The Russian operator MTS is the most popular in the country due to the most favorable tariffs. The company provides services at prices lower than those of its competitors. Due to this, the network serves more than 107 million people.

We will tell you more about one of the most favorable tariffs offered by MTS, “Smart mini” (we will publish reviews below), in this article.

"Smart" line

So, the MTS operator has several tariff plans, all under the common name “Smart”. As you might guess, they are intended for use on smartphones - this is explained by the features of these tariffs. In particular, they offer the subscriber both an Internet connection within a certain amount of data, and a certain number of minutes for calls to numbers in their network and to the numbers of subscribers of other operators. Thus, by connecting to Smart tariffs, the subscriber receives “everything at once”.

There are four tariffs in total that are included in the line developed by MTS. “Smart mini” (reviews of which will be given in this article) is the most “basic” among them, since it is available at the lowest cost. However, less data is available under this tariff than provided by others - Smart, Smart Non-Stop and Smart Plus.

The last three plans may also be of interest to an MTS subscriber, but in this article we look at the features that the Smart Mini (MTS) tariff has. Feedback from those who directly use it will help us understand the issue in more detail.

"Smart mini": calls

Let's start with the fact that the tariff plan that we are analyzing in this article assumes the presence of this. This means that the person who uses it is obliged to pay the company 200 rubles monthly. With these funds he receives a certain package of services. They also include minutes for calls.

If a subscriber wants to call MTS numbers that are assigned to his home region, then he can do this without restrictions. In turn, to communicate with subscribers of his network located in other regions of Russia, the user receives only 1000 minutes per month. As for communication with other operators, calls with them are charged separately. In particular, the home region is paid at a cost of 1.5 rubles per minute (in addition, on top of the above 200 rubles), and calls to numbers from other regions of the Russian Federation - 10 rubles. in a minute. These are the tariffs of MTS. “Smart mini” (reviews describe it as an affordable plan with favorable cost of calls) also includes free 50 SMS to numbers in your region and the cost of each message is 3.8 rubles for sending to numbers of other networks throughout the country.

"Smart mini": Internet

The Smart Mini tariff (MTS), for which reviews are easy to find, also makes it possible to use the mobile Internet. What’s noteworthy is that this service is included in the subscription fee of 200 rubles that we mentioned. The subscriber is provided with 500 megabytes of Internet for use on the mobile network. If it exceeds the specified limit, additional tariffs are not charged, but the connection speed drops significantly.

In principle, if we talk about working with a modern smartphone, 500 MB may only be enough to check email once or send messages on a social network. It is obvious that MTS Smart Mini has a tariff designed for people who are not used to spending most of their free time online.

Roaming

According to the terms of the plan, which can be found on the official MTS website, “Smart mini” (user reviews confirm this) supports roaming services and connections with other countries. The cost of services is determined per minute - a special table with prices depending on the direction of calls is posted on the company’s website. Here you can see that a minute of conversation with the CIS will cost 29 rubles, with Europe - 49 rubles, and communication with other countries - all 70 rubles per minute. SMS messages to numbers of foreign subscribers will cost 5.25 rubles. This is the tariff for MTS Smart Mini.

Additional options

What makes MTS attractive is the ability to order additional options and tips, some of which can be really useful. For example, the tariff page contains information about opportunities to save on calls by activating the “Everywhere at Home SMART” and “Beneficial Intercity” packages. They are designed for people who actively travel throughout the country, for whom it is difficult to stay exclusively in their home region. There are other options that can be connected to MTS Smart Mini. It's up to you to decide which options to use. Here is just a list of services: additional Internet traffic services are available (500 MB or 1 GB on top of your tariff), and it is also possible to activate automatic replenishment of your account.

Tariff management

You can read about how to manage this tariff plan on the dedicated page on the website. Two methods are mentioned here. The first is sending a short USSD request *111*1023# from an MTS number. In response, you will receive instructions on how to proceed further if you want to activate this option.

Another option is to manage your number through the so-called “Personal Account”. Everything is very simple here: register with your number, receive a password and mark which services you would like to use and which not. All this is available on the MTS website. “Smart mini” can also be connected here.

Are you looking for a tariff plan with a small monthly fee, unlimited calls to MTS, packages of minutes to other networks, SMS and Internet traffic? You should consider the Smart mini MTS tariff. This is the cheapest tariff plan in . However, despite the small monthly fee, the Smart mini MTS tariff provides good conditions.

Description of the Smart mini MTS tariff

If you often communicate with MTS subscribers within your home region, occasionally call numbers of other operators and use the Internet only to view websites, then the Smart mini tariff will be the most profitable solution for you.

The tariff plan provides for a monthly fee of 300 rubles for Moscow and the Moscow region and 200 rubles per month for most regions of Russia. In some regions, the tariff fee may be 300 rubles. You can find out the information relevant to your region on the official MTS website.

MTS currently does not have any cheaper offers. Of course, you can consider (Per Second, Super MTS, Guest), but they do not provide packages and therefore are not suitable for everyone.

Of course, the Smart mini MTS tariff is not ideal and has a number of disadvantages, for example, the available packages may be too few and you will spend much more in a month than is provided for by the subscription fee. To understand whether the tariff will be beneficial for you, you need to familiarize yourself with the packages included in it and the prices for communication services.

Smart mini MTS tariff includes:

• 2 GB Internet traffic;
• Unlimited calls to MTS in your home region;
• 250 minutes to all networks in Russia (in some regions 200 minutes are provided);
• 250 SMS to home region subscribers (in some regions the tariff provides 200 SMS per month).

This is all that the subscriber receives after switching to the Smart mini tariff from MTS. If this is enough for you, then you can safely switch to the tariff. If you spend much more than what is provided for in this tariff plan, then in order to save money you should consider others. Prices for communication services above packages are not as attractive as the subscription fee according to the tariff. Below are the prices typical for the Smart mini tariff. Please read the prices carefully to avoid additional costs in the future, which may significantly exceed the subscription fee.

Cost of communication services on the Smart mini tariff

Many subscribers, having read the information about the monthly fee and the size of packages available within the tariff, do not hesitate to switch to the Smart mini tariff plan. However, after a certain period of time, some of these subscribers are surprised that in a month an amount has been withdrawn from their balance that significantly exceeds the monthly fee. The reason for additional write-offs is communication services that are not included in the Smart mini MTS tariff. Let's figure out how much and for what exactly MTS can withdraw money from your account.

• Attention

Prices may vary depending on the region. As an example, we provided information that is relevant for subscribers in Moscow and the Moscow region. Reliable data for your region can be obtained on the MTS website.

The Smart mini tariff provides the following prices:

• After 250 minutes per month, the cost of one minute of communication with a subscriber of another network within the home region will be 2 rubles;
• The cost of one minute of conversation with a subscriber of another operator outside the home network will be 14 rubles;
• Calls to numbers of other operators outside the home region will cost 5 rubles per minute;
• After 250 minutes per month, calls to mobile MTS Russia cost 2 rubles;
• Calls to CIS countries - 35 rubles per minute;
• Calls to European countries - 49 rubles per minute;
• Calls to other countries - 70 rubles;
• After the Internet traffic package is exhausted, an additional 500 MB package is connected for 75 rubles;
• SMS to mobile phones in your home region after the package is exhausted - 1.50 rubles;
• SMS to mobile phones in other regions of Russia at home and while traveling around Russia - 3.80 rubles;
• SMS to international mobile operators - 5.25 rubles;
• MMS to mobile Russian operators - 6.50 rubles.

Disadvantages of the Smart mini MTS tariff

Unfortunately, ideal tariffs do not exist and a number of shortcomings can always be identified. Like any other tariff plan, Smart mini has a number of disadvantages. Of course, for many subscribers they may not be significant and will not affect the decision in any way, but we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with all hidden conditions before switching to a tariff, so that after some time you do not choose a tariff again.

If you do not have the desire and time to independently search for hidden conditions in this document, you can use our material. We have already done everything for you and prepared a list of all the disadvantages of the tariff. Which of the above disadvantages are significant and which are not is up to you to decide.

The Smart mini tariff has the following disadvantages:

1. The package of minutes available within the tariff plan for calls to other networks (250 minutes) is spent not only when making calls to numbers of other operators, but also when communicating with MTS subscribers in other regions.
2. If you have already changed your tariff within the last month, you will have to pay additionally to switch to Smart mini.
3. The Smart mini tariff is not intended for use in modems. If you install a SIM card with a tariff in the modem, the speed of Internet access will be limited and you will not even be able to browse websites.
4. After exhausting the Internet traffic available under the Smart mini tariff, MTS will automatically connect additional Internet packages under the “Additional Smart Internet” option until the main tariff package is updated. The volume of the additional package is 500 MB and costs 75 rubles. If you do not want to receive additional traffic, disable this service in your personal account or call the operator.
5. When located in the Sakhalin Region, Norilsk, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Kamchatka Territory, Magadan Region and Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, the speed within the included volume of 2 GB is limited to 128 Kbps.
6. From January 20, 2016, when connecting and switching to the Smart tariff, the MTS Music service is automatically activated. The service is provided free of charge for the first month.

These are all the shortcomings of the Smart mini tariff that we were able to identify and check. However, this does not mean that the MTS Smart mini tariff does not provide for other disadvantages. Believe me, there are still many shortcomings that we have not voiced, as evidenced by customer reviews. By the way, if you have something to say about the Smart mini tariff, be sure to share your opinion in the comments.

How to connect the Smart mini MTS tariff

Have you carefully studied the terms of the Smart mini tariff plan and are you convinced that this tariff fully meets your requirements? If so, then you can safely switch to the Smart mini tariff and check it in practice to see whether it will be profitable and convenient for you. There are several ways to switch to a tariff and we will consider them all. All you have to do is choose the option that suits you and switch to the tariff.

You can connect the Smart mini tariff to MTS:

• Using USSD command * 111 * 1023 # ;
• Through your MTS personal account;
• Using the “My MTS” application;
• By calling 0890 to the customer support center (not the fastest way, since waiting for a specialist to respond can take a lot of time);
• By visiting the nearest MTS office or communication store. They will sell you a new SIM card or connect you to a tariff on the old one.

How to disable the Smart mini tariff

The Smart mini tariff is good in many respects, especially for its price, but too small packages are often not enough and in order to avoid additional costs, you have to change the tariff. There are a lot of options for switching, for example, to increase the size of packages you can switch to the tariff

The leading operator MTS has recently often released tariff plans that are narrowly targeted at a specific consumer. The well-known MTS Smart tariff plan was developed by the operator for use in smartphones and managed to become popular. However, the proposal did not take into account all the needs of modern subscribers. Therefore, the operator has released a new tariff - “Smart Mini”.

Description of the tariff plan

Today there are four tariffs that are included in the “Smart” line developed by MTS. Smart mini is the most “basic”, as it is available due to the lowest cost.

The tariff plan requires a monthly subscription fee. Which means that the user is obliged to pay the company 400 rubles every month. After payment, he receives a special package of services. It includes minutes for outgoing calls and a mobile Internet package.

Among the advantages that the MTS operator offers to subscribers today, it is worth noting the allocated traffic in the amount of 1 GB per month and the availability of free minutes to MTS operator numbers in other regions of Russia as part of the package included in the subscription fee. You can buy an MTS smart mini tariff at official points of sale, including in our online store. Among other things, you can choose a beautiful phone number that will express and highlight the individuality of the owner.

MTS Smart mini basic tariff

A tariff with a federal number and a direct one with code 495 for the Moscow city number was created specifically for smartphones. The subscription fee includes monthly: 350 minutes of outgoing calls to any numbers in Moscow and the region, as well as 350 minutes of outgoing calls to other regions of Russia to MTS numbers. When you are in Moscow and the Moscow region, all incoming calls are free; when traveling around Russia, when you are in intranet roaming, incoming calls are free when you activate the “Everywhere, like at home Smart” option.

Conversations with other cellular and fixed-line operators are charged separately. Calls within your home region are charged at a rate of 1.50 rubles per minute, and calls to subscribers in other regions of the Russian Federation - 10 rubles per minute. The MTS Smart mini tariff plan includes free 350 SMS, which can be used to numbers in your region. The cost of a message sent to numbers of other networks throughout the country is 3.8 rubles.

Mobile Internet and roaming

The MTS Smart mini tariff allows subscribers to use mobile Internet. This service is already included in the subscription fee. The subscriber is provided with 1 GB of Internet traffic monthly, intended for use in the territory of Moscow and the Moscow region. In other regions of Russia, it is recommended to activate the “Everywhere, like at home Smart” option to use the basic mobile Internet package outside the Moscow region. If the 2 GB limit is exceeded, the subscriber is automatically connected to an additional Internet traffic package in the amount of 300 MB for 30 rubles. To refuse automatic traffic replenishment, you must enter the command *111*936#.

The new “Smart mini” tariff refers to the initial profitable program of the main “Smart” tariff, which covers more than one tariff plan. In other words, “Smart mini” is a project that contains a minimum set of profitable applications, as well as minimum packages of Internet services, minutes and messages. This program is particularly popular, all thanks to its low price and ability to connect auxiliary applications. It is possible to switch to the MTS “Smart mini” tariff absolutely free. Every year, MTS developers update the tariff program, making the project practical and interesting for users of cellular communications and Internet services.

The essence of a profitable tariff plan from the MTS operator

Depending on the region of the country, the features of the mobile project used may also change, that is, the cost of calls, notifications and Internet use will vary. Therefore, before switch to the “Smart” tariff mini" on MTS, it is necessary to clarify all the conditions and requirements of the package using the official page of the MTS company.

Reference of tariff prerequisites depending on the cost of the fee

There is a tariff program costing 300 rubles per month - for 30 days.

Thus, an unlimited number of minutes are set for calls to MTS subscribers in the home region, and 250 minutes for calls to other communication dispatchers. Regarding SMS notifications, there are 250 of them. For Internet use, the tariff offers free 2 gigabytes (those who like to surf the Internet will appreciate this). As 250 minutes are spent, the dialing will be carried out according to the principles:

• calls to MTS subscriber numbers – 0 rubles;
• to numbers of other operators within the home region and not only – 2 rubles;
• calls to numbers of other dispatchers in Russia – 14 rubles.

If the user wants to know and control the remaining free minutes and SMS notifications, then they can use the simple combination *100*1#.

Connection diagram for the “Smart mini” tariff program from MTS

For those subscribers who want to switch to the new tariff of the MTS “Smart mini” team, there are some restrictions - the balance of the personal account of the cellular device must be at least 320 rubles. This is a mandatory procedure, since in the process of connecting to a profitable program, the client payment is immediately withdrawn.

How to switch to Smart Mini MTS:

• the easiest and fastest way is to use the USSD command by dialing the following combination *111*1023# and do not forget to press the call key;
• For connection, the “Personal Account” service is also suitable, which includes special connection options and detailed information about the tariff project;

if nothing works, then you can contact the nearest MTS mobile communications user service center for help. An experienced consultant will answer all questions and help you switch to the MTS tariff you are interested in.

Are you looking for a tariff plan with a minimum subscription fee that includes unlimited calls within the network, as well as packages of minutes, SMS and Internet? We recommend that you consider the MTS “Smart mini” tariff. Today this is the cheapest offer in the Smart tariff line. The amount of the subscription fee depends on the region, for example, in Moscow and the Moscow region, the tariff plan costs 400 rubles per month. In most regions, the monthly subscription fee is 200-250 rubles. It will only be cheaper, but it does not provide packages of minutes, SMS and Internet.

The MTS Smart Mini tariff is of interest to many subscribers. This is justified primarily by its low cost compared to other MTS tariffs, while the subscriber receives packages of minutes, SMS and Internet that are quite large for the money. Of course, the tariff plan also has disadvantages, which is typical for absolutely any product from mobile operators. If you study the MTS “Smart mini” tariff on the operator’s official website or even based on advertising, you are unlikely to get a complete picture of this offer. The operator always presents its products exclusively on the positive side. In this regard, we have prepared for you the most detailed and most honest review of the Smart mini tariff. In addition, here you can read reviews about this tariff plan.

• Important

The amount of the subscription fee and the volume of packages on the “Smart mini” tariff plan will differ depending on the region.

Review of the “Smart mini” tariff from MTS

The MTS Smart mini tariff is the cheapest in the Smart line, but this does not mean that this offer will be beneficial for absolutely all subscribers. It all depends on how actively you use cellular services. Perhaps it will be more profitable for you, which is next in the line, or some other tariff plan. To determine whether the MTS Smart mini tariff will be beneficial for you, you need to study its conditions and compare them with your needs. No one will tell you which tariff plan will definitely be beneficial for you, but we can help you get the most complete picture of the tariff you are interested in.

Features of the “Smart mini” tariff:

• Full unlimited calls within the network;
• Free incoming calls;
• Quite large packages of services;
• Minutes, SMS and Internet packages are saved for the next month;
• Small subscription fee (from 200 to 400 rubles depending on the region).

These are the general features of the Smart mini tariff. They are typical for most tariffs in the “Smart” line and are unlikely to arouse interest among subscribers. Most users want to know how much they will have to pay for the MTS Smart mini tariff and what they will get for it. The issue of price always comes first and we will pay special attention to it a little later, but now we will look at what MTS offers its customers as part of the Smart mini tariff.

MTS “Smart mini” tariff includes:

• Unlimited calls to MTS numbers in your home region;
• 350 minutes to numbers of other operators in the home region and MTS of Russia;
• 350 SMS to home region subscribers;
• 1 gigabyte of internet.

Please note that package sizes may vary by region. The above data is relevant for Moscow and the Moscow region. In some regions the packages will be larger, in others smaller. For example, if you subscribe to the “Smart mini” tariff in the Krasnodar Territory, then you will be provided with a package of 1000 minutes, 1 GB of Internet and 200 SMS for 250 rubles. Subscribers in the Rostov region receive 2 GB of Internet and 200 minutes for 8 rubles per day. That is, your region plays an important role. It is impossible to list data for each region. You can find out the latest information on the operator’s official website.

• Important

• In some regions, the Smart mini tariff is not available for connection at all.

How much will the “Smart mini” MTS tariff cost?

In principle, for many subscribers the service packages included in the “Smart mini” tariff from MTS will be quite sufficient. However, this is not the only main criterion that guides the selection of a tariff plan. The amount of the subscription fee also plays an important role. As mentioned earlier, the MTS “Smart mini” tariff is the cheapest in its line, but this does not mean that it will necessarily be cheap for you. The subscription fee will vary depending on the region. In some places the fee for a tariff plan is 400 rubles per month, but in other regions it can be half that. You can find out the exact amount of the subscription fee on the operator’s official website.

Many subscribers pay attention exclusively to the amount of the subscription fee, sincerely believing that this is the only cost item. Perhaps everything will be so, but we cannot exclude situations when the packages allocated for the month will not be enough, which will lead to additional costs. On the “Smart mini” tariff, the smallest packages and similar situations are not uncommon. It is especially common for Internet traffic packages to run out. So that you understand what costs you may encounter, study in advance the information on prices specific to the Smart mini tariff plan.

Prices for the “Smart mini” tariff:

• Subscription fee - from 200 to 400 rubles per month, depending on the region (see below for more details);
• Incoming calls - 0 rubles;
• Outgoing calls to MTS numbers in your home region - 0 rubles;
• Outgoing calls to MTS numbers outside the home region after the package of minutes has been exhausted - 2 rubles;
• Calls to subscribers of other networks in your home region after the package is exhausted - 2 rubles;
• Outgoing calls to numbers of other operators outside the home region - 14 rubles per minute;
• Outgoing SMS to subscribers in the home region after the package is exhausted - 2 rubles;
• Outgoing SMS outside the home region - 3.80 rubles;
• After the Internet traffic is exhausted, an additional Internet package in the amount of 500 MB is automatically connected - 95 rubles;
• The cost of switching to a tariff is 0 rubles (if less than a month has passed since the last tariff change - 150 rubles).

Perhaps many people still have questions regarding the size of the subscription fee, which will differ depending on the region. For example, if you subscribe to the “Smart mini” tariff in the Krasnodar Territory, then you will be provided with a package of 1000 minutes, 1 GB of Internet and 200 SMS for 250 rubles. Subscribers in the Rostov region receive 2 GB of Internet and 200 minutes for 8 rubles per day. In Moscow and the Moscow region, the tariff plan will cost the most. Here you will have to pay 400 rubles per month for 350 minutes, 350 SMS and 1 GB of boarding. To find out the numbers relevant for your region, go to the official MTS website.

Additional options for the “Smart mini” tariff

Let's be honest, MTS's "Smart mini" tariff is unlikely to be suitable for active subscribers, especially for those who need a lot of Internet. In such situations, tariffs and are relevant. True, they are more expensive. The same applies to packages of minutes, which are used up very quickly. If you have firmly decided to use the Smart mini tariff, then it will be useful for you to know about the options available for connecting to this tariff plan.

The following options are available for the “Smart mini” tariff:

• Option “Additional Internet package”;
• Option "Turbo button";
• Option “Profitable calls to other countries”;
• Option “Everywhere at home Smart”.

Separately, it should be said about the “Additional Internet package” option. It connects automatically immediately after the main Internet package is exhausted. As part of the option, you get 500 megabytes for 95 rubles. To refuse additional Internet use the command * 111 * 936 # . If you need much more Internet than this option provides, consider the option of connecting to the “Turbo button”, within which you can connect Internet packages of various sizes. Moreover, you can even connect for several hours. True, this is unlikely to be profitable. If you actively use the Internet, it is wiser to consider the appropriate ( At the moment, the “Smart mini” tariff excludes the possibility of connecting any Internet options, except for the “Additional Internet package”).

• Important

• On the “Smart mini” tariff from MTS, you cannot activate additional packages of minutes or SMS.

Important terms and conditions of the “Smart mini” tariff

It would seem that the MTS Smart Mini tariff is too simple to have pitfalls. Nevertheless, it could not have happened without them again. Hidden conditions are typical for all tariff plans, even the cheapest ones. In addition to pitfalls, the Smart mini tariff has a number of other important conditions that deserve your attention. In order not to be disappointed with the tariff just a few days after connecting it and not to start looking for another option, you should familiarize yourself with all the important conditions in advance. As a rule, all these nuances are spelled out in small print in the contract and often go unnoticed by subscribers.

The “Smart mini” tariff has the following features:

• Calls to numbers of other operators outside the home region are not included in the package and cost 14 rubles per minute;
• The package of minutes is consumed not only when making calls to numbers of subscribers of other operators in the home region, but also to MTS Russia numbers;
• After the package of minutes is exhausted, only calls to MTS numbers in your home region remain unlimited (the cost of outgoing calls to MTS Russia is 2 rubles/min);
• When Internet traffic is exhausted, an additional 500 megabyte package is automatically connected for 95 rubles;
• You cannot activate options with additional packages of minutes and SMS;
• There is no possibility to connect Internet options (except for the “Additional Internet package”);
• The MTS “Smart mini” tariff cannot be used in a modem or router;
• When using communication services outside your home region, an additional fee of 15 rubles per day will be charged;
• Remaining packages of minutes, SMS and Internet are not carried over to the next month;
• If less than a month has passed since the last tariff plan change, the connection fee will be 150 rubles + subscription fee.

If you have anything to add to this list, leave a comment. We have presented only those features of the tariff that are specified in the contract and have official confirmation. In practice, there are often many more pitfalls.

Connecting to the “Smart mini” tariff on MTS

Our review does not aim to present the MTS “Smart mini” tariff on a positive or negative side. Our task is to provide you with extremely honest and complete information about the tariff plan. Whether it will be beneficial for you or not is up to you to decide. The main thing is not to make hasty decisions and calculate everything. This is the only way you can find the best offer for yourself. If you have already decided that the Smart mini tariff is ideal for you, then use one of the connection methods below.

Methods for connecting to the “Smart mini” tariff:

1. Dial the command * 111 * 1023 # on your phone ;
2. Connect the tariff in;
3. Use the My MTS application.

Let us remind you that the Smart mini tariff is not available for connection in all regions. Also, depending on the region, the terms of the tariff plan (subscription fee and service packages) will differ. Therefore, before connecting, be sure to visit the official MTS website and read the latest information, or ask us your question in the comments. In conclusion, it is worth adding that switching to the “Smart mini” tariff will cost 150 rubles if less than a month has passed since the last change of tariff plan.