Expanding the coverage area of ​​packages according to the MTS tariff: what is it and how to disable it

Subscribers of the mobile operator MTS, when connecting to the Smart tariff plan, discovered unknown debits from their accounts, which even the support service cannot explain until they check some of your personal data. Even when typing a USSD request for a personal account, subscribers will not find the necessary debit information; it does not remain here. When withdrawing funds in the amount of 15 rubles, a message is usually sent to the number, which states that the zone of use of the package has been expanded at the current MTS tariff. How to disable it and what kind of service this is – this will be discussed later in the article.

Expanding the coverage area of ​​MTS packages by tariffs

The monthly fee differs in different MTS tariffs, but until recently it was charged only in the amount stated by the operator. Recently, many subscribers began to complain that an additional 15 rubles are withdrawn from their account every day, which amounts to 450 rubles per month, and this is not small. At the same time, clients receive an SMS that the funds have been withdrawn for “expanding the coverage area of ​​the packages according to the tariff.” What is this new trick of the federal cellular operator and how to deal with it, we will figure it out further.

REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL WORK

Let's look at the process of completing additional work using specific examples.

Let’s say that an agreement has been drawn up with an employee of Selena LLC, a 4th category electrician, O. A. Serebrov, to perform additional work (expanding service areas) in another area of ​​work (examples 1, 2), and a 3rd category mechanical assembly mechanic, E. Yu Makarova The employer registered the additional work as an increase in the scope of work (examples 3 and 4).

The law does not limit the period for which an employer can assign an employee to perform additional work. In each specific case, the period during which the employee will perform, along with the work specified in the employment contract, additional work by expanding service areas, increasing the volume of work, is determined by the employer with the consent of the employee (Part 3 of Article 60.2 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

The essence of the service

MTS sins in that it connects services to subscribers, paid ones at that, without any notification of the fact of such connection. The client learns about the removal of the monthly fee for an often unnecessary option later, and often for some time he does not even suspect where the funds from his account go.

This is exactly what happened with the option in question. So, on “Smart” tariffs from the currently current line, 15 rubles are debited every day for expanding the validity of tariff options when in domestic roaming. The idea is very convenient, but many subscribers are charged this amount regardless of their location.

Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether the client makes calls while traveling or not, the specified payment is still charged.

Disabling an extension

Of course, those who see -15 rubles on their balance every day are unhappy with this state of affairs and want to disable this option. You can do this automatically - do not use mobile communications when you leave your home region. And this applies to calls, sending SMS and accessing the Internet. But since debiting can happen just like that, without traveling around the country, it is useful to know how to disable the service manually.

Option one is to set the command ✶ 1 5 2 ✶ 2 # . This command disables all subscriptions that are on the number. To deactivate the extension in question, you need to dial 3 - that is, unsubscribe from everyone.

It will not be possible to return money that was withdrawn from subscriber accounts in an unfair manner. After all, if you carefully study the terms of the tariff, you will notice in the smallest font a note that the expansion of the coverage area of ​​the packages is activated automatically. However, it is not indicated that payment will always be charged for this. Also, the consultant in the service office will not talk about this, and such an unpopular move is not voiced in advertising.

Alternative

An option on how to use your balance more rationally is to connect to another of the available roaming services throughout the country. In this case, there will be no reason to withdraw additional funds for expanding the validity of the packages.

So, for Smart subscribers, “All Russia” will become a convenient option. The activation cost is 100 rubles, plus the same amount is charged in the form of a monthly fee. As a result, all service packages can be used under the same conditions as in the home region.

You can connect to the option in your Personal Account, through the command ✶ 1 1 1 ✶ 1 0 3 1 # or at the service office.

The actions of mobile operators are not always fair; the only way out for subscribers is to always read the terms of service.

Expansion of the zone: what advantages does it bring for the head of the organization

If the boss decides to expand the zone, then he:

• It can save money, because it is better to pay a little extra to an already working employee than to hire a new person and allocate money for a full salary.
• May not create new jobs for new employees. For example, if a person who is absent for some reason works in the office, then the boss can stop burdening himself with thoughts of buying another desk or computer so that others can work for him. After all, he may well be replaced by a full-time employee, whose job responsibilities will simply increase. He will perform the tasks assigned by management at his workplace and will receive additional payment for this.

Tariff "Extended" MTS TV - detailed description

Satellite television from MTS operates according to a certain scheme: a signal is received from the satellite to the antenna, after which the broadcast is redirected to the receiver. The receiver converts the signal into TV channels.

Features of satellite TV:

• optimal cost of service;
• choosing the most suitable tariff;
• equipment rental – no need to pay a large amount.

The most convenient and popular satellite TP package is considered Advanced. The current offer includes the following terms of use:

What channels are included in the MTS “Advanced” package

The extended package of MTS channels includes such TV channels as:

• movies and TV series (20), children's (9) and sports (11);
• federal (25), news (10) and educational (17);
• hobbies and leisure (24), documentaries (4) and erotica (1);
• shop on the couch (3), music (13) and regional (8).

There is no such option as deleting certain channels. In order to block access to unwanted broadcasts, you should create a personal list of TV channels, which will include your favorites. During network updates, it is possible that some TV channels will disappear from the list. In this case, it is recommended to restart the console, which will help solve the problem.

Requirements that must be observed when drawing up a document

The list of requirements that a specialist must comply with when drawing up an order:

• Maintain legal spacing between page edges and text.
• The order is issued only on white and high-quality A4 paper.
• The date must be written in numbers.
• The document must contain a basis.
• The amount to be paid as reimbursement of expenses must be written in both numbers and words.
• The document must contain all signatures and their transcripts.
• Seal impression.

How to activate the “Advanced” package

To start using satellite TV services from MTS, you need to make a personal visit to the company’s office or contact the operator by phone. After the request for the service is submitted, you should wait for the master, who will arrive at a certain time. A company employee will make all the necessary connections and conclude a service agreement with the client.

To activate the extended package from MTS satellite TV, you need to perform any of the following actions:

1. Call customer support at tel.0.
2. Send an SMS message to phone 9909, indicating >After confirming the application, installing and configuring the equipment, the company’s client can use the service provided. In case of any system problems, it is recommended to contact customer support by phone.

Mistakes that are made while filling out

Most often, when filling out an order, a specialist may make the following mistakes:

• spell the name of the organization incorrectly;
• omit or write incorrectly the date of the document;
• do not indicate the registration number;
• do not write in words the amount that must be paid as reimbursement of expenses;
• write the employee's full name incorrectly;
• do not indicate the position;
• do not indicate the deadline for completing the work;
• fail to indicate the additional agreement that is attached to the employment contract;
• make corrections with a simple pencil or a pen of a different color;
• write the text in illegible handwriting;
• correct a lot in the document;
• make spelling mistakes;
• artificially age an order;
• erase the text.

Additional paid channel packages

MTS offers to activate additional TV channels, which you can do yourself through your personal account:

Additional Information

After the Advanced package is activated, such an option as tuning channels according to local time is not provided. This should not be considered a drawback, since no satellite TV allows you to make this kind of settings.

MTS offers a large list of TV channels in which you can find those that are broadcast in all time zones. For more information, go to the official website. Only those company clients who have connected a CAM module can watch UHD TV channels.

MTS tariff “Smart 032017”

Update! This tariff is closed for connections and has been archived under the name “Smart 032017”. You can find a description of the new MTS Smart tariff here.

"Smart"

- the first of the recently launched line of tariffs from the mobile operator MTS. It includes packages of minutes, SMS and mobile Internet, as well as a subscription fee.

By the way, in the detailed description the official name of this tariff plan is marked with the date - “Smart 032017”

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Tariff parameters

The parameters of this tariff plan differ in different regions, so we will consider it using the example of a specific region - Moscow and the region.

Let's take a look at the tariff parameters on the official MTS website:

• Subscription fee – 550 rubles per month (Until February 25, 2021 – 500 rubles per month).
• Mobile Internet - 6 GB per month (until February 25, 2021 - 5 GB per month).
• Package of minutes – 550 to all networks in Russia.
• SMS package – 550 to home region numbers.
• Tariff plan parameters when traveling around Russia (national roaming) are the same as in your home region. But when you activate any of the services (Internet, incoming/outgoing calls, SMS), the “Tariff is valid throughout Russia” will be automatically connected. It is this function that allows you to communicate outside your home region “Like Home,” and it costs 15 rubles. If the next day MTS communication services are activated again, you will again be charged 15 rubles. Officially - “for expanding the coverage area of ​​tariff packages.”
• Outgoing calls to any MTS numbers after the end of the package of minutes are free.
• Outgoing calls to other numbers in your home region – 2 rubles per minute.
• Outgoing calls to other numbers in other regions – 5 rubles per minute.
• Internet traffic after the end of the Internet package is provided on the basis of “Additional packages” of the Internet with a volume of 500 MB and a cost of 95 rubles. The maximum number of packages available for connection in one subscriber month is 15.
• The remaining packages of minutes, SMS and Internet are transferred to the next month.

What's worth noting? This article was written on January 6, 2021. At this moment, there is no news from MTS regarding changes in tariff plans, and there is also no information in the description of the tariff plan. But in the detailed description, located in the PDF file, it is written that for subscribers who switch to the tariff from January 15, 2021, the Internet package will be only 3 GB.

The antimonopoly service considered the tariffs of MTS and MegaFon to be inflated

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has opened administrative cases against mobile operators MTS and MegaFon, which, according to the service, do not comply with the requirement to abolish intranet roaming. Operators may be required to transfer to the budget the income received as a result of the violation. MegaFon is ready to justify intercity prices.

The FAS has initiated administrative cases regarding intranet roaming against MTS and MegaFon, as follows from the agency’s message. Regarding VimpelCom, a decision will be made in the coming days. If, based on the results of consideration of cases, the agency reveals violations of antimonopoly legislation, operators may be required to transfer to the budget the income received as a result of the violation.

Based on the results of checking operators’ reports on tariff changes, the FAS found that the cost of incoming and outgoing long-distance calls proposed by operators when traveling around Russia is unreasonably inflated, and the introduction of a daily fee when the subscriber is outside the home region is also unreasonable. Earlier, on January 23, the FAS sent MTS an explanation about the inadmissibility of worsening the situation of consumers of communication services. But MTS not only does not improve, but worsens the conditions for consuming communication services when traveling around Russia, the FAS is confident. In particular, according to the FAS, the operator continues to extend the requirement for an additional payment of 15 rubles. per day for expanding the coverage area of ​​the package outside the home region when traveling around Russia and introduces an unreasonably high fee for incoming calls “from home” on tariff plans that previously did not provide for such a fee.

Why did the FAS threaten MTS with a case of violating antimonopoly legislation?

FAS demanded that the Big Four equalize roaming conditions in different tariff plans when subscribers travel outside their home region in July 2021. The deadline for fulfilling the requirement was extended from December 15, 2021 to January 31, 2021 for MegaFon, VimpelCom and MTS and until May 31 for Tele2. At the end of December, the FAS reported that Tele2’s proposals met the requirements and the extension of the deadline was due to the need for technical implementation of tariff changes.

MegaFon announced the zeroing of the cost of incoming calls when traveling within Russia from numbers in the region of residence in December 2017, while the basic cost of mobile Internet remains the same as in the home region. The operator planned to change 3 thousand tariffs throughout the country. After this, the head of the FAS, Igor Artemyev, stated that the FAS has “small concerns” regarding MegaFon regarding the issue of canceling intranet roaming.

Why did the operators fail to meet the deadline of the FAS ultimatum?

The press service of MegaFon stated that they have begun to cancel on-network roaming in 2021. In March, new tariff plans appeared, where the cost of calls does not change as subscribers move around the network, MegaFon says. “The cost of a long-distance call we offer corresponds to the average price of a long-distance connection from the home region and is the market average for long-distance operators. We are ready to provide additional data to the Federal Antimonopoly Service regarding the justification of the price of a long-distance connection,” the operator’s press service added.

MTS said that it was surprised by the FAS decision and was ready to explain the new tariff scheme to the regulator: from February 28, the operator canceled daily additional payments for trips within Russia on most tariff plans, a complete cancellation is planned until the end of the first half of the year. “The only difference from the home tariff is the payment for long-distance calls,” the company said.

Personal opinion

The tariff is quite reasonable, especially with the transfer of packages to the next month. The subscription fee could be a little lower, but that's okay. This tariff plan is not very suitable for traveling around Russia, since you will have to pay to expand the coverage area of ​​the tariff packages - 15 rubles every day of using communication services.

Also, the tariff will become less attractive from January 15, 2021, as the mobile Internet package will be reduced (for those who connect to the tariff or switch to it starting from January 15). And 3 GB of mobile Internet for 500 rubles per month is not very much.

Again, it’s hard to say whether I would use this tariff or not, since my tariff plan is much more profitable. But previously I had to use Smart, although the conditions there were completely different. Now I could recommend Smart, but only with five GB of mobile Internet, and not three.

What does this service mean?

So, funds are written off (15 rubles) on SMART tariffs, when using any connection while roaming in Russia. The fact is that each subscriber has its own “home” region; if you travel outside of it, you will be charged an additional 15 rubles per day. A decent amount of 450 rubles accrues in a month, in addition to the monthly fee for the main tariff.

You can see the charge through ordering call details

How to correct mistakes made

To correct errors in a document, you must do the following:

1. Remake the document - this method is relevant if errors have been detected:
   before the boss signs;
2. at the time of signing.
3. Print a new document. But before you start issuing a new one, you need to create an order that cancels the order that contains various types of errors, and must contain the following:
   Document number;
4. the date on which it was compiled;
5. Name;
6. the words “Consider invalid”;
7. briefly why they decided to cancel it;
8. Full name of the person responsible for corrected errors;
9. signature.

How to disable package coverage extension?

This option is activated automatically if you use communications outside your home region. You can only disable it automatically - do not use your SIM card in any way. That is, if you do not make calls, receive calls, send SMS or use the Internet, then there will be no withdrawal from your account.

Of course, staying away from mobile communications is not an option. Therefore, it would be the best option for you to connect to a convenient option - “Smart - All Russia”. This service will reduce your communication costs when traveling around Russia. The cost of the service is 100 rubles per month, plus 100 rubles are charged for the connection itself. After this, all connections (calls, internet, SMS, mms) while traveling will cost the same as at home. Attention – this service is available to subscribers of the “Smart” line, including “Nonstop”, “Unlimited” and “Hype”.

You can add an option in your Personal Account. Go to the “Service Management” – “Connect New Services” tab. Find the “All Russia” option in the list and activate it.

Connecting to the All Russia service in your Personal Account

• The second option is to use the My MTS mobile application. There, follow the path of the tabs “Services” - “All services” - “Roaming”.
• The easiest way is to use the USSD command to connect. Dial *111*1031# and call key.

If you belong to the “Smart Mini” or “Smart +” line, then the most profitable tariff will be “Everywhere at home”, which is activated through the combination *111*1021#.

Many subscribers who accumulate a decent amount of money every day are wondering if they can get their money back? In fact, the funds cannot be returned. The fact is that if you carefully read the detailed description of your tariff, you will find an agreement below, where in small print there will be an indication of the automatic activation of “Expansion of the coverage area of ​​packages according to the tariff.” Nobody talks about this in advertising, as usual, so you shouldn’t be surprised. From a purely legal standpoint, everything is very smooth.


Always review tariff agreements carefully

Everything about MTS roaming in Russia in 2021

When traveling around the country, subscribers think about the cost of mobile communications. In 2021, on-net roaming has disappeared, but the confusion remains. The same roaming in Russia from MTS may require additional options. Their selection depends on the tariff plan used.

What's free when traveling around Russia

The abolition of intranet roaming has become a hot topic in 2021. Operators abandoned it and made service packages valid throughout Russia. But confusion has arisen with the regions - the home region is now considered to be the region in which the traveler is currently located. And if a subscriber uses a tariff with a package of local calls, then calls within a given region become local. And calls to the “native” network where the connection was made turned into long-distance calls.

Internet from MTS has been operating throughout Russia since 2021 without additional payments. This opens up the possibility of communication through social networks and instant messengers (including voice). As for calls and SMS, pricing here depends on the parameters of the tariff plan. If the packages are local, they are valid only in the region where the subscriber is located - calls outside of it are considered long-distance. If the package is valid throughout Russia, there is no need to think about roaming issues - go to any region and communicate under the same conditions.

Favorable tariffs for MTS roaming in Russia

The following tariffs work without surcharges and roaming in the MTS network:

• “Tariff” – includes from 500 to 3000 minutes within the Russian Federation and unlimited Internet. Monthly payment – ​​from 650 rubles, depending on the selected package.
• “ULTRA” – 5000 minutes within Russia, 20 GB of traffic and premium service for 2900 rubles/month.
• “Smart Zabugorishche” – with weekly tariffs. Includes 7 GB of traffic, 350 minutes to local numbers and MTS Russia numbers weekly for 250 rubles/week.
• “Smart Top” is the most expensive tariff plan, suitable for traveling without additional payments.

All other MTS tariffs provide for changes in tariffs.

As an example, consider the “Red Energy” tariff plan. In the connection region (in our case it is Moscow) all local calls are charged at 1.6 rubles/min. Intercity calls to MTS Russia numbers cost 5 rubles/min, to all other numbers – 8 rubles/min. A trip from Moscow to Krasnodar will change the tariff - calls within Krasnodar are charged at 1.6 rubles/min, to Moscow - 5 or 8 rubles/min, depending on the operator. The situation changes with the help of modifier options.

Connect all the options described in the article in advance to avoid additional costs due to changed tariffs.

Option “Russia is like home everywhere”

This option establishes a single tariff for calls in all directions throughout Russia. The subscription fee is 5 rubles/day, calls are charged at 3 rubles/min. Local calls are charged as before, but travelers are more interested in calls to the connection region - they are becoming cheaper. Using the example of “Red Energy” and a trip to Krasnodar, calls to the capital of Kuban cost 1.6 rubles/min, to Moscow – 3 rubles/min. To connect, send the USSD command *111*528# or use your personal account.

Options for packaged tariff plans

There are two options in this category

1. "Home package Russia". Designed for short trips, the subscription fee is charged daily - 10 rubles/day.
2. "Home package Russia +". Created for those who leave for longer than 10 days - the monthly fee is 100 rubles/month. If the trip will take 11 or more days, connect the second option.

The essence of these options is to expand the coverage area of ​​packages of minutes and SMS on package tariffs to other regions. If your tariff includes only local minutes, connect one of the options and communicate with all of Russia, using only the package - without overpayment or additional payments. Sending SMS is charged in the same way - they are consumed from the package. Options are valid throughout Russia. After arriving in the connection region, they must be turned off to avoid unnecessary costs.

Options are valid on the following tariff plans:

• "My Unlimited";
• "Smart Unlimited";
• "Smart";
• "Smart mini";
• "Smart NonStop";
• "X";
• "Smart Light";
• “Smart Device” (and its archived version “Smart Device 032017”);
• "Mobile.BIG".

Check compatibility on this page by selecting the fare you are using and your travel region. To connect to the version with daily billing, send the USSD command *111*743#, to connect to the version with monthly billing, dial *111*128#. You can connect options through your personal account.

Additional SMS packages

Some subscribers who do not use the Internet prefer to communicate via SMS. They are recommended to connect one of the SMS packages:

• 50 SMS – 135 rubles, dial *111*124#;
• 100 SMS – 180 rubles, dial *111*125#.

The validity period of the packages (maximum 30 days) and the balance are checked with the command *100*2#. The territory of action is all of Russia. SMS packages are not available on package plans. Check compatibility through your personal account.

How to activate roaming in Russia

Unlike international roaming, intranet roaming does not require a connection. It is active for subscribers by default. To gain access to communication services, keep track of your balance - it must be positive. A bank card connected to your personal account will help you top up your account while traveling. It is also available to subscribers, allowing them to use communication services with a negative balance.

When located in the Yamalo-Nenets, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and Perm Territories, the mobile phone can connect to partner cellular networks. In this case, communications are charged at national roaming prices. To register with MTS, use the manual settings in the phone menu.

How to disable

Intranet roaming from MTS cannot be disabled. But when you return home, turn off the connected options to avoid unnecessary costs.