Description of the MTS “SMART+” tariff: connection and disconnection, cost

Do you want to choose a tariff with free packages of minutes, SMS and Internet, and at the same time, you can take advantage of these opportunities anywhere in Russia? Then you should definitely check out the MTS Smart tariff plans! This line of tariffs provides different offers suitable for almost all categories of subscribers. One of the most popular tariffs in this line is Smart +. It includes unlimited calls within the network throughout the Russian Federation, large packages of minutes, messages and the Internet.

Smart+ is popular among many subscribers and this is confirmed by the fact that it has been around for a long time. The opportunity to connect to the tariff was opened in the spring of 2013 and it still remains in demand. Of course, during this time the tariff plan has undergone various changes more than once. However, if we talk about Smart +, then this tariff is intended mainly for active subscribers, since all available features require a significant subscription fee. If you are not an active user, then it is probably better to look for a more suitable tariff offer, so you will not overpay.

This review is devoted to the conditions of the Smart + tariff plan; like any tariff, it has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will try to discuss. In addition, you will be presented with reviews of the tariff, and you will also have the opportunity to leave your own opinion. Unlike the advertising description provided by the operator, we will try to give an unbiased opinion.

Description of the “SMART+” tariff

Now many MTS subscribers are connecting to the Smart line. Of course, this is due to the fact that it is convenient to use. Smart+ is especially popular. Because of which? Him:

There is no internet limit;
All MTS calls within the region have no limit;
Calls to MTS within the Russian Federation are unlimited, for a ridiculous price of 250 rubles per week.

Already from February 3, 2021, connection is allowed, but if a different service package was installed before this time, you can easily change it. Has a large limit of minutes and SMS. If it is connected for the first time, the very first top-up of the balance is valid as a discount. The bonus is not paid in cash. Smart + is not used for Internet modems. If the Internet traffic is used up, additional services may be activated that are valid until the standard package is updated. It provides useful, profitable, convenient services:

“They called you!” Connects for free. There is a discount equal to 100% of the daily payment.
Even no less interesting is Operation GOOD'OK . Included in the list of immediately connected services. Free for 60 days, then this period passes and it turns off.
Another service that is activated when changing is MTS Music . Free for 30 days. After this time, it is possible to extend it.
“In full confidence” – paid. Connected after 6 months of using the Smart + , the client submits a request. Before connecting, you need to read the conditions, understand many of the nuances so that incomprehensible situations do not arise.

Disadvantages of the tariff

The Smart+ tariff offers good opportunities for its users, but, as with all tariff offers, there are also disadvantages. The maximum number of users will unanimously declare that the main drawback is the size of the subscription fee. However, if you establish a connection with the modern needs of people, then paying for the tariff is often justified. The size of the packages, consisting of unlimited calls to MTS within the Russian Federation, 1100 minutes for making calls to other networks and 1100 SMS, pays for itself for active users. Because of this, in this review we will not classify the size of the subscription fee as a disadvantage.

The tariff has other weaknesses that are unknown to most subscribers. Have you ever had to download a detailed description of the tariff from the official MTS website? Many people don’t bother with this, although it’s still worth doing. In such a file you can discover something new for yourself.

Attention: we present a list of all current MTS tariffs without a subscription fee.

But even a detailed description of the tariff will not tell you about all the features. We have made an effort to find more information about the disadvantages of the Smart + tariff. Studying reviews and practical testing of the tariff plan helped us understand the weak points of the tariff, which we will tell you about in this review.

Flaws:

It is impossible to use a SIM card with the Smart + tariff plan to connect a modem or router to the Internet. Internet surfing speed will be extremely low if you install a SIM card in such a device. This will not allow you to simply open any website. This drawback is present in all tariffs of the Smart line. We cannot say that this is critical, since a small package of Internet traffic will not allow you to enjoy the Internet on your computer for a long time.
The package of calls provided by the tariff plan to subscribers of other operators (1100 minutes) can be used when making calls also to MTS subscribers if they are located in other regions.
The trick of any cellular operator is to pump out the maximum amount of money from subscribers. Counting that the client will be inattentive, MTS can activate an additional paid service. What exactly will be connected is a question, but rest assured that it will definitely be done. In order to get rid of intrusive services, you can use your personal account or the My MTS application. This must be done immediately after connecting to a new tariff plan, so you can find out which service was connected and turn it off as there is no need for unnecessary expenses.
Connecting a tariff plan is a paid service. Before the expiration of the first month of using the tariff, in addition to the subscription fee, the connection fee will be charged.

These are some of the weak points of the tariff that we have studied. Operators are always inventive and come up with new traps and pitfalls that we will encounter if we do not monitor tariff changes. Remember that your feedback can also help a lot. If you have something to tell about the Smart + tariff plan, then tell us, as well as other readers, about your experience.

Internet at tariff

As for the Internet, the total amount of information transmitted and received is rounded up, up to 100 KB , this is the case if it is performed through access points: internet.mts.ru, wap.mts.ru and after the connection is closed. 3G, 4G technologies are used. As already mentioned, they provide unlimited Internet, but for this you need to enable the “Unlimited Internet” option. If the subscriber is located in such territories of the country as Norilsk, Kamchatka Territory, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, then he will work at speeds of up to 128 Kbps . The condition does not apply to other regions of the country. If the client does not enable this option, the Internet is provided in accordance with standard conditions, 10 GB per week . If all traffic is exhausted, an additional package is automatically connected. It has a certain size, equal to 1 GB, and costs 150 rubles. You are allowed to connect 15 additional packages per week, no more. Internet packages provided additionally are valid throughout the country. If you do not want to connect additional packages, you need to enter *111*936# . If traffic exceeds 10 GB per week, then the speed drops to 16 Kbps before updating. The update occurs on the day of connection.

Mobile Internet in the Smart+ tariff

The 10 GB traffic included in the basic package is a serious opportunity to use the Internet not only for business, but also for navigation or leisure. After the end of this package, you can connect no more than 15 one-time additional ones. Each additional package contains 1 GB of traffic, the cost of a one-time service is 150 rubles.

Taking into account the starter package, this is quite enough for work and entertainment functions, even at the relatively high cost of a gigabyte and the total amount for all packages. Restrictions on the use of traffic in modems, routers and wireless distribution are not specified in the tariff conditions.

Additional features

As with any other tariff, there are additional features that are relevant to it:

Using the MTS Music application, you can download more than 20 million different musical compositions and purchase absolutely free traffic.
There is an Autopayment function, with its help you can replenish your balance automatically. In many cases, this is convenient so as not to wait for a free minute.
There is an option called “Profitable countries”. Here the subscriber is offered a more favorable and acceptable price for making calls to countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and many others.

Features of TP

The “Smart Plus” tariff differs from other tariff plans included in the line. The main difference is that the packages are reset every week. The package includes:

350 free minutes for calls to local subscribers;
350 SMS to any numbers in Russia;
7 GB of Internet traffic, updated every week.

For using services, the operator is charged RUR 250 every week. The free time package can be used for calls within the network and within your area of residence. The number of free minutes can be increased. To do this, you need to use the “MTS Connect” option. All calls made through the application do not consume Internet traffic.

MTS employees made sure that subscribers who subscribed to the Smart Plus tariff plan could make calls to the CIS at reduced prices. To do this, enable the “Profitable calls to other countries” option.

Clients who actively consume Internet traffic are provided. When the main traffic is consumed, 1 GB is added. The cost of the service is 150 rubles. You can subscribe to 15 additional packages monthly. If this amount of traffic is not enough, you can use it.

The advantage of the Smart Plus tariff is the ability to save unused packages. Minutes, traffic and SMS are transferred to the next week and added to the new package. The “old” package is saved only once and is consumed first.

Number of free minutes on “Smart Plus”

The MTS Smart + tariff provides subscribers with free 350 minutes to all networks in the region and MTS in the country. Also, if you use MTS Connect for calls, all free minutes provided are multiplied by two. If they are spent, for residents of Moscow and the Moscow region the cost of calls to the MTS operator is free; if they are made to other operators, the price is 2 rubles per 1 minute of conversation. If they are made to other regions of the country, then the cost will be 0 rubles per minute of conversation, but in other regions - 5 rubles per 1 minute.

Advantages and disadvantages

The MTS Smart Plus tariff has the following advantages:

Impressive volumes of packages for calls and SMS.
Unlimited Internet.
Free calls between MTS clients within the region.
The conditions apply even when traveling within the Russian Federation.

The only negative that users highlighted is that you cannot use torrents. If the user tries to go to a torrent or download a file, the connection speed will drop to a minimum.

Tariff cost

When making a connection, payment is debited upon connection - 250 rubles. Another time, payment will be debited in a week. The debited payment is reflected in the invoice under the definition of adding the Weekly fee Smart + 012017. It will be shown as a separate line during the initial debit and indicated 0 rubles. Subsequent debits for payment will be reflected in the invoice indicating the exact debit figure. If for some reason the number is blocked, the payment will be debited when the blocking period has passed. All packages will be provided to the subscriber only after payment has been debited, and will be updated after a week. All minutes and SMS not spent before the update will not be returned. He has clear prices:

Incoming tickets at home and on trains around the country cost 0 rubles;
Calls are made in Moscow, Moscow region, more than 350 free minutes, they cost 0 rubles;
If they call to other operators, but in the region the cost is 2 rubles;
Calls made outside the region cost 5 rubles;
SMS messages within your home region cost 1.5 rubles;
If SMS is sent to neighboring regions of the country, the cost is 3.8 rubles;
Incoming SMS messages are absolutely free.

All prices are only in rubles, taxes are already taken into account. All outgoing messages lasting 3 seconds or more are rounded to the nearest minute. If a call lasts less than 3 seconds, it does not count. Calls made to other networks are charged at the price set in the region. SMS messages exceeding the volume will be divided into parts and will be paid separately when sent. Calls made to short numbers are charged separately. You can find out the cost of calls in the “Short number services” section. Outgoing calls made to +883140 cost 10 rubles per minute. Calls to GTNT and GlobalTel operators cost 79 rubles per minute.

Cost of communication services

A common mistake subscribers make is the conclusion that the subscription fee (in our case, 600 rubles) includes everything and there will be no additional costs. This is a fair statement only if you use the services exclusively within the tariff.

There is no arguing that the plan offers a large volume of minutes and messages that are really difficult to use up before the end of the month, but there are other services that may be necessary. Let's say you need to call a number of another operator located outside your region. In this case, every minute will cost you 5 rubles. The same thing will happen if you decide to send SMS to another region of the Russian Federation - the cost of such a message will be 3.8 rubles. The amount of Internet traffic included in the tariff often ends before the end of the month, and the subscriber will need to pay for an additional Internet package, the cost of which is not small. In order not to encounter incomprehensible debits from your account, you should first study the prices provided for the Smart + tariff.

Tariff rates

Incoming calls in your home region and when traveling around Russia - 0 rubles;
Calls to MTS subscribers throughout Russia - 0 rubles;
Calls to subscribers of other operators in the home region above the package (1100 minutes per month) - 2 rubles;
Calls to subscribers of other operators located outside the home region - 5 rubles;
SMS to numbers in your home region above the package (1100 SMS per month) - 1 rub.;
SMS to numbers in other regions of Russia - 3.80 rubles;
After spending the Internet package (5 GB per month), the Additional Smart Internet service (1 GB) will be automatically activated - 150 rubles.

If you do not use additional paid services, then you can avoid unnecessary waste. If you realize that you will have to use something beyond what is included in the tariff, then calculate the approximate amount you will spend each month. It will probably be more rational to find a more suitable tariff. MTS also has tariff plans with no monthly fees.

How to connect “Smart+”

There are several ways in which it is possible to connect it, and everyone has the right to choose the best option for themselves:

You can dial the combination *111*1025# and it will be connected, payment will be charged instantly, because of this you first need to take care of the required amount;
To connect, you can use your MTS personal account;
If you want to connect using your phone, you can use the My MTS application;
There is also a support center where absolutely any client can turn for help and will be transferred to any desired tariff;
You can purchase it at the MTS showroom or on their official website.

How to disable Smart+

To disable it, you do not need to perform any special commands. It will stop working when another one is connected. But if you want to disable it yourself, you can do it like this:

One of the ways to disable it is to log into your MTS personal account and refuse it there;
Can be done using the “My MTS” application;
If the first two methods are not acceptable, you may want to ask the help center for help. Employees will help you disconnect it and connect a new one;
You can also contact the MTS office for help, they will disable this tariff on the spot.

How to switch to the “Smart+” tariff from another tariff?

For example, you purchased a card already with a tariff. Then it is possible to change it to any desired one, and this is done in different ways. To choose a worthy replacement, you must familiarize yourself with the available tariffs, and very carefully. You can get such information on the website, as well as in salons and from advertising. So, let's look directly at the change methods: 1. The first method that can be used for change is the “My MTS” application. It can be downloaded from Google Play or any other program that is used on a mobile device, depending on the platform that is there. You need to download the application to your phone, then register, then log into your personal account and change, disable or enable the option. You can immediately view all the data; this is done in the management section. If all conditions are satisfactory, then everything remains unchanged. 2. The next thing you can use to change your tariff plan is your personal account. This method is one of the most reliable, because:

Everything here is extremely clear and understandable, so it’s impossible to get confused;
On the operator’s website you can get complete information, read all the clarification points, and fully study all the nuances;
Here you can also view the services connected if you need to disable them.

In order to change in this way, you must register in the system. Then get the password for your account. Well, then log in and perform all the actions that may require you to change the tariff. 3. Perhaps the most frequently used is contacting the company office. It is the most optimal, since here you cannot get confused in the offers offered by the operator. Consultants will provide the necessary assistance, name the pros and cons of any tariff plan, and make the transition. The most important thing is to find a competent, intelligent consultant. 4. Another type that can be used to transfer is USSD commands. This method is very simple and does not require unnecessary interventions. Moreover, each tariff plan has such a code for connection. So, to switch to Smart + you need to dial *111*1025# Using any of the presented methods you can change to the desired one.

How to find out the remaining minutes, SMS and Internet consumption?

The Smart + tariff assumes the use of free minutes and SMS. The user has the right to track the available balance. For the convenience of MTS customers, we have created several options:

You can check the number of free minutes using the command showing this information. You need to dial *100*1# and the full information will appear on the phone screen.
The number of free minutes can be found through your personal account. You need to log in, go to the “Account” and then go to the “Account Status” . All information will appear on the screen.
Using the “My MTS” you can also find out all the information.
It is possible to contact the support center, where the operator will explain all charges and the number of free minutes. If additional questions arise, he will also answer them.