{"id":3570,"date":"2023-11-01T02:01:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T02:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/?page_id=3570"},"modified":"2023-11-30T08:36:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T08:36:07","slug":"megafon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/operators\/megafon\/","title":{"rendered":"MegaFon Russia SIM Card and eSIM for tourists &#8211; All you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>MegaFon Russia is one of the major mobile operators in Russia and a good option for tourists to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about getting a Megafon Russia SIM card as a tourist in Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon.jpg\" alt=\"MegaFon SIM Cards and eSIM\" class=\"wp-image-3595\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#i-quick-facts-about-mega-fon-russia\">I. Quick facts about MegaFon Russia<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ii-mega-fon-russia-coverage-and-speed-in-russia\">II. MegaFon Russia Coverage and Speed in Russia<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#1-mega-fon-russia-coverage-in-russia\">1. MegaFon Russia coverage in Russia<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#2-mega-fon-russia-speed\">2. MegaFon Russia speed<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#iii-mega-fon-russia-connectivity-options-for-travelers-to-russia\">III. MegaFon Russia connectivity options for travelers to Russia<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iv-best-mega-fon-russia-sim-cards-for-tourists-cost\">IV. Best MegaFon Russia SIM cards for tourists &amp; cost<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#v-does-mega-fon-russia-support-e-sim\">V. Does MegaFon Russia support eSIM?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vi-where-can-you-buy-a-mega-fon-russia-sim-card-and-e-sim\">VI. Where can you buy a MegaFon Russia SIM card and eSIM?<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#where-to-buy-mega-fon-russia-sim-for-russia\">Where to buy MegaFon Russia SIM for Russia<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#where-to-buy-mega-fon-russia-e-sim\">Where to buy MegaFon Russia eSIM<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#vii-how-to-activate-mega-fon-russia-sim-e-sim\">VII. How to activate MegaFon Russia SIM\/eSIM<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#how-to-use-mega-fon-russia-sim-card\">How to use MegaFon Russia SIM card<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#how-to-activate-mega-fon-russia-e-sim\">How to activate MegaFon Russia eSIM<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#viii-mega-fon-russia-call-sms-rates\">VIII. MegaFon Russia Call &amp; SMS rates<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ix-useful-ussd-codes-for-mega-fon-russia-sim-e-sim\">IX. Useful USSD codes for MegaFon Russia SIM\/eSIM<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#x-how-to-top-up-mega-fon-russia-sim-e-sim\">X. How to top-up MegaFon Russia SIM\/eSIM<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#xi-alternatives-to-mega-fon-russia\">XI. Alternatives to MegaFon Russia<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#xii-fa-qs-about-mega-fon-russia\">XII. FAQs about MegaFon Russia<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698740634467\">Does MegaFon Russia offer unlimited data plans?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698740638727\">Can I use VoLTE on MegaFon Russia?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698740647510\">How long is a MegaFon Russia SIM valid for?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#faq-question-1698740658945\">Does MegaFon SIM work in Crimea?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#xiii-final-words\">XIII. Final words<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-quick-facts-about-mega-fon-russia\">I. Quick facts about MegaFon Russia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some quick facts about MegaFon Russia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Established<\/strong>: 1998.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Branding name<\/strong>: MegaFon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services provided: MegaFon provides mobile, fixed line telephony, broadband internet, IPTV and other telecom services in Russia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of subscribers<\/strong>: As of 2022, MegaFon has over 75 million mobile subscribers across Russia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of stores<\/strong>: The company has a vast retail network of over 12,000 stores across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer service<\/strong>: 24\/7 support is available through call centers, online chat, company-owned stores and social media channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awards<\/strong>: MegaFon has won several accolades including the most reliable mobile operator award over the past few years. It is recognized for innovation, customer satisfaction and contributions to society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-mega-fon-russia-coverage-and-speed-in-russia\">II. MegaFon Russia Coverage and Speed in Russia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting a local SIM, it\u2019s important to understand the coverage and speeds you can expect from the provider. Here\u2019s an overview of MegaFon\u2019s network in Russia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-mega-fon-russia-coverage-in-russia\">1. MegaFon Russia coverage in Russia<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFone-coverage-maps.jpg\" alt=\"MegaFone coverage map\" class=\"wp-image-3596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFone-coverage-maps.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFone-coverage-maps-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFone-coverage-maps-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFone-coverage-maps-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFone-coverage-maps-510x242.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MegaFone coverage map<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Megafon has established widespread 4G LTE coverage across much of Russia&#8217;s vast territory, however, the extent of its network footprint varies greatly when measured against the country&#8217;s population versus total land area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to recent analytics from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nperf.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nperf.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nperf.com<\/a>, an estimated 70-75% of Russia&#8217;s population has access to Megafon&#8217;s high-speed mobile services.\u00a0Megafon has demonstrated an impressive capability to keep the majority of Russia&#8217;s vast territories connected via its 4G infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-mega-fon-russia-speed\">2. MegaFon Russia speed<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Speed-Test.jpg\" alt=\"MegaFon Speed Test\" class=\"wp-image-3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Speed-Test.jpg 984w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Speed-Test-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Speed-Test-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Speed-Test-510x338.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MegaFon Speed Test. Source: Ookla<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>MegaFon Russia offers decent 4G speeds averaging around 20-40 Mbps downlink in most cities, with lower speeds in rural areas. Their\u00a05G networks are now live in Moscow, St Petersburg and other big cities providing up to 200 Mbps speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in summary, MegaFon Russia provides excellent nationwide mobile coverage and decent 4G\/5G speeds for tourists visiting Russia&#8217;s main destinations and cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-mega-fon-russia-connectivity-options-for-travelers-to-russia\">III. MegaFon Russia connectivity options for travelers to Russia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MegaFon Russia offers both SIM cards as well as eSIM connectivity options for short term travelers to Russia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-16\">Connectivity Options<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-16\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"3\"\n           data-rows=\"12\"\n           data-wpID=\"16\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:22.026431718062%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Option                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:40.308370044053%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pros                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:37.665198237885%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Cons                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Megafon SIM Card                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Low cost starter packs available                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Need to purchase SIM before arrival                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Can top up as needed                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Small setup time needed                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fast 4G speeds on network                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Need compatible device                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Works throughout Russia                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Additional roaming costs abroad                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pocket WiFi                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        No SIM needed                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Higher daily\/weekly rental fees                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Works with any device                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Speeds may be slower than SIM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Single device for group use                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Limited or metered data allowances                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Can use while traveling                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Device needs to be returned                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Network Roaming                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        No changes to current plan                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Extra roaming fees add up quickly                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Uses cellphone number\/plan                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Speeds may be throttled or capped                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        \u00a0                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Works globally                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Only practical for short trips                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-16'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>While roaming or rental devices have convenience, ongoing costs can escalate a MegaFon SIM card is a very affordable way for tourists to have mobile connectivity throughout their time in Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-best-mega-fon-russia-sim-cards-for-tourists-cost\">IV. Best MegaFon Russia SIM cards for tourists &amp; cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the best MegaFon Russia SIM card options for short term tourists and their pricing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-17\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"4\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"17\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-F5F2FB wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Bundle Name                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-F5F2FB wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Data Allowance                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-F5F2FB wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Validity Period                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-F5F2FB wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Estimated Cost (USD)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Starter SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $5                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Traveler SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        5 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $10                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tourist SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        10 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        7 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $13                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Family SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        15 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $19                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Explorer SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        7 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $26                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Monthly SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        25 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $32                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-17'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>So MegaFon has SIM card and eSIM options to suit different needs with decent amounts of data, minutes and texts included. Prices are very reasonable starting from around $5 for short term tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"v-does-mega-fon-russia-support-e-sim\">V. Does MegaFon Russia support eSIM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, MegaFon Russia does offer eSIM support for compatible phones. eSIM profiles can be purchased online and digitally activated on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key facts about MegaFon Russia eSIM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>eSIM works on most newer iPhones and Android phones like Google Pixel and Samsung S22.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eSIMs plans provide data, calls and texts just like regular SIMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eSIMs can be conveniently purchased online and don\u2019t require visiting a store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So eSIM is a very convenient option for unlocked phones visiting Russia. It avoids the need to find and insert a physical SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vi-where-can-you-buy-a-mega-fon-russia-sim-card-and-e-sim\">VI. Where can you buy a MegaFon Russia SIM card and eSIM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-buy-mega-fon-russia-sim-for-russia\">Where to buy MegaFon Russia SIM for Russia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MegaFon branded stores<\/strong>: Find them in cities across Russia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store.jpg\" alt=\"Buying MegaFon SIM Cards at MegaFon Store\" class=\"wp-image-3598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-247x247.jpg 247w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-510x510.jpg 510w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-Russia-Store-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MegaFon Russia Store<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airport shops<\/strong>: Available at arrival halls of major airports in Moscow, St Petersburg etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-kiosk-Airport.jpg\" alt=\"Buying MegaFon SIM card at Airport kiosk\" class=\"wp-image-3597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-kiosk-Airport.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-kiosk-Airport-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-kiosk-Airport-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/11\/MegaFon-kiosk-Airport-510x365.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MegaFon kiosk Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>: SIM card can be delivered to your home address before travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can easily find MegaFon SIMs both online as well as offline in Russia during your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-buy-mega-fon-russia-e-sim\">Where to buy MegaFon Russia eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MegaFon Russia eSIM profiles are available through the following channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MegaFon Russia website<\/strong> \u2013 Create an account and buy a tourist eSIM online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MegaFon App<\/strong> \u2013 Download app and purchase eSIM digitally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying directly from MegaFon online will give you the most reliable service and support for your eSIM during the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vii-how-to-activate-mega-fon-russia-sim-e-sim\">VII. How to activate MegaFon Russia SIM\/eSIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Activating your new MegaFon Russia SIM or eSIM is very easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-mega-fon-russia-sim-card\">How to use MegaFon Russia SIM card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps when you insert a new MegaFon SIM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Insert SIM in your unlocked phone. For iPhones, disable SIM lock first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power on phone and wait for automatic configuration of settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A welcome SMS is sent by MegaFon confirming activation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter SIM PIN when prompted &#8211; Default PIN is 1111.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check mobile data is working. You&#8217;re all set!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-activate-mega-fon-russia-e-sim\">How to activate MegaFon Russia eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate your MegaFon Russia eSIM profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Make sure your phone supports eSIM activation. iPhone XR onwards or Android phones like S22.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scan the QR code or enter details provided during eSIM purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download eSIM profile when prompted and follow activation steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May require app installation or account creation depending on phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once activated, eSIM will be ready to use!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>So both physical SIM and eSIM are very easy to activate on any unlocked device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viii-mega-fon-russia-call-sms-rates\">VIII. MegaFon Russia Call &amp; SMS rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the standard voice call and SMS rates when using a MegaFon Russia tourist SIM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-18\">Call &amp; SMS Rates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-18\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"3\"\n           data-rows=\"10\"\n           data-wpID=\"18\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:47.368421052632%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Call\/SMS Type                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:26.315789473684%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Rate (RUB)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:26.315789473684%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Estimated Rate (USD)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Within Megafon Network                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1-2 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.01-0.03\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Other Russian Networks                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2-5 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.03-0.07\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Same Region Cellphones                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2-3 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.03-0.04\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Calls to Landlines                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2-3 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.03-0.04\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        SMS within Russia                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1-2 RUB\/SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.01-0.03\/SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        SMS International                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        3-5 RUB\/SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.04-0.07\/SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Calls to US\/Canada                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        5 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.07\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Calls to Europe                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        3-4 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.04-0.05\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Calls to Asia                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2-3 RUB\/min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $0.03-0.04\/min                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-18'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>So calls and SMS are quite affordable on MegaFon. Calling or texting locally and domestically is very cheap. International messages cost more but still reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ix-useful-ussd-codes-for-mega-fon-russia-sim-e-sim\">IX. Useful USSD codes for MegaFon Russia SIM\/eSIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some useful MegaFon Russia USSD codes to check your account balance and settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-19\">USSD Codes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-19\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"19\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:37.735849056604%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        USSD Code                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:62.264150943396%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Description                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        *100#                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Check balance and validity period                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        *101#                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        View available bonus credits and packages                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        *102#                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Check data usage and balance                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        *103#                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Check all settings - balance, credits, data usage etc.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        *104#                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Top up account by credit\/debit card                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        *105#                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Top up account with rubles                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-19'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Just dial these codes on your phone to access account info or configure settings. USSD is handy since data access may be required for app usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"x-how-to-top-up-mega-fon-russia-sim-e-sim\">X. How to top-up MegaFon Russia SIM\/eSIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can recharge your MegaFon Russia SIM or eSIM using the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong> \u2013 Use international credit\/debit cards to top-up through your MegaFon account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vouchers<\/strong> \u2013 Purchase top-up vouchers locally and enter codes to add credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stores<\/strong> \u2013 Visit MegaFon stores or sales agents to recharge in cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So you have multiple convenient ways to add more data, minutes or validity when running low during your Russia visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xi-alternatives-to-mega-fon-russia\">XI. Alternatives to MegaFon Russia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some alternatives mobile operators you can consider in Russia are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MTS Russia<\/strong>: Second largest operator after MegaFon with excellent coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beeline Russia<\/strong>: Owned by Vimpelcom. Good value prepaid plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tele2 Russia<\/strong>: Fast 4G coverage throughout Russia. Affordable data rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All major networks have prepaid SIMs for short term visits. Do compare rates across networks as plans and prices change frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to eSIM, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">Russia eSIM<\/a> from GIGAGO. They provide good data plans, their package start around $5,50 for 1GB. Let&#8217;s take a look at their best plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/Russia-eSIM-best-plans.jpg\" alt=\"Russia eSIM best plans\" class=\"wp-image-3522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/Russia-eSIM-best-plans.jpg 946w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/Russia-eSIM-best-plans-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/Russia-eSIM-best-plans-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/Russia-eSIM-best-plans-510x292.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Russia eSIM Best Plans<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gigago-block-border\"><em>eSIM tips: Make sure that your device is eSIM compatible. Check it <a href=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/esim-compatible-list\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1687\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xii-fa-qs-about-mega-fon-russia\">XII. FAQs about MegaFon Russia<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698740634467\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does MegaFon Russia offer unlimited data plans?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, MegaFon doesn&#8217;t currently offer unlimited data prepaid plans. Maximum data allowed on tourist SIMs is usually 50 GB for a 30 days validity period.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698740638727\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use VoLTE on MegaFon Russia?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, MegaFon has enabled VoLTE so you can make HD voice calls over 4G. Ensure your phone supports VoLTE.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698740647510\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long is a MegaFon Russia SIM valid for?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>MegaFon tourist SIMs usually have a maximum validity period of 30 days. You can extend validity by recharging more credit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1698740658945\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does MegaFon SIM work in Crimea?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, MegaFon does not provide roaming coverage in Crimea and Sevastopol regions due to geopolitical conflicts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xiii-final-words\">XIII. Final words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a local MegaFon Russia SIM card is highly recommended when traveling in Russia.\u00a0MegaFon has excellent coverage with 4G\/5G speeds and very reasonably priced data and calling rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russia eSIM<\/a>, which allow you stay connected through your Russia visit for calls, maps, translators and guides!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MegaFon Russia is one of the major mobile operators in Russia and a good option for tourists to consider. In this guide, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about getting a Megafon Russia SIM card as a tourist in Russia. I. Quick facts about MegaFon Russia Here are some quick facts about MegaFon Russia: [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":3595,"parent":3525,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-right-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3570"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3570"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3570\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3525"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/russiaesim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}