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Modern cellular operators provide communication services to their subscribers not only within the home region and in roaming around the country. When traveling abroad, customers of the Megafon operator can be sure that they will not be left without a stable and high-quality connection. In order to provide yourself with this integral part of life, you need to take care of a number of points in advance before the trip, familiarize yourself with the local tariffs, activate packages and options that allow you to get a good discount and clarify payment options if you wish. How to connect Megafon roaming in China, on what conditions is it provided, what packages will be beneficial for voice calls, sending SMS, and how much will the Internet cost? All these issues will be discussed in the current article.

Roaming. Megafon in China: is a connection required?

Often, the term "roaming" refers to a certain additional service, which must be connected separately on the number, before going on vacation / on a business trip, etc. In fact, the ability to use communication services in other cities and countries is basic (it is connected on the number by default). The list of basic services on the number already contains " international roaming” and “long distance roaming” - they can be disabled only at the request of the subscriber himself. Thus, Megafon roaming in China will be provided on the client's number. However, there is a slight nuance here.

Extended international roaming

With the advent of such a concept as "online billing", there was a need for another service for roaming. The essence of online billing is that debits from the mobile operator's client number are carried out immediately after he has performed a paid action. In fact, this is no different from the principle of withdrawing money for voice communications and other services in its home region. Since the operators of not all countries provide for such a tariffication scheme, it is sometimes not necessary to activate extended international roaming. It should be borne in mind that in a country where there is no instant debiting of money for services, the action performed may be reflected within a few days on the Megafon number. Roaming in China means charging online. Therefore, you need to contact the communication salon (the direct owner of the number with a passport) and activate the extended roaming service. You can do this completely free of charge.

The cost of communication services in roaming (without connecting any packages)

So, before you start using roaming ("MegaFon") in China, before traveling, you should familiarize yourself with the prices for communication services provided by local operators. We remind you that cell company enters into agreements with local organizations that are providers of communication services, which, in turn, provide tourists with stable and high-quality communication. What is the cost of communication services?

• commit voice call you can pay 129 rubles per minute of connection (this cost is relevant both for calls to your country and for calls to local numbers);
• an incoming call will also cost 129 rubles per minute of communication;
• you can send a text message in any direction for twenty-five rubles;
• receive incoming message free of charge (from any number).

We reduce the cost of voice services

The operator offers several options for reducing the cost of the service from Megafon - roaming abroad. The subscriber can enable/disable the offered operations independently. Let us consider in more detail what cost optimization options can be used:

1. Worldwide option. When this service is activated, the subscriber will receive 40 free incoming minutes daily. At the same time, 59 rubles will be debited from the account daily. Upon arrival in the Russian Federation, you should disable the service forcibly, in otherwise subscriber the fee will continue to be charged.
2. Option "25 World". When connected, the client is provided with 25 minutes of free incoming and outgoing calls. According to the terms of the option, the subscription fee will not be charged. Instead, at the time of connecting the service, 829 rubles will be deducted from the balance.
3. Option "50 World". The principle of operation of this service is similar to that which was given earlier. The only difference is the number of minutes. Price this option cost optimization in roaming - 1429 rubles.

We reduce the cost of SMS messages

• Package "50 SMS". You can connect the package for 495 rubles. Its validity period is one month. When the limit is reached, the 51st message will be charged at roaming rates (25 rubles per message).
• Package "100 SMS". You can connect the package for 695 rubles. Its validity period is one month. When the limit is reached, the 101st message will be charged at roaming rates (25 rubles per message).

Internet in roaming

Cellular communication in China implies the possibility of using the Internet. According to the terms of roaming from Megafon, the first time you access the Internet, a package of 50 megabytes is automatically connected. 350 rubles are written off for it. The subscriber can use this volume within 24 hours after its activation. If the traffic is spent earlier, then the subscriber will not be able to use the Internet until the end of the day. Only with the onset of a new calendar day will it be possible to go online again. At the same time, as soon as the system fixes the connection to the Internet, the package for three hundred and fifty rubles will be connected again.

We reduce the cost of the Internet

Options for optimizing the cost of Internet services when you are in another country on this moment the operator does not offer. If you need to use the Internet, it is recommended to connect to the wireless Internet in catering networks, hotels, etc., or purchase a local SIM card.

Where can I view the current cost of communication services before going abroad?

Often on TV or on the Internet you can see a diverse advertisement of a mobile operator offering certain services, in particular, regarding the Megafon roaming service in China (on behance, the main page of the official portal, sites of communication stores, etc.). You should only trust the data that is contained on the official portal of the Megafon operator on the international roaming page. At the same time, since for each country there are personal prices for services, you must first indicate the name of the direction in the search field. Here, in addition to the basic cost of communication services, you can also find a list of available discounts and packages that provide reasonable cost savings abroad. And also to clarify information on how you can connect them.

Roaming "MegaFon" in China: reviews

People who are going to travel to China are quite interested to know the opinions of tourists about the quality of communication. If you look at the available reviews, you can see that they are quite "motley". Many note the high quality of voice communication, the absence of network interruptions and stability - this is all roaming in China. Feedback on the Megafon company can also be found negative, including, in particular, this is due to the “imposed” Internet package. As a rule, when in other countries, people try to turn off the Internet for mobile device, since the cost of megabytes is quite high. However, it is worth forgetting to turn off data transfer by negligence and 350 rubles will be immediately debited from the balance. Of course, after that, the subscriber will have 50 megabytes of traffic. However, this is an extremely useless and inappropriate option, many Megafon customers note.

Conclusion

According to the majority of users of SIM cards from MegaFon, it makes sense to purchase local SIM cards abroad if you need to conduct lengthy negotiations on a mobile gadget and actively use the Internet. Despite the fact that the quality of communication offered by the operator in China is quite high, not all subscribers can afford to spend significant amounts. If you plan not to actively use communication services, for example, call friends and family or send text messages, then it makes sense to activate the proposed options - they will help you save a lot abroad. It is also recommended to disable data transfer (via mobile network) - this will exclude the Internet connection and the debiting of funds for activating the option.

You should think in advance how you plan to replenish the balance: it will be convenient to replenish from a bank card. You can also warn your relatives and ask them to deposit the necessary amount into your account.

There are three major operators in China cellular communication– China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom.

For international calls, we recommend China Unicom. At the time of this writing, they have the cheapest calls to other countries. In addition, a China Unicom SIM card can be freely bought by a foreigner with a passport. We have personally verified this fact.

As for the rest of the operators, we cannot be sure about them. This does not mean that they have worse conditions. Try, dare, everything is in your hands. Sales offices of all three operators meet in Chinese cities on every street.

How and where to buy a local SIM in China

There are two ways to buy a local SIM in China. The first is an official office, the second is on private trays. It is even easier for a private trader, since you do not need to present a passport and fill out documents. You just pay money, take an envelope with a card and go on about your business.

Finding a private seller selling SIM is not so easy. Although sometimes they are open. I remember we bought a SIM-card in an underpass in Shanghai on People's Square right next to the building. Some kind of “collapse” was organized there with a bunch of wires, accessories for phones and SIM cards.

But such luck is rare. More often you have to look for a seller. Look for private shops selling wires or something similar. SIM cards are also sold there.

Very important point! The service of international calls is most often turned off. It must be turned on, and done without knowledge Chinese hard. There are two options for solving this problem.

The first is to ask the seller of the SIM card to do this. To do this, without leaving the cash desk, you open the envelope with the SIM, insert the card into your phone and call Russia. If the call “passed”, then the service is enabled - everything is fine. If not, then show this situation to the seller. He will understand what is the matter, dial the “magic” number or write a “magic” SMS, and the service will turn on.

The second way is to ask the hotel staff to turn on the service for you. If you speak English at least at a basic level, then it will be easy to explain. If not, then say the phrase: “China Unique. Thorn on International Calls.”

V currently MTS operator is one of the leading companies not only in Russia but also abroad. It allows you to make calls to other countries. China is among them. There are MTS packages and services in roaming, which make it possible to always stay in touch, even while abroad.

Of course, for conversations with China, you can purchase another SIM card from local telecom operators, but the most correct solution would be to connect roaming from MTS.

Connection services MTS roaming in China

By activating the Go-Go-Roaming service, all incoming calls will cost the subscriber about 11.9 rubles per minute. Outgoing calls from China will cost a little more - 19.9 rubles per minute.

The next roaming tariff offered by MTS to its subscribers is Bit Abroad. According to this service, calls can be made not only to China, but also to the CIS countries, most of the European countries, as well as Japan and South Korea. Per this service a fee of 149 rubles per day is charged, and sometimes 299 rubles per day. The price depends on the country with which the conversation takes place. In addition, there is a great opportunity to receive an additional 10 Mb of high-speed Internet per day. This is a very good offer, because in China and other countries the Internet service in roaming is much more expensive.

Service "Zero without borders". According to this tariff plan, 10 free minutes for incoming roaming calls are provided for 750 rubles per month. This time is given for each incoming call. Starting from the next (eleventh) minute of the conversation, the price of each such call increases by about 5 rubles per minute. This package can help you save a lot cash people who often call in roaming.

Important notes when connecting MTS roaming services with China

It is very important to turn off the roaming service on your own upon returning home to Russia. This is due to the fact that MTS operators do not send any notifications and reminders, and the fee for using the service will still be charged.

As for payment for services, if both services "Go-Go-Roaming" and "Zero without borders" are connected, then payment for incoming calls will be made according to the tariff plan "Zero without borders".

The right of choice always remains with the buyer, but we should not forget that from right choice mobile operator and proposed tariff plan comfort and safety, as well as relationships with close and business partners, may depend. For example, in China, today the problem of choosing an operator mobile communications given great attention.

Naturally, before traveling to China, every tourist is concerned about the question: what to choose for mobile communications. Is it better to rely on fate and buy a local SIM card, or will it be more reliable if you choose a Russian or international operator?

Often everyone thinks that roaming is expensive, let's not hide the fact that in some cases it is. But today in the market mobile services there is a lot of competition that encourages operators to take action. Therefore, a tourist can buy a SIM card in advance and not rely on local providers, what to choose for cheap calls and mobile internet in China?

Cellular in China

• China Mobile.
• China Unicom.

If we compare mobile operators in terms of the cost of domestic and international calls, there is practically no difference. But China Unicom offers profitable traffic packages (3G speed), and China Mobile provides better cellular communication in China, which does not fail even in remote regions of the country.

You can buy a SIM card for a tourist at the provider's office, but for this you will need not only your passport, but time to look for a branch. Although, in this case there will be advantages, for example, a good consultant with knowledge of English, who will help you activate and configure all the necessary services. But, if you have no desire to look for an office, then you can purchase a starter pack at an ordinary local stall. We do not recommend taking a SIM card at the airport immediately upon arrival, chaos and confusion reign there, and in the turmoil it is difficult to choose something normal.

The minimum cost of the starter package mobile operators- 100 yuan (50 credited to the account). It is better to replenish the account in official offices or through the seller, you yourself can not figure it out. The cost of calls is almost the same, for a minute with Russia you need to pay 8 yuan. As for mobile Internet, both operators provide this service, it is more profitable to order packages rather than pay for each megabyte.

Be prepared for the fact that many Internet resources will not work here, for example, Google, Facebook, YouTube. The authorities monitor the media and the Internet very much and filter everything. Note that Yandex works well here, so if you want to read mail, start a mailbox here.

If you decide to go to Hong Kong or Macau, do not forget to activate international roaming. True, for this you need to go to the office with your passport and arrange everything. A little complicated, isn't it? But there is another option - the Globalsim international SIM card, which allows you to travel around the world and not worry about such things. More about her.

Benefits of using a Globalsim SIM card while roaming in China

Probably, you also wanted a universal SIM card to appear on the market, which allows you to freely move around the world. At the same time offering optimal conditions for tourists. There is such a SIM card, with Globalsim you no longer have to worry about roaming and inflated prices, because they are the same in 140 countries (25 cents per minute of an outgoing call), incoming calls are not paid. It is possible to connect various Internet packages (the cost of a megabyte is 2.60 rubles). For comparison, other operators offer traffic at the following prices:

Of all Russian operators, the Tele 2 operator has an acceptable tariff at first glance, but it also has serious disadvantages: the interval from 00:00 to 23:59 Moscow time is taken per day, which, taking into account the 9 hour difference, is likely to write off an additional 399 rubles.

Globalsim is out of competition:

• Inexpensive - you can connect 1 GB for only $ 19 or 5 GB for $ 28, this volume is calculated for a month, but if this is not enough, then you can connect the package an unlimited number of times after the end of the traffic, besides, the package also applies to Hong Kong, and to other countries.
• Calls from China to Russia at a low price (18 rubles or 29 cents per minute).
• Convenience in service (you can replenish your account in any way: using electronic money, bank card, Russian payment terminals).

In addition, the mobile operator Globalsim offers free forwarding of your interlocutor's number, there is no monthly fee, no hidden fees and charges.

In China, you can buy a local SIM card, but it will only be valid in the country and you will have to spend time connecting roaming or pay more. You can also use Wi-Fi or visit Internet cafes (there are plenty of them). But best of all, if you have your mobile Internet, which will always be with you, wherever you go.

There are a lot of rumors about the Internet in China, about surveillance and a ban on the use of certain resources, etc. Many of them are made up, but some are justified. If you like to scroll through the feed on Facebook or Twitter, then upon arrival in China you will have to live without them, as well as without YouTube, in China access to these resources is closed. We will talk about mobile Internet in China using a tourist SIM card, as one of the most affordable options. After all, you can buy it before the trip and subsequently save a lot.

Roaming card for China FreeRoaming will provide not only access to the mobile Internet, but will also allow you to receive and make calls, as well as send and receive messages. Although the popularity of the latter is significantly reduced. The card works in roaming of local cellular operators 3G and 4G, which we will talk about a little later. Now I would like to highlight a number of advantages:

- Profitability. We pay only when we need mobile internet;

— Anonymity. Activated without any documents;

- Simplicity. All Internet settings will automatically come to your smartphone or tablet;

- Coverage. It works not only throughout China, but also in 70 other countries of the world;

— Openness. A single tariff for the entire host country without hidden fees.

In addition, the possibility of distributing mobile Internet via Wi-Fi is open. Tariffs in China will be as follows:

As mentioned earlier, a tourist SIM card uses the base stations of local operators according to the roaming agreement. Let's talk about these networks of cellular operators.

Mobile Internet is present in China and perhaps one of the few countries where you can access the Internet with a variety of devices due to the huge number of cellular communication standards used. China is the only country with its own standard for 3G Internet - TD-SDMA, there is also GSM, WCDMA and LTE, which are used in Russia.

As for the operators, there are three of them: China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom.

WITHhina Mobile- the largest operator in China, and in fact throughout the world. So in China, the operator serves 360 million subscribers, and the total number of subscribers using the services given operator: about 810 million. Works in standards - GSM, TD-SDMA and 4G LTE. If you need good 3G internet, make sure your phone supports Chinese standard. Most likely there is no TD-SDMA support. Then you better pay attention to the second operator China Unicom.

China Unicom is the second largest mobile operator in China by the number of subscribers. Serves 150 million subscribers. It works in the usual communication standards for us - 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA / HSPA +. So upon arrival in China, it is better to manually select the network of this particular operator.

China Telecom– CDMA operator is not very popular among the local population. It positions itself more as a fixed-line Internet access operator. We do not use this standard in Russia, so we are not interested in it.

The coverage of all operators is not even bad. This is due to the fact that the activities of companies are regulated at the state level.