The best internet plan on a tablet

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 all over 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2G/EDGE is an outdated standard today, which practically does not guarantee high-quality communication.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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.