Mobile access to the World Wide Web is by far the most convenient and easily accessible way to receive information. It is almost guaranteed to work even in places where wired Internet has never existed and is unlikely to exist. All you need to do is insert the purchased SIM card into your mobile device, enter very simple settings (and lately you won’t even need to do this) and don’t forget to top up your account once a month. It is noteworthy that you can use almost any modern device, be it a smartphone, modem or tablet.
Let's talk about how to choose Internet for a tablet
The tablet is one of the most convenient devices, from which millions of subscribers around the world access the Internet. It is much more mobile than a laptop, and even more so a desktop computer, but the screen is significantly larger than a smartphone. It is logical that every day more and more people prefer a tablet, abandoning laptops and computers. Moreover, modern tablets are able to compete on equal terms with them in terms of performance.
But in order to meet your Internet access needs, it is very important to choose the right tariff. It is desirable that the volume of traffic is sufficient for the tasks that you assign to the device, but at the same time you do not overpay for the unused volume of services. In Russia, you can use high-speed mobile Internet services of 3G and 4G standards by purchasing a connection kit from one of four cellular operators: MTS, Beeline, Megafon and Tele2. In today’s material we will look at the tariff plans available for connecting from a tablet, valid as of the beginning of June 2017.
By looking at the coverage map on the website of any operator, you will find that there are three communication standards in force throughout the country. How are they different from each other?
2G/EDGE is an outdated standard today, which practically does not guarantee high-quality communication. When using it, even voice communication is not always of high quality, not to mention the Internet connection. The maximum connection speed can reach 236 kbit/sec. But in practice, the average speed is 100 – 150 kbit/sec. If someone calls you during an active connection, you may have to reconnect. The only advantage is that you can call and access the Internet absolutely anywhere where there is operator coverage.
3G/HSPA is the next generation communication standard after EDGE. The maximum connection speed that the operator can offer reaches 63 Mbit/s. In practice, the average access speed is 10 - 15 megabits. The Internet connection will remain active even when there is an incoming call. The coverage area is significantly smaller than 2G, but is present in almost any more or less large populated area. Supported by any modern tablet with a SIM card module.
The latest mobile communication standard, providing incredibly high-quality communications and maximum connection speeds reaching 300 megabits/sec. The average access speed is 30 – 40 megabits. Operators have provided LTE coverage to a significant number of large populated areas, including remote regions of the Far North and Far East.
Choosing a tariff for a tablet
What you should pay attention to when choosing a suitable tariff
Before you choose a particular tariff, there are some points to consider:
- Communication standard available in your region - if modern 3G and 4G communication standards are not available where you live and plan to use mobile access to the World Wide Web, there is no point in ordering maximum traffic packages. The connection speed via EDGE is far from the highest, so you simply physically won’t have time to download too much. If you live in a large populated area, choose the volume of traffic that fully satisfies your needs.
- Your personal needs - it all depends on how much and how often you will use mobile access. If you rarely travel outside the city, and you have wired Internet at home, then you can safely limit yourself to an inexpensive tariff plan. If you live outside the city, where there is no wired connection, or your type of activity involves constant travel and the need to be online while traveling, you should think about a more expensive package of services. It is also worth considering that a number of operators offer unlimited access to the most popular social networks, as well as various streaming services for listening to music and watching videos.
MTS
It provides its clients with a rather unique service called “Unified Internet”. What is the essence of this service? If earlier you had to select a separate tariff for a smartphone and a tablet, and if you used a mobile router or modem, then often for it, now you can connect one traffic package and use it from 5 devices simultaneously. To do this, you need to connect the desired tariff to access the network on one of the numbers, and then follow three simple steps:
Now let's see what tariff options are available. The operator offers three main service packages:
- Internet Mini - 7 GB of high-speed traffic is provided per month - the monthly fee is 500 rubles. per month;
- Internet Maxi - 15 GB per month is provided during the day, at night from 0:00 to 7:59 there is no limit - the monthly fee will be 800 rubles. per month. Additionally, a 30% discount is offered on the MTS TV interactive television service;
- Internet VIP - 30 GB per month is provided during the day, at night from 0:00 to 7:59 there is no limit - 1200 rubles. per month. Additionally, a 50% discount is offered on the MTS TV interactive television service.
Additionally, we would like to mention that the above tariffs are valid for Moscow and the Moscow region. If you connect in another region, rates may vary slightly. In addition, outside your region there will be an additional fee of RUB 50. in a day. Please keep this in mind if you are planning a trip with your mobile number.
In addition to the tariffs listed above, you can use several additional ones:
- Internet 4 Mbit/s - the subscriber is provided with completely unlimited access, but with a maximum speed limit of 4 Mbit/s. for this you will need to pay 750 rubles. monthly. The tariff will be an ideal choice for those who need constant access to the network, but are willing to sacrifice maximum speed.
- Internet for a day - you will be provided with 500 MB for 50 rubles per day. It is noteworthy that payment is only charged on the day you use the service. An ideal choice for customers who do not need mobile Internet every day.
- 100 GB per day - 100 GB of high-speed mobile traffic per day is provided, the subscription fee will be 5,000 rubles.
- MiniBIT is a tariff for those who need access to the network very rarely. Every day, the first 20 MB will cost you 25 rubles, while every subsequent 20 MB will cost you 15 rubles.
- BIT - the subscriber is provided with 75 megabytes of traffic for 200 rubles. per month.
- SuperBIT - 3 GB of traffic is provided for 12 rubles. per day, which is 350 rubles. per month. When the traffic is exhausted, 500 megabytes of data are automatically credited for 75 rubles.
As you can see, the mobile operator MTS has created convenient tariffs for almost all occasions. The quality of the operator's services is quite high, and the coverage is one of the most extensive.
Beeline
Also provides a number of tariff plans optimized for use with a tablet. It also has a family of tariffs designed for use on a tablet. The subscriber can choose one of the following offers.
Tariff plan #EVERYTHING is possible. Tablet. Designed for use only on tablets, so it will not be available when used on other devices. What volume of services can you expect by subscribing to this tariff? The operator provides you with 12 GB of mobile traffic at the highest possible speed. For this, in the first month of use you will pay 300 rubles, while, starting from the second month, you will need to pay 600 rubles. It is noteworthy that the tariff is valid throughout Russia, and if you leave your home region, you will not need to pay anything extra. This volume of traffic will satisfy even demanding subscribers.
Internet forever - a basic package of services for those who very rarely use the Internet from mobile devices. Its conditions are very attractive - without any monthly fees, you will be credited with 200 megabytes of traffic every month. If this is not enough, connect one of the advanced options called Internet forever + Highway:
The main disadvantage of Beeline tariffs is that they are tied to just one tablet. Plus the prices are not the most attractive compared to competitors.
Megaphone
Not long ago I introduced new tariff plans for using the Internet on a tablet. Firstly, two options that had been in place for quite a long time were revised, as a result of which new, much more attractive conditions were offered. Secondly, a new series of tariff plans for access to the World Wide Web was proposed. Let's look at the features of each tariff.
- Internet S - 3 GB of Internet for 350 rubles. per month.
- Internet M - 16 GB of Internet for 590 rubles. per month.
- Internet L - 36 GB of Internet for 890 rubles. per month.
- Internet XL - 30 GB of Internet during the day and full unlimited at night for 1,290 rubles. per month.
Unlike Beeline, MegaFon tariff plans can be used on any device. If you wish, you can even distribute traffic via Wi-Fi. In terms of traffic volume, packages from Megafon are very attractive.
Tele2
Despite the fact that the operator has been present on the Russian market for quite a long time, its coverage is the smallest among its main competitors. However, this disadvantage is compensated by more attractive tariffs for accessing the Internet. In Moscow and the Moscow region you can use one of the packages:
- Internet suitcase - for 899 rubles per month you get 30 GB of data for 30 days.
- Internet portfolio - for 599 rubles per month you get 15 GB of data for 30 days.
- Internet package - for 299 rubles per month you get 7 GB of data for 30 days.
The maximum tariff plan for access to is approximately on par with competitors, while the minimum volume - 7 GB - you get for only 299 rubles. Unfortunately, the coverage is not nearly as extensive as that of the Big Three operators. Therefore, we can recommend this operator to you if you do not travel too often.
Conclusion
If you have been using the services of one operator for several years, it is much more common to take advantage of its offers by connecting mobile Internet to your tablet. If you do not want to be tied to one company, then you can make sure that each of the competitors in the cellular communications market provides an extensive network of tariff packages that are quite affordable. Therefore, choosing the most profitable plan is not difficult at all.
What tariff do you use to access the network from your tablet? We will be glad if you can tell us about its advantages.
Mobile operators create packages not only for smartphones and modems, but also for tablet computers. MTS was no exception. Employees developed the MTS Tablet tariff. The connected package allows you to make calls, surf the Internet and send SMS.
The tariff plan is not intended for calls to countries near and far abroad. For a comfortable stay, you can connect additional packages. Each region has its own services and prices, which need to be clarified with the operator.
The MTS Tablet tariff plan allows subscribers to use services for 550 rubles per month. The package includes the ability to:
- Call;
- Use the Internet (10 GB);
- Send SMS;
- Connect 1 free and several paid options.
As for calls, subscribers cannot subscribe to additional packages with free minutes. Voice communication with MTS subscribers within the connection area costs 1.5 rubles.
When turning on the tablet for the first time, subscribers can choose 1 free service; they will not have to pay separately for it:
- A television;
- Video;
- Social media;
- Video calls.
You can select the unlimited free service only once. All other options can be connected in paid mode.
The “Unlimited Television” package is valid only through the MTS TV program. When the application is running, traffic from the main Internet is not removed. If the option is activated as an additional one, 150 rubles will be debited per month.
The “Unlimited Video” service allows you to watch an unlimited number of videos through the YouTube service. The option is available to subscribers only within the MTS Tablet tariff plan. If the service is activated additionally, 75 rubles per month are deducted from the account.
The “Social Networks” option opens unlimited access to Odnoklassniki, VKontakte and Facebook. While watching videos integrated from services such as YouTube and Rutub, traffic is consumed from the main package. If you use the option on a paid basis, 75 rubles will be charged per month.
The Video Call package gives you unlimited access to Skype, Viber and WhatsApp. The subscription fee for using the package is 75 rubles. (if the service is used as a paid service).
Characteristics
| Payment for services | 550 rub./month. |
| Home region (services) | |
| Internal voice communication | 1.5 rub. |
| Calls to cell and landline phones | 3 r. |
| Outgoing SMS | 1.5 rub. |
| Internet traffic | 10 GB |
| Outside the home area (services) | |
| Calls to MTS numbers | 3 r. |
| Connect to any numbers in the country | 14 rub. |
| Outgoing SMS | 3.8 rub. |
| Additional packages (any one package is free) | |
| Unlimited videos (YouTube) | 75 rub. |
| Video calls via instant messengers | 75 rub. |
| Social media | 75 rub. |
| A television | 150 rub. |
How to connect
The MTS Tablet tariff can be activated in 5 ways. To do this, you should:
- Use the USSD command “*835#”;
- Write an SMS with the text “835” and send it to the number “111”;
- Log in to your personal account on the “ru” web resource. In the settings, activate the “MTS Tablet” service;
- Call “8-800-250-0890”. Call center employees will activate the package;
- Install the “My MTS” utility on your tablet computer, and then change the TP.
Another common way to connect to a tariff plan is to purchase a tablet with the appropriate TP. The sellers will connect the package and explain all the intricacies of the work.
To activate packages you need to perform some steps:
- Television - dial “*997#” (billed once a month) or “*999#” (billed every day);
- To connect other services, you need to log into your personal account through the My MTS application or website.
Additional packages are activated within 5 minutes.
How to disable
Subscribers who decide to disable the MTS Tablet tariff simply need to do one of the following:
- Send an SMS with the code “8350” to the recipient “111”;
- Change TP in your personal account settings;
- Ask an operator or company representative at the MTS office for help.
A sales consultant or your personal account on the web resource will help you deactivate additional packages.
Instructions for connecting MTS TV to a tablet and review of the application.
Navigation
Today, tablets and smartphones serve people not only as means of communication, but also as devices for various types of entertainment. For this very reason, the cellular operator MTS has introduced a special “MTS TV” service for tablet computer users, with which you can turn your gadget into a convenient portable cinema.
How does this service work and how to use it? Let's take a closer look.
What is mobile TV from MTS?
- From the name of the service it becomes clear that it makes it possible to watch full-fledged television on a smartphone or tablet. All you need for this is a device with support for streaming video, a display resolution of at least 320x240 pixels and the presence of the MPG4 codec, as well as Internet access via 3G or Wi-Fi.
- TV viewing itself is carried out through a special application, which is available for operating systems Android 1.6 and higher, iOS 3.0 and higher, Windows Phone 7.5 and higher, as well as for such operating systems as Symbiane Belle, OS Bada and Windows Mobile (only on official firmware).
- The application allows you to view a TV program, create notes and reminders about the release of programs in the calendar, and also view videos in Picture in Picture mode. Considering the fact that mobile television from MTS is designed largely for a 3G connection, a speed of 140 kbit/sec is sufficient to watch video without additional downloading.
- Mobile television from MTS can be connected for either a day or a month. In the first case, the cost of the service is 15 rubles/day, and in the second – 300 rubles/month. If you do not watch television every day, the daily payment option is what you need.
How to connect and disconnect mobile TV from MTS on a tablet?
- The easiest way to connect mobile TV is to dial on your device USSD commands: *999# to connect the service for a day for 15 rubles, or *997# to connect for a month for 300 rubles. After sending the USSD command, in a few seconds you will receive an SMS message with a link to download the application for your device, and the MTS TV service will also be connected.
Unfortunately, not all tablets support sending USSD commands, so the easiest and most convenient way is to connect MTS TV yourself through a mobile application. To do this you need to take the following steps:
- Step 1. Log in to the application store on your device (App Store, Play Market or Windows Phone Store). Type the name of the application in the search bar " MTS TV" and download it to your device.
- Step 2. Launch the application " MTS TV" and go to the tab " Profile" On this tab, enter your MTS phone number and wait for an SMS message with an authorization code.
- Step 3. Enter the received code in the appropriate field. In the same tab " Profile» select package « TV Channels" and click the " To plug».
In order to disconnect mobile television from MTS, you need to go to the " Profile» disable all packages you have.
You can also disable it using the means USSD commands. Type on your device *999*0*1#
to disable the daily subscription service or *997*0*1#
to disable the monthly subscription service.
You can also disable the service by calling MTS customer support at the direct number 8 800 250 08 90
. Tell the operator your phone number and ask to disable the MTS TV service.
IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that if you took out a monthly subscription, then if you cancel the service prematurely, the money will not be returned to your account.
How to use the MTS TV application?
- The mobile application interface is the same on all operating systems, simple and easy to use. The main page of the application displays the channels available to the user, the TV program of the selected channel for the near future, as well as a preview of the broadcast.
Figure 1. How to use the MTS TV application for smartphones and tablets?
- As for the TV program, if you click on it once, you can find out the program schedule for the week, as well as set a reminder for any of these programs. This way, you won’t miss the long-awaited game of your favorite hockey team, TV series or movie.
Figure 2. How to use the MTS TV application for smartphones and tablets?
- Another convenient feature of the application is the compilation of a personalized list of TV channels. Using the menu item " Add/remove channels»You can turn off unnecessary TV channels, and arrange the necessary ones in the order that seems more convenient to you.
Figure 3. How to use the MTS TV application for smartphones and tablets?
- To start playing a video, you need to click on the corresponding play button or click on the TV channel preview. After this action, the video will start playing in full screen mode. Using the side keys on a smartphone or tablet, you can adjust the volume of the video sound, and to change the video quality, you need to click once on the picture of the video being played to open the menu. The video quality is adjusted automatically depending on the speed of your Internet connection, so you shouldn't change it yourself unless absolutely necessary.
Figure 4. How to use the MTS TV application for smartphones and tablets?
- Through the same menu you can activate the function " Picture in picture" Thanks to it, you can monitor the broadcasts of other channels without being distracted from watching a movie or series. This feature will help you not to miss an important match or program.
Figure 5. How to use the MTS TV application for smartphones and tablets?
- As for the channels, their range in the application is huge. The fact is that the primary task for the MTS operator is to provide mobile television users with the largest possible choice of entertainment. If this list is small, then the demand for the service will be low.
Figure 6. How to use the MTS TV application for smartphones and tablets?
- Thus, among the channels broadcast in the application, everyone will be able to choose something to their liking. In addition to standard state TV channels, such as “Russia 24”, “Channel One”, “NTV”, “Russia 1” and “Russia 2”, you can find exclusive channels in the application, for example, “Our Football” or “Disney” " As well as a lot of other music, entertainment and thematic channels like “Kitchen TV” or “Russia Today”.
VIDEO: Mobile TV from MTS (Full review and installation instructions)
Wireless Wi-Fi points are not always at hand, and in such situations, tablet owners need high-speed and stable Internet access. But for subscribers of the mobile operator MTS, the lack of a wireless network is no longer a problem, because there is the MTS Tablet tariff, which includes 4 GB of Internet traffic per month, available anywhere in Russia, and unlimited mobile TV.
Description of the MTS Tablet tariff
The tariff plan allows subscribers to receive high-speed access to the network and use the MTS TV application for free, which allows you to watch television channels.
The transition to the MTS Tablet tariff plan is free, the monthly subscription fee is only 400 rubles. In order to successfully change your tariff to MTS Tablet, you must have at least 410 rubles in your account - the amount of the first payment and the guarantee payment. A nice bonus will be 20% of the funds spent, which are returned back to your account at this rate.
Please note that you won’t be able to cheat - you can connect to the MTS Tablet tariff only on tablet computers; this tariff plan will not work on any other devices.
Spent traffic is rounded to the nearest kilobyte. A new 4 GB package is activated every new billing period, which is 30 days. Traffic updates occur at 3:00. You can control the rest of the Internet using the command *217# call.
It is recommended to connect the MTS tablet tariff to the Connect-4 tariff plan - it will be more profitable. The subscription fee for connection will be 400 rubles per month, while on other tariffs it will be 450 rubles. In addition, the tariff provides several profitable solutions at a reduced price, which include additional options:
- Internet for a day (payment only for using the Internet - 50 rubles per day).
- Internet Mini (3 GB of Internet traffic without speed limits).
- Internet Maxi (12 GB at night and 12 GB for 30 days without restrictions).
- Internet VIP (unlimited access at night and 30 GB for 30 days).
How to activate the MTS Tablet tariff?
You can activate the option as follows, when purchasing a new SIM card through an online store or in one of the operator’s showrooms, or activate the service on any other tariff.
Enabling the tariff option is only possible for tablet computers. Before connecting to the MTS Tablet tariff, you need to make sure that there is a sufficient amount in your account (410 rubles). You can activate the tariff option in one of the following ways:
- Send USSD command *835# call.
- Send an SMS with the text 835 to the short number 111.
- Go to your personal account on the official website and activate the option there.
In order to disable MTS Tablet, you need to send the command *111*835*2# call from your tablet. Also, in order to quickly disable the MTS Tablet tariff, you can go to your personal account and do it there.
The “Connect-4” tariff plan can be “turned” into a children’s plan - for this you need to activate the “Children’s package”, which will be useful not only for the child, but also for the parents.
The MTS Tablet tariff plan is one of the most popular currently from this mobile operator. It is used with pleasure by those people who often surf the Internet on their device. Thanks to this tariff, it has become much easier to get in touch on social networks or watch your favorite movie, because this can be done anywhere within the MTS coverage area. In addition, this offer is incredibly beneficial for customers, as it allows them to save on Internet costs.
Advantages of the mobile operator MTS
The mobile operator MTS has many advantages, among which the most important for customers should be noted:
- large coverage area, as a result of which the subscriber can travel throughout the country and experience a minimum of problems due to the lack of a network. Currently, this mobile operator provides its services in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation and other CIS countries;
- a large number of different tariff plans that can be convenient for different categories of people. In addition, the company offers its customers the opportunity to access the Internet from various devices (regular SIM card for smartphones and tablets, modem for a laptop or personal computer);
- many offices where clients can buy products they are interested in (branded smartphones, SIM cards or modems), as well as get advice on current offers;
- Regularly holding various promotions during which subscribers receive bonuses and gifts.
Where can I use the MTS Tablet tariff?
A SIM card with the specified tariff can be used not only for a tablet, but also for a phone and a modem. But in this case, MTS customers will have to pay much more, since the operator has provided for disabling the option to calculate Internet consumption for tablets when accessing the virtual network from other devices. Once the SIM card is back in the device, tariffs will be restored.
Important:This offer is valid for those gadgets that support 3 networksGand 4G.
Types of MTS Tablet tariff plan
Those who like to access the Internet can use several types of special tariff plans from the mobile operator MTS:
- MTS Tablet
- MTS Tablet Mini
Both options are types of the same service, which is provided to tablet owners to access a virtual network, but they have one significant difference. The full version has a subscription fee and no restrictions on the number of megabytes consumed. For the “Mini” option, a minimum number of free megabytes is provided, after which the subscriber begins to pay in accordance with the tariff plan.
Advantages and disadvantages of the MTS Tablet tariff
To find out the positive and negative aspects of the tariff for tablets from the mobile operator MTS, you need to carefully read the description of the service itself. Based on the information provided by the company to its users, subscribers with an unlimited Internet access tariff can appreciate the following advantages:
- high speed;
- additional service “MTS TV”, with which customers can watch their favorite programs from their gadget anywhere;
- unlimited number of megabytes;
- It is possible to make calls from the device (this function is not needed for iPad).
But, like everything else, this tariff also has its disadvantages:
- availability of subscription fee. Currently it is four hundred rubles;
- with high consumption (more than 4 gigabytes per month), the speed is significantly reduced, but access to the Internet is still provided;
- high cost of calls.
Pros and cons of the MTS Tablet Mini tariff plan
The “Mini” tariff plan can be used by those people who mainly use wireless Internet at home or at work, but want to stay “online” during all their trips. In this case, the mobile operator offers its subscribers seventeen free megabytes daily. This amount is due to the fact that in a month a person can use the Internet for five hundred megabytes. All other costs will be paid separately. This is currently happening according to the following plan:
- ten rubles for consumption in the categories from seventeen to fifty megabytes, from fifty to one hundred and from one hundred to five hundred;
- for using the Internet within five hundred megabytes - one gigabyte and further up to five gigabytes there is an additional payment of twenty rubles. If a subscriber has exceeded the five gigabyte mark, then his access to the Internet is temporarily suspended (until three o'clock in the morning the next day).
The next day will start again with free seventeen megabytes.
In addition to free five hundred megabytes, the Mini tariff is also advantageous because it does not even have a minimum subscription fee. This option is available throughout the Russian Federation, so it is very convenient to use during vacation or business trips.
The downside, as in the case of an unlimited tariff, is the high cost of calls from a tablet.
