MTS roaming abroad costs several times more than domestic Russian services, but special add-ons allow you to reduce the price of communication to a more acceptable one. Before the trip, subscribers only need to select a suitable tariff or individual options - the company has developed offers for lovers of calls, text correspondence and fans of Internet communication. We’ll figure out what services will be useful on your trip and what to connect to ensure that communication remains profitable around the world.
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.
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.
| incoming calls in “ Popular countries ” | free package 100 minutes per day, then 39 rubles/min |
| incoming calls in " Other countries " | Billing varies per minute. For the first 10 minutes, the subscriber can communicate for free; starting from the 11th, 39 rubles will be debited from the account. But no more than 200 minutes per month. |
Outgoing calls.
| calls from “Popular countries” | Free as part of your package on the tariff, then 39 rubles/min. |
| calls from “Other countries” | The 1st, 6th and subsequent ones are paid according to MTS roaming tariffs accepted abroad. From the 2nd to the 5th minute the subscriber pays 39 rubles. |
Internet.
| Internet in “Popular Countries” | package included in your tariff |
| Internet in “Other countries” | within the quota (from 5 to 30 MB) |
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 when traveling around the world
Special offer for fans of mobile correspondence. It activates preferential prices for SMS and is valid in all countries. Package options:
- In Europe*: 50 SMS for 250 rubles or 100 for 350. Connection: *111*1104# and *111*1103#, respectively.
- In the world: 50 SMS for 500 rubles or 100 for 700. Connection: *111*1102# and *111*1101#, respectively.
* countries where packages for Europe are valid: Turkey, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, Greece, Italy, San Marino, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Poland, France, Monaco, Ireland, Serbia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Iceland, Andorra, Portugal, Great Britain, Switzerland, Estonia, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Austria, Albania, Sweden, Romania, Belgium, Norway, Malta, Greenland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Latvia, Israel, Luxembourg, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Maine or Faroe Islands
Option “Zero without borders” MTS
A similar option to “Zabugorische” is.
| Incoming and outgoing calls to Russia (Popular countries) | 45 minutes Free, then for each payment is made in the amount of 39 rubles |
| In Tunisia | 45 minutes outgoing Free further for 39 rubles, 1 minute incoming 50 rubles. |
| Inbox (Other countries) | free from the 1st to the 10th minute of each call, from the 11th minute 39 rubles |
| Outgoing to Russian numbers (Other countries) | according to roaming tariffs for the 1st, as well as the 6th and all subsequent ones. Starting from the 2nd and up to the 5th inclusive, the subscriber pays 39 rubles. |
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.
Profitable offer
Don't think that as soon as you leave your service area, mobile communications will stop working. No, you will still be able to exchange SMS or receive and make calls, because your mobile device will automatically activate the network of another operator. So you don't need to search or change any settings on your phone. The point here is different: such connections will cost much more.
In order to save money, it is better to activate favorable tariffs from MTS in roaming conditions. At the same time, there are many similar service packages, and you can always find the best option.
For example, subscribers leaving their region will benefit from the “Everywhere at Home” or “United Country” tariff. If you are going abroad, then you should pay attention to the “Zero Everywhere” package. If you do not intend to leave the country or region, but simply want to communicate with friends or relatives living in another region, then it is better to connect “Your Country”. The most favorable tariff for calls to a specific foreign country is “Favorite Country”.
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.
| Internet in “ Popular Countries ” | package included in your rate. 1 GB per day at maximum speed, then 128 kbit/s . |
| Internet in “ Other countries ” |
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The cost of the option is from 390 or 410 rubles/per day of use .
Mobile operators
As mentioned above, mobile communications in the UAE are represented by two operators, each of which has its own advantages. Etisalat is the largest provider in the country. For the most part, it focuses on servicing landline subscribers. Most of all, the provider focuses on residents of the country, servicing on the basis of post-payment contracts. Mobile communications are excellent anywhere in the country and tariffs are inexpensive. But keep in mind that the company sends out advertising messages frequently. Be prepared for this.
The second company is Du, which is the most popular among tourists due to its ease of use. The provider focuses more on tourists and users with a short stay in the country, offering clients a prepaid service system. Buying a SIM card is easy - order the card online and indicate any delivery address, or purchase it in company stores or at the airport. There are three options on sale - mini, micro and even nano cards. Remember that it is important to activate the SIM card within an hour after purchase.
Both of these companies are partly owned by the state and operate according to GSM 900/1800 standards. The prices of both companies are almost the same, and the competition between them is just advertising for tourists. In fact, the activities of providers are controlled at the level of the UAE Telecommunications Authority.
This option for servicing subscribers has led to the fact that the Emirates are considered the country with the most expensive Internet. According to statistics from Forbes, the country is in 186th place in terms of affordability of prices for mobile Internet in the UAE, while only 196 countries are included in the ranking. It is interesting that Russia ranks third in this ranking, behind only Ukraine and Iran.
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.
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.
Where to buy a SIM card
Everyone dreams of visiting the Emirates, because there are huge shopping centers, luxury hotels and snow-white sand on the shores of azure reservoirs. You can buy a SIM card not only in official mobile phone stores, but also at the airport and even in small souvenir shops. To do this, you need to have money and a passport with you.
You don’t have to worry about connection; all instructions are provided when you purchase the card. If you don't want to do it yourself, ask the seller to do it. Even if you don’t know the language, it will be easy to buy a SIM card, since in official communication stores the sellers speak English, and in airports or small kiosks, sellers can easily find a common language with Russians, even if only with gestures.
