In order to stay in touch in another country, subscribers of Russian telecom operators need to activate the "international roaming" service. Each SIM card has it initially and is one of the basic ones. If it is disabled, it will be impossible to use communication services in other countries. In this article, we will tell you more about what kind of cellular communication is used in Abkhazia, we will give a description of some operators. It will be useful to know this not only for people planning to purchase a local SIM card, but also for those who go on vacation or on a business trip with an existing SIM card from Russian operators.
General Description
People who travel for a long time to another country are advised to purchase local SIM cards. This is due to the fact that the cost of communication services in roaming is quite high. In addition, you will also have to pay for incoming calls. You can find out the exact cost and the possibility of its optimization on the official resource of the telecom operator whose services the client uses. cellularin Abkhazia is provided by several operators. The largest are Aquafon and A-Mobile.
Some operators may have contracts with each of the companies, while others - only with a specific one. Also, before the trip, it is recommended to find out what kind of connection works in Abkhazia, more precisely, which operator it is provided with.
Aquaphone operator
This organization is the undisputed leader of the country in providing mobile services. Having been on the market for fourteen years, Aquafon has managed to prove itself excellently, it serves many subscribers. Cellular communication in Abkhazia is provided by this operator in standard 2G / 3G and LTE (4G) modes. In addition to traditional voice services, Aquaphone offers a number of interesting options and services (including video calls, Internet, etc.). Favorable conditions for guests of the country are provided on the tariff plan "Sea".
A-Mobile operator
Another large and proven operator is A-Mobile. He rightfully has the title of leader of the mobile Internet. Already in 2014, on the initiative of A-Mobile, a new generation network, LTE, was successfully launched. Cellular communications in Abkhazia from this company are profitable calls to Russia with the possibility of using specialized options and high-speed Internet. For tourists, the tariff plan "Resort" is recommended. The purchase of a SIM card can be made in any sales and service salon, which can be selected after it becomes clear which cellular connection will be used in Abkhazia.
How can I connect to one of these networks?
When it comes to purchasing a new SIM card, it is enough to visit a service and sales point, taking an identity card with you, and ask for a favorable tariff for communicating with Russia.
In order to establish a local connection on your phone, provided that you use the services of Russian operators, you need to go to the cellular network settings (they can be found in the gadget's main settings menu) and set the network selection type manually. Then, in the list of available operators, select "Aquafon" (289-67) or "A-Mobile". Information about which of the companies the client's telecom operator cooperates with should be specified on the website or in the contact center.
Cellular communications in Abkhazia: reviews
Reviews about communication in Abkhazia can be found different:
- In particular, Russian tourists are indignant at the high cost of roaming services. For example, the cost of a minute of outgoing and incoming calls for MTS subscribers is 155 rubles. But tourists forget that the operator offers a number of packages and services to reduce prices.
- Another difficulty faced by tourists traveling abroad is the inability to automatically connect to the network. In this case, it is not at all necessary that the mobile device will independently find the network - sometimes user intervention is required.
- At the same time, complaints about the quality of services providedyou can meet quite rarely.
What cellular communication works in Abkhazia? Which operator is better to connect to in order to ensure good and stable communication? These questions are answered in the material under consideration.
