“Unlimited Internet abroad” from Tele2: detailed description, pros and cons of the option

Date: June 26, 2021 | Updated: May 21, 2021 | Author: Moblie-man

It is no secret that today, when it comes to the availability of all the amenities a person needs, the majority of respondents will answer that without access to the Internet they cannot imagine a comfortable and fulfilling life. Alas, these are the realities of the modern world, and everyone should adapt to such requirements.

Even when going on a trip abroad, we want to ensure that we still have access to the Internet, and we think about connecting additional options offered to us by operators. And today I want to pay attention to one such option, which was recently implemented by the Tele2 operator, and also understand its conditions and advantages.

“Unlimited Internet abroad” from Tele2: detailed description

So, as for the financial conditions of the proposal, they are as follows:

• Activation fee: none;
• There is no fee for using the service during the subscriber’s stay on the territory of the Russian Federation;
• Subscription fee when staying outside the Russian Federation: 350 rubles per day. It is only written off when you go online abroad.
• The option is available on all Tele2 tariffs.
• On the Premium tariff, the option is provided free of charge, and on the My Online+ tariff plan it is provided free of charge on the first day of the trip.
• The Internet is indeed unlimited, but only for the first 200 MB. per day available without speed limit. If this value is exceeded, the access speed is limited by the operator to 128 Kbps.
• In Montenegro, the limit is 200 MB. per day no, unlimited internet without speed limit.

The Tele2 press center states that the speed is 128 Kbps. will be enough for comfortable use of social media. networks, instant messengers, and even listening to music online, but I want to assure you that at this speed listening to music on the Internet will be quite problematic, and on social networks, where today images and videos are the main consumed content, it will be very difficult to “surf” difficult. As for instant messengers, test correspondence will remain as comfortable as at higher speeds. On the other hand, what else do you need from messengers?

Terms of Use

“Unlimited Internet abroad” is available for connection on all tariff plans, and in some it is included in the list of services provided by default. With the Premium tariff, the service is free .

Terms of service:

• Timely payment of the tariff plan.
• No change in tariff plan in the current billing period.
• The discount cannot be combined with discounts on other promotions.
• The discount when connecting to the service applies to tariffs with a subscription fee and cannot be combined with other discounts and promotions.

As mentioned earlier, the service fee is charged only if the Internet session is activated, i.e. with Internet access in the countries listed below.

The subscription fee is not charged if you do not go online for 24 hours. The period from 00:00:00 to 24:00:00 Moscow time is taken as a day.

List of countries in which the Tele2 “Unlimited Internet Abroad” option is available

In addition, I will say that for Tele2 subscribers who have activated this service, as well as systematically using it abroad, the operator offers an additional discount on the subscription fee for the current tariff plan. You can check the size of the discount provided by entering a USSD request of the form *143*7# . Subscribers who meet the following requirements can count on a discount:

• Replenishing your account in a timely manner to charge the subscription fee on the appointed date;
• Those who did not change TP during the billing period;
• Those using a tariff plan that provides for a subscription fee.

Service management

Disabling and connecting the Internet connection service abroad from Tele2 can be done by visiting a communication store in person or with the help of a customer support operator by calling 611 . The express method involves entering a simple combination. Subscription management:

• to plug - *143*71#;
• disable - *143*70#;
• check balance - *143*7.

Experienced clients enter commands into the phone book of their smartphone so as not to enter a combination each time and manage the Internet service in one click.

A remote control option is also provided: through the personal account of the Tele2 virtual resource or the provider’s mobile application, which is also available for Android smartphones. After logging into any of these resources, you need to find the option in the “Tariffs and Services” section, enable, deactivate, or check for a subscription on your number.

Pros and cons of the “Unlimited Internet abroad” option

pros

• It is truly unlimited, albeit with a speed reduction clause;
• The subscription fee is charged only when you use the service. There is no need to think and remember whether you disabled or did not disable the option upon returning to Russia;
• There is a discount on the subscription fee for the tariff, although it is not known what. A trifle, but nice;
• A very good list of countries where the option works: almost all CIS and European countries, the USA and England, popular countries where Russians go on vacation (Turkey, Thailand, etc.);
• Those who travel to Montenegro are generally lucky - real unlimited;
• Connects to all operator tariffs.

Minuses

• 200 MB. per day is certainly not enough. There would be more
• 350 ₽ is a bit expensive, of course. It would be cheaper

Advantages and disadvantages of the service

Numerous subscribers using this service note the following advantages:

• Fast and free activation and deactivation of the service.
• Efficiency in many countries popular with Russian tourists.
• Favorable price for owners of tariff plans.

Alas, unlimited Internet from Tele2 also has disadvantages:

• Speed ​​limit. 128 Kbps is hardly enough to download VKontakte pictures, let alone watch videos.
• A small traffic package provided at maximum speed.

Of course, the usefulness of the service depends on the specific user and the Internet usage scenario. After reviewing the terms of connection, the subscriber decides for himself whether this or that service is suitable for him.

International roaming

Depending on the country the subscriber wishes to visit, the conditions and cost of services differ. This can be checked on the corresponding page of the site using the search. All you need to do is select the country you are planning to visit and read the description. This is convenient because you do not need to personally call the operator to clarify this information.

The quality of communications outside Russia depends on the position of mobile operators in the host country and third-party factors.

Important information:

• travel reference number;
• balance check - *105#;
• the operator recommends disabling call forwarding using the ##002# command so that the user does not have to pay for roaming;
• subscribers who own SIM cards without an operator logo are recommended to replace them with new ones at the nearest Tele2 office;
• Call pricing starts from 1 second of conversation.

Roaming does not apply when the subscriber is on air or water transport, or in nature, where there is no connection at all or is extremely weak.

How to connect or disconnect.

To manage the service, use the following commands:

• Connection: *143*71#;
• Shutdown: *143*70#;
• Status: *143*7#;

In addition, you can manage the service using your Tele2 Personal Account.

If the package runs out, the option provides the possibility of extending it - to do this, dial *143*71# . It will cost you another 350 rubles.

Summary.

The service has a number of limitations that do not make the subscriber’s stay on the Internet too comfortable. The package provided is not very large, and a drop in speed to 128kbit/sec literally throws the user back 10 years, to the days of EDGE.

However, if there is no fish, there is no cancer, and our operators abroad do not have many profitable offers on the Internet. Internet abroad is an expensive pleasure. In this regard, the option fits well into the general market conditions.

At the same time, the operator tried to somehow soften the conditions by providing customers with a discount on the monthly fee according to their tariffs. The list of countries in which this service operates is also encouraging.

Thus, we can recommend the “Unlimited Internet Abroad” service from the Tele2 operator to those who cannot imagine their life without the Internet and are willing to spend a tidy sum on it. For everyone else, we recommend saving money and enjoying your vacation without the Internet - or using local Wi-Fi.

How to quickly find out tariffs for the country you are interested in

Information on paying for Internet in roaming for a specific country can be requested on the operator’s official website:

1. Open the section – https://msk.tele2.ru/mobile/roaming (in a browser on a mobile or computer).

2. Enter in the line located on the background of the geographic map the country for which you want to find out information.

3. Review the information on request. The web service will provide all possible solutions for accessing the Network in the specified country (packages, conditions, payment) and contacts (service center number during the trip, USSD command to check the balance).

Description

In certain regions of the Russian Federation, Tele2 provides its services under special conditions. A striking example is the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, on whose territory the following restrictions apply:

1. Standard sets of free minutes, SMS messages and traffic are not provided within the established tariff plans.
2. Voice communication is charged on a per-minute basis, according to roaming conditions, at an inflated cost.
3. Mobile Internet is available, but calculations are made for each megabyte downloaded.

To save your money while vacationing in Crimea, traffic consumption lovers are advised to install Tele2 Option Crimea unlim. After a successful connection, the subscriber has unlimited access to the network space. A fixed subscription fee is charged for data transfer. Funds are debited only on the day you use the Internet. If the user has not downloaded traffic from the network, the service remains inactive and no money is charged.

Methods for connecting and deactivating the Tele2 Premium tariff

If you decide to take advantage of the offer, then connect it yourself in any standard way: using your personal account, application or USSD encoding. If activation is successful, the provider will send confirmation to the phone number in the form of an SMS message.

Activating a tariff is completely free, even if less than a month has passed since the last switch to another contract.

Personal Area

Tele2’s personal account is a convenient tool for setting up a tariff plan and additional services. Here the user will receive up-to-date information about the status of the personal balance, the number of available traffic balances, and minutes. To activate the premium offer, the user will need the following:

1. Open the provider’s official page on the Internet using a browser on your smartphone or personal computer.
2. Click on the entry point to your personal account, the icon is located on the top panel of the workspace.
3. Fill in the phone number and account password in the authorization window. If you do not have a password, request access restoration.
4. Click on the name of your contract on the main page of the online service.
5. Click on the button to select a new tariff on the next page.
6. Select "Premium" from the list that appears.
7. Confirm the inclusion of the contract.

In response, a notification will be received from Tele2.

By USSD command

Dial a special encoding to activate. In the phone call menu, enter *630*14# . Submitting an application is free of charge.

In the office

If you can’t set up the Tele2 Premium tariff yourself, contact the provider’s representatives in your city. Prepare your passport. Ask a free employee to activate the tariff on the SIM card. Support is provided free of charge, without commission. Funds are written off only for the first month of operation of the TP.

It is not necessary to go to the salon, call the technical support line 611 . Request help from a consultant or use the automatic assistant's prompts in the voice menu.

Application

Install the official My Tele2 utility on your mobile device. The application is open for free downloading from Internet resources. After launch, enter your phone number and password in the authorization menu. Once in the main program window, find the name of the installed contract. On the next page, select the option to select a new TP. A list of available offers will appear, click on “Premium”. Agree to connect.

Shutdown

To disable Premium, you must select another tariff plan and switch to it using any available method.