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Megafon is popular among the Russian population. It is chosen for its favorable price-quality ratio. Among the operators, it provides tariffs for different segments of the population. Let’s look at the “Maximum” tariff in this article.
More information about the “Maximum” tariff
This package includes the maximum availability of Internet communications at the minimum cost that everyone can afford. Unlimited Internet is very convenient due to its stability and a large number of tasks performed.
And the subscription fee is 1000 rubles. for 30 days.
Who is it suitable for?
The tariff plan is suitable for everyone who wants to be online and be able to make free calls while roaming. Internet here is provided at a competitive price, unlike other operators and tariffs. That is, these are people who travel a lot for work or personal reasons.
Other similar rates
- Megafon has tariffs similar to “Maximum”, these are “No overpayments. Calls”, “No overpayments. Internet”, “No overpayments. Everything" and "No overpayments. Minimum". They differ in price and number of services provided. That is, if it doesn’t suit you, you can turn off the maximum tariff on the megaphone and switch to another, similar one!
- Competitors have similar rates. They are all from the “Premium” or “Vip” category. So, for example, MTS has a “Premium privilege system”, which can be connected to any tariff for a fee. Tele 2 has an expensive, similar “Premium” tariff (RUB 1,800).
Features of charging a subscription fee
- If you switch to this tariff from another MegaFon tariff, the subscription fee for the first month is charged daily, then monthly;
- If you buy a SIM card or switch from another operator, then for the first 15 days the subscription fee will be debited daily (proportionally), from the 16th day the subscription fee will be debited for the next 15 days, and only then will be debited every 30 days.
- If there is not enough money in the account by the time the money is debited, SMS and Internet access will be blocked (only instant messengers and calls within the network will work). After replenishing your account with an amount sufficient to pay the subscription fee, all services will be provided in full.
VIP status
You can get Megafon on your number in several ways. If you spend 6,000 rubles on mobile communication services in six months, the operator will offer you to activate this status. Either you can connect it yourself manually by calling 05007897, or send an SMS to it with the text “Yes”. You can dial the command *789*6# and the call key on your phone.
The advantages of VIP are due to:
- special offers with discounts on devices and gadgets.
- There are no queues for you in communication shops.
- making a call to tech. support, you go directly to the operator.
- The download speed of any content increases up to 30%.
Description of the tariff plan
First of all, it is one of the most expensive tariffs from Megafon. Therefore, it’s worth initially writing about the subscription fee :
- The cost of a month of service is 1 thousand rubles .
- To switch to the “Maximum” tariff, the balance must be at least 1010 rubles .
- Changing your tariff plan to “Maximum” is free if you have not changed your tariff within a month. If there was a transition, then the cost of the service will be 100 rubles .
Pros and cons of the tariff
Pros:
- unlimited internet;
- distribution of traffic without restrictions;
- property of roaming to accumulate. For 30 days you get 1 or 2 free days;
- huge packages of minutes to Russian numbers, as well as free messages;
- walk-in service;
- communication with the operator from anywhere in the world, bypassing the robot.
There are relatively few disadvantages:
- large subscription fee;
- minutes within the network are consumed from the main package of minutes.
Included in the tariff
- All incoming calls are free and unlimited;
- 1,000 minutes of outgoing calls to any numbers in Russia, no matter landline or mobile;
- Unlimited calls within the MegaFon network + these calls do not consume the package from the tariff + you can call even with a negative balance;
- Unlimited Internet;
- Messengers Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber, eMotion, Facebook Messenger, TamTam and Snapchat with video calls traffic work even with a “minus” account;
- Internet distribution is free and unlimited, the only thing is that when using torrent resources, the speed is automatically limited to 128 Kbps;
- 300 SMS to any numbers in Russia;
- Unused minutes are transferred with the “Piggy Bank” option. You can accumulate up to 3,000 minutes of outgoing calls;
- Option “MegaFon Protection” from paid subscriptions;
- 50 MegaFon-TV channels;
- One year free subscription to Apple Music;
- Free, “Caller ID”, “SMS check”, “I’m online”, “Worry-free holiday”, “I called+” and “Call hold”;
- is provided free of charge for the first 30 days after connecting to the tariff, then the cost will be 3 ₽ per day for the option itself plus 1 ₽ per day for the connected melody. If you don't need it, don't forget to turn it off;
Answers to frequently asked questions
Of course, there are many frequently asked questions, so I have selected only the most important ones in my opinion:
- How to switch to Megafon while keeping the number? In Megafon this is called MNP. That is, using this service, it is possible to leave your number for another operator. Only it will be accompanied by Megafon with the tariff plan you have chosen. This, by the way, is very convenient, because you won’t need to notify everyone about the number change. Thus, you will receive the old number only with a different tariff and services connected to it.
- How to set up Megafon MMS on your phone? You can configure it with the help of an operator, or manually using commands. Automatic settings can be ordered by sending the message “MMS settings” to number 5049. If you can’t set it up, you should contact your operator. And over the phone he will help solve the problem.
- How to “log in” to your Personal Account using your mobile number? To do this, you will need a new generated password. To get it you will need to execute the service command, *105*00#. The end of which should be the receipt of a password. If you still couldn’t get the password, you can also send SMS “00” to the number 00010, or contact the operator for help.
- How to block a SIM card if you lose your phone? In fact, blocking is required in various situations, and not just in case of theft or loss. In general, to block a SIM card you need to contact technical support. support and go through this procedure together with a specialist. This can also be done via the Internet, from your Personal Account.
- How to transfer money to another operator from a Megafon account? To do this, you need to go to the Megafon website and there, through your personal account, with support tips, make a transfer. The transfer amount should not be less than 1 ruble. and above 15,000 rub. The sender's balance must remain 30 or more rubles. The commission is 6% of the transfer amount. This method of transfer is possible to the operators MTS, Beeline and Tele2.
- How can I change the tariff myself? For this task, you can use one of two methods:
- Using USSD commands (dial *105*tariff plan code # and call).
- Sending SMS or through your account on the website . To do this, you will have to go to the operator’s website and there it will be decided whether to change the tariff by sending an SMS, or through a personal account.
Eventually
In comparison with other tariffs in the “#No Overpayments” series (comparative table), I can recommend #No Overpayments “Maximum” to those who need to make calls not only in their home region + need a large amount of Internet traffic and do not have enough volumes or “Calls”. Well, or for those who have too much in the “VIP” and “Premium” tariffs.
Communications from MegaFon have never been cheap, so 790 ₽ for such a large package of services is normal
PS. If we compare tariffs with unlimited Internet from the Big Four operators, then #Without overpayments “Maximum” wins in almost all respects, see for yourself >>>
Customer Reviews
The information about the Megafon operator is so diverse and contradictory that it is very problematic to draw any conclusion based only on them. The fact is that this “line”, as usual, was released everywhere in the spring. It was aimed at large market coverage. And they did it! Often competitors develop “lines” for a narrow range of users. And Megafon has successfully implemented packages for all segments of the population in the new “No Overpayments” line. Everyone will find something of their own here. Monitoring of 20 million users was taken into account. Company employees analyzed the requests and wishes of subscribers. Thanks to this, a new line of tariffs was created.
So “no overpayments. The “Minimum” tariff is suitable for pensioners and the elderly. And for active youth the tariffs are “All”, “Maximum”, “Vip”, “Premium”.
Additional services
When you subscribe to the “No overpayments” tariff plan. Maximum" provides a set of free additional services:
- Protection from Megafon. When you activate a paid service, you will receive a notification.
- The ability to use popular instant messengers even with a minus balance.
- Possibility to distribute Wi-Fi without restrictions.
- Unlimited access to Megafon TV. This also includes unlimited access to a package of TV shows and monthly access to movie channels.
- Option “Replace horn” for a month. You need to be careful here. If you changed the melody for the beep during the free period and do not want to pay for the service in the future, then after the expiration of the period you need to turn it off manually. Otherwise, you will be charged a subscription fee for the option and for the melody. If the service has not been used during the free period, it will be disabled automatically.
- Call holding service.
and “Modem mode for a day” from Megafon
The mobile operator Megafon has a new one, which is compatible with all Megafon tariffs with unlimited mobile Internet, and which is responsible for distributing this unlimited Internet to other devices.
It’s no secret that recently, almost the main advantage of Megafon has been the free, officially approved unlimited distribution to other devices. But should you worry about the new service? Not yet.
First, let’s look at the stated parameters, and then let’s try to figure out what kind of service this is.
:
- Fee – 100 rubles per 24 hours.
- The volume of traffic for distribution is unlimited.
- The option is valid for 24 hours.
How to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi on iOS?
Here are the steps to take:
- Open the settings page.
- Click on the inscription “Modem mode”.
- Connect the mode.
- Click on the top item - it is responsible for Wi-Fi. Settings via USB or Bluetooth are made in a similar way.
- The password can be seen below, there is also a button to change it.
Additional settings
If your phone does not have a modem mode, here's what to do:
- enter settings;
- find the item “Cellular Communications” and click on “Data Settings” there;
- Next, you need to click on “Cellular data network” and get to the “Modem mode” subsection;
- in the APN line enter – internet;
- next to “username” – gdata;
- the same thing after the word “password” – gdata;
- leave the settings page.
After this, “Modem mode” should appear in the device settings. It will be possible to share the Internet in the way already described. Here are some simple instructions. If the desired message does not immediately appear in the menu, I recommend rebooting the device.
Finding the password will not be difficult. To do this, after entering the mobile phone settings, visit the “Modem mode” item. The required combination of numbers and other symbols will be located immediately after the words “Wi-Fi Password”. This is the required code, which will allow you to distribute the Internet to any device, including a PC and laptop.
How to set up a tariff
The “Maximum” tariff plan does not include adjustment of minutes and SMS packages. But at the same time, no one prohibits the client from connecting one or more additional services. For example, subscribe to your favorite service or take advantage of a special offer for communication while roaming.
All this no longer applies to the “Maximum” tariff. Therefore, it only remains to mention that it is most convenient to manage services through the user’s personal account. It is available both on the MegaFon website and in the official application.
Comparison with the old version:
Main changes for subscribers in Moscow and the Moscow region:
- Reduction of subscription fee from 1000 to 790 rubles. Quite an impressive 21% discount.
- Reducing the minutes in the package from 1500 to 1000. This step made it possible to make the tariff cheaper, saving on what is most likely not used by many clients.
- Unlimited calls to Megafon subscribers are no longer counted incorrectly, consuming the main package.
- If the balance is zero or negative, not only instant messengers remain available, but also outgoing calls to Megafon subscribers.
The reduction in the package of minutes should be more than compensated for by the edited system for recording calls to Megafon numbers, which makes them truly unlimited. Reducing the subscription fee, in turn, should attract new customers. To summarize, it can be noted that the tariff compared to the previous version has become more affordable and optimized for the needs of subscribers.
Automatic package renewal
To renew the “Maximum” tariff, you must have an amount on your balance that exceeds the monthly subscription fee. A package of minutes is added automatically at the beginning of each month. Moreover, if it is exhausted before the end of the period, 50 rubles are debited from the balance. and an additional 50 minutes are provided. to numbers of any operators in Russia. After spending them, an auto-renewal occurs, which continues until the balance reaches zero or the main package is renewed. Calls to Megafon subscribers are free and do not require additional minutes. It is worth noting that using auto-renewal is still more profitable than communicating by phone at standard rates.