-Fi will be transmitted at Yota's maximum speed.
Unblocking the service with a zero balance is simple; just deposit the required amount or take the promised payment.
Services and options
Let's look at additional services and options that can be used on smartphones. At the moment they can be listed as follows:
- "Pay later." An excellent analogue of a trust or promised payment from other operators. If there are no funds in your account by the day the subscription fee is charged, you can use this option. Access to services will be restored for 7 days. However, you must deposit funds for this period. Otherwise the balance will become negative. The cost of the option depends on how much money is missing to pay for the tariff plan;
- Change of number. The first time is free, then for 100 rubles. Do not use more often than once every 3 months;
- Call forwarding (enabled by default);
- Call me. An excellent opportunity to call a person if there are no funds on your balance;
- I am online. Sends an alert to anyone who called you while your phone was turned off or out of network coverage;
- I called. The same option as the previous one, but it works in the opposite direction;
- Who called. You will receive notifications about all numbers that called you while the phone was turned off;
- Missed call. Similar option;
- Conference call. Allows you to organize general calls for 2 or more subscribers;
- Mobile payment. Used to pay for various services and goods from company partners;
- Internet distribution to other devices. Free if you have a gigabyte package and not unlimited internet. Otherwise, you must pay 50, 150 or 350 rubles for 2, 24 hours or 30 days, respectively.
How to order a SIM card delivered to your home?
If you don’t have time to visit the Eta salon, you can use the delivery service. The service is provided free of charge. To do this, follow the following instructions:
- Go to the page https://www.yota.ru/voice/order-sim.
- Enter your mobile phone number.
- Use the one-time code to confirm it.
- After some time, a company employee will call you.
- Please provide a convenient time and address for delivery.
- A courier with the order will arrive at the specified address.
- Review the completed agreement and sign it.
To make a purchase, you only need an identity document - a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. In addition to the official website, you can order delivery online through the Yota mobile application installed on your smartphone. The procedure is similar.
Special conditions in some regions
In some regions of Russia, due to certain factors, special conditions for mobile services apply. First of all, this concerns the cost of calls, messages and the Internet. This applies to the following locations:
- Chukotka region;
- Crimea;
- City of Sevastopol.
The list of conditions is as follows:
- Incoming calls are free;
- Outgoing calls - 2.5 rubles per minute;
- Incoming messages are free;
- Outgoing messages - 2.5 rubles per SMS/MMS;
- 1 Megabyte of Internet traffic - 2.5 rubles (money is debited for every 100 Kilobytes);
- High connection speeds are not guaranteed in all regional locations. It can “drop” to 64 Kbps.
How to restore a card?
If a SIM card is lost, the subscriber will need to go to the Iota office and fill out an application to receive it again. In order for the request to be considered, you need to show a passport or a notarized power of attorney.
The procedure takes a few minutes, after which you will immediately be given a new chip and asked to sign the card transfer certificate.
After receiving a new SIM card, the old company will automatically block it. The amount on the balance, the current tariff, accumulated bonuses and activated services are saved on the number. During the day you cannot carry out transactions with your mobile phone account via SMS.
Advantages and disadvantages
For those who still doubt the profitability and usefulness of Yota’s offer for smartphones, we invite you to consider the list of its advantages and disadvantages.
pros
As usual, it’s worth starting with the pros:
- The user can configure the volume of services himself;
- Availability of a special mobile program for managing your services;
- Availability of a package of unlimited messages;
- Lots of additional options. Both free and for a fee;
- If the packages run out, you can buy more;
- Relatively low cost, including unlimited Internet;
- Cell towers are used for communication.
Minuses
As for the cons:
- Not all Russian cities have a good signal;
- In small towns, it is quite difficult to find a sales office that provides the necessary services (for example, filing applications).
How to activate an ETA SIM card for a modem?
In order to activate the Yota SIM card installed in the modem, you should perform the following steps:
- Connect the equipment to the computer via a USB cable.
- Install drivers if they are not loaded automatically.
- Launch your browser and go to yota.ru.
- Set up a tariff plan and set limits.
- Select a name for the network and generate a password to activate the access point.
After activation, you need to check the operation of the Wi-Fi module by connecting to the wireless Internet, for example, from a phone.
YOTA TARIFF FOR TABLET: ST. PETERSBURG
To surf the Internet from a tablet, the Yota mobile operator in St. Petersburg offers a special tariff. With its help you can use third and fourth generation mobile networks. It provides unlimited traffic, maximum speed and the ability to use the Internet with virtually no restrictions.
Yota tariffs for the tablet can be found below:
| Rate | Price |
| 1 day (24 hours) | 50 rubles |
| 1 month (30 days) | 400 rubles |
| 1 year (365 days) | 3000 rubles |
IMPORTANT: In many ways, the speed does not depend on the tariff plan, but on the capabilities of the network in your area of St. Petersburg. Therefore, when choosing Yota, you need to familiarize yourself with the coverage map.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE CONDITIONS
ROAMING
Using yota mobile communications, you don’t have to worry about roaming. If you connect to the network in the city of St. Petersburg, then when traveling around Russia you can completely forget about such a concept as roaming. The cost of services will not change in any way.
If you are going to another country, then the tariffs and cost of services can be clarified below:
To find out the cost of roaming services outside the country, click on the picture!
