To date, the number and variety of packages, tariff plans and promotions of mobile operators has reached such a level that it has become quite difficult to decide where to connect and which starter package to purchase.
Of course, the amount to be paid for the connection is an important factor when choosing a package. However, the most important and most difficult parameter for choosing an operator is the billing of services. Here it is worth remembering that modern mobile phones support a large number of communication functions: calls, SMS, MMS, mobile Internet, etc. Therefore, before choosing a package, you should decide which of them are most important to you and pay close attention to these items.
In the case of calls, today it is not easy to surprise someone with cheap or free communication within the network, therefore, in order to determine future waste, you must also consider whether you will have to call numbers of other operators (the price for such calls can be quite “biting”). If such a need arises quite often (for example, for a work phone), it is best to choose a package with a single price for all calls, regardless of the operator. And in any case, it is worth clarifying all the conditions - after all, it may turn out that for a “free” or “preferential” connection, you will need to deposit a certain amount into the account every month, and it’s not a fact that you can save. It would be useful to clarify whether the package includes a connection fee, which can be quite significant in relation to the cost of calls.
Studying the tariffs, you should find out whether the tariff offer is promotional, or is valid on an ongoing basis. In the first case, the duration of low prices is limited, and after the end of the promotion, the operator can transfer the subscriber to an unprofitable tariff plan.
Many tariff plans provide for the possibility of connecting additional services that help save on certain types of communication. Before choosing a package, you should familiarize yourself with these features so as not to miss out on additional benefits. Usually such information is available on the operator's website. Note that additional offers may include special conditions for international communications.
However, all of the above parameters do not matter in those moments when there is simply no connection - in the case when your locality is not covered by the network of the selected operator. In such cases, the subscriber simply pays for the missing or questionable service. If there are a lot of gaps on the coverage maps on the operator’s website, you should think about the advisability of such an acquisition.
