How to activate additional packages of minutes on Tele2

The operator mainly offers its customers ready-made offers with a set volume of minutes. It is possible to add them for a fee so that the client stays in touch. And although Tele2 is gradually setting up its customers to set their own tariff, such options are still very popular.

When a monthly package ends early, the question arises of how to add minutes on Tele2. Of course, communication will not be limited, but the cost of calls will be much higher. And to avoid this, it is enough to purchase additional minutes.

Activation of an additional package with minutes

On some tariff plans it is possible to connect an additional 50 minutes for 50 rubles. To check whether this option is available on the tariff you are using, you need to log into your Personal Account and go to the tariff description in the “Other prices” section.

To manage additional company minutes, Tele2 offers the following USSD commands:

• Service connection: *155*24*1#;
• Disabling the service: *155*24*1*0#.

It is worth noting that such an additional package is most convenient for those subscribers who have used up the entire package of minutes, and there is still a lot of time left before new package minutes are credited.

Per minute payment

The first option is extremely simple. If you don’t want to purchase an option that allows you to add minutes on Tele2, don’t do anything! How will the calculation take place in this case?

• After the package is exhausted, each moment of conversation is paid according to the terms of the connected tariff plan;
• You can view the cost and conditions on the operator’s official website - open the offer page;
• Or log into your personal account and study the rules on the page of the connected tariff plan;
• The cost will be debited from your balance upon provision of the service.

This option can be safely used in two cases:

• At the end of the billing period - your package will be renewed soon with the beginning of the month;
• You do not plan to have long conversations - a few minutes are enough for strictly business-related communication.

If you need to add time and top up minutes on Tele2, choose another option! Let's discuss the available methods?

Expanding the package with minutes in the tariff settings

Some Tele2 tariff plans include the ability to configure package volumes while using the tariff. Remember that if you increase the volume of a package with minutes, messages or Internet traffic, the subscription fee will increase, and vice versa, if the volume of packages decreases, the amount of the subscription fee will change downward.

To change the Tele2 tariff settings and add minutes, you need to go to your Personal Account, then to the “Tariff Settings” section. Here you can independently adjust packages with messages, minutes and Internet traffic. Having selected the required volume, the system will automatically calculate your new subscription fee.

You can change your tariff plan settings not only in your Personal Account, but also in the “My Tele2” application. Go to settings, set the required volume of services and save the changes.

This method is relevant for those subscribers who notice that from month to month they do not have enough package services, for example, minutes. In this case, you should quickly change your tariff settings and select more suitable packages. To begin with, you can expand the package a little, then you need to observe for 1-2 months to find out whether you have connected a sufficient number of minutes. If this is not enough, then you need to expand the package again. It is important to remember here that per-minute billing (after the end of the package of minutes) is not profitable, since it often costs several times more and the overpayment can be significant.

Package options

First, let's figure out how many free minutes are in each package:

For any current offer, the operator offers the ability to customize individual areas to suit the client’s needs, a kind of constructor. The option was called “Set up a tariff for yourself.” It does not require any special connection. For those who purchased a SIM card earlier and are on the archive tariff, the rules for connecting additional services are different. The parameter settings designer will be available only to subscribers of the “My” archive line.

Unlimited calls within the network

If you communicate a lot within the network, then a tariff with unlimited calls between Tele2 numbers may be the most profitable solution for you. Not all of the company’s tariffs include unlimited calls; for example, this service is not available on tariffs without a monthly fee and with per-minute/per-second billing. You can check the availability of unlimited within the network in the description of your tariff on the official website of the mobile operator, in your Personal Account, in the My Tele2 application or by calling the Call Center.

Tariff plans such as “Everywhere Online”, “My Online”, “My Online +”, “My Conversation”, “My Tele2”, “Unlimited”, “Premium” include unlimited within the network. This means that you can communicate with other Tele2 subscribers without additional connections and expenses, and package minutes are not wasted.

If you are the owner of a tariff without a subscription fee, for example, the “Classic” tariff plan, but you talk a lot within the network, then it is available to you for 5 rubles per day. This service is very beneficial if you regularly and for a long time communicate with other Tele2 subscribers, but use a tariff without a subscription fee. If your calls to internal subscribers do not last longer than a few minutes, then you should not activate this service.

How to extend minutes on Tele2 for free

It is impossible to do this absolutely free, but there are options for receiving nice bonuses.

1. Cashback from Tele2 partners. By using various services and making purchases in certain stores, you can save on mobile communications.
2. Your plus is 200 rubles for each subscriber who connected before the end of 2021.
3. Bonus for auto payment - 10 percent is returned for auto payment connected before December 31, 2021.

In the home region, there is an option that is informally called “Share Minutes” - transferring funds from one number to another.

Useful features of Tele2

Don’t forget that Tele2 has the ability to transfer all package balances to the next month. For example, if you did not manage to use all the package minutes accrued according to the terms of the tariff this month, all remaining minutes will be automatically transferred to the next month, subject to the timely payment of the subscription fee to the phone balance. Thus, additional minutes transferred from the last month are added to the main package, which will be spent first in accordance with the terms of the Tele2 tariff plan.

Another useful feature from Tele2 is the ratio of gigabytes to minutes. Users of the My Online + tariff plan receive monthly advice on the optimal ratio of GB and minutes. The system is designed in such a way that it can analyze how much traffic you consume to access the Internet and how many minutes you use when communicating on the phone and offers you various recommendations. This offer does not have to be accepted; the final decision remains with the subscriber. Still, it's a nice feature, especially since there's no charge for upgrading to the optimal ratio. You can check information about the optimal tariff plan either in your Personal Account or in the “My Tele2” smartphone application.

Exceptions

You can purchase additional minutes on any tariff, the only exception is “My Tele2”. However, it’s no wonder, since this tariff does not include conversation minutes in the package at all, because it is for the Internet. All other tariffs of the “My” series, including:

• "Talk";
• "Online";
• "Online+";
• "Online Ultra".

Great for purchasing additional call minutes.

How else can you find out your balance?

To ensure that subscribers pay for services on time and renew packages, Tele2 offers many ways to check the minutes of tariff plans (otherwise clients will often go into the red) and the Penta bonus. You can also contact the help desk by calling the following numbers:

• 611 – this number is intended specifically for mobile operator subscribers;
• +7-495-97-97-611 – for everyone else.

Try to check your balance in time so that the number does not go into the negative. Why is it better not to go into the red? In this case, the SIM card may be blocked at certain thresholds.

How to disable the service?

Deactivation occurs in the same way as connection. In other words, the user will need to send a code request or contact the company’s employees via the hotline. You can also go to your Personal Account on the provider’s website and set the required indicators there.

When adjusting parameters, remember one nuance. The size of the limit cannot be less than the limit that was initially set on the tariff. And you should get rid of unnecessary minutes by exchanging them for additional megabytes.

“Bank” program

This program from Tele2 will allow you to accumulate bonus points, and then profitably spend them on mobile communications or the Internet. Its essence is simple - you replenish your account, 4% of the amount will be added to a separate bonus account.

There are some nuances here - bonuses are not awarded for replenishing via “Mobile Transfer” or “Promised Payment”. “Bank” is not available for the “Black”, “Very Black”, “The Blackest” tariffs.

To connect, you need to dial *116*9#, use your personal account or call 611.

How to use bonuses?

The more money you deposit into your account, the faster the accumulation will occur. You can check bonuses by dialing *116*9*0#.

You can activate points online through your personal account or by calling the operator at 611.

Changing tariff plan

Among the “black” plans, you can choose the optimal ratio of traffic, minutes and SMS. However, there is a caveat: if you just purchased a SIM card and you need to change your tariff plan, you should wait 30 days to complete this procedure for free.

It happens that one “replenishment” is not enough; the operator is not forbidden to use additional packages two or more times.

Please note that the operator constantly updates the list of services and their prices. Therefore, you must look for options and methods for connecting them on the official page with settings for your region.

What options are needed?

If you can’t connect the packages, you can still get out of this situation using the “SMS freedom” and “Mobile chaos” options. This is a great option for those who need to make a lot of calls and send SMS while spending less money.

Mobile mayhem

This service allows you to get unlimited calls within the network for a day for 10 rubles. for subscribers of prepaid tariff plans.

To activate, do the following:

• Dial *116*8*1#;
• Call 611.

Make sure your tariff plan is eligible for this option.

There are restrictions:

1. It will not be possible to call for free to another region;
2. The service is available to subscribers of the Tele2 Omsk network;
3. Valid for one day.

SMS freedom

By activating the “SMS freedom” option, you get the opportunity to send SMS for free. Depending on the region you are in, these SMS will be either unlimited or limited. The option is available to all tariff plans. Valid for one day.

Connect in one of the following ways:

• *155*21#;
• By calling 611.

To check the connection status of the option and remaining messages, dial the USSD command *155*2#.

Description of the “Very Black” tariff

“Very Black” is one of those tariffs that will suit a large number of people and satisfy most needs. A detailed description will help you decide whether to switch to this tariff or choose another.

Subscription fee

Includes:

• package of minutes for calls to any telephone numbers in Russia – 400 min.;
• 400 SMS messages to all mobile phones in Russia;
• 4 GB of Internet traffic (after exceeding the 4 GB package, no fee is charged for Internet traffic, the maximum speed is limited to 64 Kb/s.).

Packages of minutes, SMS and Internet are available when traveling to other regions of Russia.

Cost of minutes and SMS

After using all minutes/SMS/Internet traffic, the following cost applies to the tariff:

• price for calls to Tele2 Moscow and Moscow Region – 0 rub.;
• prices for calls to other telephones in the region – 1.5 rubles/min.;
• to Tele2 phones in other regions – 0 rub.;
• to all other numbers in Russia – 1.5 rubles.

SMS and MMS are charged under the following conditions:

• SMS to any phones in the region – 1.5 rubles;
• SMS to numbers within Russia – 2.5 rubles;
• MMS – 6.5 rub.

Price

If you decide to use this service from Tele2, then remember a few nuances:

• “Add” additional minutes to the starter set costs 50 rubles. Agree, this is much more profitable than paying one and a half rubles for every 60 seconds according to the classic tariff plan.
• You can use the service only 5 times per calendar month, so be careful with the time you have available.
• The additional package allows you to make calls throughout Russia to all subscribers, regardless of the operator.
• Payment is withdrawn immediately after activation of the service. If the minutes are not used up by the end of the month, the payment for them is combined with the monthly fee.

Subscribers who have activated the “Annual Pass” service will not be able to purchase additional minutes.

Tariff “Very Black” Tele2 - Moscow

Author: admin · Published 11/19/2015 · Updated 10/22/2018
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