Cellular communications from Rostelecom - description of tariffs and connection methods

For more than two decades, Rostelecom has occupied one of the leading positions in the provision of telecommunications services in the Russian Federation. This includes Internet traffic, telephony, digital TV, and cellular communications.

Today it is the provision of high-quality mobile communications, which are adapted for a large audience of users. The provider provides its users with various tariff plans, from which everyone can choose the one that best suits their needs and preferences.

Mobile communications from Rostelecom

Today, Rostelecom, in addition to basic services, offers its customers a wide range of mobile communication tariff plans. Now each user has the opportunity to make calls, correspond by sending SMS messages and surf the World Wide Web, thanks to the provided Internet traffic.

However, in order to choose the best option for himself, the subscriber must familiarize himself with the entire line of products offered by the mobile operator. Carefully study all the features of tariff plans. This will allow you to make a choice in favor of the most favorable tariff, protecting yourself from possible mistakes. The cost may differ depending on which region of the Russian Federation a Rostelecom mobile subscriber lives in.

Please note that all tariff plans do not charge for incoming calls.

Cellular tariffs and conditions

Among Rostelecom's tariffs for mobile communications, each subscriber can find the most suitable option for him. The company's line of tariff plans includes offers for clients with different needs and financial capabilities. Let's look at each tariff in detail.

New story

The “New History” tariff is included in the category of Rostelecom’s most affordable tariffs. It, in turn, includes three different varieties with the same subscription fee. For Moscow, the fee is 220 rubles per month.

• Each package includes 50 CMC within the tariff, and the number of minutes for outgoing calls and the amount of traffic in each package are different.
• All service packages provide an unlimited number of on-net outgoing calls. There is no charge for communicating with Rostelecom subscribers.
• The tariff includes unlimited free viewing of 101 Wink-TV Online channels for a year.
• If the services were not used in full, then the balances are not lost, but are transferred to the next period.
• Subscribers have access to unlimited use of the services VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Facebook, WhatsApp, TamTam and Viber.
• Subscribers who have connected this TP can download torrents, but the traffic speed will not exceed 64 Kbps.
• If desired, users can “distribute” the Internet to other devices.

Not included in the tariff plan and paid separately:

• Outgoing calls to CIS countries 30 rubles per minute;
• Outgoing calls to European countries – 49 rubles per minute;
• To other countries of the world – 69 rubles per minute;
• Multimedia message within the Russian Federation – 5 rubles;
• CMC outside Russia – 5.5 rubles.

If the number of minutes within the tariff is exhausted, then calls will be charged based on the following prices:

• On-net calls are free and unlimited;
• Calls to phones of other mobile operators in the home zone will cost 1.5 rubles per minute;
• For calls to numbers of other operators in Russia you will have to pay 2 rubles per minute.

Everywhere

Tariff package “Everywhere” within the tariff plan “New History”, in addition to the services common to each package. Includes 200 minutes for outgoing calls to subscribers of other operators in the home region and 3 GB of Internet traffic monthly. Clients have the opportunity to receive additional traffic in exchange for minutes.

During conversation

The “In Conversation” package includes 400 minutes of outgoing mobile communications to numbers of other operators within the home zone and 0.5 GB of traffic per month. The list of other services is the same as that of the other two packages within the “New History” TP. Subscribers can also exchange minutes for Internet traffic.

Online

The “Online” package is intended for people who actively use the Internet. They have access to 6 GB of Internet traffic every month, but there are no free minutes for making calls to phones of other mobile operators. Without charging a fee, you can only communicate within the network.

The whole story

This tariff plan belongs to the middle price category and is intended for users with a standard set of requirements.

The monthly subscription fee for using the tariff is 400 rubles. As part of the tariff plan, subscribers are provided with:

• Unlimited free on-net calls;
• 400 minutes for outgoing calls to any telephone numbers throughout the Russian Federation, including numbers of the city landline network;
• 50 CMC messages;
• Internet traffic throughout Russia in the amount of 12 GB per month;
• Unlimited use of social networks: Odnoklassniki, VKontakte and Facebook;
• Unlimited communication in WhatApp, Viber and TamTam;
• Unused CMCs and minutes roll over to the next billing period;
• Yearly free viewing of 101 Wink-TV Online channels.

Paid separately and not included in the tariff:

• Outgoing calls to CIS countries 30 rubles per minute;
• Outgoing calls to European countries – 49 rubles per minute;
• To other countries of the world – 69 rubles per minute;
• Multimedia message within the Russian Federation – 5 rubles;
• CMC outside Russia – 5.5 rubles.

If all minutes are used before the end of the period:

• On-net calls are provided free of charge and unlimited;
• Calls to numbers of other operators in your home region cost 1.5 rubles per minute;
• The cost of calls to numbers of other operators in Russia is 2 rubles per minute.

If the CMC package is exhausted, the fee for sending messages will be:

• CMC for numbers within the network are provided free of charge and their number is not limited;
• CMC to numbers of other operators within the home region – 1.5 rubles:
• CMC to other Russian regions – 2.5 rubles.

If the amount of traffic provided is exhausted, the Internet is blocked. The use of social networks, instant messengers and viewing television channels also become unavailable.

To restore access to the mobile Internet from Rostelecom, you need to connect the “500MB+” option.

Endless story

For those who spend a lot of time on the Internet, Rostelecom offers a tariff plan with unlimited mobile Internet “Endless Story”. The monthly fee for using the tariff is 500 rubles.

As part of the tariff plan, subscribers receive:

• Free unlimited outgoing communication within the network;
• Unlimited Internet traffic throughout the Russian Federation;
• 500 minutes of outgoing calls to numbers of any mobile operators in the Russian Federation, including landline phones;
• 50 CMC in Russia to the numbers of any mobile operators;
• Ability to transfer unused minutes and messages to the next month;
• Yearly free viewing of 101 Wink-TV Online channels.

The list and cost of services not included in the tariff plan are the same as on the “New History” and “Whole History” tariff plans.

If the entire volume of outgoing calls and messages is used before the end of the period, then their cost above the tariff is similar to their cost on the two previous tariff plans.

Family history

This tariff plan is suitable for subscribers who have already successfully used cellular communication services from Rostelecom, and who want to switch all their household members to this cellular operator in order to save money. TP "Family History" can be used simultaneously by up to 5 people. The monthly subscription fee for its use is 700 rubles. Each number connected to the tariff additionally will cost 50 rubles per month.

The “Family History” tariff plan includes:

• Unlimited number of free outgoing calls within the network;
• 50 SMS;
• 600 outgoing calls to numbers of any mobile operators in Russia, including landline communications;
• 25 GB of mobile Internet from Rostelecom throughout Russia;
• Unlimited use of social networks: Odnoklassniki, VKontakte and Facebook;
• Unlimited communication in WhatApp, Viber and TamTam;
• Annual free viewing of 101 Wink-TV Online channels;
• Possibility to use remaining messages and minutes next month.

All additional services and services beyond the provided package are paid at the same cost as on other Rostelecom tariff plans.

Tariff plan “The Whole Story”

The company has prepared a “Whole Story” starter package for active network users, as it includes unlimited Internet. The package also includes unlimited traffic to social networks and instant messengers.

Main characteristics of the mobile tariff plan:

• 500 minutes for calls to numbers of any operators in the region of residence and landline numbers throughout Russia monthly;
• 50 outgoing SMS messages to numbers of any operators in the Russian Federation monthly;
• unpaid incoming calls;
• unpaid calls between Rostelecom subscribers;
• 101 TV channels as a gift in the Wink app for 12 months.

The subscription fee will be 500 rubles per month.

You can switch to this mobile package via SMS by sending the text “93” to the short number 220.

Super SIM Free

For all subscribers who do not often use mobile communication services, the SuperSimka Free tariff plan is suitable. Outgoing calls to numbers in your home region and to numbers outside of it have the same cost.

There is no subscription fee for using the tariff plan; charges are made for the actual time spent on outgoing calls.

The cost of outgoing calls, CMC, and multimedia messages within the home region and throughout the Russian Federation is the same.

• Outgoing calls - 1.5 rubles;
• Sending a CMC message – 1.5 rubles;
• A multimedia message will cost the subscriber 6.5 rubles.

For the first Megabyte of traffic you will be charged 1.5 rubles per day, and then for every 10 MB of Internet you will have to pay 15 rubles.

The list of additional services and their prices are the same as on other Rostelecom tariffs for cellular communications .

How to exchange cell minutes for GB of Internet

Rostelecom subscribers can exchange extra minutes for gigabytes of the Internet so as not to pay extra for additional traffic. It is allowed to exchange minutes from the main package, as well as balances that were saved from last month and were transferred to the current one. It must be remembered that the total remaining traffic cannot exceed the volume of the main package by more than twice.

Important! During the exchange process, subscribers do not lose megabytes; the rest of the traffic will be transferred to another reporting period, the MB for it will be used first. When the tariff is changed, all megabytes are burned.

You can exchange minutes for gigabytes in three ways, taking into account the conditions of the tariff plan. One minute will equal 10.24 MB, 10 minutes – 102.4 MB, 100 minutes – 1 GB. This rate was chosen so that users could make payments on the most convenient terms and use the option at any time without restrictions.

Cost of tariffs for regions of Russia

The cost of Rostelecom tariff plans differs depending on the region in which the cellular subscriber lives. In the table you can see how much the “New History” tariff plan costs in different cities of Russia, broken down into all its varieties. The cost and number of CMCs in each package are the same; they differ only in the number of minutes and traffic provided.

At the end of the package of SMS messages

Tariff The whole story Rostelecom provides for a package of unlimited messages. After the end of the package, one SMS will cost 1.50 rubles. in the home region, in Russia – 2.50 rubles. The company's clients can purchase additional packages for 50 messages; the maximum number of packages should not exceed 5 per month.

Please note that when purchasing additional minutes, messages and Internet traffic, the amount of the subscription fee for the following months may be changed.

How to connect the selected tariff

To connect to the selected tariff plan, Rostelecom offers its customers various methods.

• You can connect to the desired tariff by personally visiting one of the company’s service offices. Its employees will provide all the necessary assistance in choosing and connecting a tariff plan. You must have your passport with you.
• A mobile communications user can connect to the selected tariff by calling customer support, whose specialists will provide the necessary assistance.

• You can send a CMC containing the code of the selected tariff plan to number 220:

If the tariff plan has not changed during the previous month, then there is no charge for changing the tariff. Those who are not yet a cellular subscriber from Rostelecom, but plan to become one, can purchase a new SIM card with the selected tariff plan at the sales office or order it by courier delivery on the operator’s official website.

About Rostelecom support service (personal experience)

I can't help but add:

While preparing this material, I had several questions about the tariff and I wrote to the official Rostelecom VKontakte community. I waited two/three hours for an answer and then there was silence.

Next, I called Rostelecom’s technical support phone number for mobile communication services (I got through quickly, though) and two technical support employees could not answer my questions. This is fucked up))) I didn’t call the third time.

But then a miracle happened, Rostelecom support responded to me on VKontakte at 1:34 am. Night, Karl! True, with their answer I was already “laughing out loud”, since they sent me the same text that I read on the Rostelecom website in the description of the tariff. This text did not answer any of my questions. Apparently no one read them.

In a reply message, I asked again to carefully re-read my questions from the first message and answer them. And finally, a MIRACLE happened - I received answers from Rostelecom. It took 14 hours to do everything.

14 hours to respond to a potential client! Does Rostelecom even need clients?

How to find out the remaining traffic on Rostelecom mobile communications

To prevent overexpenditure of the traffic provided within the tariff plan, it is necessary to control its remaining volume. Otherwise, you will have to overpay a significant amount in excess of the established limit. There are several ways available to mobile operator subscribers to find out the remaining traffic on Rostelecom.

• Via USSD request. Typing a short command will not be a problem for any mobile phone user.

To check package balances, dial *100*12#

• From a Rostelecom specialist. You can ask questions regarding the connected tariff plan, including Internet traffic, by calling your mobile operator. You can contact a company specialist using a special number, which differs depending on the region. Subscribers can find out the phone number in their region using the “Feedback” section on the official website of the mobile provider.
• In your personal account. Clients of the mobile operator Rostelecom can find out the volume of traffic used using their personal account, for which they will first have to go through the registration procedure on the mobile provider’s website. After authorization, the user has access to all functionality within the tariff plan, including data on traffic balances. If you exceed the established tariff in your personal account, you can use additional traffic for a fee.

Using any of the above methods, the subscriber can always control the amount of traffic remaining within the tariff plan.

Tariff description

The Communication Technologies tariff plan from Rostelecom is one of the best solutions for users who expect high Internet speeds and additional services in the form of TV and mobile communications.

Depending on the region, the speed and technology of connecting to the Network may differ, but the general approaches and content are almost identical. Below we will look at an example of a tariff plan for Moscow for May 2020.

The Rostelecom Communication Technology tariff includes the following services:

1. Internet. Clients are provided with a network connection speed (FTTb) of up to 200 Mbit/s. The provider guarantees compliance with the declared parameters and the absence of breaks.
2. A television. The package includes 104 channels. Conventionally, they are divided into broadcast, educational, informational, entertainment, children's, sports, TV shopping, regional and others.
3. Mobile connection. PP Communication Technologies includes not only 200 Mbit with Rostelecom, but also 1200 minutes with other operators, as well as unlimited communication when making calls within the Russian Federation. In addition, clients receive unlimited Internet access, of which 100 GB is at maximum speed. In addition, the package includes 500 SMS.

Additionally, Kaspersky anti-virus program is provided, which is installed on two devices. In addition, a 5 GB Yandex Disk is provided for use. If desired, the size can be increased for an additional fee.

Other regions

As noted, the conditions of Rostelecom tariff plans may vary depending on the region. For example, in Vladivostok, a 150 Mbit Communication Technologies PP is available with Rostelecom using xPON technology. This also includes 108 channels and mobile communications (1200 minutes, 100 GB of Internet at maximum speed and 500 SMS). When ordering from the site, a 10% discount is given, a subscription to “Study Technologies” (Lyceum) and a Yandex disk of 5 GB are given.

The speed in this regard will be even lower in Belgorod. Only 60 Mbit/s is available here using ADSL technology. Additionally, 101 TV channels and mobile communications are provided (the conditions are similar to those discussed above).

It is important to understand that the Communication Technologies tariff option on ADSL from Rostelecom is becoming increasingly rare. Today, more modern technologies are used to connect to the Network - xPON or FTTb, depending on the locality

This allows you to count on stable speed and no breaks. Previously, you could find 20 Mbit/s communication technologies from Rostelecom. Today, even in small towns, Internet speeds are faster. If you are not satisfied with the contents of the package, you can choose another tariff plan.

Price

The price of the Rostelecom Communication Technologies PP tariff may vary depending on the region. For example, in Moscow the service costs 700 rubles per month. In Vladivostok, despite the lower speed - 900 rubles. In Belgorod - 590 rubles per month, etc. This means that in each case the choice must be approached individually. First, study the current offers on the market, and only then make a final decision.

How to pay for mobile communications

In order to use its services, all Rostelecom subscribers must pay a monthly subscription fee. There are several payment methods available to the company's clients. You can deposit money into your account in cash, or you can choose non-cash methods of replenishing your account.

On the mobile operator's website

To deposit funds, you will need to log into the official Rostelecom resource on the Internet and go to the “Payment” section. Next, the system will ask you to indicate the payment method and account details that should be topped up. Then you need to act according to the instructions of the service.

You can use your personal account to credit funds to your account. To do this, log in to your “Personal Account” and enter the “Payment” section. Next, you need to indicate the method of crediting funds and follow the system instructions to complete the payment.

Through online banking

All bank card holders can pay for mobile communications from Rostelecom through online banking of the credit and financial institution whose card they use. This payment is made without charging a commission. To replenish your account, you need to log into the Internet bank and select the payment option. Next, you must act according to the system instructions.

Using the bank's mobile application

Almost all banking institutions have their own mobile applications, after installing which on their mobile gadgets, subscribers can perform various operations. You can pay for mobile communications from Rostelecom in the same way as making a payment through online banking.

Through electronic wallets

For clients who own WebMoney and Yandex.Money electronic wallets, it is possible to pay for the services of a mobile operator with electronic money. You can make a payment through your Personal Account of the payment system.

Using payment terminals

Pay for Rostelecom services in cash, using a terminal for paying for services that are installed in many shopping centers, stores or right on the street. Transferring money using such devices usually does not cause difficulties for subscribers.

It is necessary in the “Payment” section, then enter your login and mobile account number, indicate the amount to be paid and, after confirming the operation, make the payment.

At any service branch

You can pay for mobile services by visiting one of the company's branches. Here you can not only top up your account, but also find out the amount of debt, as well as get answers to questions regarding the services of the mobile operator.

Let's get to know the company

From the reviews you can find out that the company has been on the telecommunications market for twelve years and during this time has become a reliable partner for Russians. Today, more than one hundred million people use the services of this organization.

In addition to providing services (this is sometimes mentioned in employee reviews), he takes an active part in various government projects. The most significant and interesting include the development, creation and ongoing support of a public services portal, as well as the installation of a video surveillance system during elections and broadcasting of the received data via the Internet.

Judging by the reviews, Rostelecom communications has the largest network in the country. It stretches for approximately five hundred thousand kilometers. All this allowed us to take a leading position in our market segment. The company's presence is most obvious in the following industries:

• broadband Internet access;
• interactive television;
• telephone communications;
• cellular.

I would like to mention that the organization includes up to nine cellular operators. It is also impossible not to mention that Rostelecom is a company with a large number of branches throughout Russia. Today there are about eighty of them. Thus, you can understand how branched this structure is. Moreover, it is interesting that it includes not only enterprises, but also training centers, recreation centers, a multifunctional customer service center and even representative offices outside of Russia.

Based on all of the above, you can easily form an opinion about how attractive working at Rostelecom is. Feedback from employees about it will give a more complete picture of the employer, so we will provide them a little later.

Mobile Internet Rostelecom coverage area

is one of the leaders in the modern telecommunications services market. The mobile provider's coverage area occupies almost the entire territory of Russia, but it does not stop there, but gradually expands its scope. You can see whether your region is covered by mobile Internet coverage by following the link to the Rostelecom website. When studying the map, you need to focus on the coverage of Tele 2, since it has few towers of its own; it uses the towers of this particular operator.

Differences between Rostelecom mobile communications and other telecom operators

There are several good reasons in favor of becoming a mobile phone subscriber from Rostelecom. The operator's cellular services are beneficial for users who:

• They have close friends and relatives living in other Russian regions. Affordable long-distance calls are one of the main advantages of the company.
• They often call landline numbers. Within each tariff plan, the mobile operator offers a certain number of free minutes for making calls to landline phones.
• They want to use high-speed unlimited Internet from Rostelecom. The company's 4G coverage area covers the vast territory of the Russian Federation.
• He is a subscriber of the mobile operator Rostelecom. The company's clients have the opportunity to purchase a package of services at an affordable price, which includes watching TV channels, mobile communications and Internet traffic.
• They have a large number of relatives and friends who are Rostelecom clients. There is no charge for communication within the network.

In addition, we have a special “Mobile Program” promotion, which allows subscribers to use mobile communications completely free of charge. To do this, you will need to connect “Internet” or “Internet + Interactive TV” at one of the special tariffs. After connecting in your personal account, you must enter the phone number to which the discount will apply. This means that subscribers who pay for connected Internet or Internet with interactive TV will be provided with Rostelecom mobile communications for free.

This opportunity is provided provided that the tariff plan connected by the user is covered by the promotion. You can find out whether your tariff is included in the promotion by calling the help desk at 8 (800) 1000-800.

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