Roaming abroad from megafon. Description of the “Roaming Abroad” service from Megafon

In addition to the pleasant hassle of packing for a trip abroad, the issue of communication services abroad stands apart. How much will international roaming from Megafon cost, what optimizing options to choose, how to connect the Internet and many other important details. Let's figure it out together.

International roaming conditions

The function allows customers to use cellular communications outside the Megafon network coverage area. This happens through cooperation between the Russian provider and representatives from other countries. It is necessary to distinguish between the tariff conditions in a foreign country and when traveling on airliners or ships where satellite communications are available.

The service is automatically provided on any Megafon SIM card, but the number of countries is limited to 152. To communicate in exotic places, it is necessary to install additional services. There is no need to disable international roaming; it automatically stops working after returning to your home country.

The consumer can find out whether the international access service is active on his telephone number in the following ways:

1. Use your personal account on the provider’s official website.
2. Place a call to customer technical support. Enter contact 0500 in the Russian Federation or +79261110500 when abroad.
3. Contact the Megafon service center for help. Take your passport with you.

To find out the specifics of tariffs in roaming conditions, use the following steps:

1. Enter the code *139# and follow the instructions on the display of your mobile device.
2. Go to the official resource of the provider. Open the world travel section. Indicate the name of the state. After this, the display will display a complete list of calculations for voice calls, SMS correspondence and the cost of network traffic.

Call options

I don’t want to be left without mobile communications outside my home state. The cost of outgoing and incoming calls directly depends on the basic conditions of international roaming and the established tariff plan. The company offers significant savings and includes optimization services.

The whole world

The option allows you to communicate for free. All incoming calls are not subject to tariffs from the first minute. Let's look at the characteristics of the service:

1. To use the function, a subscription fee of 99 rubles per day is charged. Payments are debited automatically at the beginning of each new billing period. If at the time of payment there is not enough money on the balance, the work is blocked by the provider until the specified amount is paid.
2. There is no fee for connection.
3. The consumer is given forty free minutes every day for incoming calls from all directions. After the limit is fully consumed, charging is carried out according to standard roaming conditions. Unspent balances are not carried over to the next billing period and are automatically burned.
4. Other communication services are calculated at the basic prices of a foreign country.
5. The option can only be activated once during the day.
6. The service is incompatible with the Around the World service.
7. Cannot work simultaneously with other optimizing offers in international roaming.

To make a connection, select one of the methods:

1. Log in to your personal account. Find the option you need and run it.
2. Enter USSD code *131*1#.
3. Write a message with the text “YES” to contact “0500978”.

Disabling occurs using the combination *131# or sending SMS “STOP” to “0500978”.

Around the world

The service provides favorable tariffs for calls and SMS sending. Characteristics:

1. Activation costs 15 rubles.
2. A subscription fee of 9 rubles per day is charged for work. If the required amount is not available, the option is suspended by the operator until the personal account is replenished.
3. Single price for incoming and outgoing calls in all directions, within the country and to Russia, in Europe and the CIS countries:

• calls – 13 rub. per minute of conversation;
• SMS to any phone number 11 rub.

1. Asia, North Africa and USA:

• calls – 19 rubles;
• messages – 14 rub.

1. All other states and China:

• voice communication – 43 rubles;
• SMS – 14 rub.

1. The option from Megafon does not work with other similar savings offers in international mode and with the Around the World contract.
2. Discount conditions do not apply to call forwarding.
3. Compatible with call back function.

To install, select one of the methods:

1. Through your Megafon personal account or mobile application.
2. Dial the code sequence *105*708#.
3. Send a request via SMS with the text “YES” to “000105708”.

To disable this service, enter the code *105*708*0# or write a letter “STOP” to the same service contact.

Roaming goodbye

The offer allows you to use communications around the world without restrictions, at home prices. Let's consider the features of the provision:

To activate the offer, enter the USSD command *171# or send SMS “YES” to “05001382”. Or install it in your personal account environment. When returning home, do not forget to deactivate it using the code *171# or text “STOP” to the same number.

The service is provided in the following countries:

Minute packages

You can save a lot if you subscribe to minute packages of certain sizes while roaming. The table shows possible variations and their costs:

The option is limited to 30 days. Packages are valid only in international roaming conditions. Minutes are spent on all incoming and outgoing voice communications in all directions. If you do not have time to use up the volume of the kit in a month, the remaining balance will automatically burn out and will not be transferred to the next billing period. When the limit is fully consumed, charging is carried out according to the standard conditions of the roaming tariff plan. Activation and deactivation occurs only in the personal account service or with the help of Megafon employees.

Abkhazia feels like home

Option with a fixed subscription fee of 30 rubles per day, which is automatically withdrawn from the account. If there are insufficient funds, work is suspended until full payment is made. Activation costs 30 rubles. The provider limits its coverage area to the Republic of Abkhazia. All outgoing and incoming connections, SMS and mobile Internet are charged at home prices.

If other international roaming services are activated, the “Like at home in Abkhazia” service has priority. To install, choose any method:

1. Enter code *541#.
2. Send an SMS message to “05001149” with the text “YES”.
3. Use your personal account on the provider’s official resource.

Just a note! When you return home, do not forget to deactivate the option.

To disable the service on Megafon, send SMS “STOP” to the same contact or dial the sequence of numbers *541#.

Expanded international roaming

Standard roaming conditions apply to 152 countries only. If you decide to go on a trip to an exotic part of the planet, do not forget to activate this option. It will allow active use of mobile communications in the following countries:

Without activating the service, voice communication and correspondence are impossible, because billing here is carried out with a delay of 30 days. The service is compatible with all tariffs, except for mobile Internet offers. The cost of connection is zero rubles, there is no subscription fee at all. To activate and deactivate, you will need to visit a Megafon sales and customer service salon.

Internet options

Enable special optimization options for using the Internet while roaming abroad from Megafon, which will help you significantly save on consumed traffic.

Vacation Online

The service provides fixed and low rates for loaded data traffic. Peculiarities:

1. Activation cost is 30 rubles.
2. No subscription fee.
3. Mobile traffic is charged at 15 rubles per megabyte.
4. Valid for 30 days after connection.
5. The Internet limit is rounded up to 100 kilobytes.
6. When switching to another tariff plan, the option is automatically transferred subject to compatibility.
7. If the subscriber has enabled international roaming prohibition, the function does not work.

To connect, enter the sequence *105*0060# or send an SMS to “0500960” with the text “YES” or “STOP” to deactivate.

World online

Completely unlimited mobile internet from your phone. Subscription payment – ​​600 rubles per day. Valid abroad in the following countries:

The volume of traffic is unlimited. If more than 1 gigabyte has been used per day, the provider limits the data transfer speed to 64 kilobits per second until the next billing period. Does not work when transmitting traffic via Wi-Fi. The extension takes place according to Moscow time; if at this moment there are not enough funds on the balance, then access to the network is blocked.

Connection:

1. Personal account.
2. USSD code *136#.
3. SMS to “05001190” with the text “YES” or “STOP” to turn it off.

Options for SMS

If you are used to communicating via SMS messages, you can save a lot in a foreign country. Activate special packages of different sizes:

The duration of the package is 30 days. If you do not have time to use it up, the remaining balance will be burned by default. If the limit is exceeded, charging is carried out according to the standard conditions of international roaming and tariff plan. Activation and deactivation occurs through the subscriber’s personal account on the provider’s website.

Just a note! The price and features of the provision of services described in the review are intended for subscribers in the Moscow region. Check with your local showroom for details.

If you are going to another country, you need to know about the conditions of roaming abroad from Megafon, as well as special optimization options. If you have any questions, you can contact the operator’s service salon for help or call the hotline number +79271110500 at any time.

Many subscribers go on trips abroad both in the summer and at other times. At the same time, people always want to be in touch, regardless of whether it is a vacation or a business trip. Often you have to call loved ones, work colleagues and friends. Mobile telecom operators are developing special tariff offers aimed at optimizing roaming conditions. However, providing a new tariff does not always solve this problem. For cellular users traveling abroad, the Megafon company provides such a useful and profitable opportunity as, which includes a package of paid minutes for voice communication.

To use this option in your work, you must pay for the entire package at once. The payment amount depends on the number of minutes of the package and the country where you want to go on a trip or business trip. Before activating the option, read the information presented in the review, including the cost of the service, the terms of its provision, operating features and user reviews.

This offer from the Megafon operator does not provide users with any conditions for favorable cost of calls. The service provides certain limits for calls while traveling abroad under international roaming conditions. The service applies only to voice calls. There is no advantage in sending SMS or access to mobile traffic under its conditions. However, if you are only interested in making phone calls, then the best solution for you would be to purchase this package using the offered option “ Minute packages».

Service characteristics

Subscribers are given the opportunity to activate packages of communication minutes and make calls while traveling to 3 times more profitable than a regular tariff plan with roaming conditions. If we look at the financial side of this option in more detail, the conditions are simple.

For European countries and CIS countries, the conditions of the option are as follows:

1. The service availability area includes 58 countries, the main ones of which are Austria, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Estonia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Finland, Ukraine, Turkey, Tajikistan, Slovakia, Cyprus, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Germany and other countries. The full list can be found on the web resource of the Megafon operator. The list of these countries may change.
2. Pack of 25 worth a minute 329 rubles
3. Pack of 50 worth a minute 495 rubles

For the whole world, the conditions and size of the provided optional packages are as follows:

1. Pack of 25 minutes are paid in the amount 829 rubles
2. Pack of 50 worth a minute 1429 minutes.
3. Service opening hours – 1 month from the time of connection.

Attention : paid packages of minutes are provided for outgoing and incoming calls, and are valid for calls to Russia, from Russia, as well as to other countries according to the list above.

Features of the Megafon minute packages option

Like any service, this option has its own connection, operation and compatibility with other operator offers. To clarify whether this service can be activated on your tariff plan, use your Personal Account on Megafon’s Internet resource. Among the features of the option, the following points can be noted:

1. The option does not work in conjunction with the tariff plan " Around the world».
2. The option only works when traveling abroad, that is, in international roaming.
3. The voice communication package is spent on outgoing and incoming calls.
4. The cost of mobile communications under the terms of the option does not apply to telephone calls via satellite communications, as well as on aircraft, calls through the AT&T Mobility LLC mobile network, and calls in countries such as Tunisia, the Maldives, Andorra, Syria.
5. Minute packages do not operate in conjunction with other services providing communications in roaming.
6. Unused packages are deleted after a month. At the same time, it is impossible to disable the package ahead of time and return money for unused minutes.
7. It is possible to connect several packages at the same time.

How to connect Megafon minutes package

Not all subscribers know how to activate a package of minutes from Megafon, so in this review we will look at all existing methods of connecting to this roaming option.

1. On the operator’s website there is an individual subscriber self-service service – Personal Account. By registering in it, you can manage all services and options on the number, including enabling the “ Minute packages».
2. By analogy with the first method, you can activate this option using the mobile application from Megafon, which serves as a Personal Account. In the available services section, find " Minute packages", activate this option.
3. Dial on mobile phone request *116# , press the call button. Next, in the menu that appears, select the package you need from the four packages described above. After processing the command, the option is activated.
4. Use SMS sending to service number 0500-1035 . To connect each of the described packages there is its own command, which is typed into the message text field. To activate the package on 25 minutes for Europe and the CIS type in the text field 25 Europe, on 50 minutes - 50 Europe. To connect the package to 25 dial minutes for the whole world 25 World, on 50 minutes - 50 World.
5. Quick activation. Go to Megafon's website in the section " Roaming» — « Travel the world" Find the option " Minute packages", click on this link. Press the " To plug" In the proposed window, enter your phone number and click " to get the code" Send the received code using the appropriate button. As a result, the option will be activated on your number.
6. If you do not have internet, you can contact your operator contact center by number 0500 . After the answering machine instructions, press the " 0 » to connect to an operator. Wait for the connection, introduce yourself and provide your passport details. Ask a specialist to connect “ Package of minutes» of a certain volume and type.
7. Visit Megafon branded communication salon and ask the operator to enable the option “ Minute packages", specify exactly what package you need and what country you decide to go to. The type of package and its cost depend on this. After connecting, you will receive a notification.

How to disable Megafon's "Pack of Minutes"

There is no particular point in disabling the option, since it will turn off on its own in a month. But you can forcefully disable the option if necessary. The following methods are provided for this:

1. IN Personal account in the current options section, find “ Package of minutes» and turn it off according to the system instructions.
2. Open the mobile application on your phone " Megafon Personal account"And by analogy with the first method, disable the option.
3. Go to service office subscribers and ask the employee to disable the option. In this case, you will need your passport, or the document of the owner of the SIM card if it was purchased by another subscriber.
4. Contact a specialist support center at the toll-free number listed above. Ask him to turn off his expensive roaming service. If you decide to disable the option while abroad, use the number 7926-111-0500 .

There are no ways to disable it by sending short requests and text messages to service numbers. Disabling the service by the subscriber is free of charge and takes a few minutes. A notification about the disconnection will be sent to the subscriber's phone.

Expert opinion

The service is useful for subscribers who often travel abroad. It allows you to save on mobile communications when roaming, although the cost of minute packages is quite high. It may not always be profitable to enable this option, since today it is possible to use popular instant messengers that have calling functions via the Internet. They can even make video calls.

At the same time, the traffic consumption will be insignificant, and will certainly be cheaper than the service fee " Minute packages" Therefore, before connecting the option, you must carefully study all the conditions of the option, as well as familiarize yourself with other existing offers of this operator, available instant messengers in the online store, and offers of other mobile operators. Only after this can a final decision be made.

Roaming services are a convenient and practical way to use your Megafon number anywhere in the world without the need to purchase a SIM card from one of the local operators. Thanks to the partnership agreements of the domestic provider with a huge number of foreign telecommunications companies, each subscriber can count on automatic registration of his phone in the guest network with the provision of the necessary range of mobile services.

It is important to take into account that international roaming is characterized by higher prices, which significantly increase the size of the mobile budget in comparison with the usual tariffs in your home region. At the same time, the operator has provided a number of options that allow you to optimize costs and significantly reduce the cost of voice communication, messaging and Internet traffic consumption.

Features of providing Megafon roaming services abroad

Of course, the possibility of using Megafon roaming services abroad is directly related to the sufficient amount of funds in the subscriber’s personal account and the presence of contractual agreements with foreign mobile operators with your provider. The most convenient way to obtain such information is through the “Roaming” section on the official Megafon website.
Make sure you have the basic roaming option enabled on your phone. You can find out this important functional point in various ways:

• check the list of active options in ;
• use the functionality of the Megafon mobile application;
• contact the provider's help desk by phone 0500 ;
• Consult with the manager of the Megafon office closest to you.

Only after the balance has been replenished, the connection to the subscriber's roaming service number has been verified, and there are operators in the destination country that cooperate with Megafon - you can safely go abroad without fear of being left without communication.

Having arrived at your destination, you must turn on the device to register it in the local provider’s network. The successful completion of this procedure will be indicated by a new branded icon (operator name), which will take its place on the phone screen.

Important! Automatic registration of a SIM card in a guest network may not be successful. In such a situation, you must manually configure the registration in the corresponding phone menu item.

At the moment, automatic registration of a Megafon SIM card in roaming with further online pricing of cellular services is valid in more than 150 countries near and far abroad. For those countries that are not included in this list, you will need to activate the “Extended International Roaming” service. This option is connected completely free of charge, provides for billing not online, but with a significant time delay and becomes indispensable, for example, when traveling to the PRC, many countries in South America, and Greenland.

Conditions and possibilities of international roaming communications

International roaming services from Megafon provide the subscriber with the usual list of mobile services:

• incoming outgoing voice communication;
• receiving and sending messages (SMS, MMS);
• Internet traffic, including high-speed Internet 3G/4G/

Thanks to universal international mobile communication standards, the subscriber does not need to make additional adjustments or configure the phone in any special way.

But let's be honest, using the Internet while roaming is quite unprofitable. If there is an urgent need to access the global network, it is best to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi distribution in a hotel or cafe, although we should not forget the possibility of reducing the initial cost of mobile Internet in roaming.

While on a trip abroad, a Megafon subscriber is not left for a second without operator support. At any time, he can contact the help desk for consultations or practical support from a specialist. The main thing here is to give up trying to call the usual number 0500, and use a special toll-free number for roaming communications with the operator +7 926 111 0500 .

Prices for Megafon mobile services in international roaming differ depending on the user’s country of residence. All the nuances of tariffs can be found in the already indicated “Roaming” section on the provider’s resource. Here we will give just a few examples so that you can evaluate the current price level for roaming communications in countries popular for holidays and travel:

Please note that roaming rates for Egypt are valid for most countries in Europe and the USA. At the same time, there are more expensive countries. For example, when traveling to Canada you will have to pay 129 rubles. per minute of any conversations, both within the local cellular network and when communicating with subscribers from Russia or any other state.

Important! If the call forwarding option is active on the phone, this will result in double billing of calls as they will be identified by the network as both incoming and outgoing voice services.

Connecting (disconnecting) the international roaming service Megafon

Let us remind you once again that roaming connections abroad from the Megafon operator do not require payment and can be implemented independently through the online self-service service Personal Account or its equivalent for small devices - the Megafon mobile application Personal Account. This utility allows you to manage cellular services directly from the screen and is installed on devices running Android, Windows phone, iOS. You can download the application.

If the subscriber does not have the opportunity to use the online self-service service to activate roaming services, you can ask a help desk specialist about this or contact one of the Megafon branded salons for help.

The same algorithm is used to disable roaming. It is important to take into account the nuance that upon returning from abroad, the phone automatically undergoes re-registration in its native network, thereby activating the tariff plan chosen by the subscriber for the home region. Taking into account the fact that the roaming service does not deduct any subscription fee from the telephone balance, it may not be worth disabling it, so as not to forget to re-activate it the next time you travel abroad.

How to reduce the cost of Internet when roaming abroad

You have already seen that standard roaming Internet traffic is not only very expensive, but also very limited in volume. Therefore, you should try to use free Wi-Fi or connect additional options from your provider that will improve the conditions for access to the global network.

"Internet Abroad"

This option is activated using a USSD request * 136 # and allows you to additionally receive daily Internet traffic packages of 10 MB or 30 MB. Another way to activate the service is to send a number 0500993 service SMS with text 10MB or 30MB.

Deactivating the “Internet abroad” option is carried out in a similar way. Sending a USSD request from your phone * 136 * 0 # or SMS messages with the word STOP to the same number 0500993 .

Megabytes received as part of this service have the following prices.

Important! The “Internet Abroad” option has a rational mechanism for charging a daily subscription fee, debiting funds from the personal account only on the day of actual use of Internet traffic. If a subscriber has not accessed the global network for 24 hours, the balance will remain untouched.

"Vacation-online"

Let's take a closer look at the terms of provision of the Vacation Online service from Megafon.

You can activate the service in 10-15 minutes in your Personal Account or using a USSD request * 501 # . Disabling the option is implemented via a USSD request * 501 * 0 # . An alternative way to activate (deactivate) is an SMS of any content sent to the service number 0500960 .

"Unlimited Italy"

A fairly useful option for Megafon subscribers who are planning to visit Italy and do not want to limit themselves in receiving information via the Internet. This service is suitable for owners of all tariff plans for individuals and offers unlimited volume of downloaded traffic for a daily subscription fee of 500 rubles. Free connection and deactivation of the option is implemented via a USSD request * 105 * 1144 # . In addition, to activate, you can send an SMS message of any content to the number 05001144 . To disable the “Unlimited Italy” service, an SMS with the word Stop is sent to the same number.

Reduced cost of calls in roaming

When staying abroad, accessible voice communication for free communication with loved ones and colleagues is of great importance.

"The whole world"

This service does not require a connection fee, but requires a daily subscription fee of 59 rubles. For this money, the user receives 40 minutes of unpaid incoming calls. If during the day the established limit has been exhausted, each subsequent minute will be paid according to roaming tariffs in the host country.

Connecting the “Whole World” option from Megafon is implemented by sending SMS and short commands:

• connection - SMS with any content to the number 0500978 or USSD request * 131 * 1 # ;
• shutdown – sending a message with the text Stop to a number 0500978 or USSD request service number or * 131 * 0 # .

Note! The “Whole World” option, like other functionally similar services for roaming, can be paid using a bank card and the services “Promised payment”, “Pay for me”, “Pay when convenient”.

Option "Around the World"

The “Around the World” service allows the subscriber to significantly reduce communication costs while roaming, which allows the subscriber for 9 rubles. per day, reduce the tariff for incoming and outgoing calls to 13-19 rubles. per minute, and SMS up to 11-14 rubles. (prices vary by country of stay and call).

The connection cost is only 15 rubles. and implemented via USSD command * 105 * 708 # or sending an SMS of any content to the number 000105708. The same number is involved in deactivating the option using an SMS message with the text Stop. Another way to disable the Around the World service is a USSD request * 105 * 708 * 0 # .

Optimizing the cost of SMS messages abroad

Communication via SMS messages is a fairly common practice of receiving and transmitting important information by a subscriber when he is abroad. This is also facilitated by the possibility of significantly reducing the cost of SMS thanks to several Megafon options.

"50 SMS Europe" or "100 SMS Europe"

These options are useful when traveling around Europe and allow you to receive 50 or 100 SMS messages for 30 days at a fixed price of 195 rubles. and 295 rub. respectively. To connect and check the balance of SMS message packages, the following SMS and USSD commands are used.

After 30 days from the moment of connection, the option is deactivated automatically.

“50 SMS World” or “100 SMS World”

These prepaid message packages will allow you to exchange information as economically as possible, located in any corner of the planet where international roaming from Megafon operates. The cost of the “50 SMS World” package is 495 rubles. For the “100 SMS World” package you will have to pay 695 rubles.

The following commands are used to manage options.

Important! It is possible to simultaneously connect to different roaming packages of SMS messages.

By studying the consumer market, Megafon employees are developing new offers that are suitable for all categories of clients. For subscribers traveling abroad, the mobile operator has developed a special package consisting of free minutes for calls.

To use the option, you need to pay for the package one time. The amount depends on the country of residence and the amount of time provided. Details can be obtained from representatives of the mobile operator.

For subscribers who decide to subscribe to a package of minutes, Megafon provides several variations:

• 25 and 50 minutes for calls from the CIS and Europe;
• 25 and 50 minutes for communication from other countries.

There is no subscription fee for using the service. The debit occurs only once, per package activation. The option only works in international roaming. Minutes are spent on incoming and outgoing calls in the Russian Federation and within the country of residence.

Sometimes subscribers who do not understand the terms of use of the service leave feedback with the following content: “I connected to the 25 minutes package Europe and the CIS. I haven’t called Russia for a month. When the need for a call arose, it turned out that the option did not work. What is the reason?". The problem is that the option is only valid for 30 days. After that, all unused time is burned.

This option can be used by both private and corporate clients. The service is available on any tariff plan, with the exception of “Around the World”. The package is not valid in countries such as:

• Andorra;
• Syria;
• Tunisia;
• Maldives.

Throughout the entire period of the option, subscribers can check the remaining minutes. This can be done using the command “*558#”. For those who need more free time, it is recommended to connect several packages.

Characteristics

How to connect

For subscribers who decide to use the 50 or 25 minute peace option, Megafon allows you to choose a connection method. The easiest way is to indicate your phone number on the page describing the function. If the site does not load, you can:

• Send an SMS with any text to the number “05001035”;
• Use the USSD command “*116#”;
• Go to your personal account. Activate the desired function.

While in European countries, you can use the help of the operator - “+7 926 111 0500”. For activating the option, 329-1429 rubles are debited from the account. The amount is affected by volume and direction. The additional package is connected using the methods described above.

How to disable

If the service is not needed, you can deactivate it. To do this you need:

• Log in to the website ru. Disable unnecessary function;
• Call technical support. The operator will deactivate;
• Visit an office or communication salon.

After deactivating the function, the remaining time expires. To save money, it is recommended to wait until the entire package is spent. You can find out the balance using the command “*558#”. The option can be disabled automatically after 30 days from the moment of its activation.

Who is it suitable for?

The option will be of interest to subscribers traveling around the world. The cost of calls is reduced by 3 times. The best option is a package with 25 minutes. For those who need a full-fledged option, they can use the “ ” function.

Depending on the needs of subscribers, the provider develops individual options. This makes it possible to choose those communication services that will be beneficial for the Russian Federation or during a trip abroad. In the article we will look at how to connect a Megafon minutes package, its functions, and also compare it with the “Around the World” function.

For those subscribers who often travel abroad, the company offers a new option. The bottom line is free voice calls. This significantly reduces expenses while roaming.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let's consider the pros and cons of the offer from Megafon:

• Works directly when you are in international roaming. Valid for 30 days from the moment of connection and applies only to voice calls. Maximum package 50 minutes for Europe and the CIS or for the whole world. Subscribers are given a choice of tariffs depending on their needs. This can rightfully be considered an advantage;
• The disadvantages are that the coverage area is limited and does not apply to some countries. The service provides only voice calls and is incompatible with other options, which is not very convenient. If you don’t need outgoing calls when traveling abroad, but need to stay in touch, then you can consider the “Around the World” function. Where incoming calls are provided at a reduced price.

How to connect a package with minutes

Connection is assumed in the following ways:

• By performing a short USSD request “*116#”;
• By visiting the nearest sales office of the provider;
• By calling the operator’s hotline at “8-800-550-05-00”;
• By sending an SMS to the number “05001035” (any message text).

There are several ways to disable it, namely:

• Using the USSD command “*136#”.
• Through a consultant at the contact center “8-800-550-05-00”.
• By contacting the provider's sales showroom.
• Through the official website of Megafon.

After deactivation, the package of minutes expires. Disabling is carried out automatically after 30 days from the moment of its activation.

Cost of packages and their characteristics

There is no subscription fee, write-off is made once upon activation. We propose to consider the cost in the form of a table.

How to pay while roaming?

If you are already in the roaming coverage area, then payment is expected in the following ways:

• From a bank card account;
• Using the “Promised Payment”;
• Enable the “Pay for me” or “Pay when convenient” functions.

Tariffing begins to take effect only when the local time of the country in which you are arriving coincides with Moscow.

Who is it suitable for?

The service will be of interest to subscribers who frequently travel around the world. After connecting, you are given the opportunity to call at a cost 3 times cheaper than the price of roaming in the main TP. If you do not need a large number of voice calls, then the best option would be to connect the “25 minutes Europe and CIS” or “25 minutes world” option from Megafon. If you need more time for communication, you can activate the option for 50 minutes.

Short USSD requests

For quick access to the provider’s services, we have prepared for you a list of useful USSD requests:

• *100# - Account balance;
• *105# - Access to the menu of your personal account;
• *106# - Use the “Promised payment”;
• *143*№ ab.,# - “Pay for me”;
• *505*0*3273# - Disable all paid services.

This article provides general information. To find out more precisely about the service, we recommend calling the hotline number “8-800-550-05-00”.