How to choose a mobile operator

The pandemic showed how much we need communication and dependent on mobile communications and the Internet. On the phone, we solve working issues, support loved ones at a distance, save contact with friends. Therefore, the choice of the correct and reliable mobile operator becomes a question not so much a momentary solution as a skewed and attentive study of all details. Let's figure out what to pay attention to in order to always be in touch without problems and unnecessary costs.

Rule No. 1. Check the coating area

In order not to remain without access to the voice and Internet communication, first of all, you need to check the map of the coating of the future operator. This interactive map shows which signal and what force it catches in a specific area of ​​interest to you. To understand whether the operator is suitable for you, determine the key locations in which you constantly visit - for example, a house, a working office, cottage, etc. Then look at the coating map whether your future operator “catches” in these places- ideally at the points you have chosen, there should be a confident 4G signal. One of the most convenient coating maps at the Sbermobail operator - see how this service is implemented by this operator.

Rule number 2. We connect only the necessary services

Request your operator's cost details - for a month, six months or a year. Having analyzed this information, you will understand what services you use most often and what you do not do at all. This will help you choose the optimal tariff with the desired volume of minutes, messages, gigabytes and not pay for the excess.

According to statistics, most of all subscribers communicate with their closest relatives, friends and several colleagues. At the same time, there are such calls either inside the network of one operator, or quite free, or significantly cheaper - therefore, the choice of one mobile operator for the whole family can save a family budget.

Rule No. 3. Looking for convenient innovations

Today, operators are trying to surprise their subscribers every day - they launch convenient subscriptions and implement new technologies. Follow such novelties-it is quite possible that some of the services offered can be very profitable and useful.

Now a number of operators are actively experimenting with the SIM cards format and format factor. For example, Sbermobail launched ESIM in the Sberbank online mobile application. Unlike a conventional SIM card, ESIM is a built-in chip that works as a SIM card that is not tied to any communication operator. The connected ESIM can work simultaneously with a regular plastic SIM card and the user himself chooses which number to take calls and messages to, and which one is used to enter the Internet.

You can arrange any amount of ESIM on the subscriber, ESIM cannot be lost, and it will not fail over time. Balance, residues at the tariff, fast payment, ESIM status are displayed in the Sberbank online mobile application. To check whether your smartphone supports this technology, click on the “Order ESIM” button, and you can find the operator’s website with a full list of devices.

Rule No. 4. We pay attention to the functionality of the personal account

Sometimes the conditions of the operator may seem very profitable, and then it turns out that behind the solution of each more or less serious problem you need to go to the office, and it is simply impossible to reach the hotline. That is why when choosing a cellular operator, you need to pay attention to the presence of a convenient and functional personal account or special application.

They are needed in order to manage your balance, connect and disable services, as well as track the details of the account. A number of operators offers wider functionality in their applications-for example, from the Sbermobail application you can call or accept the incoming Wi-Fi call.

Rule No. 5. We study discounts and loyalty programs

Choose an operator who is ready to offer you a convenient and simple loyalty program, thanks to which you can receive a little more than pay for communication. This will allow you to cover part of your expenses and reduce the cost of the tariff. By the way, in Sbermobail, communication for subscribers - active users of Sberbank cards can be almost free. The fact is that this operator allows you to exchange “thank you” bonuses (they are accumulating if you are actively and bankruptly paying a Sberbank card) for a discount of up to 99% for mobile communications. And when replenishing the account in the Sbermobail mobile application, you can return up to 30% by bonuses to your account and pay them a connection at the rate of 1 bonus = 1 ruble. Even on the operator’s website and on the Sberbank website you can find promotional codes that give a discount on some tariffs.

In fact, there are a lot of operators in the cellular market - analyze and choose the one who is most suitable for you.