Despite the age of the Yota operator, the signal coverage area is quite extensive. If you are concerned about voice quality, then you have nothing to worry about. Yota's coverage area occupies about 99% of the territory of Russia. If you think that you will purchase and activate a SIM card and will not be able to call anyone, then this opinion is wrong. Also, 2G Internet is available in almost any region, which is also impressive. If you need high-speed Internet access, then pay attention to the coverage area map. The preface turned out to be quite informative, in my opinion, now let’s move on to a more detailed discussion.

Yota's coverage areas are very different from each other. The 2G Internet map covers almost the entire country, but in the case of 4G, things are not so good. Fast Internet from Iota is available in larger cities of our Motherland. In order to adjust the Internet speed, it is enough to make the necessary settings. Of course, the yota coverage area in Moscow is the most extensive and gradually from the center the map begins to take on a different, diffuse image. I suggest you visually familiarize yourself with the yota coverage map and the coverage of the operator’s 4G networks.

Dark blue color is the 4G coverage area. Blue - 3g, the rest - 2g.

The Iota coverage map is constantly growing and expanding. It can be seen that large cities are well covered, their suburbs are a little worse, but the further from the city, the less high-speed Internet. Conclusion: if you want to take it to your dacha, there will be good coverage within a 100 km radius of a major city.

Iota network signal level

Maps of iota coverage areas on the official website do not provide entirely reliable information. In fact, the areas that the towers cover are slightly smaller than shown on the maps. If you are afraid to purchase and be left without the Internet, then in this case there is a special offer from the operator.

At any Iota office you can take the modem for a test drive for a period of 2 weeks. The only condition is that you must pay a deposit for the equipment entrusted to you in the amount of 100% of its cost. After testing, you can make a choice in favor of the operator or search for an alternative.

Video: yota network signal coverage map

In this video, you will visually familiarize yourself with the coverage area of ​​the iota signal and find out whether your region falls within the area covered by the 4G signal.

The Yota brand belongs to Scartel LLC, which in turn is a subsidiary of Megafon OJSC. Yota offers cellular communication services on Megafon's GSM and 3G/4G networks.

Coverage area of ​​the mobile operator Yota

The new federal operator has so far begun to provide its services only in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, and then only in a limited manner. In the near future, Yota should be launched in every Russian region.

Advantages of Yota

The new operator promises its subscribers unlimited Internet for smartphones, SMS, free calls to other Yota users, 300 free minutes of calls to numbers of other Russian operators, as well as roaming-free space throughout Russia. For now, the new operator offers only one tariff. The cost of monthly service for this tariff is 750 rubles. However, other tariffs will appear later.

Disadvantages of Yota

There was a fly in the ointment in the Yota tariff. So, Iota’s Internet cannot be called completely unlimited. The operator notes that the tariff is intended exclusively for use on smartphones, mobile phones, and tablets. The use of Yota SIM cards on other devices (including routers, modems, desktop computers and laptops) is not allowed.

However, the “surprises” do not end there. The tariff is intended for use with one SIM card on one device. Using a card inserted into the phone to provide additional access to communications from other devices is not allowed (in particular, we are talking about distributing the Internet via a wireless channel).

If these restrictions are violated, the operator will reduce the Internet speed to 32 kilobits per second. In addition, Yota speed will also be limited to 32 kilobits for services that use network resources to access torrents and download large files. It turns out that downloading torrents with this tariff will be quite problematic.

Yota service center and personal account

In order to increase comfort and optimal prices, the operator abandoned traditional sales channels. You can order a Yota SIM card either through the operator’s website or through a special mobile application, and receive it by courier or at the point of issue. Their address is indicated in the mobile application.

The company relied on online service, abandoning the traditional contact center. Subscriber support will be provided via chat on the website or mobile application. Services will also be managed entirely through the app.

Internet anywhere in the city - at home, at work, in a cafe, on a walk. No wires, only convenience and mobility. The Yota company provides the opportunity to access the Internet at any time and anywhere. To use its services, follow a few simple steps.

You will need

• - modem, router or laptop with a Yota module.

Instructions

On the official website or at the company's office, check whether you are in - whether it is possible to connect in your area. Please note that terrain features, the location of buildings and your personal location may make it impossible or difficult to receive a signal. For information, contact technical support or consult with other users in the area (for example, through a forum).

Select and purchase a device for the Yota network - a modem, router or laptop with a built-in module for connecting to the network. Find out if there are any promotions or special conditions for new users. Find out the conditions for returning the device if it does not suit you.

Read the instructions and connect the selected device to your computer, sequentially go through all the steps to install the software. Typically, the device will automatically launch the installer, find the network, and connect to it. After connecting, register on the site: enter your full name, create a login, password, security question and answer, also indicate your email address and . Log in, enter your passport details, activate the connected device.

Now Yota's coverage area - voice calls and 3G communications - stretches across almost the entire Russian territory. 4G data transmission is available in fewer regions. By looking at the map on the official website, you can get an idea of ​​signal availability in Russia in 2016.

What is known about the new operator

Yota (Skartel) is a subsidiary of Megafon. At first, the operator provided communications in regions such as Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. Gradually, Iota’s coverage area affected other areas of Russia. It continues to expand in 2016.

Megafon base stations are used to transmit the signal. However, the quality of communications across Russia differs markedly in different regions (according to observations, the Moscow region lags behind the Leningrad region in this regard).

You can purchase a Yota SIM card in one of the following ways:

• at the operator's office; modems, routers and other subscriber equipment are also presented there;
• in one of the partner offices – these are the Svyaznoy and Euroset networks;
• order on the official website - indicate your tariff plan preferences and delivery address;
• use the mobile application from Yota.

Important: When ordering a SIM card via the Internet or mobile application, it will be delivered by courier to the specified address or point of issue.

Is it advisable to purchase a Yota SIM card for your region?

To make sure that Iota communications are available in the region, you need to go to the company’s website. A special section presents a map of the Iota coverage area for 2016. There are four tabs visible at the top of the page. By choosing one of them, you can get information about specific regions in Russia.

1. Iota coverage area – voice calls and 2G Internet.
2. 3G coverage area where the subscriber can use high-speed Internet.
3. 4G coverage area Iota.
4. An area where communication is possible but not guaranteed.

If you need information on only one of these parameters, check the box next to it. The Iota coverage area map will appear in the appropriate color.

You can check the boxes next to all tabs. Then all information about Russia will be visible at once.

Important: Calls from the Yota number are also possible in those cities where there is no company office.

How to navigate using the map on the official website

The Iota coverage area map, where voice calls and 2G Internet are available, covers almost the entire country. If you check the box next to this tab, it will turn yellow. In 2016, you can receive calls and make calls from a Yota SIM card in regions such as the Moscow region, Kaluga region, Krasnodar region, Rostov region and many others.

If you check the box next to the 3G coverage area heading, the highlighted area will become smaller. It will be highlighted in lilac. 3G coverage is available in most cities, for example, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Sochi.

Iota's 4G coverage area covers mainly populated cities, with the Moscow region partially highlighted. It is marked in blue on the page.

The Iota coverage area map also has light blue areas. This color indicates areas where reception is possible. But communication may not be available here.

The operator does not warn customers in advance where Iota's 4G coverage area is expanding. There is no news about where the sale of SIM cards is planned to start. You can track on social networks how the Iota coverage area map is expanding.

How to connect to the network using an antenna

An external antenna may be required in areas with poor reception. It also applies if the Iota coverage area does not reach this region. There are a number of aspects worth considering here.

The height at which the antenna is mounted plays an important role. This is especially true for cases when there is a forest between the base station and the receiver. If an antenna fixed at the level of the fifth floor catches the signal perfectly, then when installed at the level of the second floor at the same distance there is no guarantee that the reception will be the same.

Important: It is worth considering how far away the base station is located. Sometimes you can get a good signal, but you cannot connect to the Internet.

Connection difficulties, even if there is 3G coverage, can be caused by station overload. This leads to the fact that even with a strong signal, the speed of Internet access will be low. To solve this problem, you should connect to a station with less load. To do this, you should use a directional antenna.

Even if the coverage map covers the region, too dense buildings may prevent you from receiving a good signal. This requires installation of a planar antenna.

How Yota differs from other operators

When connecting to the Yota network, it is worth finding out how the service here differs from the conditions of other operators.

Standard SIM cards usually work in any mobile device. They can be used under the same conditions in a smartphone, modem or tablet. Yota produces SIM cards separately for each type of mobile device - the conditions for providing services are different. Therefore, it makes sense to insert a SIM card for a smartphone only into this device. It is recognized through the IMEI identifier installed in the permanent storage device.

This limitation is due to the terms of the tariff plans. Internet for a modem is more expensive than for a smartphone. In this regard, SIM cards for these devices must be purchased separately.

The Yota operator does not have a traditional call center. All questions about service, regardless of where the subscriber lives - the Moscow region or the Krasnodar Territory - can be asked in the online chat on the official website. A special mobile application has been developed. There you can enable/disable additional services.

The operator provides unlimited Internet for smartphones. If a SIM card is inserted into a tablet or router, it will be limited to 64 Kbps. If a phone connected to the Internet is used as a modem, the speed will also be reduced - to 128 Kbps. You can remove the restriction for an additional fee. Then access to the Internet at normal speed will be available for 2 or 24 hours.

The package of services for smartphones includes free calls to other Yota subscribers not only in their region (Moscow region), but throughout Russia. The minutes paid under the terms of the offer are intended for calls to numbers of other operators or landline phones.

The coverage map is used to help you select the best operator. MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Beeline, Rostelecom, Sberbank, Tinkoff, SkyLink LTE are displayed. Mobile Internet and cellular communication zones are easy to compare at our location.

A big problem is finding a mobile Internet zone for better access from a wireless network.
For this purpose, a unique map of 4G network coverage in Russia was created. A poor wireless signal often leaves much to be desired. Many cellular subscribers experience a lot of trouble due to constant loss of connection.

Yota 2G, 3G and 4G coverage

The new provider, with the first 4G frequencies in Russia, was founded in 2006. In 2008, Russia's first Wimax 4G network was launched. Through trial and error, the decision was gradually made to switch to the more promising LTE technology. Now Yota is one of Megafon's divisions. He is the leader of the "Big Three" cellular monopolists in the country. This company is interesting because it provides large volumes of traffic.

Tele2 2G, 3G and 4G coverage area

When we talk about Tele2, we remember low tariffs and decent communication services.
In each place in different regions, territories and republics, LTE network coverage is different from each other. Tele2's large infrastructure will help this operator make its 3g coverage area the fastest possible Internet.

Coverage areas and true Unlimited

Beeline 2G, 3G and 4G coverage map

Beeline has a very large subscriber base. Cellular communications have been modernized and now LTE Internet has become a reality for Beeline. 05/15/2018 We have added to the general coverage map the network zone of this provider. It is worth noting that this people's map was obtained from open sources of the site geo.minsvyaz.ru. The map is used to accurately determine the presence of a signal in the area of ​​the Beeline network. A visitor to our resource can evaluate the network zones of this cellular operator.

Tinkoff 2G, 3G and 4G coverage areas

The coverage of the Tinkoff Mobile network is very large. The new mobile operator operates under the MVNO scheme. It allows you to rent dedicated bandwidth in the frequencies of different operators. Don’t be surprised when you notice that Tinkoff Mobile subscribers are connected where another provider is unavailable. The company offers big bonuses and cashback on transactions. Entering your number automatically includes a cash prize in your account.

How to use a card from MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Beeline, Rostelecom, Sberbank, SkyLink

• Yota:
  • Iota 2G
  • Iota 3G
  • Iota 4G
• Megaphone:
  • Megafon 3G
  • Megafon 4G
  • Megafon 4G+
• MTS:
  • MTS 2G
  • MTS 3G
  • MTS 4G
• Tele 2:
  • Tele2 2G
  • Tele2 3G
  • Tele2 4G
• Crimea:
  • Crimea 2G
  • Crimea 3G
  • Crimea 4G
• Rostelecom:
  • RTK 2G
  • RTK 3G
  • RTK 4G
• Sberbank:
  • Sberbank 2G
  • Sberbank 3G
  • Sberbank 4G
• Beeline:
  • Beeline 2G
  • Beeline 3G
  • Beeline 4G
• TTK:
  • TTK 2G
  • TTK 3G
  • TTK 4G
• SkyLink:
• Volna:
  • Volna 2G
  • Volna 3G
  • Volna 4G
• KTKRU:
  • KTKRU 2G
  • KTKRU 3G
• Win mobile:
  • Win 2G
  • Win 3G
  • Win 4G
• Tinkoff Mobile:
  • Tinkoff 2G
  • Tinkoff 3G
  • Tinkoff 4G
• Danycom Mobile:
  • Danycom 2G
  • Danycom 3G
  • Danycom 4G

View

By default, operator zones are disabled by default. When you select 4G, you will see LTE coverage areas and approximate tower locations. The location is automatically determined by geolocation tools.

Buttons

At the top of the Map there are buttons for other mobile Internet operators. When clicked, the communication network location zone layer is loaded.

By determining the best coverage area, you can layer layers of different operators on top of each other. Easily determine which operator is right for you.

Coating Color MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Beeline, Rostelecom, Sberbank, SkyLink

At the bottom of the Coverage Map there are hint pictures with the color background of each operator. When simultaneously enabling Coverage of several layers of Communication Maps, be careful. By turning on and off the operator buttons, you can accurately determine the most convenient operator for you - MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2.

Megafon 2G, 3G and 4G coverage area

Cellular networks and mobile Internet have become widespread. Almost every resident of this region has smartphones and tablets. To compare information from official sources, we recommend looking at the Megafon coverage map on the website of this provider.
Tariffs, coverage, equipment

Tariffs, equipment

MTS 2G, 3G and 4G coverage area

MTS network coverage is updated regularly. Our visitors can see the latest map of this mobile operator. The color scheme is distributed in the following order:

Red LTE, pink 3G, pale pink 2G. When viewing the map, you see a list of available coverage from mobile and Internet operators.

The buttons have a separate selection of 2G, 3G, LTE networks. They have a characteristic sign next to the operator's name. By clicking on the button, a tab with available Internet standards to choose from will open.

The photograph shows all available communication standards. By pressing again, you can cancel the selected network, showing the one you need.

Accuracy Coverage Areas MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Rostelecom, Sberbank, SkyLink

Tele2 network coverage accuracy has been corrected; for comparison, we recommend going to the company’s official website
P.S. — 03/01/2018 mvno (virtual cellular operator) coverage was added Sberbank-Let's Talk (2G,3G,4G), from September 26, 2018 the official name is SBERMobile.
12/21/2016 - coverage maps of Rostelecom (2G,3G,4G) and SkyLink (LTE-450 MHz. Moscow, Krasnodar and surrounding regions have been added. Coverage is growing - you can always determine more precisely on our map)).
01/28/2018 — Coverage of the Republic of Crimea has been updated.
05/16/2018 — Added introductory coverage of 2G,3G,4G Beeline zone.
06/01/2018 — Network coverage of the new mobile virtual operator TTK appeared on our map.
08/19/2018 - Added detailed coverage of the Crimean operator zone: Volna mobile (Volna) - website, Krymtelecom (KTKRU) - website, WIn mobile (WIN) - website.
04/06/2019 — cellular MVNO coverage of the Tinkoff Mobile operator appeared.
Idea and development

Appeared relatively recently. And today its coverage area covers almost the entire populated part of Russia. But this only applies to voice and data transmission in 3G standards. As for 4G coverage, the coverage area of ​​this standard remains small. And the purchase of SIM cards is only available in populated areas from the list published on the operator’s website.

Despite the fact that Yota’s 4G coverage area is quite weak, subscribers will be able to easily move around Russia and use network services in 2G and 3G standards. For this, the base stations of the MegaFon operator, which owns Yota itself, are used. That is, here we see a semblance of a virtual operator. By combining their assets, MegaFon and Yota (Skartel) created a new mobile operator, and its subscribers use base stations of MegaFon, Rostelecom and a number of their own towers. What does Yota's coverage area look like today?

Where and how to view the Iota coverage area

But if you still decide to use the official source, then by going to it you can quickly clarify Iota coverage in Russia and in your locality. By the way, today the Internet is standard 4G from Yota is available in many Russian cities, both large and small. And in the future, the coverage area will expand. Looking at the Yota network coverage map located on the operator’s official website, we can note that it is divided into three separate zones:

• Voice and 2G – map of coverage of voice and Internet services in the 2G standard;
• Internet 3G – map of high-speed Internet coverage in the 3G standard;
• 4G coverage is the coverage area of ​​high-speed LTE Internet.

By selecting the appropriate standards, we can see how and where the signal from the Yota operator is caught.

Yota's coverage area in the 2G standard covers the lion's share of the territory of Russia. That is, as a Yota subscriber, we can count on voice communications and Internet access in the 2G standard almost anywhere in our country. This zone is highlighted in yellow on the map.

If we look at Yota's 3G coverage map, we can see that it is much more modest. But in general, communication in this standard is present in almost all more or less large settlements, with a population of several thousand people - it exists in all regions, districts and towns. The exception is suburban areas, where communications in the 3G standard may not be available.

As for the range of LTE coverage from Yota, it will please us with the availability of communications mainly in large cities- these are Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Krasnodar, Vladimir, Kursk, Bryansk, Rostov, Astrakhan, Pyatigorsk, Makhachkala, Orenburg, Ufa, Chelyabinsk, Tyumen, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk and many others. Details can be found on the map published on the operator’s website.

The coverage area in the 4G standard is also present in smaller settlements - their number expanded in 2017. In some regions, instead of Iota towers, Rostelecom towers operate, providing subscribers with phones and modems with cellular communications and the Internet.

Signal quality in different regions of Russia

The presence of working base stations does not mean 100% coverage area and 100% communication quality. Against, The quality of communication in many regions differs in one direction or another. There are no official statistics on this matter; observations show that in St. Petersburg Yota works faster than in Moscow.

When will Yota appear in my region?

The Yota operator does not disclose information about when its service area will appear in a particular locality (this assumes the presence of 4G communications and the start of sales of SIM cards). The official statement looks like this– follow the news on the website and social networks.

By the way, we can use Yota mobile communication services even where Yota SIM cards are not sold and there is no 4G connection. To do this, you need to visit a locality with offices where sales of SIM cards from this operator are carried out, connect and return to your city - here we will be able to use communication services in 2G and 3G standards.

If you are interested in the Yota coverage map, compiled based on subscriber ratings, use the window below. It shows the operator’s coverage area - you can always clarify whether Yota is catching in the place you need or not.