Zero without borders MTS 2021 connect, conditions, service

Date: April 25, 2021 | Updated: September 23, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man

All subscribers of all operators are constantly looking for ways to save money when traveling abroad, and this is normal and correct. Moreover, the cost of calls in roaming is often prohibitively expensive. And one of these services from MTS for saving money in roaming is the “Zero Without Borders” option, the pros and cons of which I will tell you. Let's take a closer look at its terms and benefits to understand whether using this option is beneficial or not.

Is Zero Without Borders a necessary service?

Yes, of course! No, it’s not necessary!

Current version. Data updated September 23, 2021

Connecting roaming outside the country

If you need to maintain connections in another country, MTS clients should know that they need to connect two types of roaming “International access”, as well as “International and national roaming”. All MTS clients who are users of the mobile company have the opportunity to activate this useful option. Activation can be performed in a number of ways provided by the company:

by dialing the command *111*2192#;
when visiting a communication salon from the MTS company;
when connecting independently in the subscriber’s account;
when calling MTS customer support.

You can activate only one service called “International and National Roaming” at a company communication store or on the company’s hotline.

Making calls originating from the client, made from the host country, is carried out with only two active options.

Before activating the service, you must make sure that the number is not blocked and there is a positive balance on the SIM card.

Enable and disable the option

Among the most common and popular methods are:

using the USSD command *111*4444#;
using the subscriber’s personal account located on the MTS web portal;
using the “My MTS” application installed on a particular mobile device. You can download it from the App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft store.

Activating the “Zero without borders” option when traveling abroad is easiest done using the USSD command. In this case, there is no need to use the Internet, and the service itself will be activated instantly. The methods for disabling this option are the same as for connecting.

To summarize, it is worth saying that the subscriber himself must decide whether to activate the option in question. It is he who can evaluate all the pros and cons of this decision in each specific situation. And activating this option is easy and simple.

Description

There are regions where the service does not operate - these are Algeria, Dominica, Cuba, Maldives, South Ossetia, Saint Lucia, Bermuda, Turkmenistan, Andorra, Seychelles, Cayman Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Bahamas, Iran, Jamaica , Panama, Tanzania, Madagascar, Guam, Anguilla, Aruba, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Haiti, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands. The option is also not valid within the Russian Federation.

According to the conditions, it is established that if the option is not used for 30 days, then it will be disabled, and payment will be charged at a rate of 25 rubles per minute of conversation

Who is the service intended for: list of suitable situations

This option will be your best option in some cases:

if you often travel outside the Russian Federation, especially to those countries that are listed in the list where the service operates;
if, while abroad, you receive a lot of calls, and also often make calls to the Russian Federation;
if you want to keep your number when leaving the Russian Federation, i.e. you are not satisfied with purchasing a temporary SIM card in your host country;
if you want to save on calls while in another country.

How to connect Zero without borders

How to activate the service? In order to connect to “Zero Without Borders” MTS, you need to check your mobile account, which must contain at least 145 rubles , that is, the amount for daily debiting.

Regardless of the client’s location, you can activate the service by calling *111*4444# and the call key. You can enter the number *444# and the call key.

If the subscriber wishes to use the first number above, then he needs to press the corresponding number to activate. In the second case, the option is activated automatically.

Reviews

What do you think people say about the “World Without Borders” option from MTS? Has it earned itself a good reputation or, conversely, a bad one?

Here's what we managed to collect from various review sites and forums:

Many people were dissatisfied with the option, because, in their opinion, much more money was debited from the account than 145 rubles per day. This may be due to the fact that they simultaneously accessed the network (and Internet roaming is charged separately).

There were complaints about the quality of communication, but this depends on the country of residence and the conditions on its territory.
Mostly there are good reviews - for most subscribers, 45 minutes a day is enough to communicate with home.

To summarize the above, we would like to draw your attention to the following mathematics: 145 rubles per day is only 3-4 minutes of calls in international roaming (without the option).
With "World Without Borders" from MTS - the cost is the same, but you get 45 minutes of communication for FREE. Another point is that this service is not intended for the Internet, therefore, if traffic is important to you, we recommend connecting to another offer - “Zabugorishche”. According to its terms, for 350 rubles/day (the fee is charged only on days of use) you will be able to use the number abroad, under the terms of the home package. We recommend that you always carefully study the available roaming offers on the official website of the mobile operator before leaving! If our article helped you, please like it!

Terms of service Zero without borders

“Zero Without Borders” in 2021 is valid under the following conditions:

Subscription fee			145 rub/day.
Incoming calls	Popular countries	60 minutes of outgoing and incoming minutes to Russia for any operator	from 61 minutes for each payment 39 rubles are made
	In Tunisia	50 rub/min.
	Other countries	from the first minute of communication until the end of the tenth, incoming calls	for free
	Other countries	from the 11th minute of communication	39 rub/min.
Outgoing calls	Popular countries	60 minutes of outgoing and incoming minutes to Russia for any operator	from 61 minutes for each payment 39 rubles are made
	In Tunisia	60 minutes of outgoing minutes to Russia for any operator	from 61 minutes for each payment 39 rubles are made
	Other countries	first minute, and from 6 until the end of the call	according to the tariff in the country of location (roaming)
	Other countries	from 2-5 minutes	39 rub/min.

the largest number of minutes in one month is 200, all other time is calculated at the rate of 39 rubles per minute.

Popular countries:

Austria, Abkhazia, Australia, Albania, Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Great Britain, Greece, Germany, Hong Kong, Denmark, Egypt, India, Israel, Jordan, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Qatar, Cambodia, Canada, Kuwait, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Mongolia, Morocco, Norway, the Netherlands, UAE, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, USA, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, Finland, Philippines, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Sweden , Switzerland, Estonia, South Korea.

In which countries is it valid?

This option is not available when traveling in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and South Ossetia, and in some other countries. The following is a complete list of situations when it is not available.

MTS tariff “0 without borders” is used only abroad. The preferential tariff is used in countries that are popular for tourist and business travel.

In addition to them, the option can be used under special conditions in Tunisia. Zero Without Borders can also be used in other countries of the world, but they do not offer such favorable conditions as the popular countries mentioned earlier.

Disabling the Free Travel service

In order to disable the option, you must use one of the methods from MTS:

on the territory of the Russian Federation, you can contact a communication salon or dial 0890, where MTS employees will help you disconnect;
in the personal account, the subscriber can disconnect independently: to do this, he needs to visit the “ Services ” section and about;
another method is to send a message 9430 to 111. After the service is disabled, the user will receive a corresponding SMS notification.

Through your personal account

SIM card holders who have a personal profile on the official MTS resource can activate the function through this service by following the following sequence of actions:

Go to your personal page.
Go to the tariff packages and services tab.
Select the options control line and at the top of the monitor click on the “Connect new services” button.
In the page that opens, find the name of the service and check the box next to this line.
Click on the “Next” sticker and confirm the connection.

Users who are not registered on the company's resource will first need to go through a short authorization procedure, and then perform the described actions.

Free opportunities outside the Russian Federation

If the client is outside the country and has a SIM card from MTS in his mobile device, then he is provided with free opportunities around the clock and seven days a week. Free features include:

free call to the MTS contact center at 84957660166;
using the mobile version of the site where you can top up your balance;
using the portal *111*33# while roaming;
free delivery of a new SIM card if it breaks or is stolen during a trip;
free incoming SMS.

A subscriber located outside the country can use one of the services from MTS. They make communication from other countries comfortable and allow you to save on calls. Such options include “Zero Without Borders” and other services that should be studied before activation.

Connection methods

MTS Zero Without Borders subscribers can connect at any time independently or use the help of an operator. The following activation methods are provided:

On the official website https://login.mts.ru . After visiting your Personal Account, you should find the Services section. In the new options section, select the name of the appropriate service and click on activation.
By using the USSD command. Dial *444# on the phone keypad, then use the call button. In this menu, follow the directions by clicking on the numbers.
Call the MTS contact center and consult with an operator. There you can request activation of the option or follow the recommendations of the autoinformer. Call the number 8 800 250 0890.
Through the MTS mobile application menu in your personal account.

Clients who decide to activate the option while roaming can also perform the operation. To do this, international roaming and access functions must be enabled. Activation is valid via USSD request *111*4444# and call.

If the connection is successfully completed, the user will receive a text message from the operator. The cause of problems with activation may be the lack of 95 rubles required to pay the mandatory daily payment.

How to deactivate “Zero without borders”

When you return home, it is recommended that you turn off Zero Unlimited immediately, as you will be automatically charged for daily use. Regardless of whether the subscriber uses the option or not, the daily cost will be debited. Therefore, you need to do deactivation, which can be done in the following ways:

Use the capabilities of the Mobile Assistant service. To do this, dial the request *111*4444# and call. After this, in the menu you need to answer the question posed with 2
Deactivate in your Personal Account. In the connected services section, select the name of the option and proceed with deactivation.

If you have any difficulties performing the operation yourself, you should contact the operator. In the contact center, company employees can help solve the problem

Advantages and disadvantages of the service

MTS clients have the opportunity to select favorable conditions for communicating with family anywhere in the world. Traveling does not affect mobile communications, but calls can be expensive. Therefore, connecting the Zero without borders option will be an excellent solution. The benefits of the package are:

Low call costs;
The bonus includes free minutes;
An excellent solution for communicating with family in Russia;
A large list of countries that are included in the package;
Valid abroad;
Can be used by subscribers with commercial tariff plans.

However, not all clients are satisfied with the presented option. 0 Borderless also has significant restrictions, many countries are not taken into account. In addition, without disabling the service, payment will be charged even without using it.