Comparison of operators MTS, Beeline, Megafon and Tele2.

Hi all!

I rarely write reviews about telecom operators, but sometimes I really want to pour out my soul to someone and tell them what I have accumulated. This is why I want to tell you about my unsuccessful connection to the Beeline network. Maybe my review will be useful to at least someone and I will be glad if I saved someone from unnecessary negativity that can fall on your head if you connect to Beeline. Of course, I speak specifically for my situation and express MY opinion on this matter, but at the same time I admit the idea that someone liked this connection and there were no problems. In general, no cellular connection is absolutely ideal, but some are simply amazing in their arrogance, and it is precisely this attitude towards the client that I want to complain about in today’s review.

Why did I decide to try this connection?

Let me start by saying that I have a dual-SIM phone. One of the SIM cards is Tele 2, and I decided to buy the second SIM card from Beeline, since I was very attracted to one of the tariffs on this operator. At that moment it seemed to me that I was unlikely to return to the previous network, because the All Inclusive tariff was so tempting and cool. Yeah... exactly until you run into him. Now I regretted that the idea of buying this SIM card and connecting an expensive tariff to it immediately came into my head. It was necessary to start with something simpler and only then, if you liked everything, install something cooler.

So, what do I expect from the connection: good conversations without network interruption and fast Internet.

Based on my requirements, I chose the PossibleEverything tariff plan. Since I use the Internet every day and 5 GB for a month was never enough for me, I decided to take the option with unlimited Internet so that I could listen to music on VKontakte, look at photos and the like at any time. I have 3 social networks and I want to spend time on each for at least an hour a day. As for me, an hour of Internet use per day is a minuscule amount.

I always use the Internet only from my computer, so I only needed the Internet for social networks.

I don’t talk on the phone that often, but I get 3 calls a day, lasting about 5 minutes maximum.

The service package of my tariff includes 300 minutes, 300 SMS and unlimited Internet. For all this pleasure I paid 300 rubles (monthly subscription fee).

I also think it is necessary to clarify that before this I had always used the Tele 2 Internet and was happy with everything, but 5 gigs from that connection was not enough for me and I decided not to waste time on trifles and connect to Beeline’s unlimited service, because the price is not so exorbitant.

What did I get?

Internet epic

I bought myself a Beeline SIM card, consultants in one of the stores connected me to the required tariff. For some reason unknown to me, it took 40 minutes, or even more. I don’t understand why they work at such mega speed. There were only two visitors, me and another man, who was silent for a long time and waited for the 3, Karl, consultants who connected me to my tariff plan to be free. In the end, I survived to the bitter end (well, where else could I have gone), and that man said that he would not come to them again, since the speed of their service was simply unrealistic.

Well, in general, I’m used to the fact that in our communication stores they serve at the speed of light, so we can say that I didn’t pay much attention to this, but took it for granted, because in our city I rarely saw a different attitude towards clients.

Well, finally I got the tariff I’ve been dreaming about for so long!

I came home joyful with the hope that now I can calmly surf the Internet while lying in my crib. But no! The Internet simply refused to work on my phone. It took so long to load one VKontakte message, as if they had sent me a whole movie and told me to watch it from my phone. After my vain attempts to access the simplest sites like mail, the Internet completely disappeared and never appeared again

This didn’t suit me and the next day I went to a cell phone store, it wasn’t in vain that I paid money... As usual, there were no big queues there and I asked for help from one of the consultants and explained what didn’t suit me and asked why it was may be related.

The young man swapped the SIM cards (moved them from one slot to another), as you remember, I also have a SIM card on the phone 2. After that, he began to try to access the Internet.

Nothing changed. After that, he continued to twirl my phone in his hands for about 20 minutes (at times, of course, distracted by vital conversations with his work friends). After all his supposed attempts, he asked me how to access the Internet settings, I showed him and he did what I had already tried to do without his help. In the end, he got tired of it and said that my phone was too old and there was no Internet at all on this model! Bravo! At parting, he shouted in my back that only in their salon I have a unique opportunity to buy a cell phone from 3,900 rubles and this is my chance. In response to my explanation and arguments that everything works perfectly on SIM card 2 on the same phone, he again only repeated his previous phrase that there is no Internet on such phones anymore. By the way, I bought the phone for 9,000 rubles, it’s not some kind of push-button phone. Although, by the way, I have also come across push-button phone models that have an Internet function and it loads there very quickly.

After this wonderful visit to the consultants, I came home and changed my SIM cards back to the position they were before and hallelujah! The Internet began to quickly load everything I needed. I already decided that now Beeline will be my favorite cellular connection forever and ever and even harmful consultants will not separate us. But my dreams didn’t last long and I realized that I couldn’t get this connection almost anywhere (while the other SIM card always worked without failures). The phone loaded the Internet on Beeline more or less tolerably only when I was at home (although I already have the opportunity to surf the Internet from a computer). If I went outside, it became unrealistic to go online, I was stuck - the result was the same. And only at home the Internet began to load, and then every day it got slower and slower.

This is where my attempts to make friends with Beeline ended. No more Megaphone(who at one time withdrew money from my account just like that), I definitely won’t switch to Beeline. I've had enough experimentation.

I'd rather continue to use my Tele 2.

Communication during telephone calls

There were never any complaints here, although at times the connection still disappeared for no apparent reason. But the conversation never stopped.

Money was withdrawn from the tariff every day, and not so once a month I put it in and it was immediately withdrawn.

I also want to tell you about how Beeline “pleased” my loved one not so long ago.

It was just that day when at my work (that is, outside the house) the Internet refused to load, and I really wanted to watch a video on the Internet. And then, by misfortune, my brother and I went online from his phone (for the first time in 5 years, since the Internet is not needed there at all) and watched one single video lasting a minute. After that, a bunch of messages fell on that phone saying that “now we have connected you to a wonderful feature and you can spend 1.5 GB every day and you will be charged a subscription fee of 7 rubles/day.”

To say that we were shocked is to say nothing. A person doesn’t see any point in surfing the Internet at all, and so one day he decided to watch a short video, and he was already connected to functions (Huawei 1.5 GB) that he had absolutely no use for. But no! They didn’t even bother to clarify whether he needed it? They simply presented the fact that now money will be withdrawn every day. It would be okay if he were simply offered to use such a service, but to connect right away? This is already impudence!

After that, he and I went online to look for information about what combination of numbers needed to be dialed to turn off this tariff. We found how Huawei turns off at 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB and then in ascending order. Not a word about 1.5 GB anywhere! As a result, I had to go into my personal account and disable this unnecessary function myself, since I had no desire to go to the salon again.

No no and one more time no! Those who need the Internet on their phone at amazing speeds are unlikely to appreciate this connection.

For those who need a phone only for conversations, this network may be suitable, but on the condition that you will never access the Internet even for a minute, otherwise you will be connected to a bunch of functions unknown to the world, which then will not be so easy to disable.

I give Beeline 2 stars and that’s a stretch. For me, this network turned out to be a failure and I will never return to it.

Which Internet to choose: from MTS or Megafon? Which operator's services are more profitable?

Every person wants to choose the optimal cellular operator for themselves. Experts examine the quality of communication from different operators, and ordinary people base their findings on their observations. So, which telecom operator is better than MTS or MegaFon?

Users noted that MTS has a better sound signal, and Megafon has good reception of calls and messages.
If we talk about the monetary side, then everything depends on the chosen tariff scale. But user evidence suggests that Megafon’s services are cheaper.
To determine the best operator, you need to clearly understand what exactly the user needs: communication within the network, calls to users of other operators, Internet or roaming. It is also worth remembering the region in which mobile communication services are received.
Many people are interested in the cost of mobile Internet, because through this network they communicate, work or carry out other activities.

A comparison of mobile Internet speeds was recently carried out by research corporation Ookla.

Expert opinion:

Specialists from this company recorded Internet speed indicators using a special program. Moreover, the check was carried out in LTE, 2G and 3G networks.

Important: The best performance was recorded by MTS in almost all regions of our country. Megafon distinguished itself with good numbers only in the Volga region.

Experts note that in Moscow the Internet speed from MTS is much higher than in remote regions. For example, the difference between the Moscow region and Vladivostok was 1165 kilobits per second in favor of the capital. Of course, this is not an argument to change the operator, but it should be taken into account.

Users' opinion:

The observations of people who use the Internet from Megafon are that this operator provides better services. Mobile Internet speed from Megafon is 5.5 Mbit per second, and for MTS subscribers 5.2 Mbit per second.

Whose tariff is better?

It all depends on how much time you spend on the Internet. If you only need to check your email or scroll through your news feed, then you can choose the regular tariff. The difference between paying for services from MTS and Megafon will be insignificant.

If you need to spend more time online, downloading files, watching videos, or doing some work, then an unlimited tariff is suitable. According to many users, you can choose a more profitable unlimited tariff from the MTS operator.

MTS or Megafon - which Internet to choose?

Tariff comparison:

MTS offers its subscribers the following tariff schedule:

Smart mini — 2 GB internet. In addition, unlimited calls and 250 SMS are available to users. Payment - 300 rubles per month
Smart — 3 GB internet, 500 SMS and unlimited calls. Payment - 450 rubles per month
Smart Unlimited — unlimited Internet, calls and 200 SMS. Payment - 12.9 rubles per day
Smart+ gives the user 10 GB internet, unlimited calls and 1100 SMS. Payment - 900 rubles per month

Internet tariffs from Megafon:

MegaUnlimit— the volume of traffic is not limited. Payment from 0 rubles per day(depending on the tariff)
Internet XS— 75 MB per day. Payment 5 rubles per day
Internet S— 6 GB per month. Payment 250 rubles per month

Important: MegaUnlimit is the most favorable tariff today. The user can choose the Megafon-Online tariff and pay 250 rubles only when connecting or transferring. Further use of the service costs 0 rubles per day.

Conclusion: If we consider these two operators in terms of mobile Internet connection, we can say with confidence that MTS offers more tariffs. But Megafon has favorable tariffs with an unlimited amount of traffic, for example, MegaUnlimited.

However, it is also convenient that MTS offers unlimited calls and a certain number of SMS, which are included in the package along with the Internet.

Important: When choosing an operator, take into account one more nuance - the quality of signal reception in the city of your stay. After all, sometimes it doesn’t matter how much a service costs, the main thing is that the service is of high quality.

Every mobile provider is making its services more accessible and convenient for users. All new tariff schedules are offered that are attractive to subscribers. It is difficult to make a choice in favor of a specific operator, which is why many people use the services of MTS and Megafon at the same time.

Video: Choosing the best mobile operator

The constantly growing demand for cellular communications and mobile Internet services in Russia is fully satisfied by 4 companies: MTS, Megafon, Beeline and Tele2. The remaining operators (Yota, Tinkoff Mobile) occupy a tiny market share and are not even included in the ratings regularly compiled by Roskomnadzor. According to them, 2 leaders - Megafon and MTS - are neck and neck, periodically overtaking each other.

Ratings are based on more than 40 factors. Average users, when choosing which is better to connect - Megafon or MTS, rely primarily on the opinions of other subscribers, the cost of tariffs and their own feelings.

Choosing the best operator - MTS, or Beeline, or Megafon - can begin by determining their position in the Russian cellular communications market. The Megafon company was “born” in 1993 in St. Petersburg and at first covered only the North-West of the country.

In 2018, Megafon has 77 million subscribers in Russia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Tajikistan. In many ways, this is a pioneering operator. It is ahead of its competitors:

introduced tariffs in rubles at the federal level;
started communication via SMS;
started catching the subway;
introduced 3G standards in 2007, 4G, LTE in 2013 (mainly through the purchase of Yota), LTE+.

MTS also appeared in 1993, but in Moscow. In 2018, its network has 80 million subscribers in Russia, and together with Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia and Turkmenistan - 110 million people. The company initially grew in breadth not only geographically. She is the best:

by the number of service salons (5.7 thousand in 2018) and the size of the call center;
range of services (cellular communications, broadband access, home TV, telephone, business services, bank, etc.),
number of branded devices and online store catalogue, etc.

Reference! Both companies, together with Huawei and Nokia, are working on the 5G standard in 2018 and have already shown prototypes with data transfer rates of over 1 GB/sec.

These are not all the achievements of the operators, but in terms of experience and market presence they are approximately equal. In order to determine which connection is better when choosing a SIM card for your phone, you need to compare the tariffs and services of Megafon and MTS for communication and mobile Internet.

Choice by tariff

Both operators offer customers a number of tariffs with a subscription fee, some non-prepaid and specific (for modems and calls abroad). At Megafon, the main line is “Turn on!” - these are 7 permanent TPs and 1–2 promotional ones only for new subscribers with the best conditions.

Megafon's peculiarity is completely different tariff conditions for the same line. In one TP, a package of minutes works in Russia, and a megabyte works at home, in another it’s the other way around. In the third, free minutes and traffic are spent throughout the country, but not on calls to landlines. Before connecting, it is better to find out all the nuances of the tariff.

MTS has a proprietary Smart line and several package tariffs outside the series. A special feature of new TPs is their customizability. “Tariffishche” with unlimited Internet costs 650–1550 rubles. depending on the number of minutes and SMS. In “My Smart” you can choose packages from 10 to 20 GB and from 200 to 600 minutes, pay 500–700 rubles for it. and change during use. All fares apply when traveling within the country.

Megafon's tariffs with a subscription fee are cheaper and better than MTS's. They are not configurable, but there are a lot of them, and the unlimited traffic option can be disabled and added again. They always have unlimited limits within the network (unlike Tarifishch).

Important! Megafon's comprehensive tariffs are more profitable. It is better to buy SIM cards just for calls from MTS.

Selection by Internet services

When choosing the best operator among Megafon and MTS based on options for mobile Internet, you need to compare:

unlimited availability;
cost and variety of Internet services for smartphones and modems;
data transfer rate;
traffic consumption features.

High data transfer speeds and almost universal 4G coverage are Megafon’s “features”. The operator builds base stations even where its other competitors are not present. In 28 regions of the Russian Federation, data download speeds for Megafon subscribers reach 300 MB/sec. The best record was set in Moscow - 1 GB/sec. MTS limit is 112–178 MB/sec.

Data transfer speed depends on many factors. The maximum recorded values are, rather, isolated cases. But Megafon’s average Internet speeds are also better - 9 MB/sec for loading pages and videos, 20 MB/sec for downloading versus 7-10 MB/sec for MTS.

Megafon has an option for unlimited Internet in your home region. It can be installed on tariffs "", "", "Smotri+" and "", but cannot be used in modems. At MTS, unlimited traffic is included only in the Tariffische tariff plan, and the “Internet 4 Mbit/s” service is specially provided for modems (there are no limits, but the speed is limited to this value).

Comparison of the cost of Internet options:

The greater the volume of traffic a subscriber needs, the better and more profitable MTS is for him. This operator has a more diverse range of services for extending access to the Network after the package is exhausted.

Important! It is worth considering the pricing features. Each session in Megafon is rounded up to 250 KB, in MTS - up to 100 KB. Under equal conditions, a Megafon subscriber's traffic will go faster than that of an MTS client.

Selection by contacts

The cheapest way to communicate is within the network. If friends and relatives use a certain operator, it would be better to choose the same one or connect a tariff with a package of minutes.

MTS offers a special set of services for families. The parent installs several applications on the child’s phone, through which he controls his location, balance, battery charge, and visits to Internet pages. User profiles are customized to provide the best level of security. You can share packages of minutes, messages and traffic with your loved ones.

Megafon offers similar services for geolocation (“Radar”), traffic and balance control. But MTS provides a comprehensive approach to the issue of the use of cellular communications by minors. For a family connection, this is the best choice.

Pros and cons of MTS

The best advantages of MTS include:

MTS is not only cellular communications, but also home Internet and television, and a bank. By connecting a SIM card and broadband access, you can significantly save on the subscription fee. And credit card holders may not pay for the phone at all.
Customizable packages of minutes and gigabytes within one tariff.
Inexpensive calls and SMS to TP without subscription fee.
The best range of Internet options, including unlimited ones.
Services for family connections.
Good level of stability of the cellular network and Internet connections (0.8 and 0.7% of failures, respectively, according to Roskomnadzor).

Disadvantages of MTS:

The weak link of the operator, judging by customer reviews, is technical support. It is difficult to reach a consultant; the standard wait time during peak hours is more than 10 minutes.
A large number of illegal write-offs. Several mini-services, initially free, have been added to each tariff and new SIM card. But many of them benefit the subscriber (for example, the “First Internet package” on Red Energy is activated automatically at 12 rubles per day if the client starts using traffic without any option. This way the number is protected from being charged for each megabyte at 9.9 rub.).
The largest percentage of undelivered messages (2.4%).

Advantages and disadvantages of Megafon

The best advantages of Megafon:

It works where other operators are not present. In the capital and region, Megafon's 4G towers cover 40% of the territory.
High speed Internet connection.
Favorable package rates.
Unlimited Internet is a connected service for voice TPs.
Several tariff options for communication with CIS countries. Roaming with Megafon is cheaper than with MTS, with almost identical offers.
Minimum number of cellular network failures (0.7%).
Fast and efficient technical support (average waiting time for a specialist is from 0 to 2 minutes).

Disadvantages of Megafon:

With the best speed, the operator shows the highest number of Internet connection failures - 3.7%.
Expensive calls and SMS at simple rates. Internet on “Per Second” is paid at the base price, 9.9 rubles/MB. There are no “protective” options. If the subscriber’s smartphone decides to upgrade, the number’s balance may go into a deep minus.
Internet sessions are rounded up to 250 KB.

Who will you choose in the end?

Megafon is chosen by young people whose main need is high-speed mobile Internet. The operator ranks first in the number of subscribers using traffic only (more than 40% of the market). In addition, Megafon is better suited for residents of areas where others have poor or no reception at all.

MTS is an operator that offers comprehensive solutions for its clients:

connection for communication and the Internet;
MTS-Bank is a full-fledged financial structure in which you can even get a mortgage;
home Internet, TV and telephony;
monitoring and security systems, cloud and IT solutions, electronic document management and cash registers, etc.

MTS allows the subscriber to create a system that is completely tied to one service provider, and ultimately save money. This operator is ideal for business clients. It is also better suited for those who just need a phone to make calls.

Switch between operators with your own number

If the subscriber made a mistake when choosing the best between Megafon and MTS, he can perform the MNP procedure - along with the number capacity (3 digits after the prefix +7) to another operator. To do this, the following conditions must be met:

the transfer is carried out by the owner of the phone or his representative with a power of attorney;
within the home region;
there are no debts on the number, it is not blocked;
2 months have passed since the last transfer.

The MNP procedure in Megafon is free, you only need to pay for the selected tariff. At MTS, the service costs 100 rubles, but the client immediately receives a SIM card with a temporary number from the Tariffishe TP and a 30% discount on the subscription fee for the next six months.

When determining the best operator, it is recommended to test the SIM cards of each of them in real conditions at home, at work, where the subscriber often visits. And you can use both Megafon and MTS numbers at the same time: most modern smartphones and tablets allow this.

In the article:

Mobile communications are an integral life attribute of every person, providing free communication, correspondence and access to the global network. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of cellular services, as well as to choose a more effective and convenient alternative for them.

At the same time, in the modern mobile communications market there are simultaneously several providers that compete with each other and constantly improve the quality and conditions of customer service. Based on official statistics, the most popular providers in Russia include Megafon, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Yota. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, which determine their overall and subjective usefulness for subscribers. But in order for you to be able to make the final choice and decide for yourself which cellular operator is better, you need to know these weaknesses and strengths of cellular companies.

Internet assistant Tarif-online.ru will help you understand the difficult issue of choosing the best mobile operator for you, pointing out the pros and cons of each of them.

Let us immediately note your suspicions about the marketing component of our article. We are not going to advertise anyone, but will operate only with facts and objective opinions of experienced users. Still, the final decision about whose SIM card will be installed in your device remains entirely yours.

Which cellular company is better: description of operator features

It is logical to assume that the entire complexity of choosing an operator is based precisely on determining complex competitive advantages both in terms of communication quality and coverage area size, as well as the variability of tariff plans and the level of technical support. Therefore, let's take a closer look at the characteristic features of each of the providers.

MTS

The mobile operator MTS has been providing high-quality communication services since 1993 and has established itself as a reliable and affordable provider. The company has the largest subscriber base (over 100 million people), promptly introduces advanced technologies, actively develops high-speed mobile networks, and provides the possibility of a single Internet for all devices.

Advantages:

High quality communication. Thanks to extensive experience in customer service and the use of modern telecommunications equipment, the operator guarantees stable and high-quality communication among dense buildings, inside and outside buildings.
Well-thought-out Internet tariff plans. MTS is always ready to offer favorable tariffs with a large volume of traffic for subscribers who need constant and uninterrupted Internet surfing. In addition, there is nightly unlimited or completely unlimited mobile Internet.
Developed roaming network. Long-term partnerships with national and foreign mobile operators allow MTS to provide its users with comfortable communications anywhere in the country and the world.

Flaws:

Relatively high tariffs for services. The issue of MTS communication prices is quite complex and confusing. In general, the company offers affordable and competitive rates. But some tariff plans that have similar functional content to competitors, nevertheless, cost the user more.
Insufficient coverage area. The provider's own network coverage is the weak point. According to this indicator, the company loses to both Beeline and Megafon. At the same time, the affordable cost of roaming services largely compensates for this shortcoming.
Low quality technical support. This problem is not unique to MTS, but is common to all operators. But it is in relation to MTS that it manifests itself most clearly due to its huge customer base. Getting through to a customer support center specialist is often not just difficult, but almost impossible. Those same users who actively use the provider’s self-service services (,) do not notice this problem. This suggests that against the backdrop of the growing popularity of online services, difficulties with dialing the MTS call center are gradually losing their significance and relevance.

Megaphone

Megafon is one of the undisputed leaders of the Russian telecommunications services market. The provider has almost 15 years of experience and during this time the number of subscribers has exceeded 90 million people.

Advantages:

The largest coverage area in Russia. Each subscriber of the company does not have to worry that in some corner of the country he will face the problem of lack of mobile communications. Even remote and sparsely populated areas of Russia are equipped with Megafon base stations. It is clear that with a low number of users, the costs of maintaining the equipment cannot be fully compensated. But the company purposefully does this in order to have a clear advantage over its competitors and become the No. 1 provider in Russia.
Active implementation of advanced technologies. Megafon carefully monitors global trends in the telecommunications market and promptly introduces promising technologies and services. It was the first to provide mobile video capabilities and provide users with high-speed mobile Internet 4G+ at 300 Mbps. The reliability and stability of the company is also evidenced by the fact that Megafon became the official mobile service provider for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
High internet speed. We have already mentioned that broadband Internet access at high speed is becoming a signature feature of Megafon. True, the situation here is quite specific and unusual for Russian realities. No, high-speed Internet has not gone away, but almost all full-scale tariff plans associated with it have gone to the new Megafon brand - the Yota company.

Flaws:

Weak technical support. Let's not dwell too much on this point. Let's say that the difficulties here are the same as those faced by MTS, as well as ways to solve them using online self-service services. After registering on the provider’s website, subscribers can use functionality that allows them to independently solve a huge list of problems in setting up communications, managing their account and tariff plan. The same features are also implemented in the Megafon mobile application. Personal Area".
Confusion of tariff plans. Compared to other providers, Megafon has the most difficult tariff plan system for an untrained user to understand. The tariffs are quite confusing, payment varies greatly depending on the region, they provide for different tariff schemes when activating additional options, many of which have archival status. When choosing a provider, such a drawback may become key and force you to purchase a SIM card from another company.

Iota

Speaking about MegaFon, we cannot ignore its subsidiary brand Yota, which offers the best tariff plans in Russia with unlimited mobile Internet. Largely due to this, Megafon’s current tariffs do not have built-in Internet traffic packages. The calculation is simple: if you want high-quality and inexpensive Internet, buy a Yota SIM card, and Megafon will provide accessible communications throughout Russia. But recently, this advantage has been significantly reduced by the operator itself, which has already provided packages of minutes, traffic and SMS for new tariffs.

Advantages:

High-speed Internet at low cost. For just 100-150 rubles a month you can get unlimited access to social networks and instant messengers. Data transfer speed reaches 20 Mbit/s.
Affordable tariffs. Despite the bundling of services, Yota tariff plans remain inexpensive and well-filled. For example, 5GB of Internet traffic and 150 minutes of calls throughout Russia will cost only 250 rubles per month.
Transparent prices. In this regard, Yota compares favorably with Megafon, offering clear descriptions of tariff plans.
Roaming-free space throughout Russia. This is an important and necessary feature of Iota. When leaving your home region for up to 30 days, there is no need to worry about increased costs due to roaming. Throughout the month, the operator provides mobile communications and Internet services at prices in your home region, regardless of your place of stay.

Flaws:

Virtual operator factor. Yota subscribers are completely dependent on the serviceability and workload of Megafon equipment. This must be taken into account when choosing a second SIM card in order to increase communication reliability.
Insufficient coverage area. The Yota provider is a developing brand and is not yet able to cover the same regions as Megafon. But the significance of this disadvantage is decreasing every day as the service area expands.
SIM card differentiation. It is impossible to use the same Yota SIM card in a smartphone, tablet, modem or router. Each type of device has its own separate card, and it is impossible to “deceive” the network, since the equipment is identified by the IMEI number.

Beeline

The Beeline company is also an old-timer in the domestic mobile services market, having started its activities back in 1993. The operator's customer base exceeds 60 million people and is constantly expanding due to favorable tariffs and new loyalty programs.

Advantages:

Variety of tariff plans and service options. Each user can easily select the optimal tariff plan for themselves within the planned mobile budget.
Promotions and bonuses. Beeline, like no other provider, constantly offers its customers various discounts, promotions and bonuses. For example, you can connect to the premium Viasat TV package with a 25% discount, purchase modern devices on credit without overpayments, receive an additional traffic package for replenishment or an individual tariff offer, etc.
Timely and competent technical support. Despite the fact that it can be difficult to reach the Beeline call center, subscribers can always count on a high-quality and professional solution to their problems. In addition, a mobile online self-service service is always available to users.

Flaws:

Malfunctions. Frequent negative reviews on the Internet indicate periodic technical failures of the provider’s equipment. It gets to the point where even checking the balance using the USSD command becomes unavailable. To be fair, we note that Beeline quickly fixes problems that arise.
Expensive roaming. This is one of the main disadvantages of Beeline. When leaving the home region, the subscriber must be prepared for sharply increased costs for poor communication.
Poor quality of communication far from cities. Beeline does not strive to install base stations in places that are unprofitable from a monetization point of view. Therefore, as you move away from the city, the network signal begins to weaken sharply.

Tele2

We will not particularly highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the Tele2 provider. It is a legacy of Swedish investors and is now owned by the Russian financial group VTB. The company has only one obvious drawback - a relatively small coverage area. As a result, subscribers had to constantly deal with rather expensive national roaming. Recently, this problem has been solved quite effectively through the connection of a special service “Zero Everywhere”.

Low price tariffs and high-quality communications allow Tele2 to constantly increase its subscriber base, which now numbers almost 25 million users and provides the operator with 3rd place in the ranking of the most popular mobile operators in the country.

Finally

We hope that this review of the online assistant site helped you in the difficult task of selecting a provider. The final choice depends on your personal preferences and the evaluation criteria you put forward for reliability, availability and variety of the required mobile services. We would like to add that many users use several SIM cards from different operators at once in order to receive the highest quality communications and Internet.

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Each country has its own cellular operators, and in Russia the most popular companies in this case are: “ MTS», « Megaphone" And " Beeline" According to statistics, these operators are the most in demand among Russians, and this can be seen literally in real life.

But subsequently the question arises, which of these companies can be considered the best, most in demand and preferred?

It is very difficult to answer this question, since each subscriber adheres to his own criteria when choosing a cellular operator. If you use " MTS», « Megaphone" And " Beeline” to compare with each other, then each can find its pros and cons.

In this article we will talk in detail about each popular mobile operator in Russia, describe its advantages and disadvantages, and you will have to draw your own conclusions.

Which mobile operator is the best in Russia?

Before moving on to the description " Megafon», « Beeline" And " MTS", it should be noted that this review does not contain any advertising of a particular mobile operator. Well-known facts are collected here, as well as the opinions and criticism of the majority of clients of these companies.

As already noted, choosing the best cellular communication is extremely difficult, since there is no operator who could be considered the best in all respects.

Competition plays a huge role here, when each company tries to achieve some advantages over its rivals, but periodically receives a worthy response. And if one company surpassed another in everything, it would force the latter out of the market, or would leave it far behind.

So, let's start describing the characteristics of the most popular Russian mobile operators.

"Megaphone"

« Megaphone» is one of the most famous cellular communication providers in Russia. The company was founded in 1993. Throughout its existence, “ Megaphone"managed to gather a fairly large number of clients throughout Russia - 73 million people, according to company statistics. What advantages and disadvantages does the company have?

Advantages:

The largest network coverage area in the Russian Federation. « Megaphone» provides cellular communications even to places where the total number of its potential clients is so small that it cannot recoup all the costs of installing such communications
Application of the latest technologies. « Megaphone» uses the latest technologies that can be developed at one time or another. For example, the very first operator to use mobile video communication was “ Megaphone»
Fast Internet. The use of advanced equipment has made it possible to connect fast Internet to “ Megafon»

Flaws:

Poor help service. This point can be applied to other operators. To reach a “live” operator “ Megaphone", we have to wait quite a long time until the system connects us with him - we have to, for example, listen to background music for a long time. Many callers do not wait and hang up. By the way, help desk workers may be incompetent in the questions asked of them
Confusion of tariff plans. This problem also occurs with other cellular operators, but to a greater extent with “ Megafon" Each time the tariffs of this operator become more and more complex and confusing

"MTS"

If we already compare which mobile operator in Russia is better, then in this list of “contenders” we cannot ignore “ MTS" The company was created in the same way as " Megaphone" - in 1993

Today at " MTS» has the largest number of users among Russian mobile operators – 107 million people

Advantages:

Very high quality connection. « MTS» uses the most modern and very expensive equipment, thanks to which the mobile communications of this operator are of high quality and can work everywhere (indoors, outdoors, etc.)
Attractive GPRS tariff plans. « MTS» offers very attractive offers regarding Internet access and has a large roaming network. Clients « MTS» can comfortably use mobile Internet all over the world

Flaws:

Smaller network coverage area compared to Beeline or Megafon
Expensive services. Certain tariff plans " MTS» are more expensive than the same tariffs from other Russian operators
Poor help service. It was already noted above that the work of the help desks of Russian mobile operators leaves much to be desired. " MTS", unfortunately, is on this list for almost the same reasons

"Beeline"

« Beeline» is one of the most popular operators from the Russian “Big Three”. Date of creation – 1993. Today “ Beeline» ranks third among Russian operators in terms of the number of subscribers – 60 million.

Advantages:

Many services and tariff plans. « Beeline» can satisfy many of the needs of its subscribers, thanks to the large number of capabilities it has
Large number of shares. The largest number of ongoing promotions (for example, tariffs at low prices for a certain time) belongs to “ Beeline»
Good operators. Support workers " Beeline“They do their work quite efficiently and professionally. But it’s difficult to get through to them, as well as to the operators “ Megafon" or " MTS»

Flaws:

Expensive roaming. Calls in roaming at " Beeline» are quite expensive
Problems with operation. Judging by customer reviews, " Beeline» There are often problems with the network. Sometimes it’s even impossible to check your account balance on your phone.
Poor connection outside the countryside. If " Megaphone"is ready to lay communications where it is not financially profitable, then " Beeline“In this case, it acts more economically. In many areas, for example, in the countryside, mobile communications " Beeline» may not work correctly

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