Mobile networks: overview, features, tariffs and reviews

In Russia there are different mobile networks. Each company has its pros and cons, some tempting and useful, profitable offers. To whom does the population of the Russian Federation trust more? What operator is recommended to use for those or other needs? Understand 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 coincide with promises. So which companies in Russia are recommended to pay attention first? Who offers the most favorable and high-quality services?

For what use?

The first step is to determine the purpose for which it is planned 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 ideal companies.

In general, mobile communication networks are used for the following needs:

• Work on the Internet (Internet surfing);
• Telephone conversations;
• Loading / viewing photos;
• Uploading videos;
• Video communication;
• Exchange of data and messages on the Internet;
• SMS-communication.

It should be noted that mobile operators are actively promoting the services of television, as well as the home Internet. Because of this, it became more difficult to determine with the service company.

List of operators

And among whom you can choose? What are the most common mobile networks in Russia? In different cities there are various companies. 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;
• "Tele 2";
• "MTS";
• "Beeline";
• "Megaphone".

These operators are the most common in Russia. Therefore, they should pay special attention. What are the pros and cons of each firm? What can they offer their customers?

Factors of influence

Mobile operators are usually assessed by several indicators. They can have a serious impact on the subscriber's solution. After the citizen was determined for the purpose of using the mobile network, all existing companies offering this service should be evaluated.

But at what points should I pay attention first? Among the main factors that influence the solution of a potential subscriber, there are:

• cost of services;
• connection quality;
• Signal strength in the settlement;
• Tariff plans;
• The quality of the Internet;
• Customer reviews.

Accordingly, these indicators usually assess the networks. What can each operator offer? In which cases and what tariffs will be considered the most profitable?

Yota

Yota is a relatively new company. It only gets spread in Russia. That is why there are not so many reviews about it. Offers a good home Internet with a separate antenna-signal amplifier.

The cost of services for this operator is high. This is what prospective customers say. It is noted that citizens are experiencing frequent network failures, the Internet speed is falling. Therefore, focus on the "Iota" should not be. Anyway, for the moment. It is recommended only to extremely patient subscribers, who are ready to wait until the operator becomes large and widespread, and also gets a stable connection.

"Megaphone"

The next option offered to residents is "Megaphone". This company has existed in Russia for a long time, it is considered one of the largest. Mobile networks of this company receive a variety of customer feedback. Many indicate that "Megaphone" is not distinguished by the quality of communication. The network does not work very well: the Internet is slow, often there are a variety of disruptions, with a heavy load, it is problematic to get to close ones. Nevertheless, the opinions of the customers also point to the fact that Megafon all services are cheap compared to competitors.

Networks of mobile devices from this company are not very stable, but all communication is budgetary. You do not have to pay a lot to view messages on the Internet or make a call. Subscribers recommend "Megaphone" to those who prefer not to actively use the mobile network.

What offers and tariffs are most often interested in users? Now packaged services are very popular. Among them are the following tariffs:

• XS - 100 free minutes of talk and SMS messages, 1 GB of Internet traffic, as well as free calls to Russia for "Megafon";
• S - all the indicators mentioned above are increasing: the 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 dialogues, 15 GB of traffic on the Internet;
• L - Limits increase to 1,500 minutes and messages, but Internet traffic is less - 15 GB;
• VIP - offers 3 000 SMS and minutes of conversation, 15 GB of information on the Internet.

All of the above rates apply even when traveling in Russia. The exception is only the very first sentence. Home Internet, if you believe the reviews, the "Megaphone" does not work too well.

"Tele 2"

"Tele2" is a company that is actively developing. It is not yet available in all cities, which frustrates many customers. But where there is "Tele2", subscribers are satisfied with the use of this operator.

Perfect for the Internet: social networks (mobile or computer - it's not so important) open quickly, the data is downloaded in the shortest time, images are displayed without errors. Subscribers indicate that it is Tele2 that is suitable for using the Internet on a mobile device.

In general, communication is good. Many of the "Tele2" so far repelled the fact that this operator is not distributed throughout Russia. But this is by no means the most important factor. The prices of the company are not too high. Clients note in their feedback that it is possible to find very profitable 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 proposals:

• "Black" - 500 MB of Internet, free calls within the region for "Tele2" (service is available on all packages), 200 minutes of free calls with this operator throughout Russia.
• "Very black" - 300 minutes, as many free SMS, 4 GB of Internet traffic.
• "The most black" - 6 GB of the Internet, 500 minutes of conversations, 500 messages.
• "Overclock" - 800 SMS, 800 minutes, 8 GB of traffic.
• "Unlimited black" - 200 messages across Russia, 200 minutes of dialogue on the numbers of the home region and Russia, Internet traffic is unlimited.

"Beeline"

The following mobile networks are "Beeline" services. This operator is one of the largest of its kind. Used among customers is in great demand. Reviews indicate that quite often for the home Internet, as well as for working on the World Wide Web through mobile devices, citizens prefer this option.

True, the "Beeline" sometimes fail. The connection itself works stably, only at a heavy load there are malfunctions. Customers' displeasure is caused by price tags for services. In Russia, "Beeline" is considered the most expensive operator to which mobile phones are connected. Social networks, video and photos are being downloaded quickly, but all this will have to be paid. Moreover, this principle extends to both mobile services and the home Internet.

What offers are most interested in subscribers? Now the popularity has received the line "All!". Thanks to her you can get:

• "EVERYTHING FOR 300": 100 SMS-messages, 400 minutes of free calls, 10 GB of traffic.
• "All for 500": with a prepayment, all these figures are increased to 300 pieces per month, 800, 18 GB, postpay - 600 minutes and messages, unlimited Internet, respectively.
• "All for 800": prepay offers 22 GB of Internet traffic, 1,200 minutes of dialogues, 500 messages, postpay - business network, 1,500 SMS and minutes.

"MTS"

The last operator for today, which has mobile networks - is "MTS". This is also a large organization. Many point out that MTS is the main competitor of Beeline. On the quality of communication a little help, but, nevertheless, it still works stably.

But the cost of services is good. And for home Internet, and for batch options and tariffs. It is most beneficial to use if many are connected to "MTS" in the nearest environment. For the home Internet is also good: there is almost no malfunction, the network is only caught badly in forest zones or remote from the civilizations.

What suggestions might be of interest? Of course, the batch options. They are actively offered by this network. Mobile phones that do not allow you to use the Internet are almost gone. Therefore, subscribers prefer tariffs, which immediately offer both a mobile network and the Internet. The following plans are in demand from MTS:

• Smart: Internet for 4 GB, 500 SMS in Russia, as many free minutes for talking around the country, unlimited communication with MTS.
• "Smart Unlimited": 200 minutes, 200 messages, unlimited Internet, free calls to "MTS" in Russia.
• Smart + - 6 GB of Internet traffic, 900 minutes and SMS, free communication with "MTS" throughout the country.

Results

Now it is clear what operators of the mobile network in Russia are most widespread. Which option to choose? Everyone must decide this. You should pay attention to what kind of company your loved ones use and those with whom communication is constantly maintained. You can see that almost all companies have free calls within the network.

If this factor is not taken into account, then it is recommended to take a closer look first of all to "MTS", "Beeline" and "Tele2". Then to "Megaphone". But Yota is not in demand yet in many regions of the country.