Review of the “Smart” tariff from MTS - the initial offer in tariffs of the same name

Smart MTS. Description of the tariff plan

According to the conditions of 2021, the “Smart” tariff from MTS is the opportunity to make unlimited calls within the network. This tariff will be convenient for customers in that it allows them to receive the optimal amount of services and have complete information about the MTS Smart tariff. According to the tariff conditions, the client receives a package of minutes for calls to SIM cards of MTS and other operators, as well as traffic for accessing the Internet. Inexpensive communication prices and an Internet package attract many users to connect to Smart from MTS.

In Moscow and Moskovskaya the cost of the tariff is set at 400 rubles. The MTS Smart tariff for 400 rubles per month provides the following package of services:

Other tariffs of the “Smart” line

Each region has its own line of new “Smart” tariffs from MTS. How to switch to any of them? First you need to find out which tariffs from the line are available in the region. For example, in Moscow, subscribers can connect “Smart Mini”, “Smart”, “Our Smart”, “Smart Top”. Each subsequent tariff is distinguished by more significant packages of free minutes, SMS messages, and Internet traffic. In Moscow, the main parameters of these tariff plans are as follows:

• “Smart Mini” – 350 minutes, 350 SMS, 2 GB.
• “Smart” – 550 minutes, 550 SMS, 5 GB.
• “Our Smart” – 1500 minutes, 1500 SMS, 25 GB.
• “Smart Top” – 3000 minutes, 3000 SMS, 20 GB.

Additionally, each tariff provides unlimited access to MTS numbers.

Cost of the “Smart” tariff in the regions

On average in Russia, the subscription fee for use is 400 rubles. The cost of the tariff may vary depending on the region of residence of the client. In order to understand how much the Smart tariff costs in 2021 and 2021 in a certain city of residence, you need to refer to the company’s official website, where there is the following information:

Cost of additional services

Along with the tariff, the subscriber is provided with a number of additional services:

• "They called you." The service allows you to find out who tried to call you while your phone was unavailable. “Smart” is provided free of charge to subscribers.
• GOOD`OK and a package of 11 melodies. You can replace the standard tone with your favorite song. The first 60 days of use are free, then the ringtone package will be disabled automatically.
• "Content ban." The service makes it impossible to obtain paid subscriptions to entertainment content. Previously connected subscriptions will be automatically disabled.
• "In full confidence." You can continue communication until the balance goes “in the minus” by 300 rubles. This service can be activated after six months of using the tariff. There is no monthly fee. The option is available if there are no debts on the subscriber’s other SIM cards, and if communication expenses for the last 3 months are at least 600 rubles.

How to activate the Smart tariff

If the user decides that “Smart” is suitable for him and he has a desire to activate it, then he should choose one of the methods. Activation methods include the following:

• dialing a command to activate the tariff: *111*1024*1#, and then pressing the call key;
• visiting your personal account and selecting the “ Tariffs ” tab, after which you need to select the Smart MTS tariff and confirm it by pressing a special button;
• by calling the operator, who should be informed of the desire to switch to “Smart”;
• visiting an MTS showroom and purchasing a SIM card from company representatives;
• visiting the “My MTS” application and independently switching to the tariff.

The choice of method depends on the specific preferences of the client.

How to switch to Smart tariff?

Transition cost. Any MTS subscriber can change their current tariff to Smart for free. Those who have already changed their tariff plan in the last 30 days will have to pay 150 rubles for the switch. A subscriber of any telecom operator can switch to MTS while maintaining the same number. The transfer fee will be 100 rubles.

Ways to switch to the Smart tariff. The easiest way to change your tariff plan is to register or log in to the MTS website and go to the subscriber’s Personal Account. Near the information about the current tariff plan you will find the inscription “Change tariff”. In the list of available tariffs that opens, select Smart and confirm the transition.

The tariff plan can be changed in the same way through the “My MTS” smartphone application. Click on the “Tariff” icon, go to the “All tariffs” tab and select the appropriate one. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

You can switch to the tariff without access to the Internet. To do this, dial the USSD command *111*1024*1# and press the call key. You will receive a message indicating that the tariff has been successfully changed.

If for some reason you cannot change the tariff yourself, contact MTS specialists at the subscriber service office. They will help you change the tariff or explain why the switch is impossible. You can also get advice by calling the toll-free number 0890 or 8 800 250 0890 (for subscribers of other telecom operators).

Connection conditions

Before switching to a specific tariff, you must carefully read the basic connection conditions. These include:

1. Mandatory payments for using a federal number are 400 rubles (for Moscow and the Moscow region), and for a city number 304.8 rubles.
2. A certain number of minutes, SMS and Internet traffic, established by the conditions, are provided monthly. Quantities may vary depending on your region of residence.
3. Incoming calls are not charged. Outgoing calls to MTS are provided free of charge (a package of minutes is spent first), and the client also receives a certain number of minutes (for Moscow 200) for calls to SIM cards of other operators. The fee for calls in excess of the provided minutes is 3 rubles for SIM cards of other operators.
4. SMS messages over the package established by the terms of the tariff are charged at 2 rubles in the home region and 3 rubles for Russian SIM cards.
5. The cost of switching to a tariff plan is zero.

Smart Unlimited

This tariff will be of interest to those subscribers who actively use the Internet and less often use mobile communications and SMS messages. Despite its name, the plan provides a limited amount of internet traffic and messages. Only calls to other operator subscribers are not subject to tariffication.

In the first month after activating the SIM card, 10 rubles per day are debited from the account. Starting from the second month, the subscriber pays 550 rubles once every 30 days. If you do not activate additional services and packages, no other payments are provided. Please note that different subscription fees apply to regions of the country. You can check the size of the monthly payment on the MTS website or by calling the operator at 0890.

Every month the subscriber receives a certain set of services:

• 10 GB of traffic;
• 350 SMS messages that can be used in your region;
• 350 minutes to all mobile phones in Russia;
• unlimited calls to MTS throughout the country;
• unlimited access to social networks.

Unused packages are carried over to the next month. Traffic for messenger applications and social networks is not charged thanks to the “VNet” option. It is automatically connected when you activate your SIM card or switch to the “Unlimited” tariff plan. There is no subscription fee for using the option.

You can buy a new SIM card with the “Unlimited” tariff at MTS offices or in the online store. To switch to the tariff, dial *111*3888*1#. You can also use your Personal Account or smartphone application.

Rules for disabling the Smart tariff from MTS

If the subscriber realizes that the Smart tariff is not suitable for him, and he wants to get other conditions for calls and the Internet, then he should disconnect from it.

Many clients are sure that in order to switch to a new chosen tariff, they must disable the old one.

However, this is not the case, and in order to switch tariffs, you just need to select a new one and activate it, and the “Smart” tariff will cease to operate automatically.

Methods for changing the tariff include:

• disconnection via the “My MTS” application;
• call the operator and request to disable the current tariff;
• visiting your personal account and changing your tariff yourself;
• visiting the sales office of the MTS company and contacting an employee to help about.

Communication while roaming

The Smart package allows you to communicate with subscribers who are currently abroad. Roaming is not included in the service, so general prices must be used. It is possible to select additional options that have advantageous offers. All available options are presented in the service catalog on the MTS website.

To communicate with people who live in other countries, the following prices are set:

• Communication with CIS countries – 35 rubles/min.;
• Calls to European countries – 49 rubles/min.;
• Other states – 70 rub./min.;
• SMS to international numbers – 5.25 rubles.

If these prices do not suit you, you can activate additional profitable packages through the service catalog on the website. Since not all reviews about the tariff are positive, you may be tempted to refuse the package.

Detailed conditions

Before activating Smart, you need to know the basic conditions for the tariff:

1. After “Smart” is activated, the full amount of the monthly payment is written off. Then the full amount is debited on the day of connection once a month. If the client's number is blocked, then debits from the mobile account will be made after its activation. For a whole month, if the SIM card has been blocked, no fee will be charged.
2. If the client connects or changes his number to a landline number, he is additionally connected to it. This service cannot be disabled; it can only be canceled if the number is changed to a federal one. Its cost is set at 304.80 rubles. When activated, the “City number” option will be automatically activated, that is, additional digits will be allocated for the number “495”.
3. Unused minutes and traffic do not carry over to the next month.
4. After the main traffic ends, the client will receive an additional Internet package of 500 megabytes in size for 95 rubles. In total, no more than 15 auto-renewals can be used per month.

Subscription fee and prices

The subscription fee for Smart is 450 rubles per month. Additionally, you can activate the “City number” option at a cost of 304.80 per month. It is impossible to disable the monthly fee, but if there are not enough funds in the account to be completely debited, the money will be debited daily in the amount of 18.5 rubles.

If the client wants to receive a tariff in which there is no subscription fee, and money is debited based on the services consumed, he needs to consider other tariff plans, for example, “Super MTS” or “Red Energy”.

The following prices apply within the tariff:

The indicated prices are valid for Moscow and the Moscow region.

Natalia

Technical specialist, user support on mobile communications issues.

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Reviews about the tariff

Paul. Moscow. 27 years

I switched to the tariff and they immediately charged me 200 rubles, but the terms and conditions said that the switch costs zero rubles. The “Everywhere at home Smart” function did not work and I was charged 450 rubles for 16 minutes of conversation, but other operators charged less: only 10. I tried this option in other tariff plans, and there were no complaints.

Andrey. Novosibirsk 25 years

I liked the “Smart” tariff because there are many minutes for calls, and it fits perfectly with the iOS system. There is a lot of traffic and enough for listening to music and viewing photos. I’m pleased, but it’s embarrassing that I had to spend time checking the remaining traffic, that is, calling the helpline and finding out the number. I recommend everyone to connect and try these conditions.

Elena. Samara. 29 years

Smart helped me out when going on vacation. I liked that even from other cities I can use a package of minutes on SIM cards. The only downside for me is that they charge for voluntary blocking after 14 days. Otherwise I liked everything.

Cost of services after using the package

After the provided mobile Internet traffic is exhausted, subsequent megabytes will remain free. However, the speed will now be limited to 64 KB per second. Since this tariff is mainly used for various types of smart devices (smart watches and others), this traffic is usually enough for a month.

Once the free minutes have been used up, subsequent calls are charged per minute. For the home region in the native network, the fee will be 2 rubles. in others - 3 rubles. In the rest it will be 3.5 rubles.

"My Unlimited"

All tariff packages in the Smart line have become more expensive, but the operator has added the volume of Internet traffic, as a result of which customers will have more opportunities to communicate online, watch videos, download and listen to music online.

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.