Modern market cellular filled with a large number of representatives who provide similar services. But the conditions of each operator vary considerably. When choosing a provider, you should take into account the features of the main parameters tariff plans... One of these is access to network resources. Today we will analyze what Mobile Internet better than MTS, Beeline, Tele2 or Megafon. We will help you to do right choice to achieve certain goals and solve problems.

Internet Assessment Criteria

To carry out any analysis and comparison, it is necessary to build on certain criteria and parameters for the Internet. Let's analyze them in more detail:

1. Traffic management. Any user should have at their disposal the means to control packets and gigabyte balances. This is usually implemented on the basis of a personal account, on the official website of the company. In such a web space, characteristics, services and functions are checked and changed in real time.
2. The cost of one megabyte. The main criterion by which the majority of subscribers choose one or another provider. Usually, this refers to tariff plans without a monthly fee with per-minute billing. Such names are present in every representative of the field of mobile communications.
3. Traffic bundle sizes. Monthly billing contracts are shipped in jointly set volumes of free gigabytes. Dimensions that can reach unattainable heights for specific operators.
4. Implementation of extension and addition of additional traffic packages. Without the ability to increase volumes, users may remain without an active connection until the end of the billing period.
5. Affiliate network applications... Unlimited communication on social networks. Most of the proposals are actively cooperating with well-known web services.
6. Signal coverage area. Not all companies are equally able to provide their services throughout the country.
7. Internet speed, availability of modern LTE transmission formats. Fast loading of pages is an important parameter. For 2019, almost every user should have access to the world wide web and master the 4g standard.

All of these points fully describe the features of the Internet. Next, let's analyze the conditions of each specific provider in the Russian Federation.

Features of MTS

This company is one of the first representatives of the cellular communication link in Russia. Has a stable signal from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. Most of the tariff plans have volumetric traffic packages. The only drawback is the high cost of billing. For clarity, here are the popular provider contracts:

If the consumer has connected the offer on a per-minute basis, then the price tag for 1 megabyte will be 9.90 rubles. Subscribers can activate additional Internet packages for their phone, tablet and personal computer:

1. Mini. 8 gigabytes per month. Connection costs 350 rubles.
2. Maxi. 15 GB in the daytime, at night traffic is not charged and full unlimited is valid for 650 rubles.
3. Vip. 30 GB for the billing period. Gigabytes are counted only during the day. Unlimited use at night.

These options allow you to make your Internet phone completely unlimited, but the monthly payment will increase significantly. Access to renewal is also open on the Smart TP line, but the maximum size is 1 GB.

Megaphone terms

Tele2 or Megafon, which is better? The second provider has been providing its services for over 15 years and occupies a leading position in the market.

Has a number of advantages:

1. Maximum signal coverage area. Even in the most remote regions and settlements, users can catch a stable level of divisions. But no one guarantees a high transfer rate at such points on the map.
2. The first one provided access to video communication via mobile network and high-speed transmission standard LTE, 300 Mbps.
3. Wide frequency range the Internet.

Disadvantages:

1. Low level technical support and feedback.
2. High cost of services. This is due to the provider's expensive equipment throughout the country. And if there are not enough consumers, the only way to stay afloat is to raise prices.

Let's consider the most extensive tariff plans of the operator and their characteristics. The TP branch "Turn on" on a batch basis is suitable for these requirements.

The cost of 1 megabyte in excess of the basic set or on tariffs on a per-minute basis is 9.90 rubles.

The operator also has renewal services, the maximum size of which is 5 gigabytes. The additional traffic package is the largest - Internet L 36 GB.

What does Iota have

Yota is a subsidiary of Megafon that stands out for its unlimited offerings.

Has the following advantages:

1. High transmission speed.
2. No roaming charges when traveling around the country.
3. The ability to independently create your own tariff plan. Indicate the list of applications for which traffic will not be charged, there are a significant number of them to choose from. For a low price, you get unlimited access to social networks and messengers.

1. Small coverage area. The company is quite young and has not managed to master many regions.
2. Complete dependence on Megaphone.

This cellular provider specializes specifically in network resources. There are several standard contracts provided by the operator:

It is more profitable to collect a personal offer, taking into account your goals and requirements.

Features of Beeline

This provider is one of the most popular among consumers.

Its subscribers have the following advantages:

1. A large number of tariff plans on a package basis.
2. Developed technical support.
3. Covering almost the entire territory of the country.
4. High speed of transmission and loading of Internet pages.

Disadvantages:

1. Frequent failures in signal transmission according to the opinions of consumers.
2. High prices when in roaming.
3. A strong signal is detected only in large cities. Outside of them, the speed is unlikely to reach 4G.

On the this moment there is a line of tariff plans "Everything". By connecting them, the user receives certain sets of traffic. Let's take a closer look at them:

The table shows that the company's pricing policy is far from cheap. Fans of watching movies and videos online will have to pay a decent amount. On offers without a monthly fee, the price for 1 megabyte is 9.95 rubles.

Beeline users can activate additional traffic packages - Highway. The maximum is 30 GB for 1200 rubles. per month. Or extend the current set in the billing month - 150 rubles. - 5 gigabytes. Which is better, Beeline or Tele2? We'll find out below.

What Tele2 offers

Tele2 is a good discounter. The main policy of this company is to make prices lower than those of competitors. The obvious disadvantage of the provider is. Offers are more suitable for use in one specific region. Relatively recently, the company has mastered the modern high-speed data transmission standard LTE. In each locality, the frequency range may differ.

Consider the contracts that Tele2 offers in 2019:

In addition to the main TP, users are able to connect renewal services or additional traffic packages at any time. The provider has developed a significant list of such options, as well as applications that contribute to savings (unlimited in Opera Mini, in messengers, in navigators). The maximum add-on size reaches 50 Gigabytes for only 999 rubles per billing period. On contracts with per-minute billing, the price for 1 MB varies around 1.50 rubles.

Today we cannot imagine our life without mobile communication, which is an attribute of almost every aspect of it. There are several major communication providers that provide various types of services, and in this article we will help you figure out how to choose the most suitable one among them. How to determine which mobile operator is better? Especially for you, we have compiled a rating of Russian cellular operators.

The best mobile operators 2018-2019

Demand mobile communication is growing every year, and there are 4 large operators that fully satisfy this demand.

1. MEGAPHONE
2. BEELINE
3. Tele2

Each operator has both its advantages and disadvantages, which we will discuss in more detail in this article.

The rating of mobile operators is regularly reviewed by Roskomnadzor, taking into account the opinions of users. Operator Yota, which occupies a significant part of the market, is not included in this rating, since it does not have its own towers and is a subsidiary of Megafon. Yota rents towers from leading market players, the width of the coverage suffers from this. The rating is compiled on the basis of many factors, among the most significant are the following:

• Mobile communication quality
• Mobile internet quality
• Percentage of delivered messages
• Service cost
• Network coverage level.

To assess the quality of services of a particular operator, we will use statistics.

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The leading position in this category is occupied by Megafon, whose communication quality tends to be absolute, with only 0.7% of failures across the entire network. The second place is occupied by MTS, slightly lagging behind Megafon, with 0.8% failures. A kind of anti-record holder is Beeline, with as many as 15.1% of failures. At the same time, Tele2, relatively young for Russia, has only 1.2% of failures.

Mobile Internet

In terms of mobile internet speed, the difference between operators is more noticeable. Here Megafon is also in the lead, providing real speed up to 14 Mbit / s. It is followed by MTS with 10.1 Mbit / s, followed by Tele2 with 9.4 Mbit / s, closes the line in the rating of Beeline (5 Mbit / s).


Despite the high speed, Megafon cannot boast of a good number of successful connections via IP / TCP and HTTP, giving 3% failures in the first case and 4.4% in the second. MTS has the largest share of successful connections, with 0.6 and 0.8% failures, respectively. However, it should be noted that the Internet speed for each operator varies depending on the region of coverage.

Instant messaging

Here we have the leading position "Beeline", showing the result in 100% of delivered messages. Tele2 is next, with 1.2% of undelivered SMS, Megafon did not deliver 1.7%, while MTS did not receive 2.4%.

Coverage level

In this section, we will only consider 4G coverage, as it is difficult to determine the coverage level for regular communications, for the reason that some operators often rent towers from others, and it is difficult to estimate this indicator. Consider the coverage level in Moscow and the region - it is in this region that the highest density of 4G towers.
In terms of 4G coverage, Megafon again showed the leadership. Experts explain that this operator started the installation of LTE towers before anyone else, significantly ahead of competitors. Megafon's 4G coverage density is 32.2%. The second place, according to the research, is held by MTS with an indicator of 30.9%, closes the top three. The second place in the research was taken by the operator MTS with an indicator of 30.9%, the third - by Beeline with a result of 28.8%.

Service cost

Each operator provides a huge variety of tariffs, we will not disassemble all of them, but only compare the general characteristics. The cost of communication tariffs is dynamic, the average price tag in Russia for a package is 300-350 rubles / month. According to ComNews Research analysts, when using a small basket (no mobile Internet, a small number of calls and messages, focus on on-net calls), MTS became the most profitable operator. In other cases, which cover the majority of users (Internet, calls, messages) best operator according to the cost of services, both according to experts and user reviews, the provider "Tele2" is. The cost of an average package for all operators varies greatly depending on the region of service, and in the Far Eastern and northern districts, the values ​​are uneven. If we take an assessment of the trends in the central regions, the cost of an average package varies in this order, from the cheapest to the most expensive.

The traffic included in the tariff has long become more important than the number of minutes: we are increasingly communicating 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 suitable tariff so that the Internet is as cheap as possible. Who offers what in the Moscow region?

MTS: "unlimited" with a limit

The main tariff for Internet addicts is “My Unlimited”. You can customize it 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 need to pay 480 rubles. per month. Those who did not have enough traffic can connect additional package: Immediately 1 GB for 150 rubles. All traffic within the tariff (including additional) can be used throughout Russia.

Beeline: how much is yours?

Beeline recently introduced new tariffs "VseMoye". The most modest tariff with index 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 “Get involved! 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 for popular instant messengers and Megafon.TV, ESET antivirus NOD32 ... Those who decide on a more expensive tariff will get even more pleasant things. For example, in the tariff “Turn on! Listen ”(15 GB, 300 minutes) unlimited music services are already in effect.

Tele2: unlimited social networks and messengers

There is one important nuance with Tele2: SIM cards of this operator work only in 3G / 4G networks. Accordingly, if you do not have the most recent dual-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 communication.

As for tariffs, there are a number of fixed ones, including a certain number of minutes and gigabytes, but you can create your own. The minimum package is 200 minutes and 2 GB, it will cost 200 rubles. At the same time, unlimited on social networks and instant messengers is 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 any included minutes at all. For example, 2 GB of traffic will cost you 250 rubles. Separately, they offer to connect unlimited to messengers and social networks: 25 rubles. for each application, and YouTube - for 60 rubles. The maximum amount of possible traffic in 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 quite large sections with only 2G coverage.

Tinkoff Mobile: 2 "giga" for 99 rubles.

The tariffs of a virtual operator using Tele2 resources are quite attractive. For example, 2 GB of traffic can be purchased for only 99 rubles / month (without a package of minutes). There are options 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 Films, Rutube, Vimeo ...

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

Who has the best 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 ... more stable internet among operators of the “big three” - this is especially noticeable outside the city. But those of us who are not very active in traveling in Russia are quite happy with Yota and Tele2 (Tinkoff Mobile). Moreover, given the very affordable tariffs.

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 operators are preferred by our readers, so don’t take the trouble to participate in the survey below. At the same time, you will see the statistics for yourself;)

What is the easiest and most affordable way to choose a high-quality and inexpensive mobile Internet home, to the country, to work? An important indicator is not only the pricing policy, which differs insignificantly in a highly competitive environment, but also the speed. If you don't want to wait for hours for the required video to download, then this criterion should be paid attention to first of all.

Attention! With a download speed of less than 1Mg, be prepared for the fact that you will not be able to watch movies online. For high-quality video calls via Skype, you need at least 500 Kb per second. to receive and transmit. For online games from 256 to 512 Kb per second.

Internet speed at each specific point depends on the equipment and technical support of a particular operator.

The most important indicator when choosing is the speed of the mobile Internet.

Testing speed and finding the most suitable operator

1. Get acquainted with the basic tariffs on the official websites of the main telecom operators.
2. Find a suitable tariff that meets your needs in terms of cost and speed and write out several options.
3. Try to find a map base stations operators in your region (the map is not available everywhere). This is necessary in order to determine which Internet will work best.
4. The most difficult and time-consuming stage: testing the network. To do this, you need a smartphone with 3G support for Android or any 3G modem. Or you can immediately buy a modem so that it is not tied to any specific operator, otherwise you will not be able to test the networks. If you don't want to buy, then you can look for a 3G modem rental or borrow it from friends for a while.
5. For testing, you need to get SIM cards from the three main operators, whose tariffs you have written out. Connect the cheapest Internet to them and enter the network.
6. You can check the Internet speed using your phone or modem at http://www.speedtest.net/. It is advisable to check several times during the day. This will help identify problem periods for each operator.
7. If you are satisfied with the measurement result, connect the optimal tariff and use it. If you don't like the speed, try other providers' networks.

Overview of tariffs of major operators

Let's say you have found several operators that are quite satisfied with the data transfer speed. The choice of one of them will now depend on the most favorable conditions. As a rule, the services of the “big three” are at about the same level, but each has its own nuances and zest, which will outweigh the scales when choosing. In addition, Tele2 operates in some regions, which is a good competitor to the main operators.

Advice. If you have poor signal reception (this can be determined by the "sticks"), the speed can be increased by purchasing a 3G antenna. Advanced technicians will be able to do it on their own.

Almost every supplier has a set of special packages that include mobile Internet. But there are also unlimited tariffs, but since 2015 they also began to take into account the consumed traffic.

Optimal speed of mobile Internet - from 512 Kb per second

Megafon offer

For those who need more internet, the operator offers a number of interesting options. They are differentiated by the average volume of monthly traffic and may well be connected at any tariff. It happens that the SIM card is used only on the modem. This means that Megafon-online is better suited for her with no monthly fee, plus an Internet package.

One of the most economical packages - from 70 MB per day with daily payment. The most voluminous package costs about 1300 rubles. In theory, it should be unlimited, but in fact it is not limited to only night traffic. For all 30 days, you have to divide the monthly rate. 3 GB will cost the user 350 rubles, and 36 GB for a modem or router - 890 rubles.

Operator Beeline and mobile Internet

The "yellow-black" operator, as subscribers fondly call it, offers a package of services called "Highway". In many respects, it is similar to the previous operator, but the most extensive set of Internet options is slightly more expensive.

Advice. Usually, a phone number from which they have not yet called and sent SMS is canceled after 90 days. If you connect to it "Internet forever" with free traffic, then the number will not be blocked.

20 GB with unlimited traffic at night costs 1200 rubles. per month.
The base rate that meets the average need for video and audio file downloads is called Internet Forever. It is distinguished by the absence of a subscription fee and a monthly gift of 200 MB.

The advantage of this provider is that modems work in all parts of Russia.

Internet services of the MTS network

MTS pleases its users with a line of Internet packages that are a bit similar to those offered by competitors. Modems from MTS operate throughout Russia, but there is a separate fee for this service.

Experts have calculated that the traffic charge at the largest tariff is slightly higher than that of Megafon, and slightly lower than Beeline. The basic tariff for modems is MTS Connect. 30 GB of traffic with night unlimited will cost the user 1200 rubles, and the minimum tariff is 3 GB for 350 rubles.

Interestingly, after the unexpected exhaustion of the limit, you can buy it. By the way, the operator has an interesting opportunity - "Turbonochi", when you can connect an additional night unlimited for only 200 rubles.

Mobile Internet from Tele2

At the end of 2015, the long-awaited operator Tele2 came to Moscow. It is famous for its low prices for communications and mobile Internet. He justified expectations - the Internet can be used at several rates:

• 15 GB of traffic for 599 rubles per month;
• 7 GB of traffic for 299 rubles;
• 30 GB of traffic for 899 rubles.

In this case, you can connect, for example, to the "Very Black" tariff and get 1000 minutes of calls to phones throughout Russia, 1000 SMS and 10 GB of traffic for 599 rubles.

When the limit is exceeded, the speed decreases, but you can continue to use the Internet.

There is one but - the phone from which it is supposed to use the Internet must support 3G or 4G.

Additional suggestions

The decision to choose a mobile operator for unlimited internet primarily depends on the conditions provided by the provider. They may change over time, so check the relevance on the operators' websites or in the support service. It is also important to consider additional features and the speed of information transfer specifically in your area.

Which operator to choose the mobile Internet - video

Almost every phone owner uses the mobile Internet these days. Most want to determine which operator is the best for the mobile Internet. It is becoming more and more difficult to do this, since each cellular operator is trying to attract a large number of new customers by improving their services in terms of the quality and cost of the Internet.

Criteria for choosing a mobile Internet

Before dwelling on any of the operators, there are several parameters to consider that can help you make the right choice. These include the following criteria:

• speed;
• traffic volume;
• price.

Recently, the cost has played the most insignificant role, since the price of mobile Internet for each operator is approximately the same, and even the cheapest tariff is very slightly inferior in cost to the most expensive one.

Particular attention should be paid to the speed and the number of gigabytes provided. When choosing the Internet for mobile, one should take into account how the owner of the smartphone will use the traffic. If you plan to watch movies on your phone, then the minimum connection speed should be at least 1 Mbps. For video calls via Skype you need 512 Kbps, and for online games - 128–256 Kbps. The volume of traffic also depends on the purpose for which the Internet will be used for the phone.

MTS is one of the most popular operators throughout Russia and in neighboring countries. The provider's tariffs are very diverse, flexible and have differentiated offers for owners of different mobile devices... In a competitive struggle, everyone cellular operators trying to improve their services, and MTS is no exception.

The company offers its customers a choice of the following tariff plans for a smartphone:

1. "Internet-Maxi".
2. "Internet Mini".
3. "Internet-VIP".

The difference between the three tariffs lies in the cost and the number of megabytes provided for a month. So, in "Internet-Mini" the client gets 3 GB of traffic for use during the day and pays 350 rubles. Thus, the cost of 1 GB is 116 rubles 67 kopecks. "Internet Mini" provides 12 GB at night and 12 GB during the day for 700 rubles. This means that for 1 MB you will have to pay less than 6 kopecks, and for 1 GB - 58 rubles. "Internet-VIP" allows unlimited use, and daily traffic is 30 GB at a price of 1,200 rubles - 40 rubles / GB. If a subscriber has the opportunity to pay 1,200 rubles a month, then the "Internet-VIP" package will be the most optimal solution.

The company also provides an opportunity to use it on smartphones and tablets. To do this, it is necessary, the cost of which is 12.90 rubles per day in almost all regions, except for Moscow and the Moscow region, where from the second month MTS subscribers will have to pay 19 rubles per day.

This mobile operator has four service packages:

1. 600 minutes + 300 SMS.
2. 1 100 minutes + 500 SMS.
3. 2 200 minutes + 1 000 SMS.
4. 3 300 minutes + 3 000 SMS.

The cost of each package is respectively 500, 800, 1,200 and 1,800 rudders per month. Each of them provides the ability to connect to unlimited Internet. Thus, the subscriber has a chance to use unlimited mobile Internet for 500 rubles a month. In addition, the user must have 500 rubles in the account. This amount will initially be frozen and eventually returned to the owner.

Megaphone

Choosing mobile Internet, it is very difficult to say which operator is better. In any case, Megafon is on the list of the best. The company offers its customers fast but relatively expensive internet for smartphones in its All Inclusive line:

1. VIP - 2,700 rubles.
2. L, XL - 950-1 350 rubles.
3. M - 810 rubles.
4. S - 570 rubles.

The cost is indicated taking into account the subscription fee and payment for connecting unlimited. It cannot be said that it is the cheapest, however, unlike Beeline, the process of paying for services on Megafon is much easier. The first connection is free, and each subsequent connection will cost 100 rubles. Based on how the subscriber uses other options, the most favorable tariff can be any of the above.

Internet from Tele2

This is another operator to be mentioned. Tele2 offers its subscribers three tariffs:

1. 7 GB: 299 rubles
2. 15 GB: RUB 599
3. 30 GB: RUB 899

Thus, the price of 1 GB in these tariffs is 42.71 rubles, 40 rubles. and 30 rubles. This is also a good suggestion. Of course, the mobile Internet from Tele2 is not the most profitable, but the cost of 1 GB is cheaper than in the tariffs from MTS.

Yota

The last of the providers that provides its subscribers with unlimited mobile Internet is an operator called Yota. In addition to traffic, Yota offers unlimited messages and calls within the network, as well as 100, 300, 600, 900 or 1200 minutes to numbers of other operators.

Not the best moment is that a phone with a Yota card cannot be fully used as a modem. If you do this, then 3G will not function at full capacity. The speed will be limited to 128 Kbps, but for tasks that do not require a high-speed connection, it will be enough to ensure good performance.

Many believe that the quality of communication on Yota is not the best among all others, however, the services of this operator are available in all regions where Megafon is connected.

A large number of subscribers are wondering which operator to choose to connect to the Internet via a modem. The first on the list is. This is one of the most favorable tariffs for the modem. To connect it, you need to purchase a modem from MTS. Any other company's device will not work. The data transfer rate is approximately 21 Mb / s. The activation cost is RUB 699. After that, the subscriber must pay 600 rubles for each month.

Good Internet for a modem is provided by Beeline and Megafon. The cost can be up to 1,000 rubles. depending on the region. Also, these two operators give their customers access to entertainment content (exchangers, game servers) without traffic billing.

We must look where better communication... Depending on the region of residence, the communication quality of the same operator may differ. You also need to take into account the additional opportunities provided by the tariff plan. For example, if you need a package of free minutes or test messages, then you can pay attention to the service package from Beeline for 1,800 rubles. In the case when only the Internet is needed, the same Beeline offers unlimited inexpensively - only for 500 rubles. per month. For about the same amount, you can connect the most unlimited from Megafon, overpaying some 70 rubles.

In cases where unlimited is not an urgent need, you can connect Mini from MTS for 350 rubles. and be able to download and upload 3 GB of data.

Based on the above material, we can conclude that the cheapest package is from Beeline for 500 rubles, connecting which it becomes possible to use unlimited traffic. The disadvantage of the tariff is postpay. For 570 p. you can activate "All inclusive" from Megafon, but you must take into account that there may be additional costs associated with calls and sending text messages.

Each of the operators offers a wide variety of tariff plans, so any user will find a suitable one. When choosing, one should not be guided by which of the tariffs is the cheapest, but should take into account the entire model of using a smartphone. Someone only needs traffic, while others need minutes and SMS.