Tele2 roaming in Russia feels like home - “Everywhere Zero” service: description, tariffs, connection and disconnection

“How to travel a lot and pay little money for communication?” This question is asked by many Tele2 subscribers. To save money when traveling around Russia, a roaming service is activated.

The operator provides basic and optional service options. In the first case, connecting and disconnecting is not required, everything is done automatically. In the second, the subscriber has the opportunity to choose the appropriate option and connect independently. Upon returning home, the options previously connected manually should be disabled.

Tele2 roaming conditions in Russia

Today, most Tele2 tariff plans retain the conditions if the client travels outside the home region. This applies throughout Russia, with the exception of Crimea and Sevastopol.

Thus, you can safely travel around the country without fear of additional costs for mobile communications.

However, some tariffs may have special conditions. You can view them on the TP main page on the official website of the company in question.

Important information for Tele2 subscribers

There are situations when the phone, for one reason or another, simply does not connect to the network. In this case, you need to make a number of settings in order to make calls, send SMS and surf the Internet without any problems.

So, if the settings do not occur automatically, then do the following:

• go to network settings;
• start manually searching for the desired network;
• view a list of all networks that are available;
• select the desired network, namely: tele2, beeline or mts.

It is worth noting that for Tele 2, roaming in Moscow is provided by partners Beeline and MTS. As for payment, it is carried out according to the selected tariff.

If any difficulties arise, a 24-hour customer service is available for you. To do this, you just need to dial + 7 (951) 520 - 06 - 11 on your mobile number.

Tele2 international roaming conditions

When it comes to international roaming, specific terms vary depending on the country you're traveling to. Below we will look at the instructions that will allow you to find out the current conditions for your case.

Additional services

Today, an additional service that can be activated when traveling abroad is popular. We are talking about the “Unlimited Internet abroad” option. Here is a list of its main conditions:

• Maximum Internet speed - 200 Megabytes per day;
• The rest of the traffic is provided at speeds up to 128 Kbps;
• In Montenegro there are no restrictions on speed or traffic volume;
• There is no connection fee;
• The option is enabled by default on the Premium tariff plan. On other TPs you need to connect separately.
• Cost - 350 rubles. in a day;
• The fee is charged only on those days when you used the Internet outside of Russia;
• Controls: Activate: *143*71#;
• Deactivate: *143*70#;
• Check status: *143*72#.

Save on mobile communications

To reduce costs, Tele2 offers to connect one of three possible services.

Zero everywhere

An excellent service for travelers around Russia. Its essence is simple - all incoming calls remain free even outside the home region, and the cost of outgoing calls is 2 rubles.

Anyone can connect the option by typing the USSD command *143*21#.

To turn it off after returning home, use the request *143*20#.

Terms of Use:

• Subscription fee of 3 rubles per day.
• Possibility of connection only at certain tariffs.
• The preliminary deadline for the provision of services is 09/30/2016.

Internet abroad

An ideal option for those who cannot live a day without checking the news, mail, social networks and more. The service is provided outside Russia on all Tele2 tariffs.

You can connect it by sending a request to *143*31# if you plan to visit the CIS countries and Europe, and *143*41# if you are flying to other countries. Disable the option by dialing *143*30# and *143*40# respectively.

You can see the cost in the photo below.

Conversations without borders

This option only applies to incoming calls abroad. Its essence is as follows: for a subscription fee of 5 rubles per day, all incoming calls will also cost 5 rubles. Agree, this is a very profitable option, especially for those who are in countries of the 2nd and 3rd groups and must pay 35 or 65 rubles for each minute of a call at the regular rate.

Activation of the option is offered upon request to the number *143*1# . To stop using it, dial *143*0# .

Tele2 conditions in Crimea and Sevastopol

If you are going to go to Crimea or Sevastopol, it is recommended to connect a separate one. Its conditions:

• Free connection;
• 200 Megabytes per day at maximum speed;
• The speed above the packet drops to 128 Kbps;
• The cost is 300 rubles per day of use;
• Controls: Activate: *143*51#;
• Deactivate: *143*50#;
• Check status: *143*5#.

Services and payment

As noted earlier, in order for roaming to be profitable when traveling to distant regions of Russia, you need to activate additional services. Today, the following types are available to the subscriber:

The option is enabled automatically. The SIM card is registered in the Tele2 “roaming” network as well as in the home region network. However, often the mobile device may not register. In this case, you need to enable roaming yourself. The operation is carried out as follows: “Settings”, then “Network settings”, here you need to select manual network definition, then a list of available networks appears, where you need to select Tele2. Mobile Internet is paid at the rates of your home region.

"Zero everywhere"

The service provides the opportunity not to pay for incoming calls. For outgoing calls you will have to pay 5 rubles per minute.

To activate the option, you must enter the request *143*21#. You can use the subscriber’s personal account, the Tele2 mobile application, or call 611.

Every day for using the service, the subscriber will be charged 3 rubles. Repeated connections are paid for in a one-time payment of thirty rubles.

Deactivation of the service is carried out through your personal account on the website, using the application, by contacting the Tele2 office, as well as using the request *125*2#, or a message to number 125 with the text 2.

“It’s like home in Crimea”

An option for those who decide to go to Crimea. Allows you to receive free incoming messages on the peninsula. Daily payment for roaming service is 6 rubles, per minute payment for outgoing calls is 5 rubles, the same amount will have to be paid for 1 MB of mobile Internet. SMS and MMS messages cost 3.5 rubles.

To activate the option, enter the request *143*61# from the cell phone keyboard; you can also use the application and the subscriber’s personal account. When connecting for the first time, and subsequent ones, a one-time fee of 30 rubles is charged for activation. The operator does not charge a fee for disconnection.

How to find out Tele2 conditions in international roaming

If you are going to travel to another country, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the Tele2 conditions in it. You can do this in two simple ways. Let's look at each of them separately.

On the official site

1. Go to the roaming section on the Tele2 website using the link: https://tele2.ru/mobile/roaming .
2. Select the country you are planning to travel to in the top search bar. All you have to do is start typing the name so that the desired option appears.

3. Immediately after this, all conditions for traveling to this state will appear. Namely:
   Call costs;
4. Internet cost;
5. Additional recommendations;
6. Information about registering and making calls.

USSD request

This method is suitable for those who are already roaming. It is enough to send a special USSD request to receive current conditions at your location.

1. Go to the dialing menu on your smartphone.
2. Enter combination: *107#. Then send it from your Tele2 SIM card.

3. Wait for a notification that the request has been sent successfully. Within a few minutes, your phone will receive a message from your operator with detailed roaming conditions.

Subtleties of activating and deactivating roaming options

Roaming on Tele2 is activated automatically. To do this, the subscriber simply needs to travel outside of his home region. Interestingly, the amount of payment for cellular communications depends on the region of Russia where the user is going. So, if a subscriber goes to a neighboring region, then the roaming cost of incoming, outgoing calls, SMS messages and Internet traffic will be relatively low. But if the user has to travel long distances, then the communication bills will reach huge amounts.

In order to find out the roaming conditions in a specific region, you need to enter the combination *107# from the keyboard of your cellular device. Also, all the necessary information can be obtained in your personal account, where you will need to carefully read the terms of the provided tariff plan.

It is recommended to disable call forwarding, as it may incur charges when roaming. To do this, you will need to enter the combination: ##002# from the mobile phone keypad.

Important! Calls in roaming are charged per minute. Money will begin to be debited from the account at the exact moment that the call is answered or the called subscriber has an answering machine. The first three seconds of a call are not charged.

Roaming, if additional services have not been activated, is also turned off automatically when the user returns home.

Important! The subscriber cannot disable a set of basic options and services. To do this, you will need to contact the office or support center (you need to call 611). You must be prepared for the fact that you will need to provide the passport details of the user to whom the SIM card was registered.

Tariffication

Money for an outgoing call is withdrawn from your phone account when the subscriber you called answers or their answering machine works. Calls lasting up to 3 seconds are absolutely free. Billing is per minute. Tele2 tariffs are among the cheapest in Russia.

1. Outgoing calls, on-net calls, and calls to other Russian operators - 5 rubles/min.;
2. Incoming calls from Tele2 subscribers and other operators - 5 rubles/min.;
3. Calls to the near abroad (CIS) – 20 rub./min.;
4. Calls to European countries and the USA - 49 rubles/min.;
5. Calls to other countries – 69 rub./min.;
6. Outgoing SMS within Russia to any operator - 3.5 rubles/min;
7. Incoming messages are free;
8. Outgoing messages to other countries – 5.5 rubles/min.

TV without traffic on Tele2

Tele2 has tariffs that have privileges and discounts even in someone else's cell. These are “Superblack”, “Blackest”, “Very black”, “Black”. Incoming calls are free. Outgoing calls to all numbers in Russia - 2 rubles/min. And also these tariff plans allow you to use traffic both at home and while traveling around the Russian Federation. More detailed information can be found by calling the Support Service at 611 or in your personal account.

Remember! When going on trips, if you have call forwarding, voicemail, or the “Who called?” function enabled on your phone. — the operator can charge for these services in accordance with roaming tariffs. Before leaving your home network, be sure to disable the above features, as well as other connected services. After returning from a trip, you can independently connect the necessary services.

Roaming in Turkey

It is no secret that resorts in a country like Turkey are the most popular among Russian tourists. And each incoming call within this country will cost you 9.45 rubles. per minute of conversation. This is a very reasonable price, especially when compared with competitors' prices. In addition, this cost will be more profitable even if you buy a Turkish SIM card. Therefore, communicate with your friends and receive only positive emotions.

If you need to call Russia, the cost of one minute of conversation will also cost 9.45 rubles. As for SMS messages, one message costs 5 rubles. In general, every subscriber should familiarize himself with the cost of roaming services even before he plans to fly to Turkey. The fact is that tariffs may change and you need to find out about all changes in advance.

Price

Many subscribers are interested in the question, how much do calls in national roaming cost, without connecting special TPs and options? Unfortunately, standard roaming does not offer free calls within Russia. On Tele2, for long-distance calls and SMS, the following tariffs are established:

• incoming and outgoing calls within the Russian Federation – 5 rubles/min, regardless of direction;
• sending SMS – 3.50 RUR/piece;
• Mobile Internet and MMS are paid according to the terms of the tariff plan applicable to the subscriber’s number.

Attention! If you want to stay online outside your region, you can connect, which can reduce your mobile Internet costs.

As you can see, the basic prices for roaming throughout the country on Tele2 cannot be called affordable. Therefore, if you want to make inexpensive outgoing calls and receive free long-distance incoming calls while roaming in the Russian Federation, even before making a trip, enable an additional option. If you have to frequently leave your home region, in order to save money, subscribe to one of the tariff plans described above.

Roaming in Egypt

Many of our tourists treat themselves to a vacation in sunny Egypt. But communication here is a little more expensive than in Turkey, that is, subscribers are out of luck in this regard. The cost of a minute of conversation for incoming calls will cost 35 rubles. As you can see, the price is much higher. Outgoing on-net calls are charged at the same price.

To send an SMS message, you will need to pay as much as 12 rubles. Well, if you want to access the World Wide Web, then for each megabyte you will be charged 50 rubles. This is quite a high cost. You can find out more about the cost of services on the operator’s website – https://ru.tele2.ru or by calling the customer support service.