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How to choose a mobile Internet operator for a tablet?

The Internet for regular surfing, in most cases, is connected in the form of traffic packets in small and large volumes. And to use special services - instant messengers, social networks, video hosting, music libraries, etc. - unlimited access is activated for this specific service.

Criteria for determining the profitability of the tariff:

• cost of traffic packages;
• number of additional unlimited options;
• price-quality ratio.

Each mobile Internet service provider has its own approach to determining their cost, so in this article we will help you figure out which operator’s conditions are the most favorable for tablet owners.

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Tariff “For tablet” MTS

The only option for a tablet from MTS at the moment is the tariff of the same name, which, despite its high cost, remains one of the most balanced solutions in this segment.

The operator provides ten gigabytes of Internet for 550 rubles/month. The conditions for the basic tariff remain the same.

Tariff “For tablet” MTS

MTS also offers a choice of one of four free options, which will be connected along with the package:

• unlimited video viewing on YouTube;
• free broadcast of TV shows in the MTC-TV application;
• unlimited use of social networks (VK, Facebook, OK);
• unlimited use of instant messengers and video calls (Skype, Viber, WhatsApp).

The first option is connected for free, for subsequent ones the subscription fee is 75p/month, and for the MTC-TV application - as much as 150 rubles.

Conditions:

• monthly fee - 550p/month;
• Internet package - 10 gigabytes;
• free incoming calls;
• outgoing calls to home region numbers - 1.5 p/min;
• CMC to any Russian (except for the Crimean peninsula) numbers, any operators - 1.5p/sms.

The note! If you exhaust the basic 10 GB package ahead of schedule, you will immediately be connected to a paid (95 rubles) package for 500 megabytes.

pros

• free unlimited access to one of four services of your choice;
• packages for SMS and calls.

Minuses

• connecting a second or more services - only for a subscription fee;
• prices are very high, which is quite typical for MTS.

“Internet for tablet + Highway” from Beeline

Beeline is one of the most advanced operators in terms of providing tariffs and services for owners of tablet computers. Internet for a tablet is a kind of golden mean from all Beeline offers. The tariff operates on a postpaid payment system, in combination with the Highway option, which provides discounts on high-speed Internet, and provides from 6 to 12 gigabytes of traffic.

Internet for tablet + Highway from Beeline

Conditions:

• ​​​subscription fee - 406.7 rubles/month for 6 GB and 600 rubles/month for 12 GB;
• free incoming calls;
• calls to house numbers. region - 1.70p/min;
• calls to numbers outside the house. region - 2.90p/min;
• SMS to any Russian (except for Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea) numbers, any operators - 1.95p.

As in the case of Megafon, the tariff here does not initially include Internet options. Traffic is added separately using a connection.

pros

• has packages for standard communication and for the Internet.

Minuses

• the price for the 12 GB Highway package is very high, but if you are satisfied with the standard 6 GB package, it is quite affordable.

“Online + Your Internet” from Megafon

Megafon Online is a universal tariff for tablets and modems, providing traffic at a price of 2.5 rubles per megabyte. However, its main advantage is not this, but the separate “Your Internet” package that works with this tariff.

Megafon Online

When you connect to this package, you will have access to 7, 15, or 30 gigabytes of mobile traffic and unlimited use of the following services:

• navigation: Ya.Maps, Google Maps, 2GIS, Ya.Navigator, Ya.Transport, AppleMap;
• cloud storage: iCloud, Mail Cloud, Y.Disk, Dropbox;
• mail services: Ya.Pochta, Mail, Gmail;
• social networks: Odnoklassniki, Instagram, Facebook, VK;
• music libraries: Ya.Muzyka, Zvooq, BOOM, VK Music;
• watching video content on YouTube.

You also get free access to the MegafonTV service and a large package of TV channels, films and series.

The subscription fee is calculated depending on the size of the package: a 7 gigabyte package costs 450 rubles per month; package of 15 gigabytes – 550 rubles; and a package of 30 gigabytes - 900 rubles per month.

pros

• many unlimited offers for various services that do not require additional payment;
• several traffic packages to choose from;
• average price tag.

Minuses

• This offer does not include free minutes and SMS packages.

Tariff “Internet for devices” from Tele2

One of the best offers from Tele2 is the “device tariff”, which includes three high-speed Internet packages:

• 15 gigabytes (subscription fee: 400p per month);
• 25 gigabytes (subscription fee: 600p per month);
• 40 gigabytes (subscription fee: 900p per month).

As well as the “Internet to Tablet” package for 499 rubles per month.

Internet for devices" from Tele2

This tariff has an interesting feature: when accessing the network at night, traffic is not charged. If you surf or download data between 00:00 and 06:59, you can use the Internet for free. Sometimes, to switch to unlimited mode, you may need to disconnect and return the Internet connection, or even restart the device. The remaining traffic at the end of the billing period does not go anywhere, but is transferred to the next month. This function fully compensates for the inflated subscription fee.

pros

• several traffic packages, with unlimited night time and the ability to connect additional services. packages at an affordable price.

Minuses

• There are no packages for standard communication.

Tariff “Super SIM Free” + “Simple Internet” from Rostelecom

The Rostelecom provider does not provide separate tariffs for tablet owners, however, you can activate additional packages from the “Simply Internet” line for the “Super SIM Free” tariff.

Tariff from Rostelecom “Super Simka Free”

The Super SIM Free tariff is not initially intended for the Internet; it is primarily designed for cheap calls.

Tariff conditions:

• There is no subscription fee;
• calls to Rostelecom numbers in your home region - 0.80p;
• calls to numbers of other operators in the region - 0.80p;
• calls to Rostelecom numbers in other regions - 0p;
• calls to numbers of third-party operators in other regions - 10p;
• mobile Internet - 9.9p/MB.

However, support for Simple Internet packages makes it very beneficial for tablets. In any case, Rostelecom does not have any better offers.

The operator provides several kits, of which two can be distinguished: “Simple Internet L” and “Simple Internet in a Tablet”. The first one is lighter, the second one is heavier.

pros

• the lowest price tags among all five operators.

Minuses

• not a very wide coverage map.

Package “Simple Internet L”

For a monthly subscription fee of 299 rubles, you are provided with seven gigabytes of traffic. If there are not enough funds on the balance on the day the subscription fee is charged, access to the Internet will be blocked until the next replenishment of the subscriber account. In this case, all traffic unused during the billing period is transferred to the next month, but if it is not paid for on time, it will be burned. Works only on the Super SIM Free tariff plan.

Conditions:

• subscription fee - 299p/month;
• Internet package - 7 GB;
• There are no additional minutes or SMS.

Package “Simple Internet on a Tablet”

An extended version of the kit for tablets. It has objectively more favorable conditions, but the subscription fee is twice as high.

Conditions:

• subscription fee - 499p/month;
• Internet package - 15 gigabytes;
• unused gigabytes are automatically transferred to the next month;
• in social networks, instant messengers and other applications, traffic is not taken into account.

What SIM card is needed for a tablet?

Having purchased a tablet, we strive to use all its capabilities in order to have access to the necessary information and reliable access to the Internet, so we should carefully consider the choice of SIM card. A SIM card is a module that is used to identify a user in cellular networks. Most tablets require a different SIM card than a mobile phone; it is smaller in size, but for some models regular SIM cards are suitable. Which SIM card should you choose so that your tablet will delight you with trouble-free operation, a wealth of functions, and fast Internet?

1

First of all, it’s worth finding out whether the device has a 3G module into which you can insert a SIM card to access the Internet, and if so, what SIM card does your tablet support. If a mini SIM is suitable for the device, then its size is 25x15 mm, it is used in all mobile phones. Micro SIM has a size of 15x12 mm, it is suitable for new generation cell phones and tablets.

2

If a tablet with a 3G module, a SIM card is needed to have access to the Internet via a 3G network, then the device can be used as a cell phone, so it is important to know which company to purchase a SIM card so that the tariffs are profitable for you. Many mobile operators (MTS, Billine, Megafon and others) produce special SIM cards for tablets, and the buyer has a large selection of different tariff plans. If you are not going to use the tablet as a mobile phone, it is better to purchase a SIM card with a plan that provides low prices for unlimited Internet, for example, the “Unlim” tariff from.

3

It is worth carefully calculating what kind of traffic will suit you. If you only occasionally watch the weather and read the news, then a tariff plan with 6 GB traffic is quite suitable. In order to download a large amount of information and watch movies online, it is better to opt for a tariff plan with maximum traffic. Quite favorable tariffs are offered by the MTS company in the MTS Tablet Internet package, such a SIM card is valid throughout the country, and there is a “Mobile TV” function.

4

To insert a SIM card, you need to purchase a SIM card of the size that is suitable for the device: mini or micro SIM. After turning off the tablet and placing it with the display down, you need to pull out the SIM card slot; it is usually located next to the buttons and sockets on the side or bottom of the tablet. Sometimes, in order to pull it out, you need to use the paperclip key that comes with the device. After inserting the card into the SIM card holder, you need to push the tray in and turn on the tablet. Having gone to the settings section, you need to select the “Cellular Data” tab, and then “APN Settings” and enter the access point data (APN, name and password). If you have a question about any of the data, you can contact your mobile operator.

5

Some users, not wanting to buy a special SIM card for tablets, adapt a mini SIM by cutting it to the size of a micro SIM. Using a special stapler or ordinary scissors and a ruler, reduce a card measuring 25x15 mm to a size of 15x12. It must be remembered that the dimensions must match down to a millimeter, and do not forget about the cut corner. After the SIM card has been carefully reduced, you need to clean the cuts with fine sandpaper - and you can check its performance.

When choosing a SIM card for a tablet, it is important to consider its size in order to purchase the right model, and also ask about current tariff plans. It is better if it is a special SIM card for tablets, then you will have many opportunities to use the Internet and there will be no difficulties installing it in the device.

Comparison of the best tariffs for a tablet (table)

We compared tariffs for tablets for five Russian operators. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages:

Video - Comparison of tariffs for tablets from MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2, Yota and Rostelecom

Internet for a tablet, how to choose? Favorites

We will try to answer in as much detail as possible the question, which Internet to choose for your tablet?

Let's start with a little background information. If you decide to choose the most suitable Internet tariff for your tablet, then first consider one thing. There are tablets that have the ability to use a SIM card, and there are those that do not.

For ordinary smartphones, such a problem with choosing the Internet does not exist; most support either access via a SIM card and via Wi-Fi networks, or only via the mobile Internet. For tablets, the problem is deeper.

For example, Apple tablets do not use the ability to connect a SIM card, which in our opinion is a big disadvantage, despite the high performance and excellent design. Most people buy a tablet to work on the Internet, so when choosing a purchase, look carefully at the characteristics. The main thing for consultants in the store is to sell the product, be vigilant, or they may give you the wrong tablet.

WI - FI is not available everywhere!

If the description of the tablet’s characteristics does not contain the lines: support for 3G networks, support for SIM cards, it means that the Internet for the tablet is used only through Wi-Fi networks.

Wi-Fi is not available everywhere, and not all wireless networks have access to the Internet. Thus, in order for you to surf the Internet from a tablet, you will have to find such a network, and then just surf the Internet. Agree this is not very convenient. Free WI-FI is often available only with a speed limit, and besides, you won’t sit in a cafe for days just for this.

Many people install Wi-Fi at home, this is good and pleasant. What if you go out of town, or go on a visit? Yes, not everyone in Russia has WI-FI, even in public places. So think twice about whether you need such a tablet.

A tablet without the ability to install a SIM card is cheaper.

This rule applies only to those brands of tablet manufacturers that have devices with the ability to connect a SIM card and those devices that do not have this function. For example, the Samsung company produces two types of tablets. With a SIM card it’s about 20% more expensive, without a SIM card it’s cheaper. Many brands only produce tablets without a SIM card. If you have chosen the Internet for your tablet as the main area of ​​use of the device, then you definitely need a SIM card.

MTS, Megafon, Beeline - Which Internet to choose for your tablet?

Recently, Internet purchased through cellular operators has become cheaper and cheaper, and the speed is higher and higher. Therefore, if you chose tablets with a SIM card, you did the right thing. Over time, your expenses will only pay off, and you won’t have to upgrade the new product.

The main Russian operators are without a doubt MTS, Megafon and Beeline. Since about 2013, Megafon began actively making SIM cards specifically for tablets and introducing tariffs for them accordingly. Why did MTS and Beeline connect? MTS, like Megafon, keeps the bar at a cheap level under favorable conditions. It’s impossible to say for sure about Beeline, but perhaps they already have lucrative offers.

Choose the right tariff!

Buy a tariff that meets the following requirements:

— The tariff should be unlimited.

— Take the average price category

— In your region, the operator must have a large coverage area.

Take only those tariffs using the Internet for a tablet that do not have a budget limit. For example, if you have activated a service like 1 ruble per 1 megabyte, this is not profitable. What if you install an update or accidentally watch a movie, imagine how much money you will owe? And if, for example, you connect a 5GB per month package with unlimited speed, and if the traffic exceeds the speed drops to, say, 500 KB, then this is a profitable option. The tablet uses much less traffic than a PC, so these 5GB will be more than enough for you.

Let's summarize:

And we hope you understand, there are two types of tablets with and without SIM card support, don’t forget about it. And secondly, if you are still thinking about which Internet to choose for your tablet, then remember unlimited tariffs are more profitable than limited ones. Good luck in choosing the Internet for tablets, thank you for your attention!

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