Progress does not stand still, and every year, cellular devices become more and more sophisticated and advanced. But at the same time, many modern cellular devices require replacing the old SIM card with a new one. The MTS company keeps up with the times and invites its customers not to throw away old cards, because there are three ways to adapt them to modern standards. If you discovered that your new mobile device is also designed for a micro or nano SIM card, and you have an old-style SIM card, then this article is for you. From the review you will learn about ways to change a SIM card with the help of specialists, and you will also learn how to cut a SIM card yourself.
MTS SIM card cost
There are several features that significantly affect the future cost of the contract and the plastic itself.
How much does an MTS SIM card cost for a phone?
The price of the purchased product is influenced by the following factors:
- the required amount of funds in the account;
- selected tariff plan;
- delivery (availability or absence).
Thus, the cheapest SIM card without a tariff will cost 200 rubles. If the consumer requires delivery, the cost will increase to 400-600 rubles, depending on the chosen method of transferring the envelope. The size of the plastic can also affect the price.
If the purchase offers connection to a tariff plan, then the cost can increase from 200-250 rubles to 550 and above. However, in this case, much will depend on the region of acquisition. Thus, the most popular Smart program can be connected for 500 rubles, Smat Mini – for 350, and Smart+ – 250 rubles. The programs include various options:
- unlimited Internet;
- minutes for calls;
- traffic packages for using the global network;
- SMS.
When purchasing a new product, customers are interested in how much an MTS SIM card costs. Typically, the price tag for combinations of these services is set so that the SIM is provided free of charge, and the money paid for it is immediately recorded in the open balance. In this case, as a rule, the balance must be replenished with the amount necessary to pay off the first month of use, that is, the subscription fee.
Cost of a SIM card for a modem
SIM for modems and routers can be purchased separately or together with the device itself. For the second case, promotions are often opened that allow you to buy plastic with the current tariff plan at a reduced cost or receive it for free as an add-on. If the card is purchased separately, the MTS-Connect-4 tariff plan is usually connected to it in the office - the only current offer today. You can usually use it at a price of 2.9 rubles/megabyte, if you do not connect additional options (packages S, M or L). In the second case, the price tag changes significantly. Today, most often they offer to connect programs with unlimited Internet at a cost of 750 rubles/month. Plastic will cost the same amount.
As in the case of a phone card, the company allows you to buy regular plastic, and then choose the options yourself if necessary. However, it is recommended to consult with a specialist while still in the office.
For tablet
Often the tariff offered to subscribers for a modem is also offered to users of various tablet computers, since it turns out to be extremely profitable. You are also allowed to purchase any program designed specifically for smartphones.
MTS modem tariffs: what does the operator offer?
For those who use mobile Internet on laptops, the ability to connect it to devices is to purchase a SIM card that will work in a modem. Many operators have such capabilities even on tariff plans designed for smartphones; this is not possible for MTS.
Previously, MTS subscribers used the Connect tariff plan. If you did not turn it off, it will continue to operate today. However, in 2021, “Connect” moved to archived offers and became unavailable for a new connection or transition to it. Of the available offers, only one tariff “For a laptop” remains.
Note! MTS has strict rules, and if you try to install a SIM card in a modem, for example, with the limit tariff “Tarifische”, it will be blocked, and you will simply be denied the company’s services.
Does size affect price?
Today, a lot of transformable cards are produced, allowing you to choose the appropriate format not only in the office when purchasing, but also at home. There is no need to specifically request a size (standard, micro- or nano-SIM), since each package contains several special frames that allow you to choose any one. Thus, the cost turns out to be one. However, if you hire a professional to convert your old standard plastic to another, you may incur additional charges.
Modem tariffs are the only offer from MTS
The company has provided a special tariff “For a laptop”, which has an unlimited amount of traffic, additional bonuses for those who want to use a SIM card in a modem. The SIM card received from the operator will allow you to:
- Access the Internet from a computer, laptop or tablet.
- It can be installed in a smartphone and connected to any device via USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
The MTS “For Laptop” tariff plan works in the Russian MTS network without additional payments, even when traveling around Russia. From other conditions and parameters of the tariff plan:
- Unlimited traffic for Internet access.
- Providing Internet at speeds of up to 10 Mbit/s, which is enough for working on a PC and even watching movies.
- For an additional fee, it is possible to increase the Internet speed - temporarily or permanently.
- Free Internet distribution.
- The tariff includes a subscription to television channels, as well as a film library of the MTS TV mobile application.
Where to buy an MTS SIM card
The easiest way to purchase is to contact the company’s office with a passport. Specialists will help you choose a tariff that suits your needs and connect any possible options. It is also possible to order the product through a contact center specialist or the operator’s official website. But how much does an MTS SIM card for a phone cost, including delivery? Usually, if it is necessary to arrange for the delivery of an envelope by courier or mail, the price increases by 200-400 rubles, depending on the region and the method of receiving the package.
Replacement while maintaining number
When changing an old SIM card, many users of the MTS television system do not want to lose their current phone number. And this is understandable, because after changing the mobile number, you will have to restore the phone book contacts again. What can we say about corporate clients, for whom replacing a work phone is generally extremely undesirable.
Office
Knowing about these subtleties, the MTS company offers subscribers a service to replace a SIM card while maintaining the old number. This procedure can be carried out at any provider’s office:
- To do this, you need to come to the office of the cellular provider with a passport and the necessary documents (needed in the case of a corporate number or when applying to replace someone else’s SIM card);
- After contacting a specialist, the client will be asked to fill out an application. In your application, be sure to indicate the required card format (mini, micro, nano);
- After this, a company employee will inform you about the possible delivery time for the SIM card.
The replacement service at the telesystem office is provided free of charge.
If you just need to change the format of your SIM card, you can ask a free employee to cut it.
Mobile gadgets store
You can also change the format of your SIM card in any salon that specializes in cellular devices and services. Before trimming, be sure to show your gadget to the specialist so that he can determine what exact clip format is needed for your device. Prices for this service in the Russian Federation range on average from 50 to 150 rubles.
On one's own
You can adjust the SIM format from mini to micro yourself. To adjust the format, you can use a stationery knife or a special device (such a device can be bought on the Internet).
Tips for cutting SIM cards:
- take correct measurements;
- It is best to use a special device or a stationery knife to change the size of the card. Ordinary scissors can damage the edges of the SIM card;
- After cutting, there is no need to sand the edges; this can cause them to become frayed, and the card will become unusable.
Important! Save the cut plastic. In the future, it may be useful for introducing the card into another cellular device.
As for the “nano” size, unfortunately, you won’t be able to make this SIM format yourself. The fact is that such a card is not only smaller, but also thinner than a standard SIM card. This type of card can only be ordered at the provider’s office.
If you plan to replace someone else's SIM card, then when you contact the MTS office, you must have not only your personal passport, but also a notarized power of attorney from the owner of the SIM card, photocopies or original documents of the owner, as well as an agreement for the provision of cellular services (if any available).
Tariffs with unlimited internet
To organize online access in most of the country, including in the absence of a wired connection, the best way is unlimited mobile Internet. Today, several operators are fighting for the Russian telecommunications market - MTS, MegaFon, Beeline Tele2. In recent years, Yota has approached the leaders, but it cannot yet boast of regional coverage. Improving cellular coverage opens up great opportunities, and people are increasingly choosing profitable wireless Internet to organize a home network.
Equipment
You can use existing modems if they are not limited to working with SIM cards from a specific operator. Therefore, it is better to purchase equipment in regular stores, without additional blocking.
If you don’t have the equipment yet, you can buy it from MTS. Several types of devices are presented:
- USB modem. It connects to the port of a laptop or computer.
- Wi-Fi modem. Its design is similar to a flash card, but it creates a wireless network.
- Wi-Fi router. Suitable for use at home or in offices if you need a permanent access point.
It is important that the company does not manufacture its own equipment. She selects good models from other manufacturers and orders a batch of devices. The MTS logo is applied to the case and a lock is installed to prevent the use of other SIM cards.
The operator sells the equipment at a small premium. It is possible to buy equipment at an attractive price. In the future, the company will receive income from the communication services used.
If desired, you can remove the lock. But this is not an easy process; it is necessary to reflash the device. After this operation, you can use cards from various operators.
Turbo button
If the user needs to temporarily increase the connection speed, he should activate the Turbo buttons by connecting them through his personal account. They remove restrictions and increase the connection level to the highest possible, within the technical capabilities of the operator. It is important to emphasize that restrictions can be removed (the cost in rubles is indicated in brackets):
- for 3 hours (95);
- for 6 hours (160).
The number of renewals is not limited, the main thing is that there are enough funds in the account.
What options can be connected on the modem?
There are several options from MTS that subscribers can connect at their discretion. Each of them has its own features and characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
Internet option for a day
The presented option makes it possible to use the Internet daily and in unlimited quantities - 550 MB is given per day, which requires the subscriber to pay 50 rubles per day. It is noteworthy that money will not be withdrawn from the account every day, but only at those moments when the user goes online. Therefore, there may be days of “downtime”. The option under consideration is convenient for cases when an MTS cellular subscriber does not use the Internet daily.
Activating the option is simple - just enter the character set *111*67# from your phone. If you need to turn it off - *111*670#.
Internet Mini
There is a Mini option, when you can use the Internet with a traffic load of up to 7 GB per month for only 500 rubles. A month in this case is calculated as 30 days. But if the subscriber has used all 7 GB, he purchases additional quotas for 75 rubles. A total of 15 quotas are allowed to be purchased. Upon completion, the Internet is resumed through the “Turbo button”.
To activate the mini option, you must dial *111*160*1# from your phone, and to disable it, *111*160*2#.
Internet Maxi
The presented option will require payment of 800 rubles per month, but Internet use will be practically unlimited. In other words, an unlimited tariff is set at night, and 15 GB of traffic is allocated for daytime use.
To connect, just dial *111*161*1#, respectively, to disconnect - *111*160*2#.
Internet VIP
This option is popular among MTS subscribers, as it allows them to freely use the Internet. During the daytime, traffic of 30 GB is allocated, while at night Internet use occurs without restrictions. You will have to pay 1,200 rubles per month for the service.
If the user exceeds the traffic limit, packages of 3 GB and costing 350 rubles each will be activated. If there is no amount in the account, the system begins to write off 52 rubles daily.
To connect you need to dial *111*166*1#, and to disable the option - *111*166*2#.
Trimming a SIM card: pros and cons
Such an operation is always risky. If unsuccessful, the card chip can easily be damaged and its operation will cease immediately. Therefore, salon workers have a special tool in their arsenal - a sim cutter. It is designed to conveniently change the size of a SIM card, without the risk of damaging the desired chip. But in MTS salons such a service is paid. It also takes time.
Here is a life hack that allows you to quickly and painlessly change sizes with minimal losses right at home:
- First you need to create and print a template. Fortunately, there are many of them on the Internet;
- Next, you need to turn the SIM card upside down so that the latter cannot simply be overlooked. This also reduces the chance that the user will do the job incorrectly and the result will be uneven;
- Then you can put the printed template;
- Now you can start cutting. It is worth checking the sharpness of the scissors, because if they are dull, the MTS client is more likely to break the SIM card than to cut it. It is also worth choosing smaller blades for more convenient use.
- Now you can check what happened. In case of new nicks or if there are a little more, you can lightly sand the resulting SIM card, preferably without touching the chip itself.
How to replace without owner
How to replace without owner? In fact, no way. Employees do not have the right to exchange cards without the application of the person to whom the number is registered. Therefore, a personal visit to the salon by the owner cannot be avoided.
You will need to contact him and ask him to come to the office for the exchange. This is the best option, allowing you to perform the procedure directly.
Therefore, the best option is to agree with the person and come to the salon with him. Ask him to take his passport for identification.
