MegaFon "Smart Things" tariff: detailed description, pros and cons

Date: October 1, 2022 | Updated: May 23, 2022 | Author: Moblie-man

Progress does not stand still and now, in addition to the usual smartphones, tablets and routers, more and more different items are equipped with SIM card slots: sockets, smart watches and fitness bracelets, security alarm sensors, water leaks, heat meters and water leaks , CCTV cameras, various household appliances, as well as Smart Home systems.

Do you need separate tariffs for smart devices?

Yes, of course! No, don't!

It is for such “smart” devices that need short-term Internet access to transmit readings. On October 1, 2018, MegaFon introduced a new “Smart Things” tariff.

Let us consider in detail what is included in this tariff, its pros, cons and connection methods to decide whether it is worth using it at all.

Detailed information about the tariff

The “Smart Things” tariff plan is a package offer with weekly subscription fees and service packages. The following services are provided within the tariff:

• outgoing calls to any Russian numbers – 10 minutes per week;
• outgoing short text messages – 20 per week (only to numbers in the Russian Federation);
• unlimited Internet access, with 60 MB per week provided without speed restrictions, and then it is limited to 64 Kbps;
• unlimited incoming calls.

There is no provision for transferring balances of services within packages, i.e. unused minutes, SMS, etc. will simply expire at the end of the week.

The tariff plan applies to the entire territory of the Russian Federation, except for Crimea and some hard-to-reach areas (Chukchi Autonomous Okrug, Norilsk, etc.).

How to activate the Megafon “Smart Things” tariff

You can connect to this tariff package in three different ways. But it’s worth considering that to connect, you must have at least 300 rubles in your account:

• Buy a starter package at the operator’s official store and activate it following the instructions;
• Purchase a SIM card with this tariff at any official sales office;
• Existing subscribers can switch to this tariff plan in their personal account. This can be done after preliminary registration and authorization in the system.

You can connect to this tariff package in a special application for mobile devices. First you need to download it from the application store and install it on your smartphone.

In the mobile application, you can top up your account, disable and connect various applications, and also change tariffs. In addition, a chat with an operator is available here, where you can quickly resolve any issues that arise.

In the mobile application, you can enable the auto-payment option, in which case the tariff will be charged automatically every month. To do this, you need to link a valid bank card to the SIM card.

Price

The weekly fee according to the tariff conditions will be 20 rubles. But the client can save significantly using the “Smart things for a year” option. Its cost is 750 rubles. and is written off immediately upon activation. But the client receives a 100% discount on the subscription fee for 1 year. In fact, the cost of communication services with annual payment will be reduced to approximately 14.5 rubles. in Week.

Additional services on the tariff are also available for an additional fee:

• outgoing calls to Russian numbers (over the limit) – 5 rubles/minute;
• outgoing text messages to numbers in the Russian Federation (over the limit) – 3 rubles/minute;
• outgoing multimedia messages – 7 rubles/pcs.

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Additional options

The tariff for household appliances also includes a number of additional services. Most of them are necessary for the subscriber to save money:

• Refusal of telemarketing from the telecom operator;
• I am online;
• Opt out of any network service notifications;
• Refusal of offers from the operator and its partners sent via SMS messages;
• Refusal of banner products of the operator and its partners;

The tariff includes calls to subscribers of other operators and calls abroad. All this is provided for a fee.

Advantages and disadvantages

The presence of specialized tariffs for smart devices by the operator is not just a tribute to fashion, but a very convenient thing for many people. Megafon's product has several advantages:

• Completely unlimited internet. Although there are speed limits on it, for the vast majority of sensors, alarms, etc. it will be quite sufficient to transmit daily information.
• Possibility to save by making an advance payment for the year. Monitoring the balance of even 5-10 devices monthly or weekly is not very convenient. Paying for the year at once is much easier, and you can save money.
• Normal composition of basic packages. Minutes and SMS are more than enough to receive daily reports from your smart device.

There are virtually no downsides to the tariff, taking into account its specifics. The only drawback is the price. When paying only for 1 device 750 RUR. per year is quite tolerable. But for 10 such things you will have to pay 7500-10000 rubles per year.

If for some reason the weekly package of services is not enough, then all additional calls and messages will also be expensive. They will be provided only if the personal account balance is positive.

The “Smart Things” tariff plan will come in handy for subscribers who own various smart devices. Its only disadvantage is the price, but usually the owners of such things can afford the associated costs, and they should not have any big problems.

Connecting and disconnecting

Let's discuss how to switch to Megafon's Smart Things tariff and cancel it if necessary. So, what do we need:

• The required balance amount is 300 rubles;
• You can connect only in the operator’s communication stores;
• Don't forget to take your Russian passport with you.

Please note that it is not possible to switch to an offer from another tariff plan. The connection can only be the first.

To cancel the service, you must select a different tariff plan and contact the communication shop. Addresses of sales offices can be found on the operator’s website or in the mobile application. On the website, you can find information about communication shops at the very end of the page, just click on the inscription and a map will appear in front of you.

Now let's move on to the features that characterize the tariff for Megafon smart devices.

What's included in the subscription fee

After paying for the tariff, the user receives weekly:

• 10 minutes for making outgoing calls to all phone numbers in the Russian Federation;
• 60 MB of Internet without speed restrictions;
• 20 SMS to numbers of all mobile operators within the country.

You can use minutes, megabytes and text messages in the region where an agreement was concluded with a mobile operator, as well as while traveling almost throughout Russia.

It will be useful: How to check and disable paid subscriptions on Megafon

Additional functions

The “Smart Things” tariff includes the “Unlimited cloud services” function. The subscription fee is 60 rubles per week, the service is valid only in Russia. Unlimited Internet is provided for the services Mail.ru Cloud, Yandex Disk, Dropbox (Windows), iCloud (iOS).

According to reviews from MegaFon subscribers, the Smart Things tariff includes only the necessary options that allow you to fully use all the functions of a smart home.

The advantage of this tariff is that unlimited Internet is provided when using any cloud services. The storage can be used by a subscriber with a mobile device running on any operating system. The downside is that the tariff does not work on tablets, modems and routers; it is only valid on one device.

Unlimited Internet is available only if the user uses the latest versions of operating systems or official applications. When viewing information through a VPN, as well as through any version of the Opera browser, Internet traffic is consumed as usual.

This option has no expiration date. If a subscriber for some reason does not want to use this service, he can disable it himself. If there is enough money in the account, then the subscription fee for this service is debited simultaneously with the subscription fee for the tariff.

If there is not enough money in the account, the subscriber receives a notification. After replenishing your account, debits at certain periods are synchronized.

The tariff is valid for trips within Russia with the exception of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, where it works under special conditions.

It should be noted that when the traffic is exhausted (60 MB per week), the Internet does not turn off, but only the speed decreases to 64 KB/s. With similar tariffs from other operators, the Internet is completely disabled.

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Pros and cons of the tariff

Any tariff from a mobile operator for a telephone, incl. This TP is not without advantages:

not many operators offer a similar tariff (for example, a service for smart watches for children);

Internet without limit;

prepayment for a year is possible with a 27.5% discount;

a sufficient number of basic services in the package.

The only drawback can be considered the subscription fee, especially if you have several smart smart devices.

Tariff advantages

• A favorable tariff designed for the latest gadgets, which, in principle, do not require high consumption of Internet traffic in their operation.
• A relatively small subscription fee that can be paid immediately for a year, reducing costs by 30%.
• Weekly subscription fee is charged, which makes the costs invisible.
• Reducing Internet speed in this case may not be fundamental, provided that the SIM card is used not in a phone, but in a gadget. It makes no difference how quickly the water meter gives you readings - in 5 or 20 seconds.

Let's sum it up

The tariff for children's smart watches from Megafon allows you to fully provide your child with communication, and parents do not have to worry about what is happening to their child. When choosing a tariff plan, you need to focus on your own needs; maybe you communicate with your child only via SMS messages and never call, or maybe it’s easier for you to call your child and find out everything.

An excellent addition to the watch will be the “Where are my children” application - it will allow you to track your child’s location using GPS using minimal traffic costs. Other SMS and Internet notifications can be turned off to a minimum. Operators also constantly update tariffs, so it’s worth keeping an eye on what’s happening in the communications market.

Online reviews

The company's clients who have already used the new tariff plan from Megafon leave many positive reviews online about this tariff.

Users note unlimited access to the network, even after the end of the traffic, the ability to make calls and send SMS as part of the package. Disadvantages include high fees when connecting multiple devices. If for 1 equipment the annual payment is 750-1040 rubles, then when purchasing 10 SIM cards per year you will have to pay up to 10 thousand.

The “Smart Things” TP is suitable for owners of smart technology. It makes managing your home devices even easier. The subscription fee for the tariff is quite comparable to the cost of purchasing modern devices.

general information

Let's start the review by giving a description of the Megafon "Smart Device" tariff. The offer is intended for equipment with built-in control systems and allows you to get unlimited Internet access for such devices.

What can you use it for:

• video surveillance system;
• smart watch;
• all kinds of sensors: temperature. smoke, etc.
• smart light bulbs;
• kitchen appliances;
• alarm systems

Let's note the cost of TP:

• Subscription fee – 20 rubles weekly;
• If you enable the “For a year” option – 750 rubles – annually.

Megafon "Smart Device" tariff includes the following options:

• 10 minutes of calls to all Russian numbers per week;
• Unlimited mobile internet;
• 20 messages per week to all numbers in Russia.

Megafon's Smart Things tariff plan allows you to get all these services for a small fee. If you have exhausted the packages, the cost will be as follows:

• Calls – 5 rubles per minute;
• 1 SMS – 3 rubles;
• Unlimited Internet at a speed of 64 Kb/sec.

MMS are not included in the price and will cost seven rubles per message.

Let's note the price of calls to other countries:

• Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia and Ukraine, as well as CIS countries – 35 rubles/min.;
• Europe (including Turkey and Israel) – 55 rub./min.;
• Other countries – 75 rub./min.;
• Satellite communication – 313 rub./min.

Let's talk about how to connect Smart Things Megafon.

Tariff description

Megafon’s new “Smart Things” tariff implies a weekly charge for the service and an updated package of options, including :

• Unlimited incoming calls;
• Outgoing calls - ;
• to all Russian numbers;
• Unlimited Internet traffic, in which the first ones are provided at maximum speed, all subsequent ones with a limit of .

Option “Smart things forever”

In July 2022, MegaFon launched the profitable “Smart Things Forever” option on the “Smart Things” tariff.

All operator users can activate the “Smart things forever” option - to do this, you need to pay 2,500 rubles once and the SIM card will always be active.

By activating this option once, the subscriber will:

• Receive service packages for your smart device every week.
• Minutes, SMS and Internet packages will be available as at the regular tariff.

The advantage of the service is that it gives you the opportunity to pay once and never think about it again. By connecting the option, fitness bracelets, fire and security alarms, smart watches, CCTV cameras, household appliances, smart home systems and other gadgets will work constantly.

Additional Information

The weekly fee for using the service is debited from the subscriber’s balance. If there is not enough money in the client’s account, the service is automatically suspended until it is replenished.

When connecting to a tariff with annual payment, the subscription fee is charged once per year. At the end of the billing period, debits are made weekly at a cost of 20 rubles.

To re-switch to annual payment, you should contact your mobile phone store.

The following smart devices can be connected to the tariff plan:

• Video surveillance or alarm system;
• SMART watch;
• Temperature, smoke, water leakage sensors;
• Kitchen appliances;
• Light bulbs, sockets;
• Fitness bracelets.

The peculiarity of this TP is that it is not intended for use in modems, tablets and routers.

Peculiarities

It is especially worth noting the rules for charging subscription fees:

• After connection, the fee is charged weekly;
• If there is not enough money in the account on the day of withdrawal, the provision of services will be suspended until the balance is replenished and the subscription fee is subsequently charged;
• When activating the annual option, the subscription fee will be charged once. After a year, the service will be disabled - you will need to contact the service center again to activate it.

Please note that the tariff plan does not work in routers, modems and tablets.

How much does the Smart Things tariff plan from Megafon cost?

The subscriber will need to pay for a weekly package of options . However, there is an opportunity to save significantly. To do this, you just need to connect and pay, which will be withdrawn from your account immediately after activation.

As a result, the client will pay .

What is included in the megafon package?

1. Free for all mobile operators in Russia.
2. Unlimited Internet, which works throughout the Russian Federation, except.
3. .

Cost of services at the end of the tariff

If the weekly package of options is used, you will have to pay for:

• Calls over the limit to any Russian numbers – ;
• SMS over limit – ;
• Multimedia SMS –

Cost of additional services

In addition to the main ones, there are a number of additional options that are paid separately, including:

1. Satellite connection (one of the most expensive options) – . per minute of conversation;
2. The cost of an international call depends on the incoming country and may fluctuate .

Also, the “Smart Things” tariff plan provides special roaming conditions. More information about them can be found on the official Megafon portal in the “World Travel” section.

Reviews

Kirill, Chelyabinsk : “I bought a SIM card with the “Smart Things” tariff for children’s smart watches. There are more than enough options. Everything was set up quickly, without any difficulties. So far, no shortcomings have been noticed.”

Rimma, Samara : “I switched to this tariff and was faced with the fact that my card does not work in my smartphone. Although I called the operator and clarified this issue, they said everything was fine and it could be used for the phone. But nothing works. So the SIM card sits idle.”

Nikolay, Moscow : “I am very pleased with Smart Things from Megafon. I immediately paid the annual subscription fee and saved a lot. True, I would like more free minutes for outgoing calls, but everything suits me.”