The issue of lack of mobile data is always acute, especially when you are used to consuming content on the go. The MTS operator offers many legal ways to increase the volume of traffic without direct payment with money from the main account. Free gigabytes can be obtained through official applications, loyalty apps and special promotions.
Owners of smartphones based on Android are in more advantageous position, since the operator’s ecosystem is closely integrated with the mobile platform. This allows you to use automatic scripts for calculating bonuses, cashback points and participation in affiliate apps. However, it is important to understand the difference between temporary traffic and a constant increase in the package.
Next we will look at specific action algorithms that are guaranteed to work in the current conditions. You will learn how to activate hidden options, use accumulated points and set up auto-renewal of the tariff so as to get maximum benefits.
Using the MTS application and loyalty app
The main tool for managing services is the official application My MTS. This is where all your achievements and bonuses are accumulated. The system automatically awards points for paying for communications, using partner services and completing simple tasks within the interface.
To convert accumulated capital into Internet traffic, you need to go to the section Bonuses and discounts. There you will find a catalog of products, where one of the most popular offers is the gigabyte package. The cost can vary from 10 to 500 points depending on the volume of traffic and your current tariff plan.
⚠️ Attention: Points have a limited validity period. If you don't spend them within a certain period (usually a year), they will expire beyond repair. Regularly check your balance in the application.
Often the operator launches temporary promotions where the exchange rate becomes more favorable. For example, during holidays or birthdays of the subscriber, you can get double the number of gigabytes for the same points. Personal offers are formed individually based on your activity.
Enable push notifications in the My MTS application to instantly learn about the availability of personal promotional codes for free gigabytes.
The “Auto-renewal” option and hidden tariff bonuses
Many subscribers do not know that connecting to the “Auto-renewal” tariff service is often accompanied by bonuses. When this function is activated, the system is guaranteed to extend your service package on the billing date, but can also credit gigabytes as a welcome gift for loyalty.
To activate the function, go to the tariff settings via the USSD command or application. The menu path usually looks like this: Settings → Services → Auto-renewal. After confirmation, the operator often sends an SMS with information about the accrual of bonus traffic, which is valid for 30 days.
In addition, there are so-called “hidden” tariff options, available only when changing the tariff to a certain one. When switching to new tariff lines (for example, “Tarifische” or “MTS Smart”), new subscribers or those who have not changed their plan for a long time receive welcome gigabytes.
- 🎁 Check the “Gifts” section in your personal account immediately after changing the tariff.
- 🔄 Activate autopayment from a bank card to obtain the “Reliable Subscriber” status.
- 📅 Keep an eye on the package expiration date in order to take advantage of the extension bonus.
It is important to note that conditions may change. The operator reserves the right to adjust the conditions for accruing bonuses depending on the current marketing strategy.
⚠️ Attention: Details of promotions and conditions for accruing bonuses may change at any time. Always check the current conditions in the official application or on the operator’s website before connecting services.
Cashback with MTS Cashback points for purchases
Service MTS Cashback allows you to return part of the money spent with points that can be exchanged for gigabytes. This is one of the most stable ways to get free traffic for active Android smartphone users. You simply make purchases from partners, and the system issues a refund.
To get started, you need to install a separate application MTS Cashback or activate the widget in the operator’s main application. After registration, you will have access to a list of partners: from large marketplaces to taxi services and cafes. Purchases through these links or using a linked card bring up to 30% return.
Accumulated funds are displayed in your personal account. They can be withdrawn in money to a bank card or, which is more beneficial for our purpose, exchanged for communication services. The exchange rate is usually 1 point = 1 ruble, which is equivalent to a certain number of megabytes or gigabytes depending on the tariff.
| Partner category | Cashback amount | Enrollment period | Minimum for exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplaces | up to 15% | up to 45 days | 500 points |
| Taxi and delivery | up to 10% | up to 30 days | 300 points |
| Restaurants and cafes | up to 5% | up to 14 days | 100 points |
| Pharmacies | up to 7% | up to 21 days | 200 points |
Using this method requires discipline. Don't forget to activate the offer before purchasing in the app. If you simply pay for an item with a card without first going through the cashback application, points will not be awarded.
☑️ Activating cashback
Promotions for new devices and transition to eSIM
The operator is interested in subscribers using modern technologies. One of these ways is to switch to a digital SIM card eSIM. MTS regularly holds promotions where significant bonuses are awarded for replacing a physical SIM with an eSIM, including Internet packages.
The replacement procedure is completely digital and is performed through the app. You do not need to visit a communication salon. After confirming your identity through Government Services or in the salon (if primary identification is required), you will receive a QR code to activate eSIM on your Android smartphone.
Often, when purchasing new smartphones in MTS showrooms or from partners, a “Start Bonus” package is offered. This could be 10, 20 or even 50 GB of free traffic for the first month of using the device with a new SIM card. The condition is usually the activation of the SIM card within a certain period after purchasing the phone.
What to do if your phone does not support eSIM?
If your smartphone does not have a built-in eSIM module, you will not be able to take advantage of this particular promotion. However, you can check the list of supported devices in the phone settings in the "Connections" or "Network and Internet" sections.
It is also worth paying attention to promotions when updating your device fleet. If you hand over your old phone to Trade-In through MTS affiliate apps, you can receive a certificate that partially or fully pays for a package of communication services, including gigabytes.
Game mechanics and tasks in the application
MTS is actively introducing gamification elements into its services. Mini-games, quizzes and challenges periodically appear in the application, for completing which you are awarded points or direct traffic. This is a fun way to gain additional resources.
Challenges can range from simply logging into the app for 7 days in a row to watching partner commercials or evaluating new features. The system automatically monitors the fulfillment of the conditions and credits the reward to the account.
Follow the section Games and tasks in the application menu. There are often seasonal activities dedicated to the holidays. For example, before the New Year or March 8, the conditions for receiving prizes become simpler, and the rewards become more significant.
- 🎮 Complete daily tasks to receive serial rewards.
- 👥 Invite friends using a referral link to receive bonuses.
- 📺 Watch partner video content inside the application for points.
Do not ignore push notifications from the operator. Often it is there that the launch of a new game or a time-limited promotion is announced where you can win a large package of the Internet.
Gamification is the easiest way to get small packages of traffic (100-500 MB) without financial costs, requiring only a little time.
Frequent errors and technical nuances
When trying to get free gigabytes, subscribers often encounter technical limitations. One of the common mistakes is an attempt to activate the service on archived tariffs that do not support modern bonus apps. In this case, the system will generate an error or simply not write off points.
Another nuance concerns the compatibility of devices. Some promotional codes and promotions are tied to specific smartphone models or operating system versions Android. If you have an outdated version of the software, the application may not work correctly, and the bonus button will be inactive.
It is also worth remembering the priority of writing off traffic. Free gigabytes received as part of a promotion often have lower priority than the main package, or, conversely, expire first. You must carefully read the terms of a specific promotion to understand the validity period of the gifted traffic.
⚠️ Attention: Free traffic received through promotions is usually not combined with the main package of the next month and expires at the end of the billing period. Plan its consumption in advance.
If you have fulfilled all the conditions, but the gigabytes have not arrived, first check the status of the application in the application transaction history. If the status is “Declined”, contact the support chat with a screenshot of the fulfillment of the conditions.
Before exchanging points for gigabytes, make sure that you do not have active subscriptions that block changes in tariff options. Disable unnecessary services in the “Subscriptions” section.
Is it possible to get endless gigabytes for free?
No, there is no absolutely free and endless Internet. All promotions have restrictions on volume (usually a maximum of 30-50 GB per month per promotion) and duration. The operator provides traffic in exchange for your loyalty or actions, but the network resource is limited.
What to do if the MTS application does not open the page with bonuses?
Try clearing the application cache in the Android settings (Settings → Applications → My MTS → Memory → Clear cache). Also check for updates to the app on Google Play. If the problem persists, try logging into your personal account through a mobile browser.
Are these methods valid for corporate tariffs?
For corporate tariffs, conditions may differ. Often bonus apps and cashback are only available to individuals. However, some corporate packages include their own incentive systems. Check the details with your corporate manager or in the tariff plan.
Do donated gigabytes expire when you change the tariff?
In most cases, when you change the tariff, all accumulated and donated gigabytes that are not included in the basic package of the new tariff are burned. Before changing the tariff, it is recommended to use up all bonus traffic.
How to check how many gigabytes are available to me right now?
The most accurate way is to send a USSD command *100# or check the balance in the My MTS application widget on the Android home screen. There will be details on the main package and bonus gigabytes with the date they are reset.