Each tariff has its own unique advantages and positive features that make it attractive to subscribers. Smart Unlimited is no exception. It attracts customers with favorable terms of use and convenient packages of connected services, which allow them to use communications without worrying about possible problems and the unexpected end of the available limit. A big advantage of the tariff plan is the ease of transition to new conditions. Anyone can figure out how to switch to the Unlimited tariff from MTS. To do this, it is enough to allocate a little time, which will be required to obtain the necessary information, and perform a number of simple actions necessary to activate the packages.
Description of the tariff plan
Before we begin to consider the main ways to connect a tariff, you should pay attention to the main features and available services.
Those who firmly decide to switch will have access to:
- 10 GB of Internet traffic;
- unlimited calls with MTS clients throughout the country;
- 350 minutes of calls to numbers of third-party operators;
- 350 SMS in the home region;
- unlimited access to social networks.
A big plus for everyone who decides to switch to a new tariff plan will be the opportunity to save unused minutes and gigabytes for the next month. The ability to share the Internet with loved ones will also be a pleasant bonus.
For all of the above, 350 rubles will be debited from your balance monthly. When traveling outside their home region, clients will have to pay an additional 15 rubles daily.
Tariff cost
In different regions of Russia, the MTS operator provides different volumes of packages at this tariff, the cost of which also varies.
Tariff cost in Moscow and Moscow region, rub/month
| Internet, GB | Minutes and SMS | |||
| 300 | 500 | 700 | 900 | |
| 7 | 450 | 510 | 570*, 660 | 570*, 810 |
| 12 | 510 | 570 | 570*, 720 | 570*, 870 |
| 22 | 570*, 720 | 570*, 780 | 570*, 930 | 570*, 1080 |
| 32 | 570*, 810 | 570*, 870 | 570*, 1020 | 570*, 1170 |
Tariff cost in Ryazan and the region, rub/month
| Internet, GB | Minutes and SMS | |||
| 300 | 500 | 700 | 900 | |
| 5 | 330 | 390*, 480 | 390*, 630 | 390*, 780 |
| 10 | 390 | 390*, 540 | 390*, 690 | 390*, 840 |
| 20 | 390*, 600 | 390*, 750 | 390*, 900 | 390*, 1050 |
| 30 | 390*, 690 | 390*, 840 | 390*, 990 | 390*, 1140 |
Tariff cost in Ufa and the republic, rub/month
| Internet, GB | Minutes and SMS | |||
| 300 | 500 | 700 | 900 | |
| 5 | 330 | 390*, 480 | 390*, 630 | 390*, 780 |
| 10 | 390 | 390*, 540 | 390*, 690 | 390*, 840 |
| 20 | 390*, 600 | 390*, 750 | 390*, 900 | 390*, 1050 |
| 30 | 390*, 690 | 390*, 840 | 390*, 990 | 390*, 1140 |
Tariff cost in Kirov and the region, rub/month
| Internet, GB | Minutes and SMS | |||
| 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | |
| 5 | 240 | 300 | 360*, 450 | 360*, 600 |
| 15 | 300 | 360 | 360*, 510 | 360*, 660 |
| 25 | 360*, 510 | 360*, 570 | 360*, 720 | 360*, 870 |
| 35 | 360*, 600 | 360*, 660 | 360*, 810 | 360*, 960 |
Tariff cost in Nizhny Novgorod and the region, rub/month
| Internet, GB | Minutes and SMS | |||
| 300 | 500 | 700 | 900 | |
| 5 | 270 | 330 | 390*, 480 | 390*, 630 |
| 10 | 330 | 390 | 390*, 540 | 390*, 690 |
| 20 | 390*, 540 | 390*, 600 | 390*, 750 | 390*, 900 |
| 30 | 390*, 630 | 390*, 690 | 390*, 840 | 390*, 990 |
Tariff cost in St. Petersburg and the region, rub/month
| Internet, GB | Minutes and SMS | |||
| 350 | 550 | 750 | 950 | |
| 7 | 390 | 450*, 540 | 450*, 690 | 450*, 840 |
| 12 | 450 | 450*, 600 | 450*, 750 | 450*, 900 |
| 22 | 450*, 660 | 450*, 810 | 450*, 960 | 450*, 1110 |
| 32 | 450*, 750 | 450*, 900 | 450*, 1050 | 450*, 1200 |
*– the amount of the subscription fee during the first month of using the tariff
How to switch to Unlimited tariff on MTS team for free
Figuring out how to switch to the Smart Unlimited tariff from MTS is quite simple. Subscribers can use two different connection options:
- through a special service USSD command;
- in your personal account on the official portal of the cellular company.
An alternative option is to purchase a new SIM card or switch to MTS from another operator while maintaining the number. The latter costs 100 rubles, and the entire procedure takes about a week.
A simple tariff change is free and takes minimal time. But the amount required on the account is necessary to activate the package. It is equal to the standard monthly subscription fee and is 350 rubles.
Pitfalls of the new tariff from MTS
Initially, “Smart Unlimited” was positioned as an MTS tariff that provided an unlimited Internet package without obvious restrictions. Now the mobile operator freely makes amendments to the service package, trying to “pump” as much money as possible from its customers. This innovation also includes a change in the distribution of the Internet to other devices. It was also stated in the MTS agreement that users would be provided with network access in the amount of 10 GB and with a further speed limit to 128 Kbps. However, in reality, the terms of the MTS Smart plan allow you to use only 2 GB of Internet at high speed.
International roaming and international access MTS: what is it
The July 6, 2021 update brought more bad news. The data transfer speed decreased to such an extent that it was not possible to load Internet pages. What will happen next is unknown, but the operator assures that such innovations are extremely beneficial.
Many MTS subscribers criticize the company because of high prices for small packages of minutes and SMS. The cost is especially significant in cities remote from the center. Their list includes the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Republic of Khakassia and Tyva. The cost of “Smart Unlimited” in the first month is 12.90 rubles per day, but in the subsequent month - as much as 25 rubles. Given the limited data transfer speed in this territory, the use of services becomes very unprofitable.
Using a special command
Every subscriber trying to figure out how to switch to the Smart Unlimited tariff on MTS from a phone must know the correct combination that must be dialed on a mobile phone.
To change the tariff, you will need to dial *111*3888*1# on your cell phone and press the dial key. After that, all you have to do is wait a few moments and start using the connected services.
To make sure that the tariff plan has been successfully changed, you should dial a simple command *111*59# and click the call button, after which you will only have to wait for a message with information about the connected tariff plan for active services.
It is worth mentioning that the cellular company has developed a lot of convenient queries for quick and convenient communication management.
Restrictions on Internet use under the “Smart Unlimited” tariff
It is worth noting some features when using the starter package with this plan:
- The tariff plan is only suitable for a tablet or smartphone. If you try to use it on modems, routers or other devices, the operator will block access to the Internet.
- The tariff prohibits the use of file hosting services and torrents.
- Although there are some restrictions on using the package, there are also advantages. For example, Smart Unlimited allows you to use your phone as a Wi-fi access point. Today there are no restrictions on this advantage.
- If the data line is overloaded, access to the network may be temporarily blocked. This fact should be taken into account when using the network.
It is worth noting that any bypass of the restrictions on the “Smart Unlimited” tariff will be punished by the operator by blocking Internet access or turning off the tariff.
Checking the remaining minutes, traffic and balance
To stay informed about the consumption of package services, you should check them periodically. To do this, the company provides several ways:
- To view the remaining free minutes, you must enter the code *100*1# on your phone.
- To check traffic, use the combination *217#. This request will not show how much traffic is left, since it is provided in unlimited quantities on the tariff. But using such a request it will be possible to find out how much traffic was used.
- To check the current money balance, use the command *100#. In addition, MTS has a special combination that allows you to view the last 5 withdrawals from your account. For such information you need to dial *152#.
Change via the Internet
If using the command seems inconvenient, you should install a new tariff plan via the Internet. To do this you will need:
- go to the official portal of the mobile operator;
- log in;
- switch to the page of the appropriate tariff;
- connect.
You should check the correctness and success of the actions taken right there, in your personal account. To do this, just go to the page with personal information and see what services and tariffs are active. If unexpected difficulties arise, you should contact support staff and ask them to look into the situation.
Prices above packages
Despite the fact that most packages consist of a large number of calls, SMS and traffic, sooner or later any volume can end. In this case, the basic contract prices come into effect.
Challenges
You will not have to pay for calls to MTS numbers even after the paid minutes have expired. This condition applies to both local and intercity connections. Calls to other phones in the Moscow region will cost 2 rubles. To contact subscribers of other mobile operators from other regions you will have to pay 5 rubles. Conversations with residents of foreign countries will be charged based on the destination country. For example, for a call to Europe you will have to pay 49 rubles, to the CIS – 35 rubles, to other countries – 70 rubles per minute.
Messages
Correspondence within the boundaries of the paid package is not paid for. After its end, SMS to numbers in the Moscow region will cost 1.95 rubles. To send a text message to other regions of Russia you need to pay 3.8 rubles, abroad 8 rubles. MMS messages to any phones will cost 9.9 rubles.
Internet
After the end of the main traffic, you will receive additional Internet volume. For the “My Unlimited” tariff it is 1 GB. There is no need to activate the package, as this service is activated automatically. Cost 150 rubles. There is auxiliary traffic at home and in roaming in Russia. You can manage the service via USSD request *111*936#. During 1 billing month, auto-renewal can be activated only 15 times. Internet access can then be restored using other options.
How to change Rostelecom tariff through an operator?
Can’t change your Rostelecom Internet tariff yourself through “Personal Account” or “My Rostelecom”? Then you can use the contact center number, calls to which from both home and mobile phones are free.
- You need to call Rostelecom number 8-800-100-08-00;
- wait for a response from an available operator;
- express your wish to change the tariff;
- listen to information about the tariffs available for connection;
- choose the appropriate one;
- dictate to the operator the passport details of the subscriber for whom the service is registered and the contract number;
- agree to the tariff change.
If there are not enough funds on the balance to pay for the new tariff, the operator will notify you about this. You will just need to pay the missing amount and use all the options of the new tariff.
If you cannot reach the number provided, you will need to call back later. Attempts to change the tariff through an operator working on a different Rostelecom number (for example, technical support) will not be successful. Each number has its own functionality.
The number indicated in the material belongs to the Rostelecom contact center, which provides communication services under the OnLime brand for Moscow and the Moscow region. You can find out the number for your region by going to the provider’s website and indicating your service region.
If the problem is connection speed
The most common reason for changing the tariff is insufficient connection speed. Today, the provider offers tariffs with connection speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s, which can be obtained if technical capabilities are available in the subscriber equipment.
You just need to select a tariff - up to 30 Mbit/s, up to 60 Mbit/s, up to 100 Mbit/s, and so on, and proceed to it, using the instructions described in the further contents of the article.
But such speeds are available only to subscribers connected via an optical line; ADSL offers speeds of only up to 24 Mbit/s, and the provider Rostelecom offers even less - up to 6 Mbit/s.
If the subscriber is connected via a telephone line and does not have enough speed, then you can change the provider, or wait until fiber is installed to the house, which the provider will notify you about, and connect a tariff with the required connection speed.
