Quite often, when buying a new phone number or through our own stupidity, we can start paying for something that is absolutely not necessary. But alas, it is impossible to refuse the initial service, so we can only turn it off at the end of use. Here are examples of popular tricks from mobile operators:
- The subscription is already included in the price. Many people do not notice the details of the information on the new SIM card, where agreements in this regard may be indicated, which is why they pay and lose money.
- Subscription is supposedly free. This is also a very popular scheme for consultants to deceive people when buying a new card, because it will only be free for the first time, then the money starts to be debited.
- Go to the SMS website. Just by clicking on the link, you agree to a tariff plan that you didn’t even know about.
- USSD code. You can send a code of this type through advertising and in return receive an unwanted subscription again.
How to find out the remaining traffic?
offers several ways to find out the remaining traffic:
- Personal Area. You need to go to the Megafon website, go to your personal account and, selecting the “Services” section, click on the “Balances for service packages” item. The page will display all remaining balances: SMS, free minutes and, of course, megabytes of traffic.
- Interactive menu. Dial *105# on your phone. A menu will open in which you should select the “My Account” section and then “Balances”. Immediately after this you will receive an SMS message with the requested information.
- Fast command. Dial *558# on your phone. The remaining unused traffic will immediately appear on the screen. Of all the methods, this is the fastest and easiest option.
If, after receiving the data, it turns out that the balance is not enough to comfortably search for information on the Internet, communicate, listen to music, etc., the traffic will need to be replenished.
Price
MegaFon.TV content is paid. Payment is possible for individual films, as well as for channel packages.
Name | Description and cost |
Mega | The largest package of channels is 123 pcs. |
Start | These are 106 TV series and 72 films. The content in the package is paid. |
Amediateka | 2 channels + 128 TV series – 7 days free, then 17 rubles per day. |
Large children's | 23 channels, 145 TV series, 45 films – 19 rubles. in a day. |
Russion serials | 126 Russian TV series – 7 days free, and then 14 rubles per day. |
Cinema by subscription | This catalog contains more than 700 films for every taste. The package is included for free, but each content has its own cost. |
Basic | The package costs 9 rubles per day and contains 107 channels. There are both basic Russian television channels and the most popular channels in the world. |
Cinema HD | Collection of movie channels in HD quality. Costs 9 rubles. per day and contains 22 movie channels. |
Sports HD | 9 HD sports channels for only 5 rubles per day of the movie channel. |
Our football HD | Dedicated to football fans. This is only 1 channel, but what a channel - OUR FOOTBALL - 7 rubles a day. |
Educational HD | For those who love nature and travel, 18 educational channels in HD quality are available for only 9 rubles per day. |
+100500 | If you like to laugh at the top videos with the +100500 program, then this package for 9 rubles per day will become your best friend. |
18+ | Strawberry lovers have access to 5 channels of pleasure for 15 rubles per day. |
Base | Any television begins with basic channels. 27 main channels for 5 rubles/day. |
TV show | The most interesting and funniest shows in the country for 9 rubles. The package contains 12 series. |
For a day
This option is available only to those users who have an Internet XS mobile tariff. Within its framework, it is available, providing additional traffic. The size of the received megabytes is not fixed and depends on the size of the main option. For such a service you will have to pay 15 rubles. Activation options:
- Through your personal account. You need to go to the “Paid options and services” section and select the required connection option.
- Via an SMS message, in the text of which you need to put the number “1”, to the number 000105906.
- Via a short command *925*3#.
Disconnection methods
If you no longer need to use the offer and do not want to extend the speed, you must cancel it in time so as not to overpay. This can be done using several services, the first of which will be the already familiar personal account.
Option 1: personal account
- Log in to your personal account;
- Find the “My” block in the list of services;
- Click the “Disable” icon next to the unnecessary option.
Option 2: SMS message
- Create a new message;
- Enter the word “STOP” in the text field;
- Send it to the appropriate number, for example 05009061 (for S).
Finally, let’s look at the features of providing the option, which are worth learning before activation.
For 1GB
You can extend/increase traffic by 1 GB. Depending on the tariff used, this opportunity may be called “Extend Internet 1 GB” or “Internet Extra 1 GB”. There is no difference, the services are simply focused on different tariff plans. The cost of any of them is 119 rubles. Activation methods:
- Through your personal account.
- Via SMS message, in the text of which you need to put the number “1”, to the number
- Via a short command *370*1*1#.
Traffic replenishment is carried out for a period of 1 month or according to the selected tariff.
Flex Up tariffs: types
The new line of Flex Up tariffs from MegaFon is a package that you connect to your number. This includes conversation minutes, internet and messages. Payment is taken every month.
- Flex 200. Provides 500 minutes for calls, as well as 500 messages. The price includes 5 gigabytes of internet. Tariff price – 200 rubles for monthly use;
- Flex 500. The subscription fee includes 1000 minutes for calls within the region, 500 SMS, and 10 gigabytes of Internet. The monthly fee is 500 rubles ;
- Flex 1000. For a subscription fee of 1000 rubles, you get the opportunity to make unlimited calls within the region. The package also includes 1,500 messages and 20 gigabytes of Internet traffic.
Auto renewal
For tariffs such as “All inclusive” and “Turn on” there is a separate offer that literally turns a smartphone into a modem with an unlimited amount of traffic. This feature is called "Auto Renewal". You can connect it on the website, just enter your phone number and click “Connect”. An alternative option: go to your personal account and enable this function there. There is no difference.
There is no charge for the service itself. When the amount of traffic drops to 0, it is activated automatically and for only 30 rubles it provides an additional Internet package of 200 MB. In just 1 month there can be no more than 15 such packages, which is enough for communication and searching for the necessary information.
Extend your internet speed XS
This option assumes a small amount of traffic daily
To activate the option to extend the speed of Internet traffic Internet XS, dial the combination on your phone - *372#
- For Moscow and the region, 70 MB/day is allocated at a connection price of 19 rubles
- For St. Petersburg 15 rubles
- Ekaterinburg 100 MB and the cost is 25 rubles
- For Ufa 115 MB and price 20 rubles
More details on XS Internet renewal options for different regions can be found on the operator’s official website.
Features of traffic extension in regions
operates throughout the country. Depending on the region of residence, special infrastructure and many other factors, the cost of extending traffic can vary widely. For example, 1 GB in the Primorsky Territory will cost 150 rubles, and the same service in the Magadan region will cost 265 rubles. In Moscow you will have to pay 175 rubles and so on. In addition, some opportunities in the regions may be missing or replaced with similar ones. For example, in Moscow it is not possible to extend traffic by 500 megabytes, but in Magadan there is.
Advantages and disadvantages
MegaFon's Federal special tariff has practically no negative aspects. The main disadvantage of the plan is its closed format, connection only for corporate clients. The second disadvantage is the lack of supply in some regions.
TP has more advantages:
- There are no monthly or daily fixed fees. If you don't use the connection, don't pay.
- Low cost of calls and SMS. At tariffs for individuals, prices for the same services are 2-3 times higher.
- Free calls to other holders of Federal Special SIM cards.
- The ability to independently configure the volume of Internet packages and control traffic costs.
A convenient plan for those who communicate a lot within their home region and send text messages abroad. The former are cheaper than TP for individuals, by 1.5-3 rubles, the latter – by 4-7.
Via a self-service terminal or ATM
Topping up your balance in this way can be done with or without a commission. Often, the service of replenishing a SIM card through an ATM is provided free of charge, provided that there are enough funds on the bank card. How to top up your Megafon mobile account at an ATM:
- Insert the card into the card acceptance device, enter the PIN code.
- Select the "Mobile" option in the "Payments" tab.
- Use the buttons to enter your mobile phone number.
- Enter the replenishment amount.
- After checking the entered data, confirm the operation.
- Once you've finished using the ATM, take your receipt and bank card.
- Wait for an SMS text notification about the money being credited.
The fee for a self-service terminal is 1.5%, but the money is credited quickly, in a few minutes. Having selected the Megafon operator in the payment section of your mobile phone, dial your number and carefully check the dialed numbers. Insert money into the bill acceptor. When the payment terminal recognizes the bills, the system will inform you about the commission amount and the credit amount, confirm the payment. Once you receive the check, keep it until the funds are credited.
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Conditions for increasing Internet traffic on Megafon
All mobile operators provide the ability to use megabytes on your phone to access the Internet. And Megafon is no exception. There are many ways to increase traffic. But the following conditions are taken into account:
- Additional MB can be used only after the subscriber has used the main volume.
- They are not provided free of charge.
- After connecting to the “Extend Speed” package, if there is no money, the Internet may be blocked. Moreover, regardless of the use of all megabytes.
- Additional MBs expire after a certain period of time. Usually this is a day, 30 days, etc.
- As the number of megabytes increases, they will only be valid within a specific region.
Before connecting to a particular service, you must read the terms and conditions.
How can I pay for the Internet?
Mobile operator Megafon provides its customers with a variety of payment methods. Choose the one that is most comfortable for you and pay without any difficulties.
You have several options to choose from:
- Payment using your bank card
- Using the official website of the company itself
- Top up your balance from an electronic wallet
- Going to the operator's salon
- Transferring money through terminals
You will learn more about each point below.
In order to use one of these methods, you will need to know the phone number (the number of the SIM card that you are going to top up). To obtain this information, you must select the “Phone Number” subsection in the “Help” section, which can be accessed after calling the speedy number *105#. If you forgot about paying for mobile communications, find the agreement concluded with Megafon when purchasing a SIM card. In this document you can also find a unique combination of numbers for your card.
Description
Many subscribers ask how to increase and restore speed on MegaFon. Because not everyone knows that such a function is possible. The company provides a small line of similar ones. With its help, you can restore speed limits and get a certain amount of traffic for a fixed amount. For example, you can restore speed for 24 hours or for a month. But let’s consider a service that extends speed only for a day. It’s called “Extend the Speed.”
This service is provided to customers who use the option that expands their Internet usage. This option is called “Internet XS”. For using the service, the client will be charged a fee of 19 rubles. This is the amount charged for connection. For this amount, the speed will be restored for 24 hours, and an additional 70 MB of traffic will be provided.
It is important to note that the usage of the provided volume will only be consumed if the main traffic is not charged. Otherwise, it freezes and the main megabytes are consumed. After they are exhausted, the additional megabytes will be active again, but only if a day has not passed since activation. The “Extend speed” option is used only on “Internet XS”. For other tariffs and tariff options, MegaFon does not provide information on the website. It may be worth contacting your telecom operator for more accurate information.
Important! This option is only valid in your home region. It does not work in other regions.