Which home Internet operator is better? The most profitable tariff plans from all Russian mobile operators have been named. Internet from Megafon

The fastest mobile Internet in Russia is provided to its subscribers by MTS, the leader in Moscow is Tele2, according to experts from the Radio Frequency Center, subordinate to Roskomnadzor. Other operators do not agree with these data

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MTS is the leader among operators in terms of average mobile Internet speed in Russia. This conclusion was reached by experts from the Radio Frequency Center of the Central federal district, subordinate to Roskomnadzor, said at a conference in Moscow on May 26, the deputy general director center Dmitry Mitrofanov. The study was carried out using the Roskomnadzor methodology with measurements in 52 cities: experts recorded the speed of data transfer to the subscriber.

The average mobile Internet speed of MTS was 6.6 Mbit/s; in the market as a whole it was lower - 5.4 Mbit/s. MegaFon’s Internet speed is also higher than the “Russian average” - 5.6 Mbit/s. Third place was taken by VimpelCom (Beeline brand), whose network speed was 5.2 Mbit/s. Tele2 transfers data at an average speed of 4.8 Mbit/s. The last place was taken by the Crimean operator K-Telecom (Win Mobile brand) with an indicator half the market average - 2 Mbit/s.

The radio frequency center has been measuring communication quality since 2015. It has improved over the year, says Mitrofanov. For example, in Moscow average speed data transfer has doubled - from 3.2 to 6.1 Mbit/s. This is due to the increase in the number of base stations for signal transmission using LTE (4G) technology, explains the deputy general director of the center. According to Roskomnadzor, over the year the number of LTE base stations in Russia grew by 109%, to 72 thousand. MTS has the most of them - 27 thousand. MegaFon has 26 thousand such stations, VimpelCom - 11 thousand, Tele2 - almost 4 thousand.

The fastest mobile Internet is received by residents of the Central Federal District, and the slowest - by the Far Eastern, said Mitrofanov. In Moscow, experts put Tele2 in first place in terms of data transfer speed. It is followed by MTS and VimpelCom. Only from MegaFon, which took last place, the data transfer speed was below the average for the capital. Mitrofanov did not disclose specific data for each of the operators in the capital.

Representatives of operating companies differed in their assessments of the study. Only MTS agreed with the conclusions: “The company is a leader both in the number of 4G base stations and in coverage area - our fourth generation networks,” said operator representative Dmitry Solodovnikov. At the same time, according to Solodovnikov, in Moscow “it is incorrect to compare the parameters of the MTS network with the network of a newcomer to the rating”: it has several times fewer subscribers, so the load is five to seven times lower than that of the Big Three operators.

Cellular communications in Russia are gradually becoming more expensive, which makes the tariffs inexpensive mobile communications one of the most popular. Every mobile operator has them - just carry out a comprehensive analysis. We found the cheapest packages for our readers tariff plans and classic tariffs with per-minute billing.

MTS operator

Cheapest rates cellular communication for MTS it is “Smart" and "RedEnergy". The first one is package offer, the second provides for per-minute billing. You can also include the “My Smart” tariff constructor here.

"Smart"

If you need a small Internet package for your smartphone and a small package of minutes, pay attention to “Smart”. It is designed for budget-conscious subscribers who do not need large volumes of services. Offer includes:

• Internet package with a capacity of 4 GB;
• 200 minutes to local destinations;
• Unlimited for MTS regional numbers;
• 200 intraregional SMS.

Not a bad content for a subscriber who does not need intercity communication. The subscription fee is only 400 rubles/month - it will not be possible to find a tariff with a lower subscription fee (except for archived versions).

After the Internet package is exhausted, additional packages are automatically connected to the number - their volume is 500 MB, the cost is 95 rubles. If the Internet is not enough, choose a more optimal tariff - it could be “My Smart”.

"My Smart"

Convenient tariff plan for medium and high activity subscribers. Select the amount of minutes and traffic at your discretion via Personal Area or the “My MTS” application. Available mobile Internet packages - 10, 15 or 20 GB, call packages within the region and MTS Russia - 200, 400 or 600 minutes (plus a similar number of SMS within the region). Subscription fee – from 500 to 700 minutes. Having exhausted the included minutes, the subscriber will receive on-net unlimited data in the region of connection. Additional traffic is represented by 1 GB packages for 150 rubles each.

"Red Energy"

A solution for those who use their phone only for calls – and in limited quantities. Cost of calls to home region single – 1.6 rubles/min with per-minute billing. Internet costs 25 rubles. for every 20 MB. It is also possible to connect to the “First Internet Package” option, which includes 3 GB/month for 12 rubles/day. The tariff plan is convenient for incoming calls - it is provided without a subscription fee.

Operator Beeline

Let's try to find a tariff for mobile phone from the Beeline operator. There are no special calculators on the site, so we will provide you with descriptions of the optimal tariff plans for subscribers of different activity levels.

"Bi+"

This tariff plan appeared in 2019. It is designed for intranet calls - 100 minutes are provided per day for only 5 rubles. No on-net calls - no monthly fee charged, everything is simple and transparent. Other local calls are expensive - 2.7 rubles/min. Mobile Internet is also expensive - 7 rubles. for every 10 MB. The tariff is optimal for phones with the Opera mini browser, but not for smartphones.

"First gigs"

Another tariff for 2019, designed for smartphone owners. It includes:

• A modest 4 GB internet package;
• 200 minutes per Russian license plates Beeline;
• 200 minutes for regional calls.

There is a function to exchange one package for another, depending on the needs of the caller. Subscription fee – 13.5 rubles/day.

"Unlim"

We have an inexpensive one unlimited tariff, which can be compared with the “Tariff” from MTS. The monthly fee is 20 rubles/day, for this money subscribers receive:

• Unlimited Internet package;
• 300 minutes to Beeline Russia numbers;
• 300 minutes for calls within the region;
• “HD video” option to watch videos in maximum quality.

The additional subscription fee for the option is 3 rubles/day. When you disable the option, unlimited is disabled and a 15 GB package is connected instead. The exchange of voice packets is also provided.

Operator MegaFon

We continue to search for favorable tariffs - next in line is the mobile operator MegaFon. It has both classic and bundled plans. The greatest interest is generated by offers from the “Turn On!” tariff line. – there is a lot of Internet, minutes, unlimited and SMS.

"Second-by-second"

One of the latest tariffs, which implements fair charging of calls - per second. Only 3 rubles/min with a per-second layout - a profitable solution for couriers, taxi drivers and other representatives of traveling professions. Also, the tariff is suitable for those who do not like long conversations or even communicate via instant messengers. Another area of ​​application is for the elderly and children, who more often receive calls than make them. Mobile Internet on Posecond is expensive - 10.1 rubles/MB. But there is no subscription fee.

“Turn on! Open"

Especially for those who communicate within the network. The tariff includes local unlimited to MegaFon for 6 rubles/day - you can’t imagine less. Other calls will cost 2 rubles/min. There are two Internet packages - 3 GB of total traffic and unlimited messaging for WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, eMotion and TamTam.

Alternative pricing is also possible:

• Unlimited within the network – 6 rubles/day based on use;
• Mobile Internet – 25 rubles for every 100 MB;
• Other calls within the region – 2 rubles/min.

This tariff is activated by disabling the “Open+” option.

“Turn on! Listen"

The tariff plan is created for music lovers. On board there is unlimited access to music services and online radio stations. Subscription fee – 550 rubles/30 days. The selection of services also includes unlimited instant messengers, 15 GB of Internet, 300 minutes in your home region and local intranet unlimited. Additional goodies are free traffic for MegaFon TV with a basic package of TV channels and free ESET NOD32 antivirus with the Anti-Theft function.

Operator Tele2

"Classical"

The tariff plan fully lives up to its name. It is created for calls, there are no packages in it. Tariffication:

• Local calls to numbers of all operators – 2 rubles/min;
• Calls to Russian Tele2 numbers – 3 rubles/min;
• Intercity – 9 rubles/min;
• Internet – after the first 10 MB, a “1 GB Package” is activated for 5 rubles/day. The maximum number of packages is 5 pcs/day.

Previously, prices were lower, but by 2019 they had risen - like all other operators. For more profitable communication with subscribers from other regions, choose package tariffs.

"Everywhere Online"

This is what we call a bestseller. The tariff turned out to be balanced, rich in Internet packages. It is created for active Internet users. Gorgeous filling:

• 40 GB of total Internet traffic – can be used on your phone or distributed to other devices;
• 500 minutes within Russia – profitable intercity;
• Unlimited within the network in the Russian Federation - works regardless of the main package;
• Unlimited social networks and instant messengers – including everyone’s favorite Instagram.

All this splendor is relatively cheap - only 500 rubles/month.

Other operators

Virtual operators have interesting offers.

Tinkoff Mobile

A good tariff plan will be offered by the virtual operator Tinkoff Mobile - a designer is waiting for its subscribers. Choose a package of minutes and traffic according to your needs, connect social networks or instant messengers. The minimum package of 2 GB of Internet and 200 minutes in Russia will cost 198 rubles. Here you can add social networks and instant messengers for 59 rubles. for each group. If you don’t need general traffic, turn it off - the subscription fee will be reduced. At the same time, access to services can be left active.

When you connect to Tinkoff Mobile, the operator gives you a month of free communication.

Subscribers receive up to 600 minutes of calls throughout the country absolutely free and a gigabyte package as a gift.

If the subscriber is planning to travel abroad, then it will be very profitable to connect to Tinkoff; for this case, the operator gives 1 GB of Internet in Europe and Turkey.

Danycom

One of interesting offers 2019 became the “Free” tariff from the virtual operatorDanycom. It's really free, and it's also a package. Meet the content:

• 30 minutes in any direction across Russia (including to Crimea and Sevastopol - this is important);
• 50 SMS in the same directions;
• 1 GB Internet.

This also includes intranet unlimited throughout the country, which does not consume the main package. Calls over the limit - 3 kopecks/sec (per-second billing), SMS - 25 kopecks/piece, mobile Internet - 8 kopecks/MB. The tariff caused a lot of noise and instantly gained popularity among Russians. But SIM cards with it are sold with a limit of one SIM card per subscriber.

“Oxygen” has become a more comprehensive tariff plan. It included 10 GB of Internet, 300 minutes within the Russian Federation (except for Crimea and Sevastopol) and 50 SMS throughout the country. The tariff also includes two unlimited limits - within the network for calls and SMS. Monthly payment – ​​199 rubles.

Yota was not included in our review - the operator included a subscription fee for a package of 0 minutes and 0 GB, which automatically deprived it of its profitable status.

Compare tariffs and choose the most profitable one

There is a wide choice of operators - you can become a subscriber of MTS, MegaFon or Beeline, or connect to virtual operators. It is impossible to find any calculator with a choice of tariff according to parameters. So we made our own comparisons and came up with the results:

• Per-minute tariffs – here MTS with Red Energy became the leader;
• For calls within the network, each operator is beneficial in its own way;
• Package tariff plans – the leaders here are “My Smart” from MTS, “Turn on! Listen" from MegaFon, "Unlim" from Beeline and "Everywhere Online" from Tele2.

The most favorable rates mobile operators– these are those that meet the needs of the subscriber. Take details for the past months, clarify the volume of services consumed, and select a tariff plan based on the data received. In this case, you need to take into account:

• What do people around you use (for cheap on-net calls);
• Coverage area - perhaps the most in your area profitable operator will be unavailable;
• Increasing needs over time;
• Geography of movement around the country.

Following the detailed data and the above factors, you can choose the most favorable tariff.

If you're tired of your operator

Guys, we know very well that operators raise prices and force subscribers to connect to services that the latter do not want to use. Fortunately, now there is an excellent opportunity to move to another operator with your number. Exist virtual operators, which provide very good rates and cool benefits when porting a number. One of them is Tinkoff Mobile, which is increasingly being chosen by visitors to our site.

Almost every phone owner uses the mobile Internet these days. Most people want to determine which operator is best for mobile Internet. This is becoming increasingly difficult to do as each mobile operator tries to attract a large number of new clients by improving their services specifically in terms of the quality and cost of the Internet.

Criteria for choosing mobile Internet

Before you settle on any of the operators, there are several parameters to consider that can help you make right choice. These include the following criteria:

• speed;
• traffic volume;
• price.

Cost in Lately plays the most insignificant role, since the price for mobile Internet is approximately the same for each operator, and even the cheapest tariff is quite a bit less expensive than the most expensive.

Particular attention must be paid to the speed and number of gigabytes provided. When choosing the Internet for a mobile device, you need to take into account how the owner of the smartphone will use the traffic. If you plan to watch movies on your phone, then the minimum connection speed should be at least 1 Mbit/sec. For video calls on Skype you need from 512 Kbps, and for online games – 128–256 Kbps. The volume of traffic also depends on the purposes for which the Internet will be used for the phone.

MTS is one of the most popular operators throughout Russia and neighboring countries. The provider's tariffs are distinguished by great variety, flexibility and differentiated offers for owners of different mobile devices. In the competition, all mobile operators are trying to improve their services, and MTS is no exception.

The company offers its customers a choice of the following tariff plans for smartphones:

1. "Internet Maxi".
2. "Internet Mini".
3. "Internet VIP".

The difference between the three tariffs is the cost and the number of megabytes provided per month. So, in Internet Mini, the client receives 3 GB of traffic for daily use and pays 350 rubles. Thus, the cost of 1 GB is 116 rubles 67 kopecks. “Internet Mini” provides 12 GB at night and 12 GB during the day for 700 rubles. This means that for 1 MB you will have to pay less than 6 kopecks, and for 1 GB – 58 rubles. “Internet VIP” allows unlimited use, and daily traffic is 30 GB at a price of 1,200 rubles – 40 rubles/GB. If a subscriber has the opportunity to pay 1,200 rubles per month, then the “Internet-VIP” package will be the most optimal solution.

The company also provides the opportunity to use it on smartphones and tablets. To do this you need, the cost of which is 12.90 rubles per day in almost all regions except Moscow and the Moscow region, where from the second month MTS subscribers will have to pay 19 rubles per day.

This cellular operator has four service packages:

1. 600 minutes + 300 SMS.
2. 1,100 minutes + 500 SMS.
3. 2,200 minutes + 1,000 SMS.
4. 3,300 minutes + 3,000 SMS.

The cost of each package is respectively 500, 800, 1,200 and 1,800 rubles per month. Each of them provides connectivity unlimited internet. Thus, the subscriber has a chance to use unlimited mobile Internet for 500 rubles per month. In addition, the user must have 500 rubles in his account. This amount will initially be frozen and will eventually be returned to the owner.

Megaphone

When choosing mobile Internet, it is very difficult to say which operator is better. In any case, Megafon is on the list of the best. The company offers its customers fast, but relatively expensive Internet for smartphones in its “All Inclusive” line:

1. VIP – 2,700 rubles.
2. L, XL – 950-1,350 rubles.
3. M – 810 rubles.
4. S – 570 rubles.

The price is indicated taking into account the subscription fee and payment for unlimited connection. This is not to say that it is the cheapest, but unlike Beeline, the process of paying for the service on Megafon is much simpler. The first connection is free, and each subsequent connection will cost 100 rubles. Based on how the subscriber uses other options, the most favorable tariff may be any of the above.

Internet from Tele2

This is another operator that needs to be mentioned. Tele2 offers its subscribers three tariffs:

1. 7 GB for 299 rub.
2. 15 GB for 599 rub.
3. 30 GB for 899 rub.

Thus, the price of 1 GB in these tariffs is 42.71 rubles, 40 rubles. and 30 rub. It is too good offer. Of course, mobile Internet from Tele2 is not the most profitable, but the cost of 1 GB is cheaper than in tariffs from MTS.

Yota

The latest provider that provides its subscribers with unlimited mobile Internet is an operator called Yota. In addition to traffic, Yota offers unlimited messages and calls within the network, as well as 100, 300, 600, 900 or 1,200 minutes to numbers of other operators.

Not the most best moment is that a phone with a Yota card cannot be fully used as a modem. If you do this, 3G will not function fully. The speed will be limited to 128 Kbps, but for tasks that do not require a high-speed connection, it will be enough to ensure good performance.

Many believe that the quality of communication on Yota is not the best among all others, however, the services of this operator are available in all regions where Megafon has a connection.

A large number of subscribers are wondering which operator to choose to connect to the Internet via a modem. First on the list is . This is one of the most favorable tariffs for a modem. To connect it, you need to purchase a modem from MTS. Any other company's device will not work. Data transfer speed is approximately 21 Mb/s. The activation cost is 699 rubles. After this, the subscriber must pay 600 rubles for each month.

Good internet for the modem is provided by Beeline and Megafon. The cost can be up to 1,000 rubles. depending on the region. Also, these two operators give their clients access to entertainment content (exchangers, game servers) without traffic charges.

We need to look at where the connection is better. Depending on the region of residence, the quality of communication from the same operator may differ. You also need to take into account the additional features provided by the tariff plan. For example, if you need a package of free minutes or test messages, then you can pay attention to the package of services from Beeline for 1,800 rubles. In the case when you only need the Internet, the same Beeline offers unlimited inexpensively - for only 500 rubles. per month. For about the same amount you can connect to the most unlimited service from Megafon, having overpaid some 70 rubles.

In cases where unlimited is not an urgent need, you can connect a Mini from MTS for 350 rubles. and get the ability to download and upload 3 GB of data.

Based on the above material, we can conclude that the cheapest package is from Beeline for 500 rubles, which allows you to use unlimited traffic. The downside of the tariff is postpayment. For 570 rub. You can activate “All Inclusive” from Megafon, but you must take into account that there may be additional costs associated with calls and sending text messages.

Each operator offers a wide variety of tariff plans, so any user will find one that suits them. When choosing, you should not be guided by which tariff is the cheapest, but you should take into account the entire model of using the smartphone. Some people only need traffic, while others need minutes and SMS.