. . Date: October 14, 2016. Reading time 4 min.

Advertising of mobile Internet services is not always worth believing: unlimited tariffs usually cost more than those with a traffic limit, and Tele-2 has no unlimited at all. Most profitable terms Beeline and Megafon, but MTS is more expensive than the rest.

Internet in cell phone you will not surprise anyone: modern models support the high-speed 4G standard. Pages load quickly even if they contain unoptimized content for viewing on smaller displays. However, as before, you have to pay for the services. If you often use your device as a window to the world, you will certainly be interested in information about the best mobile internet. Which company - MTS, Megafon, Beeline or Tele-2 offers the best rates?

MTS

MTS is able to connect up to 5 devices to the mobile Internet. The cost of such a service is 100 rubles. The bottom line is simple: the network is configured on a smartphone and from it you can distribute traffic to other phones or tablets. Moreover, it is not necessary that these devices are next to each other: it is enough that they are connected to a telecom operator in the same home region. MTS has only 3 tariffs: Mini, Maxi and VIP. The difference between them lies in the amount of traffic and cost. But if the limit is used up, you can always buy another day or more.

When traveling in Russia, mobile Internet will cost +50 rubles. per day.

The most profitable mobile Internet for a smartphone, if you plan to use it to the maximum, is at the VIP tariff. Actually, only on it is unlimited as such possible, and then only at night.

Conclusion: MTS services will cost 1,200 per month - not cheap.

Beeline

In the “Everything” family of tariffs from Beeline, there is the possibility of connecting unlimited mobile Internet, on a postpaid basis - payment for calls and SMS after the fact. The cost of the service is 500-1800 rubles per month. However, when connecting, you need to pay 500 rubles. - this is a guaranteed amount that is returned to the client if he pays for services in good faith during the quarter cellular communication. There are no restrictions on the use of the network, regardless of the tariff.

Conclusion: Beeline allows you to use unlimited for 500 rubles. Already available!

Megaphone

Megafon also offers an All-Inclusive tariff line without traffic restrictions. To use all the possibilities, you need to activate the MegaBezimit service for the first time for free, reconnections- 100 rubles. How much you have to pay depends on the tariff.

The Internet without limiting traffic and speed is connected only to the existing tariff, and as a result it will cost the cheapest tariff plan"All inclusive S" - 570 rubles.

Conclusion: Megafon is a little more expensive, but according to the usual payment scheme without unnecessary freezing of the reserve amount.

Tele 2

When wondering which operator has the most profitable mobile Internet, you should not bypass Tele-2 either, because. The company offers low prices for services. However, it cannot provide unlimited traffic - all tariffs have a limit on the amount of downloaded information. True, you can always buy more traffic, but this is not the same.

What is the most profitable?

Based on the amount, the proposal from Beeline turned out to be the most budgetary. The company offers unlimited Internet for 500 rubles per month on the tariff "All for 500" with a postpaid payment system. But if you want to use the usual prepaid method, you can pay 70 rubles. for "All inclusive S" from Megafon.

On my trip, I took with me USB modems only from the Big Three operators, since they are the only ones that provide truly high-speed mobile Internet, that is, 3G.

To business. In metropolitan areas Russian Federation all three operators work well. But when moving away from million-plus cities, the most interesting thing begins, namely, the real test of mobile 3G Internet. The best option for use when traveling through the expanses of our vast country is the mobile Internet from, as it has shown itself to be the best in terms of speed. It was the striped operator that had the highest data transfer rates in all the towns where BeeLine provided 3G! It's just a pity that BeeLine's 3G network coverage turned out to be the worst! At the same time, if you travel around cities and large towns, then, as a rule, BeeLine works there in 3G and you are guaranteed the fastest mobile Internet! It is better to ask about the coverage area in advance on the operator's website.

I will put the second best option. The connection speed with the network at MTS, far from megacities, although slower than that of BeeLine, is quite decent for all basic tasks! But the 3G coverage of the red operator is much better than that of the striped one. Here are just the most expensive tariffs are obtained. Again, tolerable if the Internet is really needed.

And I will give the third place which really disappointed me! The network coverage of the green operator is the best, but the speeds are very slow. MegaFon 3G catches even in small towns and villages (although not in all), but on the Internet it will not work not only to talk on Skype or see photos, but even checking mail can be unrealistic! I did not expect that the Internet from MegaFon would be so barely "crawling" away from major cities. Before the trip, I pinned all my hopes on MegaFon, I was sure that 3G Internet would be the best for him, but in practice it turned out to be exactly the opposite. I passed the information about too low speeds in 3G to MegaFon specialists, I hope that they will take it into account and correct the situation in the future. Well, today, that is, at the beginning of 2013, Beeline is the leader in our country !!

Moreover, 3G Internet from BeeLine turned out to be not only the fastest, but also the cheapest in all of Russia !! I really want to believe that specialists in the development and optimization of the BeeLine network will expand the coverage of the network in the near future, since no other shortcomings, except for a weak coverage, were found in BeeLine!

What can you say about 3G mobile internet? Share your experience in the comments, very interesting!

It is inconvenient to work with slow Internet, it is impossible to watch an interesting movie, websites take a long time to load, portable 4G modems come to the rescue. To do right choice and not make a mistake when buying a 4G modem for a laptop, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best and most fast devices according to the Mark.guru portal. In the selection of the most best models 2018 for an accelerated connection to the network, you can find the best option that suits you in terms of quality and cost.

When buying a 4G modem, pay attention to some features:

  1. Maximum data rate. In most cases, it is directly dependent on operators and coverage areas.
  2. What operators does it work with. In many gadgets, it is impossible to switch to another provider; it is better to select universal models that work with any operators.
  3. What kind Operating Systems supports. Check compatibility before buying software your computer with a modem.
  4. Ability to connect other devices. If the modem performs the functions of a router, through it you can connect not only one laptop, but also other computer equipment.
  5. Dimensions. The impressive dimensions of some models not only do not look very attractive, but also close the “nests” located nearby. Choose compact modems.
  6. Connecting an external antenna. For better signal reception, some products provide an additional “jack” for antennas.
  7. Built-in switch. Such models perfectly catch the network signal, but they are very expensive. For a good connection of several computers at home or in the office, devices with a built-in switch are the best option.
  8. Manufacturer. Give preference to well-known proven brands that have earned a good reputation in the Russian market.

With the development of technology, there wireless network 4G, allowing you to download movies faster best quality and instantly open sites. Using an LTE modem helps save traffic and reduce the cost of services provided by operators.

1. Huawei E392

One of the best and fastest 4g laptop modems, has all the necessary parameters. The device does not work with other SIM cards, except for Megafon. The modem can function as a USB reader - you can install MicroSD cards.

The package is also equipped with an external antenna.

Characteristic:

  • placement - external;
  • interface - USB;
  • reception speed - 100 Mbps;
  • weight - 50 g;
  • operating systems – Windows Vista/Mac OS X/Red Flag/OpenSUSE/Ubuntu/Windows 7/Win XP.

Advantages:

  • universality;
  • many ranges;
  • high speed connection.

Flaws:

  • large dimensions;
  • design.

Average price: 3750 rubles.

Prices for Huawei E392:

2. Huawei E8372

Functions WiFi router, the ability to connect external antennas, fast connection - the device is one of the best and fastest 4g modems for a laptop. For accelerated 4g internet, you can use external antenna. Can switch to other standard networks manually.

The device has the ability to distribute a signal at 15 meters to ten computer devices at once.

Characteristics:

  • weight - 40 g;
  • size - 30 * 14 * 94 mm;
  • interface –USB;
  • 4g transfer rate - up to 100 Mbps;
  • 3g transfer rate - up to 43.3 Mbps.

Advantages:

  • high speed connection.
  • the ability to use as a router;
  • connection of an external antenna;
  • You can use a SIM card of any operator.

Disadvantages: not found.

Average price: 3540 rubles.

Prices for Huawei E8372:

3. Huawei E3372

One of the best modems with high connection speed. All operators are available for it, including foreign ones, it is possible to work with antennas. Suitable for all 3G, 4G standards.

In areas with poor 3G, 4G coverage, the device will reduce laptop battery life as weak signal has a higher power consumption.

Characteristic:

  • interface - USB;
  • reception speed - up to 100 Mbps;
  • transmission speed - up to 50 Mbps;
  • size - 91 * 29 * 11 mm;
  • weight - 31 g;
  • operating systems - Windows XP/Vista, Windows7/8, Linux, Win Blue, MAC;
  • antennas - built-in for LTE / 3G / 2G + 2 CRC9 connectors.

Advantages:

  • the ability to use a SIM card of any operator;
  • support for microSD cards;
  • connector for an external antenna;
  • high-speed connection;
  • compactness.

Weaknesses: not found.

Average price: 2550 rubles.

Prices for Huawei E3372:

Available for all standard networks, it is the best option for connecting to the Internet. Installation is not difficult, just connect with computer technology With via USB and the system will start the update itself.

The device is equipped with a built-in antenna and connectors for external antennas.

Description:

  • size - 92 * 34 * 14 mm;
  • weight - 35 g;
  • reception speed - 150 Mbps;
  • transmission speed - 50 Mbps;
  • operating systems - Red Flag 7.0, OC Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Ubuntu 11.10/10.10/10.4, Mandriva 2010.2, Debian 6.0/5.0, OpenSUSE 11.4/11.3, Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7.

Advantages:

  • the presence of a swivel mechanism;
  • the presence of 2 connectors for the antenna;
  • support for microSD cards;
  • work with Russian operators;
  • works in many ranges.

Flaws:

  • insufficient network indication;
  • gets very hot.

Average price: 2900 rubles.

Prices on :

This laptop modem works in all frequency bands of 2G, 4G Internet. Can be used as a router. It is a compact device, simple and convenient to operate. In the absence of 4G, it automatically switches to other available networks.

The ZTE MF823 consumes much less power than some other 4G models.

Description:

  • dimensions - 91 * 34 * 13 mm;
  • weight - 45 g;
  • reception speed - 100 Mbps;
  • interface - USB;
  • operating systems - Windows Vista/ Windows 8/ Mac OS X/ Linux/ Windows 7/ Win XP.

Advantages:

  • quickly connects to the network;
  • slot for microSD memory cards;
  • compactness;
  • for a higher speed connection, it is possible to use external antennas.

Disadvantages: not found.

Average price: 2550 rubles.

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One of the best and fastest 4g laptop modems is Huawei E3272. It only requires a USB connector for installation. For a faster network connection, 2 antenna connectors are provided.

In the reviews, buyers write that this model does not work with all routers.

Characteristic:

  • size - 93 * 30 * 13 mm;
  • weight - 35 g;
  • placement - external;
  • interface - USB;
  • maximum memory card size - 32 GB;
  • supports standards - 2g, 3g, LTE;
  • operating systems - Vista / Win XP / 7 / 8 / Mac OS X / Linux.

Advantages:

  • the ability to use SIM cards of any Russian operators;
  • connector for Micro SD card;
  • quickly connects to the network;
  • relatively little heat.

Flaws:

  • does not work with some routers;
  • no swivel mechanism.

Average price: 2800 rubles.

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7.Yota LU156

This product can be purchased at a very attractive price. Its cost is much less than other predecessors. The available communication standards are 3GPP E-ULTRA Rel 8 (LTE).

With the Yota LU156 model, it is possible to connect to a router or to another computer technology that supports CDC.

Characteristic:

  • dimensions - 78 * 28 * 12 mm;
  • weight - 20 g;
  • placement - external;
  • interface - USB;
  • transmission speed - up to 100 Mbps;
  • system requirements - Windows, Mac OS, Linux.

Advantages:

  • low price;
  • convenient functionality;
  • compactness.

Of the negative points, the low connection speed is noted.

Average price: 1900 rubles.

Prices for Yota LU156:

LTE modem with integrated switch (ZyXEL LTE6100)

LTE models with a built-in switch can combine several computer devices into one network. Completing the rating of 4g modems is quality, multifunction device ZyXEL LTE6100. The complete set of the model contains an outdoor unit suitable for all weather conditions, and an indoor unit located indoors.

Connecting to the network with this model becomes much better, buyers note that they have not identified any restrictions in receiving signals when using a modem.

Characteristic:

  • dimensions - 188 * 41 * 131 mm;
  • weight - 1355 g;
  • data transfer rate in the direct channel - up to 100 Mbps;
  • data transfer rate in the reverse channel - up to 50 Mbps;
  • built-in antenna - MIMO 13 dBi in the outdoor unit;
  • frequency ranges - 2.500 - 2.690 GHz.

Advantages:

  • quickly connects to the network;
  • ease of installation;
  • reliability and quality.

Disadvantages: high cost.

Average price: 23740 rubles.

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Conclusion

Based on the rating according to the Mark.guru portal, you can find the most best modem, which meets all requirements and has an accelerated network connection. In this selection of products, all devices have 4G coverage and allow data transfer at high speed.

Peak values ​​in Russia broke through the mark of 63 Mbps, thanks to Iota. But using the Internet at such a speed is hindered by the operator's restrictions on downloading files and a sharp decrease in the channel width when distributing the Internet from a smartphone.

According to the analytical agency Telecom Daily, for two years, the speed in Russian mobile networks decreased by 10-20%. This is due to the growing number of devices supporting LTE communications, which increases the load on networks.

AT mobile internet speed rating Akamai Technologies Russia dropped from 27th to 33rd place over the year (in Europe - to 13th place). The world order is ruled by South Korea, where the average LTE speed is 29 Mbps. Further, the TOP 5 share the Scandinavian countries with an average of 20 Mbps per brother.

In the US, this figure is 15.3, and in Russia - 12.2 Mbps.

South Korea– 29 Mbps
Norway - 21.3
Sweden - 20.6
Japan - 18.1
Finland - 17.7
USA– 15.3
UK - 14.9
Germany - 13.9
Israel - 13.5

Russia– 12.2
France - 9.9
Italy - 8.2
Turkey - 7.2
Brazil - 4.5
China - 4.2
Egypt - 2.4
North Korea – 2

In our country, the situation with mobile Internet is still satisfactory. We are a strong middle peasant.

Leading Scandinavia is due to the small number of inhabitants per country. For example, the same number of people live in Sweden as in Moscow alone.

And at the cost of 1 GB of mobile Internet, Russia is in second place at all - 117 rubles / GB. Cellular data is cheaper only in Iran - 13 rubles. In the US, you will have to pay 578 rubles.

According to J'son & Partners Consulting, as of the end of 2015, there were 107 million active subscribers in Russia mobile transmission data (+9% compared to 2014), and overall traffic increased by one and a half times. People are pumping more and more, clogging the channel.

Today in the news slipped stories about customer complaints on the drop in Internet speed in LTE networks. Friends, we are fine. There is no cause for concern. Not yet.


Tatiana Zadorozhnaya

To the credit of our operators, new towers are being built across the country.

It follows from the materials of Roskomnadzor that in December 2015 MTS had 27,365 base stations LTE (+91% compared to January 2015), Megafon - 26,028 (+58%), VimpelCom - 11,081 (+55%).

In the US, many subscribers are sitting on old equipment, because there the ISP business is of the opinion “It works - don’t touch it” ...

Ookla speed statistics (Speedtest.net service) says that on average in Russia, the top three fast operators distributed like this:

1st place - MTS
2nd place - Megafon
3rd place - Beeline

Distribution active users the internet looks different.

1st place - MTS (36.2 million active Internet users)
2nd place - Beeline (32.6 million)
3rd place - Megafon (29.6 million)

Operators do not disclose data on LTE users, Vedomosti reports.

Friends, we live in a mobile paradise: we have high speeds, low price for 1 GB. Why whine? 8 years ago we were happy with GPRS (Up ~100kbs Down~65kbs, 1 GB - from 1900 rubles), and the harbingers of third-generation communications appeared only in 2009. Now my operator's LTE is twice as fast home wifi! I could only dream of something like this before.

The need to access the Internet from anywhere on the phone has long been a part of every person's daily life. And if there are no problems with calls, then in the case of 4 g mobile Internet, you need to find which operator is better.

Before answering this question, it is necessary to explain why one is better than the other. The difference is primarily in speed, in the second case, images, maps load faster, and HD videos can be viewed online. The first one is more limited in terms of speed, so it is difficult to watch HD videos with it, and the loading of pictures is slower. However, while the coverage of the first is higher than the second, and yet this is the network of the future, which is more technologically advanced and will continue to be present in all cities of our country.

So, mobile 4g ​​internet: which operator is better?

Operator Comparison

Megaphone

Its main advantages:

  • within the city there are no difficulties with access to the mobile Internet;
  • at present, Megafon is also finding a solution to the problem outside the city - even sparsely populated areas are equipped with special base stations;
  • high speed, regardless of location.

Of the minuses, it should be noted not the lowest cost.

Beeline

Choose if you plan to use mobile Internet within the city or at a short distance from it. But the plus is that its cost is cheaper than that of Megafon and the speed within the city is good.

MTS

The main advantage of MTS is a lot of tariffs. In terms of speed, it is no better than others. But of the minuses it should be noted:

Tele 2

The main disadvantage of Tele2 is that it has the fewest base stations in the country, which leads to interruptions and interference when using mobile Internet. But the pluses are:

Thus, if you choose which operator with this mobile Internet is better, then Megafon should be called the leader. On the bottom line will be MTS.

The best smartphones, modem, router

Having decided on the operator that is more suitable, you need to find. The modern gadget market is rich and diverse in choice. To date, there are 6 leading smartphones in the list: LG, Huawei, Samsung, Meizu, ZTE, Nokia.

The question also arises: with 4g mobile Internet, which operator’s modem would be better to choose? Such a modem is significantly different from what supports 3G. MTS has 3 variants of devices with 4 G support, Megafon has big choice, just like Beeline. Choice best solution depends on the coverage of the operator in a particular city. All cost about the same. A model without binding to them is more expensive.