Almost every phone owner uses the mobile Internet these days. Most people want to determine which operator is best for mobile Internet. This is becoming increasingly difficult to do, since each mobile operator is trying to attract a large number of new customers by improving its services in terms of the quality and cost of the Internet.
Criteria for choosing mobile Internet
Before you settle on any operator, there are a few things to consider that can help you make the right choice. These include the following criteria:
- speed;
- traffic volume;
- price.
Cost has recently played a very minor role, since the price of mobile Internet for each operator is approximately the same, and even the cheapest tariff is quite a bit less expensive than the most expensive.
Particular attention must be paid to the speed and number of gigabytes provided. When choosing the Internet for a mobile device, you need to take into account how the owner of the smartphone will use the traffic. If you plan to watch movies on your phone, then the minimum connection speed should be at least 1 Mbit/sec. For video calls via Skype you need from 512 Kbps, and for online games – 128–256 Kbps. The volume of traffic also depends on the purposes for which the Internet will be used for the phone.
How to choose a SIM card for a tablet
Not all tablets support the use of SIM cards. There are modifications of Wi-Fi and LTE (3G). Only the latter have a slot for installing SIM cards.
To ensure that the choice of SIM card does not turn out to be wrong, a potential buyer needs to pay attention to several important parameters:
- Operator coverage area.
- Included communication services.
- The number of gigabytes in a traffic package.
- Subscription fee amount.
The speed of the Internet and the overall quality of the connection will largely depend on the coverage area, although the Internet a priori cannot be fast on an old tablet. Having a package of minutes and SMS will be a pleasant bonus for those who will periodically make calls. The number of gigabytes of traffic is the main criterion that determines how often a person can access the Internet. And not a single person can ignore the size of the subscription fee. Everyone will try to look for cheaper services.
Internet from MTS
MTS is one of the most popular operators throughout Russia and neighboring countries. The provider's tariffs are distinguished by great variety, flexibility and differentiated offers for owners of different mobile devices. In the competition, all mobile operators are trying to improve their services, and MTS is no exception.
The company offers its customers a choice of the following tariff plans for smartphones:
- "Internet Maxi".
- "Internet Mini".
- "Internet VIP".
The difference between the three tariffs is the cost and the number of megabytes provided per month. So, in Internet Mini, the client receives 3 GB of traffic for daily use and pays 350 rubles. Thus, the cost of 1 GB is 116 rubles 67 kopecks. “Internet Mini” provides 12 GB at night and 12 GB during the day for 700 rubles. This means that for 1 MB you will have to pay less than 6 kopecks, and for 1 GB – 58 rubles. “Internet VIP” allows unlimited use, and daily traffic is 30 GB at a price of 1,200 rubles – 40 rubles/GB. If a subscriber has the opportunity to pay 1,200 rubles per month, then the “Internet-VIP” package will be the most optimal solution.
The company also provides the opportunity to use unlimited mobile Internet from MTS on smartphones and tablets. To do this, you need to connect to the “Smart Unlimited” tariff plan, the cost of which is 12.90 rubles per day in almost all regions except Moscow and the Moscow region, where from the second month MTS subscribers will have to pay 19 rubles per day.
Rating of tariffs for tablets 2019-2020
Tariff “For tablet” MTS
The only option for a tablet from MTS at the moment is the tariff of the same name, which, despite its high cost, remains one of the most balanced solutions in this segment.
The operator provides ten gigabytes of Internet for 550 rubles/month. The conditions for the basic tariff remain the same.
Tariff “For tablet” MTS
MTS also offers a choice of one of four free options, which will be connected along with the package:
- unlimited video viewing on YouTube;
- free broadcast of TV shows in the MTC-TV application;
- unlimited use of social networks (VK, Facebook, OK);
- unlimited use of instant messengers and video calls (Skype, Viber, WhatsApp).
The first option is connected for free, for subsequent ones the subscription fee is 75p/month, and for the MTC-TV application - as much as 150 rubles.
Conditions:
- monthly fee - 550p/month;
- Internet package - 10 gigabytes;
- free incoming calls;
- outgoing calls to home region numbers - 1.5 p/min;
- CMC to any Russian (except for the Crimean peninsula) numbers, any operators - 1.5p/sms.
The note! If you exhaust the basic 10 GB package ahead of schedule, you will immediately be connected to a paid (95 rubles) package for 500 megabytes.
pros
- free unlimited access to one of four services of your choice;
- packages for SMS and calls.
Minuses
- connecting a second or more services - only for a subscription fee;
- prices are very high, which is quite typical for MTS.
“Internet for tablet + Highway” from Beeline
Beeline is one of the most advanced operators in terms of providing tariffs and services for owners of tablet computers. Internet for a tablet is a kind of golden mean from all Beeline offers. The tariff operates on a postpaid payment system, in combination with the Highway option, which provides discounts on high-speed Internet, and provides from 6 to 12 gigabytes of traffic.
Internet for tablet + Highway from Beeline
Conditions:
- subscription fee - 406.7 rubles/month for 6 GB and 600 rubles/month for 12 GB;
- free incoming calls;
- calls to house numbers. region - 1.70p/min;
- calls to numbers outside the house. region - 2.90p/min;
- SMS to any Russian (except for Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea) numbers, any operators - 1.95p.
As in the case of Megafon, the tariff here does not initially include Internet options. Traffic is added separately using a connection.
pros
- has packages for standard communication and for the Internet.
Minuses
- the price for the 12 GB Highway package is very high, but if you are satisfied with the standard 6 GB package, it is quite affordable.
“Online + Your Internet” from Megafon
Megafon Online is a universal tariff for tablets and modems, providing traffic at a price of 2.5 rubles per megabyte. However, its main advantage is not this, but the separate “Your Internet” package that works with this tariff.
Megafon Online
When you connect to this package, you will have access to 7, 15, or 30 gigabytes of mobile traffic and unlimited use of the following services:
- navigation: Ya.Maps, Google Maps, 2GIS, Ya.Navigator, Ya.Transport, AppleMap;
- cloud storage: iCloud, Mail Cloud, Y.Disk, Dropbox;
- mail services: Ya.Pochta, Mail, Gmail;
- social networks: Odnoklassniki, Instagram, Facebook, VK;
- music libraries: Ya.Muzyka, Zvooq, BOOM, VK Music;
- watching video content on YouTube.
You also get free access to the MegafonTV service and a large package of TV channels, films and series.
The subscription fee is calculated depending on the size of the package: a 7 gigabyte package costs 450 rubles per month; package of 15 gigabytes – 550 rubles; and a package of 30 gigabytes - 900 rubles per month.
pros
- many unlimited offers for various services that do not require additional payment;
- several traffic packages to choose from;
- average price tag.
Minuses
- This offer does not include free minutes and SMS packages.
Tariff “Internet for devices” from Tele2
One of the best offers from Tele2 is the “device tariff”, which includes three high-speed Internet packages:
- 15 gigabytes (subscription fee: 400p per month);
- 25 gigabytes (subscription fee: 600p per month);
- 40 gigabytes (subscription fee: 900p per month).
As well as the “Internet to Tablet” package for 499 rubles per month.
Internet for devices" from Tele2
This tariff has an interesting feature: when accessing the network at night, traffic is not charged. If you surf or download data between 00:00 and 06:59, you can use the Internet for free. Sometimes, to switch to unlimited mode, you may need to disconnect and return the Internet connection, or even restart the device. The remaining traffic at the end of the billing period does not go anywhere, but is transferred to the next month. This function fully compensates for the inflated subscription fee.
pros
- several traffic packages, with unlimited night time and the ability to connect additional services. packages at an affordable price.
Minuses
- There are no packages for standard communication.
Tariff “Super SIM Free” + “Simple Internet” from Rostelecom
The Rostelecom provider does not provide separate tariffs for tablet owners, however, you can activate additional packages from the “Simply Internet” line for the “Super SIM Free” tariff.
Tariff from Rostelecom “Super Simka Free”
The Super SIM Free tariff is not initially intended for the Internet; it is primarily designed for cheap calls.
Tariff conditions:
- There is no subscription fee;
- calls to Rostelecom numbers in your home region - 0.80p;
- calls to numbers of other operators in the region - 0.80p;
- calls to Rostelecom numbers in other regions - 0p;
- calls to numbers of third-party operators in other regions - 10p;
- mobile Internet - 9.9p/MB.
However, support for Simple Internet packages makes it very beneficial for tablets. In any case, Rostelecom does not have any better offers.
The operator provides several kits, of which two can be distinguished: “Simple Internet L” and “Simple Internet in a Tablet”. The first one is lighter, the second one is heavier.
pros
- the lowest price tags among all five operators.
Minuses
- not a very wide coverage map.
Package “Simple Internet L”
For a monthly subscription fee of 299 rubles, you are provided with seven gigabytes of traffic. If there are not enough funds on the balance on the day the subscription fee is charged, access to the Internet will be blocked until the next replenishment of the subscriber account. In this case, all traffic unused during the billing period is transferred to the next month, but if it is not paid for on time, it will be burned. Works only on the Super SIM Free tariff plan.
Conditions:
- subscription fee - 299p/month;
- Internet package - 7 GB;
- There are no additional minutes or SMS.
Package “Simple Internet on a Tablet”
An extended version of the kit for tablets. It has objectively more favorable conditions, but the subscription fee is twice as high.
Conditions:
- subscription fee - 499p/month;
- Internet package - 15 gigabytes;
- unused gigabytes are automatically transferred to the next month;
- in social networks, instant messengers and other applications, traffic is not taken into account.
Mobile Internet from Beeline
This cellular operator has four service packages:
- 600 minutes + 300 SMS.
- 1,100 minutes + 500 SMS.
- 2,200 minutes + 1,000 SMS.
- 3,300 minutes + 3,000 SMS.
The cost of each package is respectively 500, 800, 1,200 and 1,800 rubles per month. Each of them provides the ability to connect to unlimited Internet. Thus, the subscriber has a chance to use unlimited mobile Internet for 500 rubles per month. In addition, the user must have 500 rubles in his account. This amount will initially be frozen and will eventually be returned to the owner.
Which tariff to choose for Internet on your phone and what to look for when choosing
Each of us has asked the question of how to choose the right tariff at least once, trying to optimize our mobile communications costs. Operators are offering more and more services, their cost is gradually decreasing, and the quality is becoming better.
To choose the right tariff plan, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- How high-quality is the coverage of the selected mobile operator;
- The amount you are willing to pay each month for communication services;
- How often do you use mobile Internet and make calls?
- Do you need additional services - packages of minutes, SMS messages, connection to an online cinema and others.
Some operators offer a so-called constructor, with which you can choose the optimal number of gigabytes of mobile Internet and completely abandon minutes and SMS messages.
Internet from Tele2
This is another operator that needs to be mentioned. Tele2 offers its subscribers three tariffs:
- 7 GB for 299 rub.
- 15 GB for 599 rub.
- 30 GB for 899 rub.
Thus, the price of 1 GB in these tariffs is 42.71 rubles, 40 rubles. and 30 rub. This is also a good offer. Of course, mobile Internet from Tele2 is not the most profitable, but the cost of 1 GB is cheaper than in tariffs from MTS.
Which operator has cheaper unlimited internet?
At the end of June, the analytical portal Content Review reported that Russia has the cheapest unlimited Internet
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Fortunately, tariffs with unlimited traffic were returned last year, and thanks to them, our country topped this rating. By the way, the USA did not even make it into the top 20
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The result is truly outstanding, but the question is: which operator has the cheapest unlimited Internet? I studied the websites of five major companies in Russia: Beeline, Megafon, MTS, Tele2 and Yota
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Prices in different regions may vary; for simplicity, I indicated the cost in Moscow and the region.
Read the results obtained in this material.
All prices are as of July 2021.
Yota
The latest provider that provides its subscribers with unlimited mobile Internet is an operator called Yota. In addition to traffic, Yota offers unlimited messages and calls within the network, as well as 100, 300, 600, 900 or 1,200 minutes to numbers of other operators.
The not best thing is that a phone with a Yota card cannot be fully used as a modem. If you do this, 3G will not function fully. The speed will be limited to 128 Kbps, but for tasks that do not require a high-speed connection, it will be enough to ensure good performance.
Many believe that the quality of communication on Yota is not the best among all others, however, the services of this operator are available in all regions where Megafon has a connection.
We climb under the hood
Some smartphone models have slots designed for SIM cards of different sizes. If the SIM card does not fit in size, it can be replaced while maintaining the number at the operator’s office. As a rule, this procedure does not cost anything.
There are also adapters that allow you to install small cards in larger slots, and large cards can be cut using a special tool. You can almost always find it in a store that sells cell phones. Cutting a SIM card is usually a paid service.
As you can see, a dual-SIM smartphone gives you great convenience, but it can also have pitfalls. Now you know how to get around them.
The Internet may completely disappear on your smartphone if you do not monitor your balance. The most convenient way to control it and all connected services is in the free My MTS application. If you wish, you can monitor all your numbers in the application at once.
Internet for modems
A large number of subscribers are wondering which operator to choose to connect to the Internet via a modem. The first on the list is the MTS “Connect 4” tariff. This is one of the most favorable tariffs for a modem. To connect it, you need to purchase a modem from MTS. Any other company's device will not work. Data transfer speed is approximately 21 Mb/s. The activation cost is 699 rubles. After this, the subscriber must pay 600 rubles for each month.
Good internet for the modem is provided by Beeline and Megafon. The cost can be up to 1,000 rubles. depending on the region. Also, these two operators give their clients access to entertainment content (exchangers, game servers) without traffic charges.
Tele2
“My Tele2” line
The basic tariff “My Tele2” offers 5 GB of traffic per month for 7 rubles. per day (210 rubles for 30 days, 42 rubles/1 GB). This is the most advantageous offer with a small Internet package (5-9 GB) from Tele2.
“My conversation”, “My online”, “My online+”
The rest of the tariffs in this line can be conveniently configured depending on your preferences. Let's try to configure them in such a way as to achieve the maximum benefit in cost per gigabyte. 15 GB per month with a minimum number of minutes (200) can be obtained for 380 rubles. And 30 GB and 200 minutes can be connected for 500 rubles/month. This is already more profitable than the basic configurations, but you can go further.
The described tariffs include the option of exchanging minutes for gigabytes. In this case, 1 minute is converted into 10.24 MB. By exchanging our 200 mins for 2 additional GB, we will get 17 GB for 380 rubles. and 32 GB for 500 rubles, which will reduce the price per gigabyte to 22.3 rubles. and 15.6 rub. respectively. This will allow us to achieve the most favorable mobile Internet conditions from Tele2 for medium (10-15 GB) and large (more than 20 GB) package sizes. At the same time, the Internet will work throughout the country. The exchange operation can be performed through your personal account or using a special team.
Despite the fact that we exchanged all the minutes for gigabytes, we still have free calls to Tele2 numbers in our home region and Russia and 50 SMS to any numbers (can be used even when traveling around the country).
A distinctive feature of Tele2 tariffs is that the balance of the Internet, messages and minutes is transferred to the next billing period (this does not only apply to traffic accrued in exchange for minutes).
The described Tele2 tariffs allow you to use popular social networks and instant messengers without restrictions.
What does Megafon offer?
Megafon's prices are somewhat more affordable than MTS's, and its offers may be of interest to many potential subscribers focused on unlimited Internet:
- The Unlimited tariff is the cheapest of those that offer the required service - only 400 rubles / month.
- Unlimited Plus is only 35 rubles more expensive. allows Internet distribution without restrictions.
- The Maximum tariff already costs 650 rubles/month. and not much different from the same Unlimited Plus, why pay more;
As we can see, this company is quite capable of satisfying the consumer’s need for unlimited Internet.
