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MTS is the largest cellular operator in the Russian Federation, which offers its customers a lot of profitable services. One popular offer is the ability to share minutes and mobile data. This option is useful for those subscribers who want their relatives to always be online in order to distribute the Internet in a private home. MTS has specially developed a service that allows relatives not to pay for services, but to use packages from your tariff plan. Today we will talk about how to share MTS Internet and figure out what the advantages are.
Share MTS Internet: “General package”
Is it possible to share gigabytes of Internet on MTS? This is a fairly common question that the company’s clients often ask. There is a special option called "General Package". If you use this service, you can share your own packages of minutes and mobile Internet with other subscribers. Using this option will make your plan family friendly, and you will be able to control the expenses of your loved ones. Please note: only those subscribers whose SIM cards are connected to the “Our Smart” tariff will be able to use this option. For example, you are the initiator and organize a group to which you add MTS subscribers. Everyone who has become a member can spend packages of minutes, SMS and mobile traffic that are activated by the initiator. All other options and services beyond the packages will be paid by each user separately according to the established tariff.
“General package” is a fairly advantageous offer that subscribers with an activated “Our Smart” tariff plan can take advantage of. It is impossible to activate the option on other tariffs.
What are the advantages of this service:
- You can distribute the Internet to different gadgets.
- It is possible to pay for the service from only one account.
- The group size is maximum six subscribers.
- You can share packages with all subscribers who are in the same region as the initiator.
The cost of the “General package” option is of interest only to the initiator of the group. Those subscribers who use packages do not pay for services. The monthly fee is fifty rubles. The cost is relevant for residents of the capital, Moscow Region and other regions of the Russian Federation.
Service activation
First, to activate the service, you will need to become a subscriber to the “Our Smart” tariff plan.
You can connect it in different ways:
- On the official website of MTS. We find the section called “Tariffs and Services”, then select the subsection “For smartphone”. Now you need to find the desired plan in the catalog, read its description and click “Connect”.
- The second way is to use the capabilities of your personal account or an adapted version for mobile devices.
- Send the command *111*1025#.
- Buy a SIM card at a mobile phone store and immediately connect to the desired tariff plan.
How to share and accept invitations
We answered the question whether it is possible to share gigabytes of Internet in a village with MTS. Now it’s worth considering in detail how you can use this service. If you personally are the initiator, then the first thing you need to do is create a special group and invite relatives or friends there.
How to do it:
- We carry out the USSD request *431*1#. Then you will need to indicate the phone number of the subscriber you want to add to your group.
- The second option is to dial a simple combination *431*1*subscriber number#.
- You can also connect your loved ones through your own account on the operator’s website or through the mobile application.
To become full members of the group, your relatives or friends must confirm their consent. When a request arrives on their mobile phone, they will need to write “yes” in the response message. Subscribers who use tariff plans without a monthly fee will be connected automatically.
Options like
- "MTS Tablet";
- "Bit";
- "Maxi" and "Mini";
- "Super" and some others
The users you want to invite should not be connected.
Terms of use in the home region and in roaming
The coverage area and volume of packages for connected users will correspond to the conditions of the tariff plan of the group initiator. Please note: both the initiator and all group members have the right to spend minutes, messages and gigabytes. In this case, priorities are not set. But if necessary, the group creator can set some restrictions on the consumption of packages. This applies to all subscribers who are members of the group. When traveling within the Russian Federation, the conditions of the option will be preserved for both the initiator and those who use his packages. During trips abroad, if the “Foreign” option is activated by the group creator, all subscribers of a single group have the right to use free minutes, but they will not be able to use gigabytes from the common package.
Removing a user and leaving a group
At a certain point, the initiator will be able to set a ban for any subscriber in his group. To exclude a user, you must use the request: *434*3*user number #. The same operation can be performed through your personal account on the operator’s website. If for one reason or another the user himself wants to leave the group, he can also do this through a simple command *434*0#. After performing this action, general traffic will no longer be available to him.
Option from MTS “Unified Internet”
As you know, modern gadgets are capable of distributing the network to other devices, that is, operating in access point mode. The MTS company offers its customers. This means that subscribers can connect several devices to use one mobile traffic package. At the same time, it does not matter at all where the subscribers are located - in the same service area or traveling across Russian cities. The service allows you to share mobile traffic with other subscribers.
Some subscribers who use several gadgets at once activate this service and provide Internet to all mobile devices. The option is convenient and beneficial in the sense that when connecting it, the subscriber gets the opportunity to save a lot. After all, you don’t have to buy mobile traffic packages for every gadget. Before connecting to the service, you should pay attention to one important point. There are some restrictions.
On almost all MTS tariff plans, distribution is strictly limited to fifty gigabytes per month, and on the Smart Unlimited tariff, users will be able to distribute only ten gigabytes per month. Only five numbers can be connected within this service. The monthly fee for the option is one hundred rubles. As soon as the function is activated, this amount will be immediately debited from the subscriber’s personal account. In addition, you need to take into account that if your balance is zero, negative, or your account has less than one hundred rubles, the service will not be activated.
Group management
To manage a group of subscribers who will be connected to the “Unified Internet” option, you can use your personal account on the operator’s website or go to the mobile application. In your personal account, we will be interested in the “Invite device” section. Here you need to indicate the number of the subscriber you want to invite to distribute the Internet. The subscriber who receives the invitation must dial “1” in the response message. If at the time of the invitation the subscriber is already a member of another group within the framework, then becoming a member will not be possible again. The procedure for removing someone from a group is not carried out instantly and sometimes takes several days. Adding a member to a group takes about fifteen minutes. You can manage your group, add or remove users through your personal account.
What are the advantages of the option
- Economic benefit. The cost of the service is much cheaper than the subscription fee for regular Internet use.
- One user can provide Internet to all his gadgets.
- Convenient and extremely simple traffic control.
- Easy group management.
The subscription fee is debited from the user once a month. Mobile traffic will be shared equally, but a possible extension of the package is provided.
Before activating this option, it is advisable to study all the conditions in detail. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the option applies to subscribers within the home region. For example, a resident of the capital will not be able to share mobile traffic with a friend from Krasnoyarsk. The service will be activated only after the group has been created.
Activation
A subscriber who plans to create a group needs to go to the operator’s official web page and use a special function to send invitations to other users. Subscribers who have received invitations send a response SMS with the number 1 as a sign of agreement. If difficulties arise when connecting the option, you can always contact the support service. The monthly subscription fee is one hundred rubles. If the main mobile traffic package is exhausted prematurely, access to the Internet will be blocked. But you can use the convenient “Turbo button” option.
Deactivation
Subscribers can leave the group in various ways, for example, by using the functionality of their personal account. The initiator of the group can also remove any participant through his personal account on the MTS website. Another available option is to use a text message to number 5340. In the SMS you need to indicate: 0 the number of the user you want to exclude from the group.
How to transfer GB from Tele2 to MTS
- How to transfer money from Tele2 to MTS?
- USSD commands
- Transfer by SMS
- Through Tele2 wallet
- other methods
- Restrictions and fees
- Sending money from Tele2 to MTS using a virtual wallet
- Sending money using a Tele2 my card credit card
How to return your money written off from a Sberbank card for payment for goods and services pay.mts.ru.topup?
Transfer by SMS
Before the last action, it is important to make sure that the funds in your Tele2 account are sufficient to transfer the specified amount to MTS.
All you have to do is choose a convenient option for transferring money from your phone balance.
How to share mobile traffic
The operator offers several options for mobile Internet distribution:
- Wi-Fi. In the menu on your smartphone, find the category with settings, then select the “Modem mode” section. We activate the Wi-Fi access point by moving the slider to the desired position. On the Tariffishe tariff plan, users can distribute three gigabytes of mobile Internet monthly for free. If the limit is exceeded, 75 rubles will be debited from the user. every day, but only when performing network distribution.
- USB. Modern smartphones can function as modems. You need to purchase a standard USB cable. It is used to connect a smartphone and another gadget to which you want to transfer traffic. Be sure to connect the “USB modem” mode.
- Bluetooth. Traffic can also be transmitted via Bluetooth. Activate the corresponding button on your smartphone. Please note: this distribution method is inferior in terms of Wi-Fi speed.
MTS always has a lot of profitable offers for subscribers. Before connecting to a particular service, you should read the terms and conditions of its use in detail.
Via USB
MTS does not provide the ability to transfer gigabytes to another number. But you can try using your phone as a USB modem. This function is provided on most modern smartphones. To do this, you will need a double USB cable - each end must be connected to a smartphone port.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- We connect two devices with a cable.
- In the settings, look for the “Modem mode” item.
- This section indicates possible options for Internet distribution. Select “USB modem”.
- Next to this name you need to move the button to the active position.
Typically, operators do not impose any restrictions on this way of sharing their gigabytes.
