How to switch to the “Smart” tariff on MTS: tips and recommendations

Description

The main problem is that “Smart” is a whole line of different tariff plans. Therefore, it is not so easy to answer the questions asked. Depending on the specific offer, both the method of changing the plan and the terms of use will change.

What are MTS tariffs? How to switch to the “Smart” tariff in one case or another? Today you can see that the operator offers the following packages from the “Smart” line:

• Smart "Mini";
• Smart;
• Smart "Unlimited";
• Smart "Plus".

Accordingly, the second offer interests subscribers most often. How can I connect it? What conditions of use are guaranteed to the client?

Where does the tariff plan apply?

In Russia: Moscow and Moscow region, Yekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk region, Chelyabinsk and Chelyabinsk region, St. Petersburg and Leningrad region, Krasnodar region, Kamchatka region, Magadan region, Republic of Sakha, Sakhalin region and other regions of Russia. The tariff is also available in the following cities: Novosibirsk, Bryansk, Voronezh, Izhevsk, Kazan, Kirov, Komi, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Pskov, Ryazan, Saratov, Smolensk, Tambov, Tver Tyumen, Khabarovsk, Yaroslavl, Orenburg and other cities of Russia. The tariff is also available in Belarus and Ukraine!

Tariff description

Smart is the most logical and suitable solution for moderately sociable people. The thing is that this tariff plan offers the subscriber several GB of Internet traffic per month (more precisely, 3), 600 free messages per month, 600 minutes for calls throughout Russia. A distinctive feature of this offer is that within your home region you can talk to MTS subscribers absolutely free. And it pleases. And all this for 550 rubles. Some conditions may change, but not too much. It all depends on where exactly the person lives.

But how can you switch to the “Smart” tariff on MTS? What options for the development of events take place? In reality, everything is simpler than it seems.

MTS "Smart" tariff: detailed description in 2021

A detailed description of the tariff plan with pre-installed service packages can be divided into several interrelated parts:

• package sizes and limits set by the operator;
• prices for calls and messages after the basic sets are exhausted;
• additional services and options;
• special offers and conditions that make connecting and using tariffs more profitable.

The last 2 points are not decisive and can be skipped by the subscriber, but if the client expects to enjoy all the benefits of the tariff, he should understand the possibilities provided by the operator in advance.

What's included in the package?

The standard tariff plan includes:

• 5 GB Internet traffic;
• unlimited calls to MTS numbers in your home region;
• 200 minutes for calls to other telephone numbers in Russia;
• The package does not include calls to numbers of other operators in the country;
• 200 SMS;
• mms – 9.9 rubles;
• 44 TV channels available for viewing on smartphones after installing the appropriate application.

Mandatory payments for the listed services are set at 400 rubles. The subscription fee is charged from the SIM card balance on a monthly basis, so subscribers should remember to top up their account or enable the “Autopayment” option.

It is important to emphasize that the described parameters are relevant for Moscow and the Moscow region. In other regions of Russia, the size of packages and monthly fees may be different. Therefore, before changing the tariff plan, it is recommended to carefully read the exact terms of use.

After the end of the packages

After the subscriber has exhausted the allotted minutes limit, the cost of calls is set at the following level (in rubles):

• to MTS numbers in your home region – free of charge;
• other home region phones – 3;
• MTS Russia – 3;
• other operators in the country – 5.5.

When using an SMS limit, the price of messages becomes as follows:

• sms within the home region – 2.2;
• other messages – 3;
• abroad - 8.

After the mobile Internet is exhausted, an additional package of 500 MB is activated. At the same time, 95 rubles are debited from the SIM card balance. When you disable automatic traffic renewal, network access is limited.

Not included in the subscription fee and paid separately

Subscribers must be aware that calls on the MTS “Smart” tariff abroad in 2021 will be paid separately. Currently, the cost of outgoing calls abroad depends on the country and is (in rubles per minute of conversation):

• countries of the Eurasian Union – 35;
• CIS, Ukraine, Abkhazia and South Ossetia – 40;
• Europe – 60;
• other states – 80.

Subscribers are also able to connect. The fee for using this option will be 304.8 rubles. monthly.

Bonuses for subscribers of the MTS “Smart” tariff

When connecting to a tariff plan, users get the opportunity to try out special options. The operator provides customers with the opportunity to use for free for some time:

• MTS Music;
• Apple Music;
• iCloud;
• online cinema ivi.

The opportunity to reduce the cost of telephone communications deserves special attention. To do this, it is enough to use the MTS Cashback bank card during 2021. The exact conditions are indicated on the website of the cellular company.

Buying a SIM card

The first way to switch or connect to the Smart tariff plan from MTS can be considered purchasing a SIM card with this offer. This method works well for those who:

• plans to change his number;
• wants to connect to MTS for the first time.

The procedure is not too difficult. How can I switch to the “Smart” tariff on MTS by purchasing a SIM card? To do this you need:

1. Take your passport and money. The purchase of SIM cards is allowed from the age of 18, this must be taken into account.
2. Come to the nearest MTS office and report the need to purchase a new number with the Smart tariff.
3. Fill out the form and sign a service agreement. You definitely need to pay for them. A SIM card will cost approximately 200-250 rubles.

That's all. You can pick up your paid Sim and insert it into your phone. Now the “Smart” tariff is initially connected to one or another number. But what if you don’t want to change your phone?

Internet on a tariff plan

3 GB of traffic is provided monthly as part of the Smart MTS tariff plan. After exhaustion, an additional 500 MB Internet connection is automatically connected for 75 rubles. valid for a month. To disable the option, dial *111*936# on your keyboard, or visit your personal account.

Internet speed in some regions is limited to 128 Kbps: Magadan region, Kamchatka Territory, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Norilsk, Republic of Sakha, Sakhalin region.

Combination

You can use a special USSD request. This is the most common algorithm of actions for any operator. The main thing is to find out which combination is useful for a particular case.

How to switch to another MTS Smart tariff? Or even start using this line? To do this, just enter a certain combination from your mobile device. It will depend on the selected offer.

How to switch to the “Smart” tariff on MTS? To do this you will have to use the combination *111*1024#. After typing this command on your phone, you must click on the “Call” button. Processing of the request will begin. Upon completion, the subscriber will receive a message indicating a successful tariff change.

Reviews about the Smart MTS tariff

My son is still in school. And therefore, his endless requests: “Mom, put some money on the phone,” caused me constant dissatisfaction. Every time it’s a hundred rubles, but in the end the amount accumulates for the month is about 500 – 600 rubles. I went to the MTS office to find a tariff for his phone. We recommended a smart mini. Only 200 rubles per month. You can also call, send SMS, and use the Internet. My son is happy and I am calm. And why didn’t we connect this tariff earlier?

When compared with other cellular companies, MTS’s smart tariffs are not very expensive. But you pay once a month and call wherever you want: MTS, Megafon, Beeline, etc. If you want, send SMS or use the Internet, you don’t need to pay anything extra.

I connected to the smart tariff. Everything seems to be fine, but sometimes there is not enough internet. I thought about changing the tariff. And in the office they connected the option to me and explained that when I need additional Internet, I just need to throw 50 rubles into my account and I will get access for another half a gig.

"Personal Area"

How to switch to the Smart Mini tariff (MTS)? Or any other offer from the line being studied? This can be done using the Internet and the official page of the MTS company. There is a so-called “Personal Account”. After logging in, you can easily manage all the services connected to the number.

In order to change the tariff on a SIM card, you will need:

1. Visit the MTS website.
2. Log in to your “Personal Account”.
3. Find in the “Tariffs” section (the labels may differ) the required tariff plan.
4. Click on “Connect”. The operation will need to be confirmed using a secret code that will be sent as an SMS message.

That's all. From now on it is clear how to switch to the Smart Mini (MTS) tariff or any other. In practice, this method is not used very often.

SmartNonstop

Or smart non-stop - MTS tariff, which includes the largest basic volume of Internet traffic. Users who literally “live” on the Internet will definitely choose this tariff. For just 550 rubles per month, they will be provided with round-the-clock access to the global network. Moreover, at night, Internet traffic is not charged and is not limited in volume.

You can change the current tariff for smart non-stop through the “Personal Account” service on the MTS website, or dial from your phone: *111*1027#.

Inquiries for the entire Smart line

All the most interesting MTS tariffs have already been named. How to switch to the “Smart” tariff is also clear. What should you do if you want to take advantage, for example, of an offer called Smart Mini or “Unlimited”?

Then it is recommended to use special USSD combinations. They help you submit a request to change your tariff plan without any outside help. Valid only for existing MTS subscribers.

To connect to one or another package, you need to type:

• *111*3888# — for “Smart Unlimited”;
• *111*1025# - for “Smart +”.

How to switch to the Smart Mini tariff (MTS)? You can either use your personal account or buy a SIM card with this package. There are no USSD commands for bringing the idea to life.

Smart+

Smart Plus MTS is a tariff that is ideal for businessmen who are constantly traveling throughout the Russian Federation, managers of large and medium-sized enterprises and representatives of the trade sector.

The monthly subscription fee for the MTS smart plus tariff is 900 rubles. This is a very small amount, in return for which reputable subscribers receive a significant number of minutes, SMS and gigabytes.

You can change the current tariff to smart + through the “Personal Account” service on the MTS website, or dial from your phone: *111*1025#.

Connection cost

How much will all of the above manipulations cost? As already mentioned, a new SIM card costs about 250 rubles. How much does it cost to switch to the Smart tariff (MTS) without changing your number?

It all depends on the specific offer. The connection itself is free. But the subscriber will be charged a subscription fee for the first month of using one or another tariff. In the case of Smart, it’s 550 rubles. If we are talking about Smart +, you need to pay 990 rubles, and “Mini” will cost 300.

Comparison with analogues

Often, the lines of different operators have similar conditions and even prices. Let's compare “Smart” with similar offers from other mobile communication companies.

Tariffs “Smart” and “My Conversation” are advantageous offers for long-distance calls. Local communications will cost less for Megafon and Tele2 subscribers. Beeline and MTS operators have more voluminous traffic. The packages of minutes and messages are approximately the same in volume, but Tele2 is the only operator without free SMS.

The MTS “Smart” tariff is an advantageous offer for those who do not spend much time on telephone calls. 4 GB of traffic is enough for the necessary services - social networks, instant messengers and even video calls. Packages of minutes, SMS and Internet are provided only if the subscription fee is paid on time. Don’t forget to top up your account on time and use communication services without interference.

How to connect “Smart Unlimited 032017”

Plan subscriptions are closed from January 2021. “My Unlimited” came to replace “Smart”. Here already for 570 rubles/month. the company offers 500 minutes for calls, the same amount of SMS and 15 “gigs” of traffic. If the size of the packages does not suit you, you can customize them to suit yourself - increase or decrease.

To go to “My Unlimited” open https://mts.ru, find the entrance to your personal account in the upper right corner and log in with your number. In the office:

• hover over the “Number management” section;
• in the drop-down list under “Actions with number”, click on “Change tariff”;
• Among the proposed plans, find the one you need and click on the name;
• read the terms and conditions, click “Next”;
• Confirm your choice and wait for an SMS with the results of the operation.

For subscribers who last changed their tariff plan more than a month ago, the connection will be free. After the transition, only the subscription will be written off. If you have already changed your plan in the last 30 days, you will have to pay an additional 150 rubles for the operation.

Connecting additional Internet

If you are an active user of social networks and cannot live without watching movies and downloading music, then the traffic indicated in the offer may be used by you too quickly.

Fortunately, the operator has provided 1 GB of additional Internet for users of the Smart tariff (only 0.5 GB is available for other subscribers). The connection cost will be 100 rubles.

If you use Smart, then the Internet is connected to you automatically. You can connect to the service manually - dial the combination and make a call.

Any difficulties? Contact the operator at or.

Subscriber reviews

85% of users are completely satisfied with the transition to the Smart tariff.

High-quality mobile communications, free incoming calls, and SMS packages make communication with relatives and friends much easier.

The Internet traffic package allows you to quickly search the Internet for the information you need, check your email, listen to music and share it with friends.

Some note problems with checking the remaining minutes, but to fix them you just need to use one of the above methods.

How to disable “Smart Unlimited 032017” on MTS

To disable the MTS Smart 032017 tariff, you first need to select a plan to switch to. You can find a description of current offers on the operator’s website. To do this, open https://mts.ru, hover over “Tariffs and Services” and follow the corresponding link in “Mobile Communications”.

Disabling “Smart Unlimited” is done in 3 ways.

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1. Using USSD commands. Find a suitable TP, open the “How to connect” section and look for a short command. Dial the code from your phone, press call and wait for the result.
2. Call the contact center. Dial 0890 from an MTS SIM card or 8 800 250 0890 from another company number. Wait for the specialist's response. Tell them you want to change your plan. Provide your phone number, confirm your identity with your passport details and select a new tariff. It is better to do the latter in advance to know exactly what packages and options you are buying.
3. In your personal account. Go to the MTS website and click on the “Personal Account” button in the upper right corner. In the list, follow the link “Mobile communications”. On the page that opens, enter your number and password in the appropriate fields, and enter the captcha if requested.

In your account, find “Change tariff”. The section is located in “Number Management”. In “Change”, decide on the plan and click on the name of the appropriate one. A page with a brief description of the offer will open - read and click “Next”. Confirm your intention by clicking on “Go to this” and wait for an SMS with the result.

Please note that you will not be able to return to Smart Unlimited. Before disconnecting, weigh the pros and cons and only after that make a decision to switch to another one.

Tariff "Smart" in roaming in Russia

The big advantage of the tariff is that there are practically no roaming fees.

The operator's prices are as follows:

• 0 rubles for accepting any incoming.
• 0 rubles for outgoing calls within the Moscow region (without exceeding the package of minutes).
• outgoing beyond the package – 1.5 rubles.
• 0 rubles for calls to MTS operator phones within Russia.
• 0 rubles per SMS message in your home region.
• 1 ruble – for exceeding the SMS package.
• 3 rubles for calls to Russian phones of another operator.
• 5.20 rubles per SMS abroad.
• 6.5 rubles per MMS message abroad.

It is worth noting: the prices are very favorable for those who constantly travel around Russia. More detailed information about all services of interest can be found on the operator’s official website.

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