MTS tariff plans for the Smart line and some others provide for a certain amount of traffic. In order not to exceed the required limit, you should check the remaining MTS traffic from time to time. You can find it out using the following methods. Having chosen the one that suits you, you can always see your megabytes:

How to find out the remaining traffic of a USB modem?

First of all, we note that you can always turn off the modem, remove the SIM card from it, insert it into the phone and send the appropriate USSD request to check the remaining traffic. This option is only suitable for older modem models; in all other cases, let’s be honest, it is simply inconvenient.

MTS has made sure that using the services is as comfortable as possible for you. It looks like this: when you connect the device to the computer for the first time, the Connect Manager program (the name may change depending on the version) is automatically installed on it - special software for managing the modem.
Open this program and carefully study the menu: there should be a block with USSD commands, in which you will find something similar to “Traffic balance for the current period.” Click on this command and you will immediately receive the required information.

If there is no section with USSD requests (old software version), then simply find the call menu in the modem control program, enter the command *217# and press call. The necessary information will again be sent to you on the modem in the form of a message.

How to check using a tablet?

By and large, the overwhelming majority of tablets are no different in functionality from smartphones, so the methods for determining the remaining traffic for these devices are similar. However, there are tablets that run on specific software that does not allow the standard MTS menu to function. Let's consider the option of checking the remaining traffic for such cases.

That's all, there is nothing secret or overly complicated in these methods. But, if for some reason you are unable to check the information or gain access to any of the MTS services yourself, contact the consultants at your nearest communication store - they will definitely help.

Each access to the Internet is a consumption of traffic allocated to you by the operator. This traffic, as you know, is limited. As soon as the allocated megabytes run out, access to the network is not closed, but the connection speed drops significantly.
Megafon has provided the possibility of extending traffic, but you still want the megabytes that suddenly run out to not become an unpleasant surprise. The operator also provided for this by providing the service of checking your traffic. There are many ways to check traffic on Megafon, which we will talk about later.

Did you know? Internet access services are constantly being improved by providers, and the quality of the services provided is improving. Accordingly, the tariff plans for them also change. It is worth reviewing this information periodically in order to switch to more favorable conditions in time.

Through “Personal Account”

This is the most reliable and faithful a way to check traffic from your phone. The operator calls this service “Service Guide”. To view the rest of Megafon’s traffic using it, you need to go to the user’s personal account. You can access it through the website of the mobile operator lk.megafon.ru. Moreover, both from a phone and from any other device with Internet access. After visiting the site, enter your phone number and personal password. If there are no problems with the number, then where can I get the password?

There are several ways to do this. The first, simplest one is to dial the following keys on your phone: *105*00# and a call button. Next, the system will send a one-time password via SMS, which is entered into the required field.

Next method- use the “Internet Account” link, which is located next to the field where the password is entered. You will be transferred to the “Personal Account” assigned to your SIM card. It contains all the basic information on the services provided to you, including connected services, spending money on your account, and tariff plan. There you can also find information about current service packages and discounts on them. Among them should be indicated the megabytes allocated to you, the number of used and remaining.

Did you know? Many special free programs have been developed to check traffic. You can find any one you like, download and install it on your phone or smartphone. You can find them in MarketPlace, Google Play, App Store.

Via SMS

There is an alternative way to check the remaining traffic on Megafon - sending the system an SMS request. To do this, you need to press the keys on your phone in this order: *105#, call. After which an interactive menu will appear in which you need to find the “My Account” tab. After entering it, find the item “Remains”. By clicking on it, wait for an SMS with the necessary information sent to your phone.

Via USSD command

If it is no longer possible to access the Internet via your phone and there are no other devices nearby, it is possible to send a request via a USSD command. To do this, you need to dial a key combination on your phone *558# and challenge.

This must be done from the phone about which you need to know information. After sending the request, information should be sent to this phone number, from which you will find out how many available megabytes you have left.

Call the hotline

Another simple way that you can use even using a landline phone is to call the operator’s toll-free hot number 8 800 333 05 00 or 0500 . This way you will contact the operator, who will provide you with all the necessary information.

Important! If you call 8 800 333 05 00 from roaming, it will not be free. Funds will be withdrawn from the account as if for a call from abroad.

Using a modem

This is another way to see the remaining traffic on Megafon. If you access the network via a USB modem, its software should have a section with statistics that counts megabytes received and sent.


If you cannot find this information on your modem, you can display your current month's bill. It provides information on how many megabytes you have already used. By subtracting this figure from the megabytes allocated to you by the tariff plan, you will receive information about your balance.

Important! For accurate calculations in this case, it is important for you to know the date from which the traffic on your SIM card is counted. As a rule, this is the first day of the month, but there are exceptions.

You can use in a simple and reliable way- a visit to the provider’s office. There, after talking with a Megafon employee, you can not only find out the remaining traffic on your account, but also ask any other questions you may have.

For example, clarify information on other offers, switch to a more favorable tariff. You must have your passport or driver's license with you.

As you can see, there are many ways to find out how many available megabytes are left on your phone account. In almost any situation, the operator has provided the opportunity to clarify the necessary information.

* 217 # or *111*217#

Subscribers connected to tariff plans with limits on Internet traffic and other services risk being left without communication if the quota ends. To prevent this from happening, it is important to take care of automatic additions in advance, and also periodically find out the remaining amount of available traffic.

When choosing a tariff plan, please note that some offers provide for the preservation of the remainder of the Internet package. These are such tariff plans as “Smart Plus”, “Smart Top”, “Ultra”. If you have not used up your quota, the remaining Internet traffic will be carried over to the next month. In the next period, the traffic volume from last month will be used up first, and then the main package. The balance will not be transferred again.

If you decide to change your current tariff, do not forget that when you switch, balances on service packages are not saved. You can get information about the volume of the package and see the remaining traffic on the website internet.mts.ru

To find out how much Internet traffic is left on MTS, you can use the following methods of obtaining information:

1. using USSD command;
2. in your Personal Account;
3. in the “My MTS” application;
4. when contacting the Contact Center.

USSD command

The company's clients often ask the question: how to find out the remaining traffic on MTS via phone. One of the most frequently used methods is sending a special USSD request. Dial the combination *217# “call” or *111*217# “call”, after sending you will receive an SMS with information about the available traffic volume.

Personal Area

You can view the information you are interested in in your Personal Account, a self-service service that has a number of functions:

• viewing the parameters of the current tariff plan;
• change of set;
• management of additional services and options connected to your number;
• ordering details;
• replenishing your mobile phone account by transferring money from a bank card account;
• account balance control;
• disposal of accumulated bonuses and much more.

You can log into the system from the official MTS website:

• open www.mts.ru;
• follow the link “My MTS”;
• select Mobile.

You need to register by entering your username and password. Login – MTS phone number. The password is requested via SMS. To receive an individual access code:

• follow the link “Receive password via SMS”;
• Enter confirmation code;
• Click "Get Password".

If you open a web page using the Internet from MTS, you will be logged into the site automatically without entering a login and password.

In addition to this method, you can access the page through the social networks Facebook, VKontakte or Odnoklassniki. To do this, you need to have an account in one of the listed social networks and link your personal page to the MTS application. This way, you will be able to access your Personal Account from your personal page.

How to check the remaining traffic on MTS in your Personal Account? On the start page of the service you will see information about the remaining package services: SMS, minutes and traffic. In this case, not only the volume of traffic is indicated, but also the validity period. For example, “2.85 GB for 3 days.” You can always calculate whether the remaining volume is enough for you and, if necessary, purchase additional one.

Application "My MTS"

Another convenient way is to control balances through the “My MTS” mobile application.

The application is provided free of charge. The subscriber pays only for Internet traffic. To work, you need Internet access or Wi-Fi. To start using it, you need to install the service on your mobile device. Download links are on the official MTS website:

• open www.mts.ru;
• select the “Private Clients” section;
• further “Mobile communications”;
• "Support" item;
• Self-service services.

Login to the service interface is carried out as standard: using the login and password that are used to access your Personal Account. After registration, the authorization procedure is carried out automatically when trying to open the service until the user ends the session. If you open any service page via the Internet from MTS, authorization occurs automatically.

The subscriber can control the remaining packages on the system home page.

Contacting the Contact Center

Another way to obtain information is to call the customer support helpline toll-free. Phone numbers are presented on the official MTS website. When contacting, you will need to provide the operator with your mobile phone number, full name of the SIM card owner, passport details or code word.

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How to check the remaining traffic on the modem

To check the traffic consumption on the MTS modem, you can use one of the following methods:

1. send command *217# ;
2. send an SMS with the text “?” to the number 5340 ;
3. view the remaining traffic in your Personal Account;
4. By opening internet.mts.ru, you can not only see the remaining amount of traffic, but also find out how many MB have been used.

Additional options

If the Internet traffic limit provided within the tariff is coming to an end, use special Internet options.

Option "Internet Mini"

The client receives 7 GB of traffic for 30 days. Once the limit is reached, an additional 500 MB is provided. The cost of one additional package is 75 rubles. Packages are added automatically one after another as the traffic is exhausted, but there is also a limitation: no more than 7500 MB can be provided over the course of a month. If you have used up the main limit and all available packages, Internet access is suspended until the main package is renewed. In this case, it is recommended to activate one of the “Turbo buttons”.

Note! The option cannot be enabled on all sets. You can get detailed information on the MTS website.

Option "Internet-Maxi"

The offer includes 15 GB during the day and unlimited at night. Additional packages of 1 GB are available for 150 rubles. The terms of provision are similar to those described above.

Note! There are certain restrictions for activating the option. Detailed information is available on the MTS website:

• section "Mobile Internet";
• then “Select your Internet”.

Internet VIP option

For a monthly fee, the customer can use 30 GB during the day and unlimited at night. Additional package – 3 GB costing 350 rubles. The terms of provision are similar to the options described above.

Note! The offer is available to users of certain tariff plans. You can view the terms of service on the MTS website.

Traffic within additional Internet options

When the “Internet-Mini”, “Internet-Maxi” or “Internet-VIP” options are activated, you can find out the remaining traffic:

• using a sent message with the text “?” to the number 5340 ;

Note! Unused volume of the additional package is not saved.

Free Internet

Program participants have the opportunity to exchange accumulated bonuses for various Internet options.

Option "Bit" allows you to use the Internet for free, while in your home region, at maximum speed. Free access to social networks, ICQ and Skype. The cost of the offer is 590 points. There are certain restrictions:

• You can use the option once within 30 days;
• The offer is not available on all tariff plans.

Note! When purchasing an option, the paid option “Bit” is automatically activated. The first month of use is paid with bonuses, then the payment is charged in full.

You can find out the remaining traffic when the “Bit” option is activated using the combination *111*217# "call".

With option "SuperBIT" you can use the Internet throughout the country absolutely free. Social networks, ICQ and Skype - without restrictions! The cost is 990 points. The restrictions are similar to those that apply when purchasing the “Bit” option.

Note! When purchasing an option, the paid option “SuperBit” is automatically activated. The first month of use is paid with bonuses, then the payment is charged in full.

You can find out the rest of the package using the combination *111*217# "call". You will receive a message indicating the available traffic.

In addition, the operator offers a range of "Turbo bonuses" with varying amounts of additional traffic. You can choose the most suitable option:

You can get information about the volume of traffic in or using the combination *217#.

For a subscriber who has a certain amount of prepaid Internet and wants to know how to check traffic on MTS, there are many solutions: he can check the remaining megabytes in several ways from different devices.

How to check the remaining traffic on MTS from a cell phone

The subscriber has various options for checking the remaining number of gigabytes using a telephone. After typing each combination of characters, the user must press the "call" button.

Request via USSD service. Performed by typing the following characters: *107#. A numbered menu will appear on the screen, in response to which you should enter the number corresponding to the “Internet” item. A message will be sent to your mobile device with the current remaining amount of transferred data.

Help via the USSD version of the MTS service. This is done by dialing *111*217#. The response message will contain information about the balance of megabytes, the date until which they can be used, and the Internet traffic tariff plan that is active for the subscriber.

The same information can be obtained by dialing *217#.

The above option, available through the *111# command, is a full-fledged analogue of the user’s personal account; with its help, you can not only control the megabyte balance, but also fully manage your subscriber number, the services connected to it, tariffs, and its expenses.

Monitoring the remainder of the transmitted data through this option is also convenient because the client does not need to remember digital combinations of commands; just dial the simplest code *111# and then follow the logically designed menu.

Request using the short message option. The owner of the device creates a new text SMS, in the body of which he writes only one character - "?" (question mark). The message should be sent to the short service number 5340. The response will be an SMS with the unused amount of transferred data.

Special service applications from the operator are available for smartphones with any operating system:

• "MTS service" for smartphones;
• "My MTS" Does not require additional commands: once launched, its main page displays the number of gigabytes saved for use.

Control of traffic balance in your Personal Account. This service is available both from mobile phones capable of accessing the Internet, and from tablets, laptops, and computers that also have access to the World Wide Web. Having opened the website mts.ru, you need to select the “Mobile communications” category. A login and password entry form will open. The client sets them from the phone in advance, or can receive the password via SMS in real time.

Once in his Personal Account, the subscriber must one by one open the following sections: “Tariffs and Services”, “Packages”, and click on the item “View current balance”. After completing these steps, the user will see the unused number of megabytes.

An alternative way to find out how to check how much traffic is left on MTS is to select the “Number Management” and “Account Status” items, where information about the balance and remaining active Internet traffic packages will be shown.

You can find out the amount of gigabytes available to the user from the company’s operators. To do this, you need to make a non-charged (free) voice call to the short number 0890, and go to the voice menu to connect with contact center specialists. This operation will require identification of the client as a subscriber of the company: you will need to tell the specialists your identification and passport data.

How to check Internet traffic on MTS from other devices

You can get data on your gigabyte balance not only from your telephone. When using a USB modem, you have several options:

1. Remove the SIM card, install it in your mobile phone and use one of the above methods;
2. Use your “Personal Account” from your computer/laptop/tablet;
3. Find the USSD commands section in the modem, activate the command responsible for the number of remaining gigabytes;
4. If the modem supports calls, and the USSD commands section is missing, you need to dial the combination *217# and the “call” button. A message will be sent in response with the required information.

Monitoring the number of unused gigabytes on tablets is similar to the above check from a USB modem. In addition to these methods, you can use the following types of monitoring on your tablet:

• application "My MTS";
• a special program that makes it possible to send USSD commands from the tablet.

Other verification options

• USSD request *100*1#;
• website service i.mts.ru, reminiscent of “Personal Account”.

In the age of high technology, it is difficult to find a person who does not use the Internet or a mobile phone. However, these devices, which at first glance seem so accessible and understandable, are fraught with many pitfalls and tricks.”

One of these “mystical” properties is the purpose of this article, namely, we will look at how to easily and simply find out how much Internet traffic is left on your smartphone, tablet PC and other devices.

Relevance of the issue

So where does the traffic go? The most important thing is how to find out the remaining traffic in mobile devices, be it a phone or a modem. The disappearance of the desired megabytes of mobile Internet is most often associated with the user’s elementary inattention. This is what the reader will learn from this article.

In GSM mobile networks, USSD commands are used for similar purposes, as already noted.

*USSD is a service based on the combination of certain characters, which makes it possible to communicate between the subscriber and directly the database of mobile operators; the characters [*];[#;] must be present at the beginning of the command, and any command ends with pressing the call button.

Knowing a simple combination of commands, it will not be difficult for the subscriber to find out all the necessary information. Such short commands notify the telecom operator of authorized access to his company's database to obtain the necessary information.

Using the example of several large companies providing paid Internet package services presented below, we will talk about several such USSD commands.

Megafon commands

For example, the mobile operator Megafon has a command that allows you to perform the functions described above [* 105 # + call] to enter your Personal Account, and directly in the menu itself we look at the tab that interests us:

• key 1 allows you to find out “about tariffs and options.” To understand whether a megabyte of traffic is enough for subsequent use of all the capabilities of the Internet, what is the remaining number of minutes, according to the tariff you have chosen;
• key 2 - this is “megafon - bonus”, that is, how much traffic and remaining minutes are left under the Megafon bonus program.

The answer will be sent to your phone in the form of a short message. But not only with the help of your personal account you can find out about the account status; there are also other commands to get data on the balance of the personal account:

• *100# and make a call.
• *115*11# and make a call in order to be aware of the balance of available points in the “megaphone bonus” option.
• *558# and a green button to execute the command, as a result of which the required information about the traffic received when activating additional points is displayed on the phone screen in the form of a short text message.

It’s not only through your phone that you can keep your finger on the pulse of your account status; amount of SMS or Internet traffic. When connecting to the Internet, the provider provides access to the subscriber’s personal account, which is located on the official page of the service provider.

For example, in the case of Megafon, this is https://lk.megafon.ru/login/, and the subscriber can always be in the know; Timely replenishment of your account can also be done through your personal account;

The remaining megabytes are also shown in your personal account

Plus, you can watch:

• Using all kinds of bonuses;
• Refusal or inclusion of certain services;
• Please contact our consultants with any questions you may have.

A few more words about the functions of the Personal Account: access to it is given when drawing up a contract for the provision of services, but you can also download applications from the PlayMarket store for Windows 7-10.

For example, such an application is provided by the mega-concern of mobile communications Beeline, which also provides detailed information about daily traffic, plus, you will even see what content was overused.

Beeline teams

By the way, the Beeline concern also provides its clients with USSD commands:

• *102# which will allow the client to know the status of Internet traffic.
• For clients of the Beeline mobile network there is a special short number 0611 to quickly receive help and contact support, you can also find out about the presence or absence of megabytes of Internet traffic. Login to your Beeline personal account.

MTS teams

Some modems that use packet megabytes of Internet (for example, tablets) also have a connection to the billing company, here is one such example *111*217# . It is entered directly from the tablet (the call is made as if from a phone). This is relevant for such a “shark” of business in this segment as MTS. Login to your MTS personal account.

Specifics of the Tele2 operator

Another major Russian operator in the mobile communications market, Tele2, launched mobile Internet based on the assets of Russian Telecom. (For those who don't know the USSD command) *155*0# , you make a call, and as a result, information will be displayed on the screen of your mobile device regarding the megabytes spent while using the Internet, as well as exactly when the above-mentioned packages were used.