MTS scraps on-net roaming charges
Russian mobile operator MTS discontinued applying roaming charges for on-net service on 30 August, the company reported. Incoming calls are now free under all its popular tariffs when customers are outside their home region. It will stop charging roaming fees for on-net calls under some of its less popular tariffs in September. mts roaming charges
For tariffs that are of minimal popularity, intranet roaming will be canceled in September and travel throughout the country continues to work without additional payments, the press service of MTS explained.
Thus, the operator complied with FAS Russia’s injunction.
Recall that in August 2017, the FAS issued an order to the operators of the ‘big four’ to eliminate mark-ups in tariffs for travel of subscribers around the country. After that, the terms of the fulfillment of the precept were repeatedly shifted.
Vimpelcom reported on the abolition of intranet roaming on August 20, Tele2 canceled intranet roaming on August 27, and MegaFon plans to do it by September 1.
Intranet roaming cancellation offers incoming calls from the payment, in the region of stay the connection should be provided under the conditions of the home tariff, and the payment for outgoing calls should not be overstated. mts roaming charges
