Modern means of communication allow you to communicate with family and friends regardless of their location. And boundaries on a map, or distances of hundreds of kilometers, are not a problem. The most popular international call destinations for subscribers of Russian operators are the CIS countries and other republics of the former USSR, which is connected both by close family ties and communications between business partners.
Today we offer an overview of the current tariffs of the main mobile operators for international calls: which one to choose for profitable calls abroad to the CIS countries, and what additional options allow you to get even cheaper calls.
Cost "Welcome to EVERYTHING"
In this article we will consider only the purpose of this service for calls to CIS countries . The cost of calls within Russia and within the network, sms, internet at the ALL tariff, see the description of your tariff.
- The service connection itself (for all regions).
- Subscription fee: 0 rub.
Calls to CIS countries vary depending on the country to which they are sent and the region of connection. For example, a minute of conversation with a Beeline Tajikistan subscriber costs 3 rubles and 10 rubles if this is a user of another operator for both MSC and St. Petersburg.
Tariff plans
The largest selection of special tariffs is available from MegaFon. Typically, mobile operators offer a separate tariff offer for international communication without mandatory payment, and MegaFon also has packages.
The special feature of the “Warm Welcome” line is the ability to choose the most optimal use case for yourself, and receive not only profitable calls within the CIS, but also use the number for your smartphone as the main one.
Additionally, we note that the more expensive the tariff, the lower the price for international calls. So, if in the offer without a monthly fee you can call Uzbek numbers for six rubles per minute, then to “Warm welcome M” for 3.5 rubles.
MTS has only one tariff for calls abroad, and it does not have a mandatory payment. Its name may differ in different connection regions. Thus, in Moscow they offer “Your Country”, and for Novosibirsk subscribers “Guest”.
The difference from MegaFon's offer is the per-minute payment for local calls. To “Warm Welcome” after the first of the day in any local direction, a package of ten minutes is provided for twelve rubles.
Tele2 offers exclusive tariffs. There are two versions of “Transparent Borders”, differing both in the set of package services and in the payment option. A tariff with daily payment will cost more per month, but the number of minutes and traffic in it is greater. However, the monthly payment plan additionally offers unlimited access to YouTube, and not just instant messengers and social networks.
Cost of international calls
Price per direction per minute of conversation.
- For Moscow
- For St. Petersburg
- For Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk
Tariffs for international calls for Moscow and the Moscow region with a connected
| Abkhazia | 20 rub. |
| Azerbaijan | 25 rub. |
| Armenia , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Armenia , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| Belarus | 30 rub. |
| Vietnam | 5 rub. |
| Georgia , to Beeline numbers | 8 rub. |
| Georgia , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| Kazakhstan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Kazakhstan , to numbers of other operators | 15 rub. |
| China | 3 rub. |
| Kyrgyzstan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Kyrgyzstan , to numbers of other operators | 3 rub. |
| Moldova | 20 rub. |
| Tajikistan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Tajikistan , to numbers of other operators | 10 rub. |
| Turkmenistan | 15 rub. |
| Uzbekistan | 3.5 rub. |
| Ukraine , to Kyivstar numbers | 3 rub. |
| Ukraine , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| South Ossetia | 20 rub. |
Tariffs for international calls for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region with a connected
| Abkhazia | 20 rub. |
| Azerbaijan | 20 rub. |
| Armenia , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Armenia , to numbers of other operators | 15 rub. |
| Belarus | 25 rub. |
| Vietnam | 5 rub. |
| Georgia , to Beeline numbers | 8 rub. |
| Georgia , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| Kazakhstan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Kazakhstan , to numbers of other operators | 10 rub. |
| China | 1rub. |
| Kyrgyzstan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Kyrgyzstan , to numbers of other operators | 15 rub. |
| Moldova | 15 rub. |
| Tajikistan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Tajikistan , to numbers of other operators | 10 rub. |
| Turkmenistan | 10 rub. |
| Uzbekistan | 3.5 rub. |
| Ukraine , to Kyivstar numbers | 3 rub. |
| Ukraine , to numbers of other operators | 15 rub. |
| South Ossetia | 20 rub. |
| SMS to Beeline numbers Tajikistan | 5.5 rub. |
| Abkhazia | 20 rub. |
| Azerbaijan | 25 rub. |
| Armenia , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Armenia , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| Belarus | 30 rub. |
| Vietnam | 5 rub. |
| Georgia , to Beeline numbers | 8 rub. |
| Georgia , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| Kazakhstan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Kazakhstan , to numbers of other operators | 15 rub. |
| China | 2 rub. |
| Kyrgyzstan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Kyrgyzstan , to numbers of other operators | 15 rub. |
| Moldova | 20 rub. |
| Tajikistan , to Beeline numbers | 3 rub. |
| Tajikistan , to numbers of other operators | 10 rub. |
| Turkmenistan | 15 rub. |
| Uzbekistan | 3.5 rub. |
| Ukraine , to Kyivstar numbers | 3 rub. |
| Ukraine , to numbers of other operators | 20 rub. |
| South Ossetia | 20 rub. |
Beeline in the CIS countries with more preferential tariffs:
- Armenia (Armentel network);
- Kazakhstan (Kar-Tel network);
- Tajikistan (Takom network);
- Uzbekistan (Unitel network);
- Georgia (Mobitel network);
- Kyrgyzstan (SkyMobile network).
The duration and number of connections in any direction are not limited in any way if there are sufficient funds in the personal account.
- All prices are per minute of conversation .
- Connection less than 3 seconds is free .
- Telephone calls are charged per minute .
Important ! We remind you that with this service calls, for example, to Uzbekistan, Ukraine and other CIS countries are not free , but at a reduced cost.
If the user leaves the home region, the tariff is terminated, that is, the option is valid only when the subscriber is in the home network.
Paid and free calls to any city in the world
Any IP telephony operator will offer paid calls to any city in the world. Tariffing is carried out according to the current tariff schedule and the tariff plan chosen by the subscriber. To start making calls, you need to register an account and top up your account with a bank card, through a terminal or e-wallet.
As for free calls, they are provided within the framework of:
- Current promotions - for example, operators provide subscribers with free directions. The duration of the free period is 1-2 days;
- Cash bonuses – new subscribers are provided with bonus funds that can be spent on calls in any direction;
- As part of bonus points or credits - they are earned, won, or accepted as a gift.
You won’t be able to use free calls on a regular basis - promotions and discounts are short-term, and credits and bonus points are almost never used. As for cash bonuses for new subscribers, they are provided under conditions that exclude the registration of a large number of accounts.
By the way, free calls to any city in the world are provided within popular instant messengers. Their list included WhatsApp, Viber, Skype and Telegram. If both interlocutors use the same messenger, they will be able to talk without the slightest cost - even if they are in different cities and countries.
As for the Viber and Skype instant messengers, they provide the ability to call mobile and landline numbers around the world with payment from the internal balance. There are two types of tariffs - per minute or subscription. The second option is more profitable, as it involves lower cost of calls.
Service management
From February 21, 2021, when switching to tariffs of the “Everything” line with a prepaid payment system, it will be connected automatically. It is also included in the starter package of these tariffs. Therefore, no special connection is required unless you specifically disabled this service, which makes no sense, or you have an archived tariff connected until February 21, 2021. More details below.
When may you need to connect to the service?
The option is available for connection to subscribers of the prepaid system for calculating tariff plans of the archive line “ALL for 300 archive 04.2017” (“ALL for 300 archive 04.2017”, “ALL for 500 archive 04.2017”, “ALL for 800 archive 04.2017”, “ALL for 1200 archive 04.2017” ", "ALL FOR 1800 archive 04.2017"), connected before February 21, 2021.
- Number to activate the service : 067401501 or 0674 09 0900
- Number to deactivate the service 0674015000 or 0674 09 0901
You can also manage the service in your Personal Account on the company’s website or using a mobile application.
Mobile applications for calling abroad
All applications that a user can find on the Internet, one way or another, belong to telephony operators. A typical example is the Zadarma application. It is necessary in order to communicate using a program, not a browser. It's much more convenient. A similar program can be found on your phone.
There are enough programs on the Internet that you can consider. These are universal programs that help facilitate the process of dialing a number and saving contacts.
“Welcome to EVERYTHING” and other options
The international communication service is provided automatically if there is any positive amount in the subscriber's account.
It is impossible to simultaneously enable the “Welcome to EVERYTHING” and “My calls to other countries” options. When you enable one of these options, the previous one is disabled automatically.
When the “Welcome to EVERYTHING!” option is enabled at the same time. and “My Abroad” international calls are charged according to the prices of the “Welcome to EVERYTHING!” option.
The offer is valid on all tariff plans and is available to both individuals and corporate clients. It will not only allow you to save on international connections, but also make profitable calls to your homeland if you are abroad.
To activate the option, the SIM card must be active, that is, the number is not blocked. In this case, the balance must be positive. To connect, use several options:
- Through your personal account. To do this, log in to the company’s official service or in the “My MTS” smartphone application;
- By calling the operator’s call center;
- By sending a ussd request of the form *111*2193#.
In order to connect, you must meet a number of conditions:
- Use an MTS SIM card for at least 1 year. During the same period, use paid communication directions every month.
- Be a user of an operator's SIM card for at least six months. During this time you need to spend at least 470 rubles.
Connection is free.
MTS operator
MTS is the largest operator, serving about 78 million subscribers, which has licenses in 83 regions of the country. This operator-provider can also use roaming in Crimea.
4G/LTE coverage has reached all 83 regions of MTS presence. 55% is at 1800 MHz, the rest at 800 and 2600 MHz.
Unlike other operators, MTS blocks incoming calls from many VoIP networks, as they are considered illegal.
The “Red Energy” tariff from MTS does not have a subscription fee, it has simple and understandable conditions. “SMART” is one of the most favorable tariffs for those who make a lot of calls and often send SMS. “Super-MTS” is a popular tariff among those who communicate a lot within the network. This is also a tariff without a monthly fee.
| "Red Energy" | "SMART" | "Super-MTS" |
| 1.8 r/min - calls to all networks in your home region; 5.5 r/min - calls to mobile MTS of other regions; 8.8 r/min - calls to numbers of other operators in other regions; 0 r/month—subscription fee | 250 minutes, 250 SMS 470 rub/month 5GB mobile internet | from 0 r/min - calls to MTS in your home region; 2.8 r/min - calls to numbers of other operators in your home region; 0 r/month — subscription fee. |
Tariff prices are relevant for Moscow and Moscow Region.
Super MTS tariff is the best tariff plan subject to daily payment. This plan has very cheap mobile communications and internet. The main advantage of the tariff is unlimited outgoing calls to other MTS numbers in the same region per day and to most city numbers in Moscow. Calls within the country are made at an additional cost.
Another benefit of this plan is that you are allowed to add the All Super+ option. It is activated automatically and gives up to 3 GB per month with a daily fee of RUB 9.40. If it is not activated, you need to dial *111*259#.
The MTS Smart smartphone series offers monthly combo plans including calls, SMS and data. For many users, this is the cheapest mobile connection in Moscow.
The big advantage of these plans is their availability (including with roaming in Crimea). All Smart tariff plans include unlimited calls to other MTS Russia numbers.
Unlimited number of social networks in tariff plans X and Tariff includes the use of:
And also Snapchat, YouTube, MTS Music, Apple Music, Google Music, App Store, Google Play, MTS Connect and some games.
The monthly fee is deducted from your account balance at the time the plan is activated. The next debit will occur exactly 30 days after the activation date. If the account is insufficient for the next monthly fee, all services (voice and data) will be temporarily suspended. To unlock, you will need to top up your account.
How is SIPNET better than regular telephone communication?
SIP telephony will allow you to significantly save on international and long-distance communications. With SIP telephony you can save up to 70% on communication costs. We offer high-quality international communications on favorable terms, wherever you need to call: to Turkmenistan or anywhere else in the world.
Affordable tariffs are just one of the many advantages of SIP telephony. You can use SIPNET in any way convenient for you: on a computer, smartphone, using SIP phones and other methods. Moreover, this type of telephony will not require you to spend on equipment, maintenance or software. You can start using SIPNET by registering on the site.
Telephone codes of cities in Turkmenistan
| City | Turkmenistan city codes |
| Akdepe | 344 |
| Atamurat | 444 |
| Ashgabat | 12 |
| Babadaihan | 136 |
| Bayramali | 564 |
| Balkanabat | 222 |
| Baherden | 131 |
| Bereket | 247 |
| Boldumsaz | 346 |
| Büzmeyin | 138 |
| Garabekevul | 443 |
| Garrygala | 248 |
| Gökdepe | 132 |
| Gubadag | 345 |
| Darganata | 445 |
| Dashoguz | 322 |
| Dyanev | 446 |
| Yoten | 560 |
| Turkmenbashi | 349 |
| Yylanly | 343 |
| Kaka | 133 |
| Keneurgench | 347 |
| Koytendag | 440 |
| Mary | 522 |
| Murgap | 565 |
| Niyazovsk | 348 |
| Sakar | 449 |
| Sakar-chage | 566 |
| Sayat | 447 |
| Sadie | 461 |
| Serakhs | 134 |
| Serdar | 246 |
| Serhetabat | 561 |
| Tagta | 340 |
| Tagtabazar | 568 |
| Tejen | 135 |
| Turkmenabat | 422 |
| Turkmenbashi | 243 |
| Turkmengala | 569 |
| Farap | 448 |
| Khazar | 240 |
| Halach | 441 |
| Hojamabaz | 442 |
| Enev | 137 |
| Esinguly | 245 |
| Etrek | 242 |
