All subscribers of the mobile operator have the opportunity to make profitable calls to other MTS countries. This option will be relevant in case of prolonged and frequent communication with representatives of other states. After all, everyone wants to get maximum opportunities at minimum prices.

It is about this direction that it is worth talking in more detail in order to know how profitable it is to call, the procedure for activating and deactivating the service on a number, as well as all the additional possibilities for it.

Profitable international calls from MTS - description of the service

You can call not only to another city in the country, but also far beyond its borders. All this becomes available in the first case when you enable the “favorable long-distance” function, in the second - “Profitable international calls”. We are more interested in communicating with representatives of other states. The service is activated using a USSD command. To do this, dial the combination *111*902# and the call button on the gadget’s keyboard. There is no charge for this, but there is a subscription fee set at 50 rubles. But at the same time, costs will be significantly reduced when talking with subscribers of providers in other world powers.

It is worth talking in more detail about the main directions and cost characteristics of the service Profitable calls to other MTS countries.

• The most affordable calls are provided to China. There is a fee of one and a half rubles for every minute.
• All European countries are assigned to the same price category – 10 rubles/min.
• It is less profitable to call within the CIS countries, since 15 rubles will be debited from the balance every minute.
• Increased prices are provided for Azerbaijan and Belarus. Here the funds in your personal account will run out faster - 20 r/min.

It is worth noting that if the tariff plan already provides free minutes in an international direction, they will be used initially. Then the considered option will begin to operate.

How to call other countries on MTS

Everyone is ready to communicate with their loved ones and acquaintances who live outside the territory of Russia. But not everyone knows how to make calls correctly so that the connection is established. This uses a special format for dialing a contact phone number. Initially, the “+” sign is placed, and then the city code, operator code and, accordingly, the phone number itself are written down. So, for example, to connect with a provider representative in Armenia, you will need to first dial +374 (country code) and fill in all the other points.

It is worth noting that on the official website of the cellular operator MTS there is a special section in which all the main country codes of the world are listed for ease of use during conversations. It would be a good idea to visit the specified page before connecting with another subscriber. At the same time, it is important that such a service as “International Access” is included, without which there will be no connection with subscribers of other countries. It is about its activation that is worth talking about.

How to connect international access to MTS

The most profitable connection with other users can be achieved only after the “International Access” service is active on the SIM card. It applies not only to individuals, but also to corporate clients. Otherwise, you won't even be able to send a simple text message. Moreover, after connecting it, you can not only make calls abroad yourself, but also go on a trip, calling your loved ones in Russia.

It should be noted that the service is already automatically enabled on all new SIM cards, upon receipt of a subscriber number under any tariff offer and completely free of charge. It does not in any way affect the balance of the user’s personal account. You can find out about its activity when making a call to a technical support specialist or by logging into your personal account on the official website of the mobile operator. If it is not in the list of available options, you should take measures to connect. There are three main methods used here:

• USSD command. On the keyboard of the device you are using, enter the sequence *111*2193# and the call button.
• Make a call to the technical support service at 0890. If you call from a landline phone or the number of another provider, use contact 8 800 250 0890.
• Log in to the user’s personal account, where you should go to the appropriate section of the resource. An alternative option for this is the “My MTS” mobile application, thanks to which the identical functionality of a personal account on a smartphone opens in a special program. To access, you only need the amount of Internet traffic activated on your phone. After completing these steps, you can count on profitable international calls from MTS.

If all actions are performed independently by the user, an important requirement must be met - service in the MTS cellular communication company for at least 1 year. Otherwise, you should come to the provider’s office to have the “Easy roaming” option turned on.

By the way, the entire list of addresses of cellular communication stores is presented in the corresponding section on the company’s official website. If you wish, you can open an interactive map and find a closer office, where it will be faster to contact for a solution to the problem. You must have a passport with you to confirm the identity of the applicant.

Service profitable calls to other MTS countries for Smart tariffs

From the very name of the option, it becomes clear how it is implemented in the tariff plan. When connected, the costs of communication services in many foreign destinations, not to mention the CIS countries, are noticeably reduced. The main thing is that “International access” is activated on the SIM card. After all, it is thanks to him that you can talk to subscribers of other providers in other countries.

It is very important to consider all the provided cost characteristics and other features of the “Profitable calls to other countries” option.

• The option is valid throughout the home region. In other cases, you will have to count on the full amount being debited from your personal account balance at roaming rates.
• For MTS numbers in Armenia, a minute of conversation will require only 1 ruble to be debited from the user’s balance. This is the most profitable direction.
• China and South Korea are priced a little more expensive. Here the fee will be 1.5 rubles. per minute of communication.
• Kcell of Kazakhstan and Tcell of Tajikistan have a fee of 3.5 and 4.5 rubles, respectively.
• Sending text messages is not included in the scope of this option. This means that you will have to pay standard roaming rates here.

There is no subscription fee at all, and all minutes of conversation are priced at a minimum of 1 ruble. There is no charge for activating the option. Consequently, you will only have to pay for what was used in the process of its work. It will be especially relevant for such tariff offers as “Hype”, “My Unlimited”, as well as the “Smart” tariff line. It is to them that the service is extended. In case of switching to another offer from a mobile operator, the option will also be deactivated automatically without the participation of the user.

Disabling the service

When you no longer need to make calls to other countries in the world, you should disable the option for profitable international calls. Moreover, it provides for a subscription fee of 50 rubles per month. This is the amount that will be debited when the next subscription period is reached. Disabling can be done via a USSD request of the form *111*902# or by sending a message with the text 9020 to the short service number 111.

Similar actions in any direction become possible in the user’s personal account on the official page of the mobile operator. In this case, registration and subsequent authorization are performed in it first. All manipulations are performed in the “Tariffs and Services” section, where you just need to find the service you should refuse.

The cheapest connection is obtained when calling in your home region. When communicating with other countries, the cost increases significantly. To solve this problem, you need to activate the “Beneficial International Calls” service, which significantly reduces the tariff schedule for calls around the world.

Description

The option enables reduced tariff rates for calls around the world. To get started, the subscriber needs to activate “International Access”, which allows you to make calls outside of Russia.

The cost of communication with the service is as follows:

1. Call to European countries – 10 rub./min.
2. Communication with residents of the CIS countries, except Belarus and Azerbaijan – 15 rubles/min.
3. Call to Belarus and Azerbaijan – 20 rubles/min.
4. Conversation with China – 1.5 rub./min.
5. Call to Canada, America, Hong Kong or South Korea – 5 rubles/min.
6. Other calls around the world – 25 rubles/min.

Comparing standard prices for calls with other countries, the benefits are obvious. Maximum benefit for China. If the user's tariff already has a preferential tariff schedule, then the option will not work. You will need to cancel active services, then activate “Beneficial international calls”.

The cost of using the service is 50 rubles/month, but no funds are debited for activation. At the moment of connection, the first subscription fee is debited from the balance, after which it is withdrawn every month on the connection date. All MTS users can use the option; there are no restrictions on tariffs and payment methods for services.

Connection

1. On your mobile phone enter the request *111*902# and make a call. A menu appears on the screen where you need to select the connection section using the desired number. In a minute you will receive an SMS about the successful activation of the service.
2. Send a text message to the short number 111, specify code 902 in the body of the letter. After activation, a confirmation will be sent.
3. Register and log in to your personal account or the My MTS application. In the services section, find “Profitable international calls” and click the connect button.
4. Contact the help desk staff at 0890, who will remotely activate the option if you present your passport details.
5. Personally go to the MTS communication salon with documents, managers will activate upon request, explain the services, rules of use.

The connection takes place immediately, in rare cases it takes 15 minutes.

Shutdown

If you no longer need to call abroad, it is better to disable the option and save 50 rubles every month. The following methods are used for deactivation:

1. Send a text message from your mobile phone to 111. In the body of the letter, indicate code 9020.
2. Enter request *111*902# and make a call. In the open menu, select the shutdown item.
3. Log into your personal account or application, find the option in the active services and tariffs section and click the disable button.
4. Contact a support operator for help by calling 0890 or go to an MTS communication salon in person.

After disconnection, the subscriber receives a confirmation SMS.

MTS is one of the most popular mobile operators in our country. The company has long established itself as a successful brand and is a leader among other brands. This is due to the high quality of service, constant updating of the service and many necessary and useful services included in any tariff package.

Calls made within one region are a profitable option for users due to their extremely low cost. However, the cost of an international call is significantly higher than local rates. Therefore, in order to reduce costs, you can add the additional option “Profitable international calls” to your existing tariff. So the price of communication around the world will be significantly lower.

What is included in the "Profitable international calls" service?

This option allows you to make calls around the world, as well as to the countries of the former Union and the CIS.

Attention! Without activating the International Access service, it will not be possible to activate the option to make an international call profitable; only if it is available, the user can take advantage of the opportunity to call any foreign country.

To familiarize customers with the price of calls, it is worth providing the following data on prices.

• The most affordable call cost - 1.5 rubles per minute is charged for communication with China.
• Calls to Canada, USA, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore cost 5 rubles per minute.
• Calls to European countries cost 10 rubles/1 minute.
• Calls to Belarus and Azerbaijan have a price of 20 rubles/1 minute, while calls to other CIS countries cost 15 rubles/1 minute.
• A call to all other countries will cost 25 rubles/1 minute.

One detail should be noted - sometimes the basic tariff already includes significant benefits for international calls to certain destinations. In this case, access to the discount through connecting the option is no longer provided.

MTS international service has a set subscription fee of 50 rubles per month, and no connection fee is charged.

Money is debited from the client’s account immediately upon connection, and calls abroad are billed on a per-minute basis.

The favorable tariff can be used by subscribers of different packages and tariff plans, including those that are no longer available to other users. This means that there is no limit on the use of the option. Therefore, to create high-quality and cheap communications, you can always enable this useful service.

Sometimes the tariff already includes a package of international calls. In this case, these funds will be spent first. And only after they are over, the discount will come into force, which will make it possible to determine the call as actually profitable.

Connection option

It is not difficult to enable preferential calls within the service. For the convenience of subscribers, just use a special command consisting of several numbers and symbols: *111*902# and press call, then select the connection in the USSD menu. In just a few minutes, a message will be sent to your cellular device indicating that the connection has been activated. This means that the user can immediately use this opportunity and make the desired call abroad.

You can also use an alternative way to activate the service - send a message with the text 902 to the MTS service number 111.

Attention! All necessary connections and deactivations of options can be made in your personal account on the official website of the MTS company after simple registration.

Disabling the service

Disabling the option can also be done easily and simply if the service for international calls is no longer relevant for the subscriber. Moreover, the subscription fee will be charged monthly in any case - calls were made to the border or not. You need to act according to the following scheme. The same command is typed as for activation or a message is sent to number 11 by text 9020 .

Whatever method is chosen to manage the “Profitable international calls” option, it will take the user a minimum of time.

The concepts of international communications and international roaming are often confused. Let's decide. Roaming – communication services outside the home country. International communications – the ability to make calls to other countries. This is what we will tell you about in this article. If you, while at home, decided to call Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan, the USA or any other country, but don’t know how to do it, then you’ve come to the right place.

We often encountered the problem that subscribers cannot call abroad. What could be the reason?

• Insufficient funds. The most obvious option, but also the rarest. Most people still know that international communications are expensive, so they top up their account in advance;
• The “International access” or “Easy roaming and international access” services are not activated. We wrote about them in a separate article, talking about basic roaming services. Please note that they are needed not only for travel, but also for calls abroad. Services are activated at the operator’s office;
• The phone number is dialed incorrectly. The rules are as follows: + (country code)(city or operator code)(telephone number). Using Russia as an example: +7 is the country code, 912 is the operator code, 1232323 is the phone number. Country codes can be found here: https://moskva.mts.ru/personal/podderzhka/rouming-i-mezhgorod/kodi-stran-i-gorodov.

Otherwise there shouldn't be any problems.

The basic pricing for most tariff plans is as follows:

• CIS – 35 r/min;
• Europe – 49 r/min;
• Other countries -70 r/min.

As you can see, it's expensive. We will look for ways to save money.

MTS tariff plans for calls to other countries

If you only talk to other countries and do not communicate within Russia or it does not bother you to have a second SIM card, then you can connect a separate tariff plan. Its name is “Your Country”.

There is no subscription fee. Its peculiarity is that international calls are provided at a discount. At the same time, other directions of communication are not the most profitable:

• Within the tariff – 1 ruble per minute;
• On MTS and other operators – 2.50 r/min;
• Intercity – 5 rubles.

We are more interested in the prices for calls to other countries:

Tajikistan (TCELL)	4.5 rub.
Abkhazia, South Ossetia	12 rub.
Azerbaijan, Belarus	25 rub.
Armenia MTS (1-30 min per day)	3 r.
Armenia other operators	20 rub.
Georgia	20 rub.
Kazakhstan (Kcell)	RUB 3.50
Kazakhstan, other operators	8 rub.
Kyrgyzstan	15 rub.
Moldova	11 rub.
Tajikistan, other numbers	8 rub.
Turkmenistan	10 rub.
Uzbekistan	6 rub.
Ukraine	20 rub.
Vietnam	8 rub.
China (excluding Macau and Hong Kong)	3 r.
South Korea	3 r.
Europe	49 rub.
Other countries	70 rub.

As you can see, not in all cases, but in many cases you will be able to save money. Again, decide for yourself whether it will be convenient to have a separate tariff plan.

Services for international calls MTS

For those who value its tariff, the operator offers additional options.

Profitable international calls

Let's start with the fact that the service has a subscription fee of 50 rubles per day. It includes a discount on calls to other countries:

Please note that calls to the CIS are more expensive here than on the “Your Country” and “Guest” tariffs (archived offer, closed for connection). If you activate the option on one of these tariff plans, the money will be debited at the lowest rate.

To activate, dial *111*902#.

Favorite number of Ukraine and Armenia

The offer is suitable for those who call friends or relatives in the specified countries, to no more than three numbers. In this case, you can take advantage of the operator’s offer and communication with the selected numbers will become unlimited.

The cost will depend on the tariff plan:

• With subscription fee – 190 rubles/month;
• No monthly fee – 250 RUR/month.

You can add no more than 3 numbers. Moreover, they must belong to MTS or, as regards Ukraine, Vodafone.

The country codes are as follows:

• Armenia: +37477, +37493, +37498, +37449, +37488;
• Ukraine: +38050, +38066, +38095, +38099.

The algorithm for adding a number is as follows:

1. Dial the USSD request *111*56*0# call, thereby activating the service.
2. Add your favorite subscribers using the command *111*56*1*country code, subscriber number #. Wait for the SMS notification.
3. Make sure that the numbers have really become your favorite with the *111*56# call command.
4. If you need to delete your phone, do it by calling *111*56*2* country code, phone number #.

This option is not compatible with some services.

Profitable calls to other countries

Perhaps here lowest prices for calls in the CIS. There is no subscription fee. The only negative is that it does not work on all tariff plans.

And is not compatible with the following options:

Prices for international calls are as follows:

A country	Cost per minute	Country codes
Armenia MTS	1 rub.	+37477, +37493, +37494, +37498, +37449, +37488
Ukraine MTS and Vodafone	2.5 rub.	+38050, +38066, +38095, +38099
Tajikistan Tcell	4.5 rub.	+99293, +99292, +99250, +99277
Uzbekistan	6 rub.	+998
Kazakhstan Kcell	3.5 rub.	+7701, +7702, +7775, +7778v
China	1.5 rub.	+86
South Korea	1.5 rub.	+82
Vietnam	5 rub.	+84

Connect the option using the combination of numbers *111*965# call.

Calls to MTS and Vodafone Ukraine

A special option for the “Guest” and . There is no fee for it, but upon connection, tariffs for the indicated directions become preferential.

The first 30 minutes a day will cost 3.50 rubles, the next – 5 rubles/min. The action applies to calls only to codes +38050, +38066, +38095, +38099.

Activate it with the command *111*825# call.

So, these are all the current offers from the operator. Choose what best suits your needs.

Starting today, MTS is improving the parameters of its “Benefit calls to the CIS” service, expanding its geography and renaming it "Profitable calls to other countries".

Current prices:

• China - 1.50 rub./min.
• Republic of South Korea - 1.50 rub./min.
• Tcell Tajikistan - 2.50 rub./min.
• Uzbekistan - 3.50 rub./min.
• Kcell Kazakhstan - 3.50 rub./min.
• Vietnam - 5.00 rub./min.

Subscription fee and connection cost - 0 rub.

The option is valid only in the home region.

Let me remind you that calls to China also cost 1.5 rubles. MTS has an option "Profitable international calls"(they are not compatible, but don't confuse them!). However, South Korea costs 5 rubles per minute, and many other countries are even more expensive. Plus there is a subscription fee 50 rub./month(the first month's payment is debited when the option is activated).

Restrictions:

• The option is available on the “Smart mini”, “Smart”, “Smart Nonstop”, “Smart Unlimited”, “Smart +”, “Smart Top” tariffs open for connection and transition. When switching to another tariff plan, the option is automatically disabled.
• The tariff option is valid only if you have the “International Access” or “Easy Roaming and International Access” service.
• The option does not work simultaneously with the options “Favorable international calls”, “Favorite country Kazakhstan”, “Favorite country Tajikistan”, “Favorite country Uzbekistan”, “Favorite country China”, “Favorite country South Korea”, “Favorite country Vietnam”, "Favorite country. The whole world".

Total:“Profitable calls to other countries” is a pleasant bonus for many subscribers - both guests of the capital and those who need periodic calls in these directions. After all, China is now one of the strategic business directions, so the news is doubly positive! Fortunately, the option is provided without a monthly subscription fee, so many are recommended to connect even just in case.

Fat minus: limited list of available tariffs and all with a subscription fee.

Mess

Upon connection command *111*965# and the desire to know the conditions of the option (hereinafter referred to as 0), an SMS is received with the cost of China 0.9 rubles, South Korea - 1.5, Vietnam - 4.5.

The option itself in the “Mobile Assistant” is also called “Profitable calls to the CIS”. At the same time, earlier on “Profitable calls to the CIS,” as you already understood, there was no such direction as China at all, because it does not relate to the CIS in any way. Moreover, other countries are also present in the SMS description, for example, Mongolia.

Screenshot of a saved copy of “Profitable calls to the CIS” by MTS from Google, indicating only 3 countries: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan:

We are waiting for improvements. After all, how convenient and pleasant it is when you can make inexpensive calls to a variety of directions from your main number, without resorting to additional SIM cards! However, this was not the case:

The service is not available for connection

When I tried to activate “Benefit calls to other countries” via *111*965# on the “Smart for Friends” tariff, I received a response SMS: ““Benefit calls to the CIS” are not provided on your tariff.” Why on earth, since this is also Smart (see tariff restrictions above), is it simply non-public? Unclear. But the paid option “Profitable international calls” is, of course, available for connection.