What are the best mobile operators in Russia? — Choice of the representative of mobile communication. Research: who has the most profitable roaming? Which mobile operator is cheaper

All three major Russian telecom operators and tried to figure out which one would be the most profitable. As a starting point for the statistics of calls, SMS communications and Internet traffic, I used data from Dr. Tariff. They also showed me that the ideal option does not exist. Benefit is a loose concept.

Comparison of the benefits of tariffs selected by Dr. Tariff

The development of my story was predictable. An attentive reader of mine might have noticed: most of all the infographics of the application were filled with the operator MTS. It so happened that almost all my relatives use these SIM-cards. What really made me think: why then more than 700 rubles are spent on communications every month?

One of the key features Dr. Tariff – automatic tariff selection user spending. The program sees which operators you spend money on more than others and finds the most suitable tariff to reduce overall costs. Therefore, I was first of all recommended to “switch” to MTS, and only then to other operators. Their rates were as follows.

You can almost always cut your cell phone bills by choosing the right plan. Taking into account the fact that in Russia it has long been possible to switch from one operator to another while maintaining the phone number, even changing the operator does not look like a problem. Not to mention buying a new SIM card. The most important thing is to study the tariffs of all operators and choose the one that best suits you. What is the most favorable mobile communication tariff in Moscow in the summer of 2018, how to choose the ideal tariff.

Which tariff is considered the most favorable

This is the main problem. It is quite difficult to give universal advice, because each subscriber needs something different.

Mobile operators in Russia most often offer tariffs in the form of packages, which include a certain amount of the following services:

mobile communications (calls),
sms messages,
internet traffic.

By paying a monthly fee, you pay in advance for the volume of services that is included in the tariff. If you need more services, they are available for a fee. This also needs to be taken into account.

Most often, the main question that you need to solve for yourself is choosing the most favorable mobile communication tariff for you - which is more important, the number of minutes of calls or Internet traffic. Or perhaps both are equally necessary.

It is also useful to study the conditions under which mobile communication services are provided. For example, it is very important to know how much each additional minute of calls costs after you use up the monthly package. It is possible that a lower-fee plan will end up costing more than a higher-fee plan, if its terms make the additional minutes much more expensive.

The most favorable cellular tariffs in Moscow for calls

If you constantly talk on the phone during the day and call up customers, partners or relatives, it is important for you to choose the best tariff for calls.

Of course, first of all, you need to estimate how many minutes per month you need. There are tariffs that offer 100-200 minutes per month, and there are tariffs where you can pay for a monthly package of 5,000 minutes.

So, if we choose a tariff for calls and we need a package up to 500 minutes per month inclusive (about 17 minutes of calls daily), the rating of the most favorable mobile communication tariffs in Moscow in the summer of 2018 will look like this.

Provided that those 200-500 minutes that are included in the presented tariffs are enough for you, it is these tariffs that are the most favorable in Moscow for conversations in moderation.

If you need a package from 500 to 1.000 minutes(on average up to 33 minutes of calls daily), then you should pay attention to the following rating:

If you need from 1.000 minutes per month and more, you should pay attention to the following tariffs:

Operator	Rate	Number of minutes	Subscriber. pay	Cost per minute
Tele 2	My online +	1500	799 rub.	RUB 0.533
Teletai	Everything for communication 840	2000	840 rub.	0.42 rub.
Beeline	All in one 3	1200	900 rub.	0.75 rub.
Megaphone	Turn on! Look	1200	950 rub.	RUB 0.792
Teletai	Unlimited 1100	2000	1100 rub.	0.55 rub.
Teletai	Unlimited 1480	5000	1480 rub.	RUB 0.296
Beeline	All in one 4	2000	1500 rub.	0.75 rub.
Beeline	All in one + roaming	3000	1860 rub.	0.62 rub.
MTS	smart top	3000	1950 rub.	0.65 rub.
Beeline	All in one 5	5000	2500 rub.	0.5 rub.
MTS	Ultra	5000	2700 rub.	0.54 rub.
Megaphone	Turn on! Premium	5000	3000 rub.	0.6 rub.

The most favorable tariffs of mobile operators in Moscow for the Internet

If you are choosing a SIM card in order to use the mobile Internet, first of all you need to carefully study the conditions of all operators. The fact is that cellular companies really don’t like it when you use the mobile Internet in a way that they don’t expect.

For example, if the tariff is calculated for a smartphone, and you install a SIM card in a tablet or, moreover, a router for distributing wi-fi, you may be limited to an impossibly slow speed.

Also, mobile operators do not really like torrents, p2p networks, etc. When downloading or distributing files in torrent networks, you can also be disconnected from the mobile Internet, or the data transfer rate can be sharply limited.

All information about such restrictions is necessarily contained in the detailed conditions of each tariff, including on the websites of operators.

Some mobile operators in Moscow offer unlimited tariffs, other operators' offers include packages up to 20-30 GB per month. We have selected the most advantageous offers from each of the telecom operators.

The most favorable universal mobile tariffs in Moscow in the summer of 2018

Finally, if the number of minutes of calls and the number of gigabytes of Internet in a monthly package are equally important to you, then you should pay attention to the following tariffs.

Currently, there are four major mobile operators in Russia. Among them:

beeline;
Megaphone;
Tele2;

In addition, many small organizations operate in the market. As a rule, small companies use the networks of large competitors. Such a variant of cooperation is much more profitable for small firms, it is possible to avoid significant costs when creating a new operator.

Now let's dispel people's faith in numerous TOPs and ratings. Any good company that fights for subscribers has a promotion department. Its task is to attract the attention of customers by all means, to increase popularity in the market.

Promotion departments also use "black" methods. Many companies simply buy places in ratings on various sites. If the site is independent, then another method is used - writing positive reviews for yourself and negative ones for competitors.

Despite the complex moderation system, fake reviews still have an impact on independent ratings. Therefore, the real objectivity of various TOPs compiled on the basis of people's opinions remains a big question.

As you can see, MTS has made significant progress in attracting customers. This fact is due to the organization's serious investments in promotion. Additionally, this company was one of the first to appear on the Russian market; it has a large network of base stations in the Russian Federation.

It is noticeable that the leading four are well ahead of their competitors. These companies have been operating in the market for a long time and divided it among themselves. New firms simply have to “beat off” clients from leaders, dumping and offering unique conditions.

People's rating

What is the best mobile operator in 2020? On the network you can find many TOPs, which are somewhat different from each other. But we remind you that not all sites are independent and not all resources can be trusted.

The formation of the national rating is a complex process. It is necessary to collect reviews for a long time, check their authenticity, filter out fake ones, etc. Therefore, we decided to take a rating from an authoritative resource that you can trust.

Unexpectedly, Tinkoff Mobile took the first place. Most likely, this fact is due to serious investments in the formation of a really good operator and the desire to select customers from competitors. This is the right step, since the Russian market is oversaturated with offers and it is very difficult to break into it.

Rating for quality and price

It is impossible to make an objective TOP in terms of communication quality! But why, you ask? The quality of mobile communications is an abstract and variable parameter. The level of signal reception depends on a huge number of factors, it can differ even within the same city!

The quality of communication is affected by:

The number of subscribers located in a certain part of the city.
Used equipment.
Number of installed base stations.
Type of networks used for signal transmission, etc.

With a stretch, you can determine the quality of the services provided by the national rating presented above. It is compiled on the basis of people's opinions about operators and reflects the level of customer satisfaction.

Comparison of tariffs of mobile operators in 2020

To compare mobile operators, you should study the proposed tariffs by companies. Therefore, in the future, we will consider the available plans for connecting with the main organizations.

Megaphone

Since there is a large amount of information to be processed, for your convenience we will compile a table with Megafon billing plans.

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS (₽)	Additionally	Fee (₽)
Turn on! communicate	20	600	1.8	Unlimited internet optional	500
Listen	20	400	1.8	Unlimited music and messengers	370
Look+	With no restrictions	1500	1.8		900
Premium	With no restrictions	4000	With no restrictions		2000
Look	20	1000	1.8	Unlimited by option	650
Write	3	400	400 pcs.	Unlimited traffic to messengers	270
speak	3	600	1.8	Traffic to messengers	370
Warm welcome	12 ₽ for 100 MB.	10 minutes for 12 rubles.	2.55		0
Warm welcome	3	300	200 pcs.	Traffic to messengers	300
Warm welcome M	∞	500	1.5		500
Warm welcome	∞	1000	1.5		900
Warm welcome XL	∞	2000	1.5		1200
Go to zero	25 rubles per 100 MB	4 rubles for unlimited to Megafon, 2 ₽/minute to other networks.	2		0
hello	30	∞ within the network, 30 to other numbers	4	Traffic to messengers and social networks	750 for two weeks
promo	10	300 min within the network, 1.8 ₽ to other numbers	1.8		0
smart things	∞	10	20		20 per week, 750 per year
Megafon Online	By option	–	–		0
Smart House	50	5 rubles	2		0
Worry-free internet for tablet	20 MB per day	–	–	Additional 100 MB for 30 ₽	0

MTS

MTS also provides a lot of programs for connection. Let's explore the available solutions.

Now consider the tariffs from Beeline (Vympelcom).

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
EVERYTHING 1	5	200	300	Conditions can be set	13.33 per day
EVERYTHING 2	17	400	300	Conditions can be set	20 per day
EVERYTHING 3	22	1200	300	Conditions can be set	30 per day
EVERYTHING 4	30	2000	300	Conditions can be set	50 per day
Absolutely EVERYTHING	30	5000	300		83.33 per day
Unlim	∞	500	2 ₽	Video viewing at max. speed for 3 rubles a day	20 per day
All for 1800+roaming	15	3000	3000	Uniform conditions throughout the country	1800
Absolutely EVERYTHING	60	6000	6000	600 minutes for international calls	6000
Zero doubt	–	1.93 r to Beeline, 2.68 to other networks	1.61 rubles		0
per second	–	0.05 r/sec	$2.68		0
VSEMOOE 2 for tablet	19	–	–	Unlimited access to social networks and music	600
VSEmoyo 3 for PC	30	–	–		900

Tele 2

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
Everywhere online	40	500	50 pieces	Unlimited social media	500
My online	15	500	1.5 ₽	Unlimited social media	400
My online+	30	800	1.5 rub	Unlimited social media	700
My conversation	2	200	1.5		200
My Tele2	5	Unlimited within the network, 1.5 r to other numbers	1.5		7 per day
Premium	50	2000	500		1500
My unlimited	∞	500	50		500
Classical	By option	2 r	1.5 ₽		0
Internet for devices	15GB for tablet / 15GB / 25GB / 40GB				499/400/600/900

Rostelecom

Now we list the programs from Rostelecom.

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
New story	3	200	50	All of the options included below imply the use of the services absolutely free of charge.	220
Whole story	12	400	50		400
Endless story	With no restrictions	500	50		500
family history	25	600	50		700
For the Internet	15	–	–		499
SUPER SIM FREE	–	2 r	1.95 ₽	All services are paid.	0

Yota

Yota has flexible conditions, the setting takes place upon connection. The client can choose:

0 to 50 GB;
from 0 to 2000 minutes;
unlimited SMS and various applications;
the maximum cost is 920 ₽.

DANYCOM

DANYCOM is a small company that doesn't offer many programs. But among the available solutions, you can find a suitable option.

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
Oxygen	10	300	50		199
Nitrogen	20	500	50		349
Neon	30	1000	50		499
Helium	3 r/MB	5 kop / sec	3 r		0

motive

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
Black	10	450	50		250
INSTEAD OF! for 600	15	100 + intranet unlimited	With no restrictions		600
INSTEAD OF! for 900	30	∞	∞		900
INSTEAD OF! Over 1200	50	300	∞		1200

Fly

Fly is a company from Tatarstan. In her homeland, she enjoys a certain popularity and was able to impose competition on the big four.

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
Batyr	∞	1000	100		9 per day
Atlichny	∞	0.55 r	0.55		5.5 per day
Own 2.0	∞	200 in Tatarstan, 100 in Russia	1 r		9 per day
Own+	∞	20 per day	∞		12 per day
New Standard 2.0	50	0 r for calls up to 2 minutes	1000		7.5 per day
Call 120	2	150	150		120 per month
Time	1 r/MB	500 in Tatarstan, 100 in Russia	1 rub		240
Access point	∞	1 ruble	1 ruble		599
call yours	∞	350	350		9 per day
Azan	∞	10 per day	∞		8 per day
Second SIM	50	120	1 r		499 for 180 days
Internet SIM card	5	–	–		50 per week
per second	7 per MB	4 kop per sec	1 rub		0

Vainakh Telecom

Vainakh Telecom is an operator from the Chechen Republic.

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
Vainakh 200	∞	200	100		195
Vainakh 400	15	400	100		295
Vainakh 600	20	600	100		395
Vainakh 900	35	900	100		495
Vainakh 3000	45	3000	100		1095

SberMobile

SberMobile is a subsidiary of Sberbank. This organization offers to independently adjust the conditions by choosing the appropriate content. The cost of services ranges from 200 to 1000 rubles per month.

Tinkoff Mobile

This company was created by Tinkoff Bank. The client is invited to independently choose the content, available for connection:

From 0 GB to unlimited.
From 0 minutes to unlimited.
Additional services without restrictions.
Price - from 0 to 2596 rubles.

wave mobile

Wave Mobile is a small organization that offers only three plan options. You can see them in the picture below.

WIN-Mobile

WIN-Mobile is a company that operates on the territory of Crimea.

Rate	Internet (GB)	minutes	SMS	Additionally	Cost (r)
fast and furious	15 GB	3 rub	2 rub		400
Your	10 GB	150	150		250
Freedom of communication	–	60 per day within the network, 1 rub to other numbers	1.5 rubles		0
On the sea	–	3 r	1.95 RUB		0

Krymtelecom

Krymtelecom is another company serving the Crimean peninsula. It offers a number of programs, which can be found in the image below.

Sevmobile

Sevmobile is a company that operates on the territory of Sevastopol. On the image you can view the available offers from this organization.

Unlimited rate rating

Some of the best unlimited tariffs are from Beeline, Megafon and MTS. Today, these firms are able to offer optimal conditions for mobile services. It is important that they are represented in almost all regions, so niche solutions from competitors are not available to everyone.

What is the best mobile operator?

Many users ask: which mobile operator is better? You will never find an exact answer to this question. When choosing, you need to build on several factors:

service quality;
price;
coating;
availability of suitable offers;
work with clients.

cellular

The quality of communication with all major operators is approximately the same. MTS, Beeline, Megafon, and firms based on their networks win in this parameter.

Internet connection speed is not a constant parameter. It depends on the level of signal reception, load, installed equipment. Recently, Megafon has been considered the leader in data transfer speed.

Instant messaging

Now SMS does not cause much interest among users. Text messages have long been supplanted by instant messengers, some companies have stopped adding them to packages.

Iota, Tinkoff Mobile and Sbermobile have good conditions. These companies offer to connect unlimited SMS separately if necessary. If you do not use text messages, then you will not have to pay for them as part of the package.

Coverage level

In most cases, the level of coverage depends on the number of base stations. The rating of mobile operators in Russia in 2020 according to this indicator looks like this:

Megafon.
beeline.
Teke2.

Service cost

In terms of the cost of services, Tele2 and Iota win. Among federal operators, they are able to offer the most attractive prices for customers. If desired, you can pick up a good solution from smaller companies.

If we take into account the national rating, in which Iota and Tele2 occupy the second and third places, then these organizations can be called an excellent option for subscribers. Among their advantages: reasonable prices, good communication quality, large coverage area (Iota works on Megafon networks).

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Mobile communication services are included in the mandatory expenses of every family. The cheapest cellular tariffs will be of interest to anyone who does not want to overpay. We have compiled a rating of the top 5 operators in Russia based on market research and customer reviews.

Which tariff is more profitable: with a monthly fee or without

Favorable tariff plans are a relative concept, because each consumer has his own requests and wishes. All people use cellular communication with different intensity. But some of the nuances in choosing the best package are the same for everyone.

First of all, the mobile operator is important, it is desirable that he be alone with family and friends, with those people who need to call regularly and most often. In addition, everyone would like to receive an unlimited rate for calls and SMS, preferably the Internet. Generally, the best plans are those with a flat fee. But it doesn't always work out better. What are the nuances to consider:

The quality of mobile communications. No one will be happy with a low fee or its absence with a “floating” sound and constant connection failures.
Internet quality. If access to the network is important for work, study, then it makes sense to pay more for traffic of decent quality.
Coating. It is important for those who lead an active lifestyle and are constantly on trips.
Price. Since almost every operator today offers interesting packages with favorable rates for every taste, the decisive factor in choosing is often the cost of the package.

Below are the most inexpensive and affordable offers from various operators with a fixed monthly fee, without it and unlimited.

You should pay attention to possible discounts when buying 2 packages at once or when switching to a new tariff from another operator.

The cheapest tariffs without a monthly fee

These are suitable for pensioners who are not interested in social networks, films, music and the Internet in general. If the priority is only phone calls within Moscow or Russia, then you should pay attention to the following offers:

operator, package	Price	Service Features
MTS "Super"	There is no fixed fee, how much the card is topped up - that's how much you can talk	The first 20 minutes to landline phones and MTS numbers in Moscow and the region are free, then the tariff is 1.5 rubles. to MTS numbers and 2.5 rubles. to other operators
Beeline "Zero Doubt"	–	Calls to all numbers in Moscow and the region - 2 rubles per minute, SMS - 2.5 rubles. to any operator
Megaphone "Everything is simple!"	–	1.8 rubles per minute for local calls, for calls to any operator, all SMS for 2 rubles.
Tele 2 "Classic"	–	All calls for 1.95 rubles. per minute, the same is worth SMS, you can connect additional Internet - 1 Mb for 19.50 rubles.

Helpful advice! If you need a special card not for a smartphone, but for another mobile gadget, it is recommended to pay attention to the offers of the telephone operator Yota. There are different options for each device. It remains only to choose the right option for the right fee.

The cheapest tariffs with a monthly fee

About 50% of users prefer to pay a tariff once a month and not worry about anything else. Here it is important to take a closer look at the list of offered options and choose the best package with a fixed fee.

Good to know! In terms of cost, Tele2 is the leader in Russia. In the line of various packages, you can find quite interesting offers with additional options for 300-350 rubles. per month.

The cheapest unlimited plan

Unlimited - the ability to unlimitedly use calls, messages, social networks, etc. This option is needed for those who use mobile communications to the fullest. What do the most popular mobile operators in Russia offer at the beginning of 2019:

On a note! When choosing a package, no matter what, unlimited, with a monthly fee or not, you always need to take into account locality. In Moscow, the starter package is always more expensive, in the regions you can find the same offers for 100-250 rubles. cheaper.

It should be understood that the cheapest does not always mean the most convenient and best. If you want to determine for yourself a profitable and inexpensive package once and for all, it makes sense to also study offers from various operators in the middle price segment.

The most favorable rates for travel

The main thing for a traveler is good coverage, switching to roaming, the ability to connect additional options. MegaFon is the leader in terms of coverage quality in Russia – 32.2%. Second place goes to MTS with 30.9%, Beeline is in third place with 28.8%.

Do not forget that now almost all self-respecting operators have refused to increase the tariff for national roaming if the user travels outside the home region. That is, you can continue to call the numbers of your operator while traveling in Russia at the same rates as in your home region. But when crossing the border, the situation, of course, changes.

Cellular communications in Russia can be very affordable and do not seriously burden the family budget. Without emptying your wallet, you can connect to any of the operators and get high-quality communication for a moderate fee. But in order not to overpay more, you need to carefully study the current offers, compare and choose the best. You also need to keep track of changes in tariff plans - sometimes it makes sense to switch to another tariff, and not cling to the old one out of habit.

The traffic included in the tariff has long become more important than the number of minutes: we increasingly communicate in social networks and instant messengers, and not by phone. And if you need to talk, you can always do it using the same instant messengers. It remains to find a suitable tariff so that the Internet is as cheap as possible. Who offers what in the Moscow region?

MTS: "no limit" with a limit

The main tariff for Internet addicts is "My Unlimited". You can customize it for yourself: choose the amount of traffic (from 5 to 30 GB), the number of minutes and SMS (from 300 to 900). If you minimize both, you will have to pay 480 rubles. per month. Those who did not have enough traffic can connect an additional package: 1 GB at once for 150 rubles. All traffic within the tariff (including additional) can be used throughout Russia.

Beeline: how is everything yours?

Beeline recently introduced new tariffs "VseMoyo". The most modest tariff with an index of 1 is 3 GB, 300 minutes and 300 SMS for 400 rubles. per month. Moreover, it is possible to change minutes and SMS for traffic: for example, the same 300 SMS can be easily converted into an extra gigabyte. The next "step" is already 15 GB (plus 500 minutes and 300 SMS) for 600 rubles. per month. True, the site tactfully indicates the cost per day.

Megafon: antivirus and TV as a gift

Like Beeline, Megafon has several tariffs "Turn on!" with certain packages of traffic and minutes. If you are not a very active Internet user, you can take the simplest “Turn on! Write": 3 GB of traffic, 300 minutes and the same amount of SMS for 400 rubles. per month. At the same time, you will also receive a package of bonuses: unlimited access to popular instant messengers and Megafon.TV, ESET NOD32 antivirus ... Those who decide on a more expensive tariff will have even more pleasant things. For example, in the tariff “Turn on! Listen ”(15 GB, 300 minutes) unlimited is already valid for music services.

Tele2: unlimited social networks and instant messengers

There is one important nuance with Tele2: the SIM cards of this operator work only in 3G / 4G networks. Accordingly, if you do not have the latest two-SIM phone (2016 and earlier), you can use the Tele2 card only in the first, main slot. The second, as a rule, is designed only for 2G communications.

As for tariffs, there are a number of fixed ones, including a certain number of minutes and gigabytes, but you can also create your own. The minimum package is 200 minutes and 2 GB, it will cost 200 rubles. At the same time, unlimited social networks and messengers are already included in the tariff - you can also add a TV / video service from Tele2, as well as some Yandex services (each - 99 rubles). Minutes are allowed to be changed to gigabytes, the maximum package of mobile traffic in tariffs is 40 GB ( 680 rub.)

Yota: take at least 30 GB

In Yota, you can buy a tariff without minutes included at all. For example, 2 GB of traffic will cost you 250 rubles. Separately, they offer to connect unlimited to instant messengers and social networks: 25 rubles. for each application, and YouTube - for 60 rubles. The maximum amount of possible traffic in the tariffs for a smartphone is 30 GB (380 rubles). If you intend to use this traffic outside the capital (for example, on the territory of New Moscow), it is better to check the coverage map: there are fairly large areas with only 2G coverage.

Tinkoff Mobile: 2 "gig" for 99 rubles.

The tariffs of a virtual operator using Tele2 resources are quite attractive. For example, 2 GB of traffic can be bought for only 99 rubles / month (without a package of minutes). There are options for 4, 8, 16 GB and unlimited - the latter will cost 999 rubles. By the way, voice communication without restrictions will cost the same 999 rubles. For 59 rubles. you can connect one unlimited service - for example, instant messengers, social networks, "music". Video services without restrictions will cost 159 rubles, and this is not only YouTube, but also Twitch, iTunes Video, Google Play Movies, Rutube, Vimeo ...

We wrote above about the nuances of using Tinkoff Mobile SIM cards (consider Tele2).

Who has better internet?

We did not find an unequivocal answer to this question, although we interviewed all the editorial staff. Someone likes Megafon, others are delighted with MTS ... According to subjective estimates, the Internet is faster and more stable for the Big Three operators - this is especially noticeable outside the city. But those of us who don't travel much in Russia are quite happy with Yota and Tele2 (Tinkoff Mobile). Especially given the very affordable rates.

By the way, if you have problems with mobile Internet outside the city, you can try to fix them - instructions. You can always check the speed with .

In the meantime, we would be interested to know which carriers our readers prefer, so feel free to take part in the survey below. At the same time, you will see the statistics yourself;)