There are different mobile networks in Russia. Each company has its pros and cons, some tempting and useful, profitable offers. Whom does the population of the Russian Federation trust the most? Which operator is recommended to use for certain needs? Understanding all this is not so difficult if you pay attention to the reviews of real subscribers. Operators always praise their products. But the real picture often does not match the promises. So which companies in Russia are recommended to pay attention to first of all? Who offers the most profitable and high-quality services?
What to use for?
First of all, you should decide for what purpose you plan to use the mobile device and its network. Each operator is good in one area or another. And this factor will have to be taken into account. After all, there are no perfect companies.
In general, mobile networks are used for the following purposes:
- work on the Internet (Internet surfing);
- phone calls;
- upload/view photos;
- download videos;
- video call;
- Internet data and messaging;
- SMS-communication.
It should be noted that mobile operators are actively promoting television services, as well as home Internet. Because of this, it became more difficult to determine the service company.
List of operators
Who can you choose from? What mobile networks are the most common in Russia? Different companies operate in different cities. But in the Russian Federation there is a generally accepted list of mobile network operators. They are available in almost every city.
Today choose a company to provide mobile services from the following list:
- Yota;
- "Tele2";
- "MTS";
- "Beeline";
- "Megafon".
These operators are the most common in Russia. Therefore, they should be given special attention. What are the pros and cons of each company? What can they offer their customers?
Influencing factors
Mobile operators are usually evaluated on several indicators. They can have a serious impact on the decision of the subscriber. Once a citizen has decided on the purpose of using the mobile network, an assessment should be made of all existing companies offering this service.
But what points should be paid attention to first of all? Among the main factors influencing the decision of a potential subscriber are:
- cost of services;
- link quality;
- signal strength in the village;
- tariffplans;
- Internet quality;
- customer reviews.
Accordingly, networks are usually evaluated according to these indicators. What can each operator offer? In what cases and what tariffs will be considered the most favorable?
Yota
Yota is a relatively new company. It is only gaining distribution in Russia. That is why there are not so many reviews about it. Offers good home internet with a separate booster antenna.
The cost of services from this operator is high. That's what potential clients say. It is noted that citizens experience frequent network failures, the Internet speed drops. Therefore, focusing on "Iota" should not be. At least for now. Recommended only for extremely patient subscribers who are willing to wait until the operator becomes large and widespread, and also acquires a stable connection.
Megaphone
The next option offered to residents is Megafon. This company has existed in Russia for a long time, it is considered one of the largest. The mobile networks of this firm receive a variety of customer reviews. Many indicate that Megafon does not differ in the quality of communication. The network does not work very well: the Internet is slow, various failures often occur, and with a heavy load, it is problematic to get through to relatives. Nevertheless, customer opinions also indicate that Megafon's services are cheap compared tocompetitors.
Mobile device networks from this company are not very stable, but all communication is budgetary. You don't have to pay a lot to view messages on the Internet or make a call. Subscribers recommend Megafon to those who prefer not to use the mobile network too actively.
What offers and tariffs are most often of interest to users? Now packaged services are very popular. Among them are the following tariffs:
- XS - 100 free minutes of calls and SMS messages, 1 GB of Internet traffic, as well as free calls within Russia to Megafon are provided;
- S - all indicators mentioned above increase: Internet has a limit of 4 GB, SMS 300 pieces and "free" calls in the amount of 300 minutes;
- M - 1,200 messages and minutes for conversations, 15 GB of internet traffic;
- L - limits are increased to 1,500 minutes and messages, but Internet traffic is less - 15 GB;
- VIP - offers 3,000 SMS and minutes each, 15 GB of information on the Internet.
All of the above rates apply even when traveling within Russia. The only exception is the very first sentence. Home Internet, according to reviews, does not work very well with Megafon.
Tele2
"Tele2" is a company that is actively developing. It is not yet available in all cities, which upsets many customers. But where there is "Tele2",subscribers are satisfied with the use of this operator.
Great for the web: social networks (mobile or desktop - it doesn't matter) open quickly, data loads in no time, images are displayed without errors. Subscribers indicate that Tele2 is suitable for using the Internet on a mobile device.
In general, the connection is good. So far, many from Tele2 are repelled by the fact that this operator is not distributed throughout Russia. But this is far from the most important factor. The company's prices are not too high. Customers notice in their reviews that you can find very advantageous offers from this company. Not the most expensive, but not too cheap mobile network.
At the moment it is recommended to pay attention to the following offers:
- "Cherny" - 500 MB of Internet, free calls within the region to "Tele2" (the service is included in all packages), 200 minutes of free calls with this operator throughout Russia.
- "Very Black" - 300 minutes, the same free SMS, 4 GB data.
- "The Blackest" - 6 GB internet, 500 minutes of calls, 500 messages.
- "Super Black" - 800 SMS, 800 minutes, 8 GB traffic.
- "Unlimited black" - 200 messages within Russia, 200 minutes of dialogue to numbers in the home region and Russia, Internet traffic is unlimited.
Beeline
The following mobile networks -These are Beeline services. This operator is one of the largest of its kind. It is in great demand among customers. Reviews indicate that quite often citizens prefer this option for home Internet, as well as for working on the World Wide Web through mobile devices.
True, Beeline sometimes fails. The connection itself works stably, only with a heavy load there are problems. Customer dissatisfaction is caused by price tags for services. In Russia, Beeline is considered the most expensive operator to which mobile phones are connected. Social networks, videos and photos load quickly, but you will have to pay for all this. Moreover, this principle applies to mobile services and home Internet.
What offers subscribers are most interested in? Now the line "Everything!" Has gained popularity. Thanks to her, you can get:
- "ALL for 300": 100 SMS, 400 minutes of free calls, 10 GB of traffic.
- "All for 500": with prepaid, all indicated indicators increase accordingly to 300 pieces per month, 800, 18 GB, with postpaid - 600 minutes and messages each, unlimited internet.
- "All for 800": prepaid offers 22 GB data, 1,200 minutes of conversations, 500 messages, postpaid - unlimited network, 1,500 SMS and minutes each.
MTS
The last operator for today that has mobile networks is MTS. This is also a large organization. Many point out that"MTS" is the main competitor of "Beeline". The connection quality is a little worse, but, nevertheless, it still works stably.
But the cost of services pleases. Both at home Internet, and at package options and tariffs. It is most advantageous to use if many are connected to MTS in the immediate environment. It is also suitable for home Internet: there are practically no failures, the network is poorly caught only in forest areas or places remote from civilization.
What offers might be of interest? Of course, package options. This network actively offers them. There are almost no mobile phones that do not allow you to use the Internet. Therefore, subscribers prefer tariffs that immediately offer both a mobile network and the Internet. The following plans are in demand at MTS:
- Smart: 4 GB Internet, 500 SMS within Russia, the same number of free minutes for calls within the country, unlimited communication with MTS.
- "Smart Unlimited": 200 minutes, 200 messages, unlimited internet, free calls to MTS within Russia.
- Smart + - 6 GB of Internet traffic, 900 minutes and SMS each, free communication with MTS throughout the country.
Results
Now it is clear which mobile network operators are most common in Russia. Which option to choose? This must be decided by everyone on their own. You should pay attention to what company your loved ones use and those with whom they constantlycommunication is supported. You can see that almost all companies have free calls within the network.
If you do not take this factor into account, it is recommended to look first of all at MTS, Beeline and Tele2. Then to Megafon. But Yota is not yet in sufficient demand in many regions of the country.
