Many people who use mobile communication services prefer to talk on the phone only to the point. In this case, it becomes unprofitable for mobile communications customers to use tariffs with unlimited conditions. The mobile operator MTS has created a tariff plan for such subscribers called “My Friend”. With its help, users will be able to talk with their friends completely free of charge, but with some time restrictions.
Tariff description
"My Friend" entered service in 2021. Users could receive it in a gift starter kit with a SIM card. This is a contract with per-minute billing, which allows you to communicate freely over the internal network with other subscribers. If you do everything according to the terms of the offer, you will not pay anything for mobile communications and correspondence. Here is a short description of the tariff and its limitations:
- There is no fixed monthly fee for use. Everyone controls their own balance. Whatever you say, pay as much.
- Single, fixed cost for every minute.
- All incoming calls are completely free.
- Every day the subscriber receives a package for 20 minutes for calls on the internal network. They can only be spent within the contract area. The discount also applies to MTS landline numbers.
- The user is able to activate a huge range of services or subscriptions that will increase the efficiency and ease of use of the mobile device.
- The contract is available for installation to any MTS subscriber and operates throughout the Russian Federation.
- A subscriber who has signed up for this contract is able to participate in the MTS Bonus loyalty program and receive pleasant gifts for using communication services.
- When you switch to a tariff plan, you will receive a discount on SMS correspondence within.
If you do not take into account the 20 free minutes, then this tariff plan is not much different from the rest of the existing ones. Call tariffs are almost identical for all directions without additional options.
Tariff plan “My Friend”: description
A new tariff offer appeared in the spring of 2021. It was decided that all subscribers who connected to the new tariff plan would receive an additional SIM card as a gift, which they could use as they wish.
A distinctive feature of this tariff is free 20 minutes of communication daily. When the free minutes are spent, the subscriber will be able to continue his conversation without disconnecting, but on a paid basis.
Important: The offer is valid only in your home region.
Cost of services
The cost is calculated by the minute; if you don’t call anywhere, then you don’t need to pay. But, when the consumer does not show any activity, does not make calls and does not use communication services, then after 90 days the subscription fee begins to apply, 3 rubles will be debited from the balance daily. This continues until the client shows signs of activity or all the funds in the personal account are burned. In the future, the subscriber’s phone number is simply blocked by the company.
This contract is very beneficial only for communication within the registration area via the MTS internal network. Moreover, the discount will only be valid for 20 minutes per day. Otherwise, it is not much different from other names, the tariffs are standard. Without activating additional savings services, the tariff plan has practically no advantages. After the transition, the user’s balance contains 100 rubles, which cannot be cashed out; they can only be spent on cellular communications.
Calls
According to the basic terms of provision, the user receives completely free incoming calls from all directions, and can also spend 20 free minutes every day to talk with friends. They are valid only within the home region and to MTS company numbers. The package is renewed at the beginning of each day. If you have not spent all your minutes, the remaining balances are not carried over to subsequent periods. As soon as you exceed the established limit, the following tariffs begin to apply:
- After spending 20 minutes, calls to subscribers of the MTS provider will cost 1.50 rubles per minute.
- From 21 minutes of conversation with landline numbers – 2.50 rubles.
- The discount does not apply to all destinations outside the home region. Communication via the internal network throughout the country will cost 5 rubles per minute.
- If you call to contacts of other telecom operators, then in the city of registration the price will be 2.50 rubles.
- Negotiations with clients of other providers long-distance or while traveling around the country - 14 rubles per minute.
“My Friend” is an excellent solution for voice communication only within the network, in the home area. Otherwise the cost is not very attractive. If we take into account the additional function “Call for free to MTS Russia 100”, then every day the subscriber will receive 100 minutes for free communication with MTS clients throughout the country. For its use, 3.5 rubles will be withdrawn from your balance every day.
SMS and MMS
Instant text messages continue to enjoy high popularity; due to their mobility and convenience, they still pose serious competition to social networks and instant messengers. Like all current offers, “My Friend” does not take into account all incoming letters in the final price tag; they are free. Outgoing savings without taking into account additional discounts and services will cost 2 rubles for sending to all phone numbers within one region, and throughout the country - 3.80 rubles per item.
The provider has prepared a pleasant offer for all subscribers who decide to switch to this tariff plan. After the transition, the “SMS Smart Package” option comes into effect, under the terms of which the consumer receives 10 free messages daily to all numbers in Russia. The service is completely free, but only for the first 15 days, after which you will have to pay a daily commission of 5 rubles. But if you have sent less than three emails in 15 days, the option is automatically disabled.
The cost of MMS messages is calculated according to the standard tariff schedule for all contracts. One sending of such a letter will cost 9.90 rubles. But you will not be able to send a file or photo if your mobile device is not configured to access the network, and also if the attachment size exceeds 500 kilobytes.
Internet
Mobile Internet at all tariffs with per-minute billing cannot boast of its benefits. Each downloaded megabyte will cost 9.90 rubles. This price is standard and can significantly affect the financial situation of the SIM card owner. Therefore, without connecting additional options, the Internet on the “My Friend” tariff is unprofitable. Initially, when purchasing a starter kit, the SIM card is already installed, which provides 20 MB of traffic daily at a price of 25 rubles and every subsequent 20 MB for surfing web pages at a price of 15 rubles in the home region. When traveling around Russia, the cost will change to 45 rubles. for the first 20 MB and 25 rubles. for subsequent packages of 20 MB. You can install larger gigabyte packages, not only at home but also abroad.
Opinion
The reviews are not bad. You can find both positive and negative comments. But it is worth remembering that no single plan can satisfy the needs of all clients. Programs are created for specific groups of subscribers and adapted to their needs.
The possibility of cheating cannot be ruled out. Companies often order positive comments for themselves and negative ones for competitors. This is how firms try to build the necessary reputation.
It is impossible to determine the origin of reviews on your own. Therefore, there are a number of simple rules for clients:
- Take advantage of large venues.
- Make sure the site has a review control system.
- Comments should not be taken as truth. This is just other people's opinion about a certain tariff.
- It is better to study the parameters of the program so that you can make a decision later.
How to connect and disconnect
The procedure for activating a tariff plan is no different from others. You can perform all the necessary procedures yourself. Follow the instructions:
- Register your personal account on the provider’s official online page. Log in with your account. In the main menu you will see detailed information about the current contract, as well as available balances and account balance. To switch to the tariff, find the number management tab. In the list of names that appears, select “My Friend” and start the installation process.
- To activate, it is not necessary to log in to the provider’s resource; you can download the official “My MTS” utility and install it on your smartphone. Next, launch it by entering your phone number. In the main window, click on the contracts tab. Information about all offers available for connection will open. Find the item you need and launch it. The software requires an active Internet access point to operate.
- Ask your mobile assistant for help. Enter *111# on the call screen and follow all the recommendations that you see on the display of your device. Or call 111 and listen to the voice of the informant.
- MTS has well-developed feedback from consumers; to resolve any issues, simply call the customer service contact center 0890 and ask for assistance. Wait until the robot dictates all possible options for action and switches you to a live specialist. Explain in detail the purpose of your call. If necessary, provide passport information. After all, only the owner of the SIM card is allowed to perform such procedures.
- Find any MTS sales or contract office in your area. Request advice on this issue from a free manager. If necessary, you will be reconnected to the required contract directly in the salon.
If you want to disable the tariff, then follow any of the steps listed above to connect another name. After all, transfer is a way to cancel the contract.
Shutdown
You may need to disable the tariff only if there is a better offer from MTS and “My Friend” needs to be changed. Disabling, as a rule, occurs automatically after changing the tariff, and this can be done in several ways:
- Use your personal account and select a tariff and switch to it. By analogy, you can use the “My MTS” application.
- Call from your mobile phone 0890 or 1116.
- Send an SMS or service combination that is responsible for activating another tariff plan, if there is one.
- Go to the company's communication center to select a new offer and switch to it.
If you need to deactivate the additional option for 100 minutes, then simply enter the command *111*8680# and press the call button. The client will not have to pay anything for any outages.
According to the “My Friend” tariff plan, many additional services will work in test mode (free of charge) for 15 days. This allows you to assess the capabilities and determine the need to use a particular service. If you don’t like the option or don’t need it, it can be easily disabled.
Starting contract services
When purchasing a starter kit, in addition to the tariff plan, the user receives several interesting applications, the existence of which can be found in the subscriber’s personal account. In this case, upon activation, the user receives:
- Caller ID. Automatic decryption of information about any incoming call.
- SMS Smart package. Receive 10 free messages daily to all directions within your registration region. The option is free only for the first 15 days of use. Next, you need to pay a subscription fee of 5 rubles per day.
- Easy roaming and international access. Without this service, you will not be able to continue communication outside your home state in a foreign country.
- Bit abroad. Use the Internet even when traveling abroad.
- They called you. If you were not on the mobile network for some time, then after returning you will receive notifications from users who wanted to call.
- Forwarding. Transfer any incoming call to another registered number.
- Bit tariff line from MTS. Internet packages of different sizes and prices.
Who is the program suitable for?
We analyzed information from the network about the MTS “My Friend” tariff; there are different reviews, but mostly they are positive. Its conditions will undoubtedly suit the following subscribers:
- Those who call often and hang on the phone for a long time;
- People whose main number of contacts are in their home region;
- Those who have many friends who use the services of this mobile operator;
- Those who do not need additional options and a lot of Internet;
- People who practically do not call subscribers of third-party networks.
Compatible Options
For any tariff plan, a consumer can connect an unlimited number of additional services that can simplify the use of a mobile device as much as possible. All such proposals are divided in several directions. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Minute packages
Unfortunately, it is not possible to install the free communication extension function on this contract. But you can activate, within which you will receive 100 minutes daily for calls on the internal network throughout Russia. There is a fixed fixed fee for use of 3.50 rubles per day. Activation also costs 3.50 rubles. To install the function, dial USSD code *868# and wait for confirmation.
Message packages
The list of starting services of the contract includes the SMS Smart Package, the terms of which include providing the user with 10 messages per day to the numbers of all operators, but within the registration area. For this, a commission of 5 rubles per day is established. To activate, enter the encoding - *111*9009#.
You can install any of the packages on your SIM card, both with a monthly fee and with a one-time limit:
| Package for a month | |||
| Package size | 50 sms | 150 sms | 300 sms |
| Connection price | 75 rub. | 200 rub. | 300 rub. |
| Installation combination | *111*444*50# | *111*444*150# | *111*444*300# |
| One-time package | |||
| Volume | Installation command | Subscription fee | |
| 100 sms | *111*0100# | 120 rub. | |
| 300 sms | *111*0300# | 210 rub. | |
| 500 sms | *111*0500# | 260 rub. | |
| 1000 sms | *111*01000# | 340 rub. | |
Internet packages
Owners of the “My Friend” tariff plan are able to activate large traffic packages. There are several offers to choose from:
- Internet Mini, Maxi and VIP line:
| Parameter | Mini | Maxi | VIP |
| Traffic, GB | 7 | 15 | 30 |
| Price, rubles | 500 | 800 | 1200 |
| Start command | *160# | *161# | *166# |
- Ruler Bits:
| Parameter | Mini Bit | Bit | Super Bit |
| Traffic, GB | 20 MB per day | 75 MB per day | 3 |
| Price, rubles | 25 | 200 | 350 |
| Start command | *111*62# | *111*252# | *111*628# |
While roaming
If you are planning a trip to Russia or abroad, be sure to activate the roaming savings options:
- Everywhere feels like home. Communicate in any region of the country at the same price, 3 rubles per minute of conversation in all directions, for 7 rubles per day. To start, dial *111*3333#.
- Incoming when traveling around Russia. All incoming calls are free of charge when traveling within the country. The option is completely free. Installation is simple - *111*473#.
- If you are going abroad, activate any Internet package from the Bit Abroad line of options.
- Zero without borders. Receive free inboxes anywhere in the world or at home from subscribers in the CIS or other countries, but the service only applies to the first 10 minutes of communication.
Key Features
This program is created for people who communicate a lot and are looking for a truly profitable solution. For a small amount you can get a package of minutes for further use.
Who is the plan suitable for?
- People making a lot of calls.
- You call mainly to MTS numbers.
- No additional program packages are needed.
- The client does not use mobile Internet.
- I'm going to connect the option to access the World Wide Web separately.
- The conditions satisfy the subscriber's requests.
- A person rarely calls numbers of other operators.
Initially, the program was provided as part of a promotion. When purchasing a SIM card, you could get another one with the “My Friend” plan connected. It is proposed to give it to friends and relatives so that they can become familiar with MTS communications.
conclusions
“My friend” is a good solution. They offer 20 on-net minutes per day for free and 100 minutes for a small subscription fee. The only serious drawback is that you cannot freely connect to the plan.
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The content of the article:
The MTS “My Friend” tariff is ideal for those who are not used to long hours of talking on the phone and are looking for favorable tariffs. One of the well-known operators in Russia, MTS, offers a profitable option that will satisfy such needs of the cellular client. You will receive a free gift SIM card when you purchase any card in MTS stores. You can give this special SIM card to your family or friends, which will allow your loved ones to get to know and try out MTS communications and this offer, if such a SIM card is not available. There are many operators in Russia offering different tariff plans. Choose MTS and give your loved ones the opportunity to evaluate the connection with the “My Friend” tariff.
