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It's time for vacations and seas, which means it's time to find out which cellular operators are in Crimea in 2017. In addition, we will tell you which operator's number begins with 978 and how to contact MTS support.

So, in 2018, the following mobile operators operate in Crimea:

1. Win Mobile;
2. Wave mobile;
3. Krymtelecom;
4. SevMobile.

WinMobile

Win Mobile was the first Russian operator to operate in Crimea. It offers users 3 tariffs:

• "Freedom of communication"
• "Fast and Furious"
• "At sea"

For Crimeans, the first one is the most profitable. Within the Win Mobile network you can communicate for free for an hour a day; calls to other operators in Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory cost only 1 ruble per minute, but calls within Russia cost 9.5 rubles/minute. The downside is that communication is not available in all regions of the peninsula, since the operator still has few towers and base stations.

MTS

The largest operator of these is MTS Russia. It began operating in Crimea in the summer of 2014 and confidently occupies a leading position in the number of connected numbers among residents of the peninsula.

MTS has excellent coverage; communication works well in almost all corners. The optimal choice for users is the “Super MTS” tariff without a subscription fee. You are given 20 free minutes per day for calls within Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory.

For everyone who goes on vacation to Crimea from Russia, we recommend choosing MTS - it will have the least number of problems!

Wave Mobile

On June 15, 2016, the operator Volna Mobile began operating in Crimea. It has 3 tariffs (“Sea”, “Sun” and “Wind”), of which the most attractive is “Sea”. For 150 rubles per month you can talk without restrictions within the network and use the Internet at a speed of 32 Kbps. In addition, subscribers are given 300 free minutes for calls to numbers of other operators in Crimea and the neighboring Krasnodar Territory.

Krymtelecom

MTS roaming in Crimea: is it available or not in 2019? Many people ask a similar question. It is necessary to understand the situation and how to subsequently solve emerging problems.

The situation regarding the peninsula is ambiguous. Currently there is only one operator operating in Crimea - K-Telecom. Russian companies entered into contracts with him to provide roaming services.

The quality of communication is inferior to both Russia and Ukraine. Second generation technologies are used to access the Internet. You can access websites only through undemanding browsers, like Opera Mini. Chrome gives connection errors.

Russian operators cannot provide communications to the peninsula. Companies will quickly find themselves under sanctions. What does this mean for them:

1. Loss of foreign business. Let us remind you that MTS has a subsidiary in Ukraine.
2. Serious losses.
3. Problems with purchasing equipment. Networks are updated and maintained using foreign-made equipment.

The risks for companies are too high. Despite calls from short-sighted politicians, the Government and the State Duma are in no hurry to oblige operators to work on the peninsula. The authorities understand that this way they will deal a serious blow to organizations and may leave them without foreign equipment, which will lead to the inability to maintain and improve networks throughout Russia. Unfortunately, the country is technologically dependent on China, Europe and the United States.

Is there roaming in Crimea MTS?

Officially, the company states that it has international roaming on the peninsula. In fact, it is internal to Russia. You can use communication services as when traveling to other regions.

The company does not confirm its presence in Crimea. It does not have its own communication shops and networks. But operator SIM cards can be purchased from third-party dealers and in various stores.

It is highly likely that the situation will remain the same until the sanctions are lifted. The operator made it clear that while restrictions apply to Crimea, the company will not create a network on its territory.

The company can be understood; experts support the decision of Russian operators.

You need to separate patriotism and business, weigh all the risks and make an informed decision. The potential for problems for companies is too high.

It would be right for the state to create a domestic operator and build a network in Crimea. But it all comes down to the equipment. Russia does not have its own equipment production, and foreign companies do not want to supply equipment for use on the peninsula.

MTS roaming in Crimea in 2019: tariffs

MTS roaming in Crimea in 2019 is domestic in Russia. Today, the operator offers a line of Smart tariffs for residents of the country. You can connect to them in Crimea.

But according to the programs, a subscription fee is expected to be charged when you are in roaming - 15 rubles per day. To exclude it, you will need to use the All Russia Smart service. Option conditions:

• Subscription fee – 100 rubles per month.
• You can use mobile communication services under standard conditions when you are in domestic Russian roaming.
• The accrual of additional AP at the tariff from the Smart line is excluded.

Of course, the presence of such an option leads to increased costs for communication services. But residents of the peninsula don’t have to choose; there aren’t many options.

How to activate roaming

There is no need to connect roaming directly. When you are in another region, it is activated automatically. There is no need to carry out additional manipulations.

To activate the All Russia Smart service you will need:

1. Dial the command *111*1031#. Select the appropriate item and activate.
2. You can go to your personal account. Log in and go to the options section from the main page. Find the service among the list of options and activate it.

How to disable

You can deactivate the service in the following ways:

• Log in to your personal account. Open the section with connected options, select All Russia Smart and disable it.
• Send a request to *111*1031#.

Tariff for use in Crimea

In order not to use additional services, you can choose the Zabugorishche tariff. Suggested terms:

1. 7 GB of Internet is provided.
2. Issued 350 minutes to all networks.
3. Unlimited calls to MTS.
4. There are 350 SMS.
5. An “All Networks” option is provided for unlimited access to social networks.
6. Subscription fee – 175 rubles per week.
7. Conditions remain throughout Russia, including Crimea.

It is important that all packages are designed for a week. You can receive a large number of SMS, minutes and traffic. Packages are updated every week. You can activate the tariff using the command *111*1025*1#. You can also make the transition in your personal account.

When traveling around Russia and the world, it is extremely important to constantly monitor your phone balance. This will allow you to constantly stay in touch with your loved ones and help you share everything that happens with them. But it should be remembered that new, higher prices apply outside the home network, and communication abroad becomes especially expensive. Do not forget about the increase in tariffs for vacationers. When planning a future trip, you should find out in advance whether Beeline roaming is available in Crimea in 2019.

To the delight of many tourists, Beeline canceled international roaming, allowing subscribers to use their usual tariff conditions.

Since there is no international roaming left on the peninsula, different mobile operator subscribers receive different communication rates. They depend on the tariff that the SIM card owner uses, and can have both positive and negative sides.

To clarify the cost of services, you should:

• go to the official Beeline portal;
• go to the “tariffs” subsection;
• view rates for calls and messages outside your home region.

Additionally, it is worth noting that the “My Country” option, which allows you to save money when traveling around Russia, is not available in Crimea.

Mobile Internet

The cost of the Internet does not differ from the tariffs offered by Beeline for other communication services. Each gigabyte is calculated based on the connected tariff plan of each user. At the same time, when checking prices, you should look at the terms of use outside the connection region.

Additionally, in order to reduce overall communication costs, it is worth checking all connected options in advance and disabling unnecessary ones.

Such actions will allow you to save money without requiring anything unusual or complex from users.

How to activate roaming?

The question of whether and how to connect Beeline roaming in Crimea will not cause any difficulties for subscribers? To connect to the network, you do not need to enable additional options or activate special services. All settings happen automatically. In some cases, if difficulties or problems arise with the operation of the SIM card, you should register in the K-Telecom network. This simple action will eliminate the last difficulties and make using the services of a mobile operator simple and convenient. Customers will only have to replenish their balance on time and monitor the balance of money in their phone account.

Date of publication: 07/19/2016

Most Russians who want to relax on the peninsula ask the question: “what mobile Internet is better in Crimea?” Of course, the most favorable prices for mobile Internet are provided by MTS. Users of this operator on the peninsula can activate the following tariffs:

• “Super Bit” – three gigabytes of traffic per month.
• “Bit” - the tariff is valid only on the Crimean Peninsula and in the Krasnodar Territory.
• Internet Mini – five gigabytes of traffic per month.
• Internet Maxi – fifteen gigabytes of traffic monthly.
• Internet VIP subscribers receive thirty gigabytes of traffic.

Today, the majority of cellular users in Crimea have switched from the old operator MTS Ukraine to the new MTS Russia. While most people are already familiar with the services and connections, many people encounter problems when trying to connect to mobile Internet from MTS Russia.

When this mobile transition boom began, social networks and the Internet were filled with screenshots of all operator services. With the Internet on this list it was not entirely clear. Therefore, in this article we will try to describe in more detail all MTS mobile Internet services for Crimean subscribers.

How to connect “Super Bit”?

When you initially activate a Russian MTS SIM card, by default the tariff plan includes a mobile Internet package (“Super Bit Smart”) - 100 MB of Internet per day, but for the purposes of the promotion, the tariff is free for only two weeks. To activate this service you must dial the following combination: *111*8650#

How to connect "Bit"

The “Bit” package will cost a little less, but you will also have less MB. Activation occurs using the following method: *111*62# (point 1). 10 MB are provided per day. All services are easily connected and work on a tablet, phone, smartphone with any operating system.

Internet Mini connection from MTS

Connecting this option will be the most profitable for the tariff plans of the Smart and MTS Connect-4 line. First of all, the service is perfect for people who are not very demanding on the available amount of MB. To activate Internet Mini, you can use one of the following methods:

• purchase a kit with an already connected service (“MTS Connect-4”);
• connect the option using your personal account on the website of the mobile operator MTS Russia;
• from a mobile device via the command - *111*160#.

How to connect Internet Maxi from MTS

If you have decided that such a tariff plan will be the most profitable and want to connect it to your gadget? You can connect Internet Maxi in one of several ways:

• connecting to the service through your personal account on the official website of the MTS company
• using the command *111*161#.

How to connect “Internet VIP” from the mobile operator “MTS”

To switch to this tariff plan, you need to have a sufficient amount on the balance of your mobile device to pay for the first month of using the option. You can connect “Internet VIP” in several ways:

• purchase a starter package with an already connected service;
• activate the Internet option through the website of the mobile operator;
• send a command from a mobile device - *111*166#.

What mobile Internet is better in Crimea?

Internet connection services from other mobile communication companies are much more expensive than from MTS. The only exception was WinMobile - the only operator on the peninsula with its own equipment. The company offers three tariff plans on very favorable terms: “Online Day”, “Online Month” and “Online Freedom”.

It is still impossible to buy a Tele2 SIM card in Crimea at the beginning of 2019 from official representatives. Today, roaming tariffs apply to all Tele2 subscribers on the peninsula. In Crimea, Tele2, like other cellular communication providers in the Russian Federation, fulfills its obligations to subscribers through the Win Mobile operator.

How the connection works

It is difficult to ensure a stable connection through roaming. Many subscribers complain about . Despite this, the cellular communications of the Tele2 operator on the peninsula have a large unofficial service area. Officially, the Republic of Crimea is not included in the Republic of Crimea, however, the operator fulfills its obligations to subscribers. You can reach or call from almost any part of Tavrida. It is worth noting that in 2017, Tele2 communications in the region, according to subscriber reviews, worked worse than in the previous year.

Tariffing of calls and SMS messages on the territory of the republic

In 2019, the Tele2 operator in Crimea has the following cellular prices:

The company offers its subscribers to save on incoming calls while roaming with the “Like at Home in Crimea” discount. Under the terms of the option, all incoming messages will be free, and the cost of the service will be 6 rubles. per day. Read further in the article for more details.

An operator with “Other rules” for its subscribers provides free calls within the network throughout the country. How much will it cost to connect to Crimea on Tele2 from your home region? Completely free. After all, the company provides its subscribers with unlimited communication within the network, including the territory of the peninsula.

Mobile Internet

As already mentioned, mobile Internet costs 3 rubles. for 1 megabyte of Internet traffic. The 3G and 4G coverage area is quite small. Local operators have much better access to the network. To connect Tele2 Internet on the territory of the republic, you need to enable the “data roaming” option in the settings.

Access to the worldwide network is provided through roaming from the Win Mobile operator. Most smartphone manufacturers, in order to save their customers money, have introduced a separate function that does not allow the device to access the Internet while roaming, without the user’s permission.

The operator itself has developed a separate service “Unlimited Internet in Crimea”. Under its terms, the subscriber receives:

• unlimited Internet access;
• the first 200 MB are not limited in speed, then no more than 128 Kbps;
• only on the day of going online.

The service costs 300 rubles. in one day. The first connection is free, for re-activation you will have to pay 300 rubles.

Service management:

• activate — *143*51#;
• disable — *143*50#;
• status check - *143*5#;

“Like at home in Crimea” service

Tele2 offers the option “Like home in Crimea”, this offer cancels the fee for incoming calls, unfortunately, other prices do not change. Thus, you can communicate with loved ones completely free of charge, since calls to the peninsula are free of charge. This service from Tele2 makes mobile communications in the republic area much cheaper.

For each activation of the service you need to pay 30 rubles, subscriber. the option fee is 6 rubles. per day.

Service management:

• to connect, dial the combination *143*61# and call;
• for the reverse operation use the code *143*60#;
• check the status *143*6#.

Service “Zero Everywhere”

Cancels charges for incoming calls when traveling within the Russian Federation. The cost of outgoing calls to all Russian numbers will be 2 rubles. per minute of communication. This option costs 3 rubles/day and is valid throughout the country, except for the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. When traveling to the peninsula, it makes no sense to activate this service; upon arrival on vacation, it will not work.

Tariffing of other operators

For comparison, we will provide a table of the cost of services of other communication providers in the Crimea.

Communication prices are significantly higher than in your home region. Therefore, some operators provide additional tariffs for trips to Tavrida. Choose the best deals.

* — The guest tariff is intended not only for the Republic of Crimea, it is valid throughout the entire Russian Federation.

**- To use the Internet, you must subscribe to the “Super Bit Smart” service, which gives 3 gigabytes of traffic per month for 10 rubles. per day.

The table shows that the most favorable Internet tariffs are provided by Tele2 and Beeline, both with and without a special option. Making calls in the region is more profitable for MTS subscribers with the Guest tariff; without it, Beeline will be the most economical.

Tele2 charges calls from the 3rd second of a conversation, and Beeline counts the entire first minute of communication. The most profitable SMS are from Megafon and MTS.

Only MTS does not have a subscription fee or the cost of connecting additional services. Operators Beeline and Yota decided not to provide their subscribers with discounts and promotions when traveling to the peninsula.

Local operators

Regional cellular providers operate on the peninsula. They offer services at their own rates.

1. Volna provides TP "Sea":

• Mandatory payment 150 rub. per month;
• 300 minutes for all operators within the peninsula and Krasnodar region;
• in Russia 3 rubles. per minute, free incoming.

For online communication, the “Wind” tariff is provided - 10 GB for 300 rubles.

1. Win Mobile provides a contract for vacationers - “At Sea”:

• free inbox;
• outgoing to all numbers in Russia 3 rubles/min;
• 10 rub. for 100 megabytes of traffic.

For the modem there is a “Fast and Furious” tariff: 15 gigabytes of Internet for 400 rubles.

• the first 30 minutes within the network are free, a minute of outgoing calls within Russia is 5 rubles;
• SMS 1.5 rub. along the peninsula and 2 r. in the Russian Federation;
• 200 rub. for 10 gigabytes of Internet at high speed.

Conclusion

This season, Tele2 and MTS received quite acceptable reception on the peninsula, which was not observed with other Russian cellular service providers. You can top up your Tele2 balance in the republic by bank transfer. The operator does not support electronic refill terminals, and there are no official points of sale. You can top up your account through banking systems or electronic wallets. You can use the promised payment option. Transferring money to a mobile account is carried out in any form convenient for you, but only in electronic format.