Roaming abroad MTS. Advantageous roaming options

Many mobile users know that calls outside their home region are not cheap, and even more so outside of Russia. Everyone knows that international roaming is very expensive. But for those who need to stay in touch abroad, it is recommended to use an alternative communication option in the form of text messages. They are quite cheap and will also save you money, which is not the case with voice calls. Mobile operator MTS offers its subscribers to use a service called “SMS roaming”. With this option, subscribers will have the opportunity to communicate at favorable tariff rates via SMS abroad. This is the method that allows you to share information with friends and family while saving money.

Within the framework of this article, the option will be fully described, as well as methods for how to activate “SMS roaming” on MTS. An important step should be mentioned: before connecting a particular service, it is better for clients to check the details with the operator or on the website. This is due to the fact that the cost and connection conditions may vary for different regions. It is also possible that by the time of activation, some of the options will be transferred to the archive.

How to activate roaming abroad MTS

Access to mobile communications when traveling abroad will be provided by MTS after adding 2 to its tariff;

When adding the 1st service, the 2nd one is automatically connected. You can connect them separately only in MTS showrooms or when contacting the call center.

Only if you have 2 options, while abroad, you can make outgoing calls and send SMS, including to Russia.

There are 3 ways to connect to roaming services:

• USSD command *111*2192#;
• in the mobile application;
• through the call center;
• at the MTS office.

When connecting, the following conditions must be met:

• The subscriber must be an MTS client for at least six months. The amount of accruals for this period should be more than 650 rubles.
• The subscriber has been a client of MTS for more than a year; the amount of accruals for any of the 12 months of the last year should not be equal to 0.

When adding international roaming services, the mobile number must be active and have a positive balance. Both options are free to connect and no money is charged for their service.

If none of the above conditions are met, then it is recommended to connect.

Telephone indexes of settlements in Poland

If you want to call from Russia, Belarus or Ukraine to a landline (wired) telephone in Poland, you need to know the codes of Polish settlements.

Telephone codes of some cities in the Republic of Poland:

The dialing algorithm to any locality in the Republic of Poland is quite simple. The main thing is to know the telephone code of the locality you need and dial the number correctly.

MTS options for calls and Internet abroad

To establish mobile communications abroad, the subscriber must determine what to connect when roaming, which MTS option will be most profitable.

Option for roaming abroad “Zabugorische” MTS

The cost of the option is from 390 or 410 rubles/per day of use .

When connecting to the tariffs “Tariffische”, “Smart Unlimited”, “My Unlimited”, “Our Smart”, “Smart”, “Smart+”, “Smart NonStop”, “X”, “Smart Top”, “Ultra”, an MTS subscriber will be able to use roaming abroad at domestic rates. Within this service, you should distinguish between the “Popular countries” and “Other countries” options.

Popular countries : USA, Armenia, Abkhazia, Australia, Great Britain, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Italy, Israel, India, Spain, Canada, Qatar, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, UAE, Portugal, Romania , Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, South Korea

Incoming calls.

Outgoing calls.

Internet.

The “Zabugorische” option can be activated by dialing *111*771*1#. There is no need to turn it off when you return home. The fee is charged only when you are abroad.

SMS packages and their costs

The main current options for additional packages of SMS messages on MTS are the following offers from the operator.

1. "50 SMS in Europe"
2. "100 SMS in Europe"
3. "50 SMS around the world"
4. "100 SMS around the world"

The names of these tariff services speak for themselves. The owner of the SIM card selects an additional number of messages for the number, taking into account the place where he wants to go. We will provide a full description of each package indicating the cost of using and connecting to the service.

50 SMS within Europe

If the owner of an MTS number is going to travel to Europe and does not want to spend a lot of money on emails, then this package will be very convenient. A small set of 50 SMS messages will allow you to convey the most important information to your family and friends from abroad. Option information.

• Connection cost: 250 rub .
• Validity period: 1 calendar month.
• You can activate the service in the following ways:

1. upon request USSD “*111*1104#”;
2. through the subscriber’s personal account;
3. sending an SMS with the text “1104” to the short number “111”.

You can also deactivate this offer from your personal account or by calling the support service at 0890.

100 SMS within Europe

This option gives the subscriber a larger number of text messages - 100 pcs. for the same period for a slightly higher fee. Package characteristics.

• Must pay: 350 rubles .
• Working period: 1 month.
• To connect, you can use one of the following methods:

1. USSD combination “*111*1103#” by pressing the call key;
2. SMS message “1103” to “111”.
3. Personal account on the mobile operator’s website.

Subscription fees are deducted immediately upon activation of the tariff option. The “100 SMS” package is disabled in the same way as the previous service.

The following countries are considered European for the MTS operator: Slovakia, Turkey, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Spain, Slovenia, Greece, Italy, Poland, Cyprus, Finland, San Marino, Hungary, Germany, France, Ireland, Monaco, Serbia, Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Great Britain, Andorra, Switzerland, Portugal, Estonia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Albania, Belgium, Romania, Malta, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, Gibraltar, Israel, Latvia, Luxembourg, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Faroe Islands.

Option “Zero without borders” MTS

A similar option to “Zabugorische” is.

The cost of using the service is 145 rubles per day .

You can connect it:

• in Russia by calling *444#;
• MTS offers roaming abroad in 2021 by command *111*4444#
• in your Personal Account.

Option for the Internet “Zabugorische” MTS

Once connected, the subscriber will be able to use the Internet as part of a home package in countries that are popular with tourists.

The cost of the option is from 390 or 410 rubles/per day of use .

Internet option “Bit Abroad” MTS

If a subscriber, going abroad, plans to actively use the Internet there, then MTS recommends connecting one of the following options to the main tariff:

• "BIT Abroad" is designed for social networks and email. 500 MB per day is provided at maximum speed and then unlimited at 128 kbit/sec . Cost 450 rubles per day . You can connect or disconnect *111*2222#. In the countries: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Herzegovina 30 MB and 550 rubles/day.
• “Maxi BIT”, in addition to, has the ability to use maps and navigation. 900 MB is provided at maximum speed and then unlimited at 128 kbps . Cost 700 rubles per day . You can connect or disconnect *111*2223#. In the countries: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Herzegovina 70 MB and 1000 rubles/day.

Internet option “SuperBit Abroad” MTS

The “Super BIT Abroad” option offers complete unlimited Internet traffic, which includes the ability to send large files and watch videos. The first 1.5 GB at maximum speed, then at 128 kbit/sec .

The connection service is provided free of charge in one of the following ways:

• in your Personal Account;
• by USSD request *111*2224#.

After an MTS subscriber connects, he will be provided with additional opportunities when roaming abroad. They are determined by the country where the client is located:

• When traveling to countries popular in terms of tourism, the subscriber pays 1,600 rubles per day.
• In the countries: Moldova, Uzbekistan, Herzegovina 200 MB and 2000 rubles per day.
• When located in all other countries, an MTS client receives 20 MB at maximum speed and pays 4,500 rubles per day.

Mobile operators in Poland

To call a mobile number in Poland from Russia or Belarus, you need to correctly dial a combination of numbers, which also includes the code of the Polish cellular provider.

Since 2003, subscribers in the Republic of Poland have the opportunity to change their operator without changing their phone number. Therefore, it is now more difficult to determine which Polish provider a specific mobile number belongs to.

There are five main cellular network operators in Poland:

• Orange;
• Heyah;
• T-mobile;
• Plus;
• Play.

You can learn more about tariffs for calls abroad or other offers of Polish providers by reading the article “Mobile operators in Poland”.

What's free when roaming abroad MTS

When traveling abroad, MTS provides its customers with the following free services:

• call to the call center;
• using a mobile application;
• provision of a SIM card;
• information service *111*33#, which provides the opportunity to find out the cost of calls in the area where the subscriber is located;
• all incoming SMS.

Having an MTS SIM card in his smartphone, when traveling abroad, the subscriber has the opportunity to use mobile communication services and the Internet by connecting certain options. Before visiting other countries, you should familiarize yourself with all the offers and choose the most suitable and profitable from a financial point of view.

Connection

The subscriber is not able to activate the SMS Smart package from MTS on his own. This option is available only on the specified tariffs. It is activated automatically when you send your first message.

Important! If you disable the service using any of the methods below, you will not be able to reactivate it. The only option is to switch to another tariff from the above three.