MTS Russia- Russian mobile operator. The operator works in roaming with the K-Telecom company and provides communication services in standards GSM/UMTS2100/LTE2600. Thanks to zero roaming, the operator's subscribers can be served within the network WIN Mobile at the tariffs of the home region (Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Crimea). A prerequisite for operator tariffs MTS- their effect throughout Russia.
Tariff "Super MTS" with additional Internet Services.
"Bit" service
Monthly subscription fee- 200 rub
75 MB per day.
Internet - unlimited unlimited.
Region of operation – home region.
75 MB per day 64 Kbps.
“SuperBit” service
Monthly subscription fee- 250 rub.
Unlimited speed within 3000 MB per month.
Internet - unlimited unlimited
Region of operation – home region.
If the volume of received/transmitted data is exceeded 3000 MB per month the reception and transmission speed is reduced to 64 Kbps.
Internet Mini
Traffic quota per month (then the speed is reduced to 16 Kbps) 8 GB
Monthly fee for TP "MTS Connect" rub. – 400
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Internet Maxi
Access speed - unlimited
Traffic quota per month (then the speed is reduced to 16 Kbps) - 15 GB during the day + Unlimited at night
Night time from 01:00 to 07:00
Monthly fee for MTS Connect TP, rub. – 700
30% discount on MTS TV
How to connect - *111*161#
Internet VIP
Access speed - unlimited
Traffic quota per month - 30 GB (speed reduced to 16 Kbps)
from 01:00 to 07:00 - no restrictions
Monthly fee for MTS Connect TP, rub. – 800
Tariff for smartphones and mobile devices “Smart”
Monthly subscription fee- 300 rub
Unlimited speed within 3000 MB per month.
Internet - unlimited unlimited
Region of operation – all Russia.
If the volume of received/transmitted data is exceeded 3000 MB per month the reception and transmission speed is reduced to 64 Kbit/sec.
The MTS Tablet tariff is a ready-made solution for tablets.
Monthly subscription fee- 400 rub
Unlimited speed within 5000 MB per month.
Unlimited traffic within the service " MTS TV»
Region of operation – all Russia.
If the volume of received/transmitted data is exceeded 5000 MB per month the reception and transmission speed is reduced to 64 Kbit/sec.
Additional Internet Smart
Monthly subscription fee- 100 rub
42 Mbit/sec - 1000 MB per month.
Order using the team *111*936#
Additional Internet Smart (Smart, Smart mini)
Monthly subscription fee - 50 rub
Batch megabytes in/out. Mobile traffic at speeds up to 42 Mbit/s - 500 MB per month.
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- Turbo button 2 Gb, 250 rub/month. *168#
- Turbo button 5 Gb, 350 rub/month *169#
- Turbo button 20 Gb, 500 rub/month *469#
To connect to the network MTS Russia, we recommend using mobile routers Novatel 4620l, Novatel 4620le, ZTE 890l, which we have successfully tested in networks WIN Mobile, MTS, Tele2 and Krymtelecom.
All of the listed routers support networking HSPA+ at speeds up to 42.4 Mbit/s. Thus, using the operator Intertelecom, you can continue to use the expressway 3G Internet outside network coverage MTS 3G. Switching telecom operators is done from the routers menu or by replacing the SIM (RUIM) card.
Due to the specifics of the communication standard UMTS2100 In places with an unstable signal, to improve the speed of Internet access, you often have to use an external directional antenna. All of the listed routers, except ZTE 890l support operation with an external antenna. If it is absent, it is possible to improve the signal using a contactless adapter.
Modems and WiFi routers 4G LTE & 3G. Internet 4G LTE & 3G. 4G LTE & 3G network coverage
Attention! An overview of 3G / 4G LTE coverage in Crimea is at the bottom of the page!
Every day we see and hear in the media advertisements for 4G LTE 3G USB modems from the Big Three operators: MTS, Megafon, Beeline, but what exactly are they selling?
If you pay attention, operators, when advertising services for providing wireless mobile high-speed Internet 4G LTE and 3G, do not declare the access speed, but the speed of the modem or router that supports this function. By and large, there is no deception - modems and routers advertised by MTS, Megafon and Beeline can indeed support high-speed data transfer functions up to 100 Mbit/s, up to 150 Mbit/s, and some - up to 300 Mbit/s, but can operators provide such speeds in reality and coverage area so that routers and modems “fly”, as they say and show in advertising?
We’ll answer right away: in 99% of cases - no, you will not get speeds of 100-300 Mbit/sec. But are such speeds needed by the average user, especially in the countryside, who is not spoiled by the availability of Internet access in rural areas? Neither: people want to get at least 10-15 Mbit/s for normal Internet work, with by email, social networks and cloud technologies.
Let's take a look at the Big Three operators and the services they provide. Below are maps of 4G LTE and 3G coverage of Megafon, MTS, Beeline and Tele2 in the Moscow region.
On the MTS map, the coverage area in the Moscow region looks a little worse, but is very similar to the Megafon coverage area: if the capital is covered almost completely, then the Moscow region is covered by about three quarters, and the coverage is more “ragged”, which may be associated with real " holes" and with the map being closer to the practical coverage area of 4G LTE and 3G. Until recently, there was no question of any dacha Internet 4G LTE 3G with high speed, except for the main settlements, most of which were located within the Small Moscow Ring (the so-called “betonki”), but now most large settlements can afford 4G Internet, and almost all populated areas
kty - Internet 3G. Recently I heard from a friend that MTS is “tweaking something all the time” - this meant that the coverage area of 4G LTE 3G MTS is constantly increasing, and the speed is growing month by month, although residents of the Moscow region will not soon wait for the ideal network coverage, and this is precisely the coverage of MTS due to the peculiarities of the terrain and geographical locations of settlements. It should also be noted that MTS tariffs (as well as those of other operators) for data transfer (access to the Internet) still leave much to be desired, although they are gradually decreasing. When purchasing an MTS device, it will not be amiss to know that the 3G UMTS standard of this operator can operate not only at a frequency of 2100 MHz, but also at a frequency of 900 MHz - MTS UMTS 900 base stations are located in the Moscow Region, mostly from the Minsk Highway (and the surrounding area) to Kashirskoe Highway (and the surrounding area), although single BCs can be found in almost any area of the Moscow region, and 4G LTE BSs are generally installed in 3 frequency bands: 2600 MHz (main) 1800 MHz and 800 MHz, which is extremely difficult, but you can try according to the MTS coverage map (like other operators, since the others also use all three 4G standards): 4G 2600 MHz BS coverage radius - 1.5-2 km, 3G 2100 MHz radius - 2-2.5 km, LTE 1800 MHz radius is 4-5 km, 3G 900 MHz radius is up to 10 km, LTE 800 MHz radius is up to 12 km.
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Beeline was the last of the Big Three operators to provide mobile services.Internet in Moscowregion, therefore Beeline’s 4G LTE coverage area is the smallest: only large cities and certain areas of the Moscow region are covered, but there are still quite large areas where Beeline does not have 4G coverage, although 3G coverage, if you look at the map, is almost everywhere - in our opinion, this has more to do with the ability to draw than with the actual Beeline 3G coverage. It is difficult to understand the real 3G coverage, because... it is painted in yellow on a white background, which makes it very difficult to perceive, so you can understand from the map that Beeline’s 3G coverage is worse or better,
than competitors, it is impossible, but it is very easy to understand that the development of the fourth generation LTE network is the slowest. With all this we must pay tribute:on the borders of the Moscow region there are places where 3G works only for Beeline, and the other 2 players have gaps. Beeline also uses all available frequencies: 3G-900, 3G-2100, 4G-800, 4G-1800, 4G-2600, and does it as needed: in sparsely populated areas and where the 2100 frequency is blocked by the military, it uses low frequencies, and in cities - high. It is also worth adding that Beeline does not have time to install towers behind its own advertising, so in some places there is an overload or inability to connect to the BS.
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3G and 4G coverage in Crimea and Sevastopol.
Those who want to relax in Crimea in 2019, having high-speed 3G or 4G Internet access, will be pleasantly surprised: the peninsula is almost 90% covered by a third-generation network (in places where people permanently reside, 3G may not be available on wild beaches), therefore, if you cannot do without the Internet (due to work or because of addiction), you should choose a vacation spot in accordance with the coverage map, but compared even to the beginning of 2016, this is much easier to do. It must be said right away that LTE 4G in Crimea is still extremely poorly developed - a little more than 150 base stations have been installed by the K-Telecom operator (WIN mobile brand) in several large cities: Sevastopol, Simferopol, Yalta, Kerch,Alushte et al., installed about the same amount of KTK-Telecom (Volna Mobile), which is where the 4G coverage ends. With 3G UMTS coverage, things are better: network coverage extends to almost the entire tourist area. Of course, large populated areas (cities and towns) are primarily covered, so if you want to relax in the private sector away from the main centers of recreation or on wild beaches, then be sure toYou are prepared to be left without 3G if you do not use a 3G antenna. The 3G and 4G coverage from WIN Mobile and Volna are similar, like twin brothers, so it seems that they use the same BS.
3G coverage is tens of times greater than 4G coverage (small dark spots on maps are LTE), so when going to Crimea, you don’t have to take 4G devices - just buy a 3G modem or router, although all 4G devices support 3G.
Being in these coverage areas or no more than 10 km from them (an antenna will definitely be needed here), it is possible to use ultra-high-speed 4G Internet. If you live in Crimea or are visiting there for a long time, but you are not satisfied with the quality of 3G / 4G LTE Internet, we recommend that you consider ready-made 3G 4G kits for use in private homes, apartments and offices, which will help strengthen and stabilize the signal, as well as receive a signal where there is none.
For use in areas with a strong signal in shielded rooms, an amplification kit with an adjustable repeater 1800/2100 MHz is suitable - it will not only strengthen voice (telephone) communications, but also “raise” 3G mobile Internet, and in large cities - 4G LTE.
With a very high probability you will find 4G LTE in Sevastopol and Balaklava, Simferopol and Perevalny, on the Southern Coast from Foros to Gurzuf (only in large NPs), in Sudak and Old Crimea, in Kerch and other settlements:
Sevastopol and its surrounding area also have their own 3G operator - Sevmobile (Sevtelecom), which has coverage from Sevastopol (inclusive) almost to Alupka, and along the west coast - to Vilino, covering the main part of Bakhchisarai. Unfortunately, it is impossible to understand where the operator’s BS is located, because The coverage area map presented on the official Sevmobile website is very specific and conditional. Based on it, we can conclude that 3G coverage from Sevtelecom is available in the following settlements: Sevastpol, Sugarloaf, Inkerman, Chernorechye, Foros (?), Parkovoe, Orlinoe, Rodnikovoe, Peredovoe, Rodnoe, Sokorlinoe, Golubinka, Kholmovka, Vernesadovoe, Fruktovoye, Bakhchisarai (part of the city - approximately 2/3), Dolinnoye, Solnechny, Ulovoe, Vilino and others.
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Information on 3G and LTE 4G coverage of operator networks is based on coverage maps on the official websites of operators and is current as of February 2017
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Such as there is cellular in Crimea 2020, what telecom operators work in Crimea, how much it costs mobile connection in Crimea 2020?
When going on vacation in Crimea, you should take care in advance of good cellular communications and the Internet if you need them during the trip. It’s better not to rely on “maybe”, because here everything is not the same as in Russia as a whole, tariffs are different, there is roaming, and bills can cost thousands of rubles. Also, the second important point is to study the information about, here too there are differences from the mainland and there are no ATMs of Sberbank and VTB. I also recommend downloading the Travellinka branded map of Crimea to your phone. To work, you don’t need the Internet, you don’t consume traffic on your phone, the map determines the location via satellite and plots the route; beaches, attractions, hotels, and cafes are marked on it. For those who are not aware, Crimea is an unrecognized territory for the whole world (except for Russia), therefore the activities of companies in this territory are subject to sanctions. Only companies that operate exclusively in Russia are not afraid of sanctions. But mobile communications in Crimea and the usual operators also work outside of Russia, so they do not officially enter Crimea and provide services as in roaming ().
except for MTS, they are apparently fearless
From June 1, all operators will cancel roaming throughout Russia, including Crimea and Sevastopol.
Cellular operators in Crimea The companies we know that provide mobile communication services in Crimea operate differently than on the mainland. Perhaps all sorts of sanctions played a role, or maybe not, but this remains a fact. For example, the mobile communication we are used to in Crimea is Beeline, Megafon and Tele-2 does not have any additional options for the region. You will not be able to purchase SIM cards from these companies; you will not have tariffs and promotions calculated for connections in the Russian Federation; clients of these operators will be included in domestic roaming, and.
Phone calls will cost much more
What kind of connection works in Crimea Of the Russian operators on the Crimean peninsula, only MTS works well . This has already been proven over the years, there is no need to invent anything new. In addition to the fact that “Smart” tariffs have free calls on MTS and the included Internet package, on other tariffs you can connect additional packages
There are also their own mobile communication companies in Crimea: Volna, Krymtelecom, Win Mobile (K-Telecom), Sevmobile (works well only in Sevastopol and the surrounding area). These companies are not afraid of sanctions, but for other Russians they are not familiar and do not operate outside the territory of Crimea - you need to buy a separate SIM card.
Mobile communications in Crimea 2020 - mobile internet
Regarding connecting to the Internet network for mobile devices, then on the Crimean peninsula the functions 3G and 4G can be found through companies WinMobile(almost every Russian cellular company within roaming boundaries is connected to this company) and Wave(using it, MTS connects to the Internet). In Sevastopol, 3G is offered by Sevmobile, and throughout the Crimea - by Krymtelecom. The media said that the entire peninsula will be connected to 3G and 4G networks in 2020. Last year, a connection was noticed at the new airport of Simferopol and major cities LTE.
Which cellular operators operate in Crimea 2020
Currently working in Crimea MTS, Megafon, Beeline, Tele2, Iota, Volna, Sevmobile, Krymtelecom.
Cellular communications in Crimea 2020 - MTS
Due to the peculiarities of network construction, connection to the MTS Russia network in the Republic of Crimea is provided with the involvement of a roaming partner and at Russian tariffs. Thus, the coverage and quality of communication is this moment depends on the MTS roaming partner in the region.
As mentioned earlier, mobile communications from MTS are operational in Crimea. This company provides tariff plans of the line "Smart", this is the most best rate, because there is no need to connect any options— the Internet will work, all incoming calls are free, outgoing calls to MTS in Russia are also free.
- Tariff plan Smart mini(somewhere, of course, the connection is bad, but it will do - it costs 200 rubles) contains: 100 minutes for on-net calls, 200 messages and 1 GB of Internet. Calls to other operators will cost 12 rubles/min. abroad (within the border - 1.5 rubles), SMS - 1.95 rubles. Incoming calls are free. Rate Smart mini requires activation of the service “everywhere at home”.
- For tariff Smart There is no need to connect additional options if the conditions say “all over Russia.”
- Tariff plans Smart(monthly fee from 300 rub.) and Smart Unlimited(at least the Moscow unlimited service works without problems - 12.9 rubles/day in the first month, 15 rubles/day in all subsequent months) it is better to choose when you are going to communicate by phone mainly with subscribers of other operators. These tariffs provide a more impressive number of minutes and Internet.
- "Home package Russia +"— this package must be activated by all subscribers of the tariff Smart to use included minutes and Internet in Crimea. Costs 100 rubles. per month.
- Rate Smart for your own- a very cool tariff, but it is not available to most users. MTS employees receive this tariff and can give several secret codes to their friends or relatives to connect. In the Internet secret codes sell from 1500 rub. Monthly fee 200 rub. includes 10 GB of Internet throughout Russia, 600 minutes of calls, free calls to MTS. In Crimea, no options are needed, because the included minutes and Internet in the tariff are already valid throughout Russia.
- If the tariff is not Smart(any other old tariff from MTS), then you will not be able to use the connection the same as in your region.
- MTS has a tariff called "guest", incoming and outgoing calls (to subscribers who have purchased an identical tariff plan) will be free, other services in this area - 1.5 rubles/min. In addition to calls to other subscribers mobile companies, their cost will be 3.5 rubles.
- To use the Internet you need to connect the option SuperBIT Smart, for 10 rubles/day, you will receive 3 GB for a month.
- “Everywhere is like home”— all incoming calls to the subscriber are free, and other prices correspond to the selected tariff plan.
- Eat MTS bonus— points are awarded for using the connection, you can connect additional internet, who also works in Crimea. Last year MTS announced the closure bonus program, now there is only MTS cashback.
Crimean Peninsula 2020 — Megafon
***There is information from Megafon that the “Crimea” option does not work now.
- Megafon in Crimea operates in roaming. Communication is good, but prices for services are high.
- The company provides its clients with the option "Crimea" daily payment will be 15 rubles; outgoing - 5 rubles/min (directly to your region); inboxes will be free; the cost of one SMS will be 3 rubles; Internet will cost 5 rubles/1 MB. Without the connected option, incoming and outgoing calls will cost 9.99 rubles, SMS - 4.90 rubles, 1 MB - 9.90 rubles.
- There is an option "All Russia"- you can talk on home tariff+ Internet.
- If you don’t enable any options, you will be charged the same as in international roaming - 55 rubles/min.
Which telecom operators are in Crimea - Beeline
- Beeline is very expensive in Crimea. Bad connection. The cost is the same as in roaming. Tourists often complain about bills of several thousand rubles.
- Upon arrival in the Republic of Crimea or Sevastopol, you must register in the K-Telecom network.
- For communication and the Internet to work, you need to install a program on your phone - VPN.
- On their website they have a mysterious phrase: “Beeline may provide preferential pricing on several tariff plans.” In fact, no one saw this “preferential” tariff.
Roaming in Crimea. What is mobile communication like in Crimea - Tele-2
- It is officially impossible to buy cellular cards from this operator on the Crimean peninsula.
- Rates "Black", "Super Black" They don’t work, they charge money as if in roaming. The connection itself catches. The Internet is very slow.
- In Crimea, the tariff is: 5 rubles/min for incoming and outgoing, 3.50 rubles. — SMS, 5 rub. - 1 MB of Internet.
- The operator provides the option “It’s like home in Crimea”, it gives you free incoming calls, outgoing calls are still 5 rubles, the Internet connection only to Crimea at home is not bad.
Crimean peninsula 2020 – Yota
For 9 rubles/min. Incoming calls, outgoing calls will cost 19 rubles per minute, messages will also cost 19 rubles, connecting to the Internet will cost 9 rubles. for 1 KB.
What kind of communication works in Crimea - other mobile operators
In addition to the mobile communication companies known to Russians, several local companies are based on the Crimean Peninsula. It makes sense to connect them if you are traveling to Crimea for a long time, if your family does not have MTS, if there is no wi-fi in the hotel, but you always need the Internet.
Telecom operators in Crimea: Win mobile
Everyone works through this operator Russian operators mobile communications in Crimea. You can connect to it separately.
The operator has a separate tariff for tourists - "On the sea": outgoing cost - 3 rubles/min. to numbers of any operators within the Russian Federation, free incoming calls and 10 rubles. for 100 MB of Internet.
In case you only need the Internet, the best solution will connect the tariff "Fast and Furious". It works in a modem, contains 15 GB of Internet, the fee is 400 rubles / month.
If you need to communicate only within the network, then there is an unlimited tariff.
What is the connection in Crimea: Volna company
"Volna Mobile" - mobile operator Crimea. The “Sea” tariff plan costs 150 rubles/month. It includes 300 free minutes for outgoing calls within the Crimean Peninsula and Krasnodar region, 3 rub./min. Outgoing calls within Russia, incoming calls are free. For the Internet, it is better to take the “Wind” tariff, for 300 rubles. per month you will receive 10 GB of Internet.
What kind of cellular communication is there in Crimea: Sevmobile company
This operator offers a “My City” tariff plan: 90 minutes within the area, free on-net calls, costing 180 rubles/month. To access the Internet, there is an additional option - 10 GB of Internet for 200 rubles / month. But as stated earlier, this operator covers only Sevastopol and the surrounding area.
Telecom operators in Crimea: Krymtelecom company
Krymtelecom provides a tariff plan “My Crimea”, which does not operate in Sevastopol. The tariff includes: 5 rubles/min. outgoing call in the Russian Federation, the first 30 on-network minutes are free (further 0.20 rub./min.), 1.5 rub./min. in the region, 1 rub. — messages within the peninsula, 2 rubles. across Russia. 10 GB of Internet for 200 rubles/month, you can purchase in addition to what you already have.
We looked at what cellular communications are in Crimea, which telecom operators work in Crimea, how much mobile communications cost in Crimea 2020. As you can see, it is profitable to use only MTS in Crimea; other Russian operators cannot yet agree on profitable roaming. We hope this article will help you make the right choice regarding choosing the right cellular operator for you. Have a nice holiday!
they do not work quite the same way as in other regions of Russia, due to fear of sanctions (and maybe for other reasons) Megafon, Beeline and TELE-2 do not work on the peninsula, i.e. you cannot buy their SIM cards and their promotions and tariffs intended for communications within the borders of the Russian Federation are not valid; subscribers of these operators find themselves in intranet roaming, which leads to an increase in the cost of their services.
At the end of December, the State Duma adopted a bill to abolish national roaming, including Crimea. And incoming calls from June 1, 19 should become free.
MTS in Crimea
From all-Russian telecom operators in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol only MTS works, Moreover, you can not only buy a SIM card on the spot upon arrival, but also apply for the corresponding Additional services for travel around Russia in home region.
Crimean mobile operators
In addition to MTS, Crimea has its own operators: Win mobile (K-telecom), Volna, Krymtelecom and Sevmobile(the latter, apparently, does not catch well outside of Sevastopol and the surrounding area).
Mobile Internet in Crimea
As for the mobile Internet, 3G and 4G services are provided by WIN mobile (almost all all-Russian operators connect to it as part of roaming) and Volna mobile. Sevmobile also promises 3G in Sevastopol, and Krymtelecom throughout the peninsula. In fact, at the beginning of 2019, 3G is available almost everywhere, 4G is only in large cities
Megafon in Crimea 2019
Megafon offers its subscribers the “Internet in Crimea” option:
option is provided as part of tariff plans
and costs 60 MB - 99 rubles, without options 2.2 rubles per 1 MB
Also, as part of the tariff plans, the option of unlimited incoming traffic in Crimea is offered for 33 rubles per day. Without options, incoming - 2 rubles per minute, outgoing 3 rubles per minute, SMS 2 rubles
For comparison, I leave the information as it was last year 18 -
daily subscription fee–15 rubles; incoming – free; outgoing – 4 rubles per minute (to home region); SMS: 3 rubles; Internet – 5 rubles per 1 MB.
If you do not enable the option, then incoming and outgoing will cost 9.99 rubles, SMS -4.90; 1MB – 9.90 rubles
Beeline in Crimea 2019
Beeline has canceled international roaming in Crimea from June 20, 2016. Beeline does not have any special options for Crimea; prices for calls, SMS and Internet depend on the tariff plan chosen in your home region.
For example, with a SIM card issued in Moscow, a minute incoming call– 2.03 rubles, outgoing – 2.03 rubles per minute; SMS – 2.03 rubles; Internet 2.03 rubles per 1 MB. (In 2018, everything was 2 rubles, obviously the increase in price by 3 kopecks is due to VAT)
TELE-2 in Crimea 2019
Tele2 installed the following prices for Crimea and Sevastopol in 2019.
Incoming calls - 1 ruble per minute,
outgoing 3 rubles per minute, SMS - 3 rubles,
Internet 1 MB - 3 rubles
You can also activate the “Like at home in Crimea” service: connection cost – 30 rubles; subscription fee – 6 rubles per day. This service resets the cost of incoming calls; all other prices remain at the level of the base tariff.
In 2018 it was 5 rubles per 1 minute for both outgoing and incoming calls; 5 rubles for 1MB and 3.50 for SMS.
MTS in Crimea 2019
Since MTS operates in Crimea, you have two options: buy a local SIM card upon arrival or use a SIM card purchased in your home region.
MTS in Crimea belongs to the region “Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Adygea” and offers several Smart tariffs, all of them include Internet packages, unlimited calls to MTS numbers in the region, packages of minutes for calls and SMS packages.
If you buy a SIM card in Crimea, then
for 300 rubles (Smart tariff) per month you can get 3 GB of Internet; 200 minutes for calls from all operators within the region and 200 SMS in the region. Calls to phones of other operators outside the region will cost 5 rubles per minute outside the region (within the limits - free), and SMS to phones outside the region will cost 2 rubles. All incoming calls and SMS are free.
But it’s profitable to do this if you need to make a lot of calls in Crimea to regional phones, but if you plan to call home, and your house is outside the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea, then it’s better to buy a SIM card and connect in your region before leaving. It's best to take Smart tariffs and Tariffishche. Get plenty of internet and hundreds of included minutes to numbers in your home region.
When you arrive in Crimea, the connection network will not be MTS, but K-telecom or Winmobile
YOTA in Crimea 2019
Yota has significantly improved the conditions for providing services in Crimea
outgoing calls - 2.5 rub./min., incoming calls - 2.5 rub./min., outgoing SMS - 2.5 rub., incoming SMS - free, Mobile Internet- 2.5 rub. for 1 MB the tariff is 100 KB).
In 2018 it was - a minute of outgoing and SMS - 19 rubles, incoming - 9, Internet 9 rubles per 100 kb.
Cellular operators in Crimea: Win mobile
Win mobile has developed a special tariff for vacationers “At Sea”: 3 rubles per minute of any outgoing call within the Russian Federation and 10 kopecks. for 1MB of Internet; incoming calls are free.
You can also take a tariff “Freedom of Communication” with the “Big Country” option, at a rate of up to 60 minutes within the network per day - free, incoming - free; the option costs 0 rubles for connection + 3 rubles per day, with all outgoing calls to Russia costing 2.95 rubles per minute. In addition, you can install various options for the Internet on this tariff; without options, it costs 10 rubles per 1 MB.
If you only need Internet, then the Fast and Furious tariff gives 15 GB of Internet for 400 rubles per month.
Cellular operator Volna
Volna is not the most profitable operator for vacationers in Crimea. For 150 rubles per month at the “Sea” tariff, you get the same 3 rubles per minute outgoing within Russia, 300 free minutes for calls in Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory and 3 GB of Internet. The “Wind” tariff gives 10GB of Internet for 300 rubles per month.
Mobile operator Krymtelecom
Krymtelecom offers the “My Crimea” tariff (not valid in Sevastopol) 5 rubles per minute of outgoing call within Russia, 0.20 – within the network (after 30 free minutes), 1.50 – in the region, SMS – 1 ruble in the region and 2 in Russia, for 200 rubles per month you can additionally connect 10 GB of Internet.
Mobile operator Sevmobile
SevMobile offers the “My City” tariff: for 180 rubles per month, the subscriber receives 90 minutes within the region, free calls and SMS within the network, 3 rubles for incoming calls within the Russian Federation for 1 minute. It's better to connect to the Internet additional option– 10GB for 300 rubles per month.
It is worth noting that buying a SIM card in Crimea is not easy, for example, there are almost no official MTS offices in the region, and cards are sold second-hand, and there are official Win Mobile offices only in large cities. MTS salons can be found in Sevastopol and Simferopol.
