Skylink XL tariff: unlimited internet around the clock. Tariffs and equipment for Skylink Internet Equipment for connecting the Internet from SkyLink

Good news!
Despite some problems described below, our company offers skylink Internet connection in the Moscow region - even in those areas where it is not possible to communicate using 3G and 4G (LTE) technologies from Megafon, MTS and Beeline!

In addition, when installing our equipment, you (if desired) will. The average speed of receiving information is 10-20 Mbps, which is much faster and cheaper compared to satellite Internet - the only alternative in the absence of coverage from the Big Three operators.

Well, now a little about last year's problems that we (thanks to close cooperation with the operator) managed to solve.

Recently, more and more Internet users from Skylink in the Moscow region began to ask questions about the decrease in the level and quality of the signal, and sometimes due to its complete absence. On the forums, you can also find a lot of discussions on such topics as "Sky Link is closing?", "Where else can I connect the Skylink modem?", "Sky Link is not working", Skylink and Tele-2 united?".
It would be most logical to look for answers to these questions on the official Skylink website (msk.skylink.ru). However, it seems that the administration of the web resource does not bother with such trifles. But on the main page it is stated that the Skylink LTE-450 Network will appear in Moscow from July 1 (the year, unfortunately, is not specified). What are the prospects for using fast Internet for residents of the Moscow Region is also not entirely clear - on the Skylink coverage map located at the bottom of the site, it is difficult to distinguish between "Current" and "Planned" coverage, besides, planning dates are not indicated ...

Even more confusing is the optimistic statement that:
"... Skylink is one of the oldest Russian mobile operators, which in 2016 began providing high-speed mobile Internet access services in the modern LTE 4G standard at a frequency of 450 MHz. This technology provides wide coverage and stable signal reception even in difficult geographical conditions and remote areas...
That is, "began", but not, as usual, from Moscow and the Moscow region, but somewhere else ...

But not everything is so bad - future Skylink customers who want to get "Fast Internet", which is "Always with you", can already order (in advance):
branded 4G routers at a price of 9-10 thousand rubles,
directional antennas of 2 thousand and
connect until 09/30/2016 a very profitable Skylink tariff "Promo" with a monthly subscription fee of 990 rubles. and the included traffic volume is 8 GB + 12 kopecks for each overlimit megabyte...
(For reference: Movies in HD quality already occupy 15-20 or more gigabytes).

Does not add optimism and Wikipedia's opinion about the quality of communication from Sky Link:
"... Since January 2016, the operator's signal has been significantly reduced, which caused problems using the CDMA network, the operator convinces that this is due to wear and tear of the equipment, but the network will not be curtailed ... It is interesting that the operator himself claims to maintain a long and extremely complex repair and it’s not a fact that the network will work fine afterwards ... "(https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Link).

What, in such an uncertain situation, should the clients of this operator or those who are just going to connect the Internet from Skylink do?
First, keep in mind that there is no longer such a mobile operator in the mobile communications market (only the trademark remains), so look carefully - with whom you will conclude an agreement.
Secondly, keep in mind that most equipment operating on Sky Link networks is not compatible with standard communication devices. That is, if the 4G Internet signal operating at a frequency of 450 MHz suddenly disappears or weakens, then it will not be possible to simply change the skylink SIM card, for example, to Megafon and adjust the antenna to receive from another tower.

And it is best to purchase universal equipment that works, if not with all, then with the vast majority of mobile operators. At the same time, antennas, modems, routers, etc. devices should provide the maximum speed of receiving / transmitting information and work equally well in 3G and 4G networks.
Particular attention should be paid to the proposed tariffs. If you are offered to install LTE Internet, which provides a reception speed of 100 Mbps, with a monthly limit of 8 GB, then this means that such a fast Internet will last you as much as 640 seconds! It does not hurt to estimate how much it will cost, for example, "12 kopecks for each over-limit megabyte" - more than a ruble per second, or more than three thousand rubles per hour!

However, in such a short article it is impossible to consider all the nuances that should be taken into account when connecting wireless Internet in the Moscow region. Therefore, if you are a subscriber of Skylink (or any other operator), and the Internet has stopped working for you, then just call the technical support service of our company, and we will help solve your problems!

Today, many do not even think about how often they use the Internet in everyday life. Access to the World Wide Web can be for any reason: chatting with friends, listening to music, finding out a recipe for your favorite dish, ordering movie tickets, etc. Of course, gigabytes are leaking one after another, and at some point you have to think: which tariff to choose in order to save personal funds as much as possible? For its subscribers, the Skylink provider, which is also an alternative operator of the Moscow company Tele2, offered optimal conditions that meet all modern requirements. After updating the tariff line, several favorable tariffs appeared at once, but Skylink XL is of particular interest - a completely unlimited tariff for free Internet surfing.

Briefly about the tariff line

We have already talked about Skylink, each of which is focused on a certain range of users. The company's clients will now be able to use the service of transferring unused balances of web traffic to the next period. There is also a tariff "Day in the network" - with a daily payment for services only if you have used them.

Fireproof Internet balances are valid for Skylink S and Skylink L tariffs. If you are the owner of the first tariff plan, you have 8 GB at your disposal every month, if the second - 15 GB. It is likely that these considerable amounts will not be used up by you in full in 30 days, which means that you can use them (and, in addition, get a new package already) next month.

Along with the renewal of the tariff scale in Skylink, the coverage area has also recently increased. Almost 98% of residents of Moscow and Moscow, as well as Leningrad, Novgorod and Tver regions can connect to the services of this provider. Now we can confidently say that soon the Internet will work stably even in areas where there are no roads and infrastructure problems. Difficulties in connecting to Skylink and acquiring the necessary equipment, according to the provider, should not arise.

Skylink XL tariff conditions

Let's proceed directly to the analysis of the "Skylink XL" tariff. It is worth noting that earlier the tariff with the same name had unlimited Internet only at night. Now you can use unlimited Anytime by paying only a fixed monthly cost.

• The main "feature" of the tariff plan is a completely unlimited amount of Internet traffic.
• The cost of the monthly subscription fee is 1190 rubles. Attention: for subscribers of the Moscow region. In St. Petersburg, Tver and Novgorod regions, a subscription fee of 990 rubles is charged.
• Money will be debited from your account on the first day of each month. We advise you to check in advance whether this amount is available on your account.
• With the Skylink XL tariff, you can use file hosting services and torrent trackers without any special restrictions.
• From the starting month of connection, the cost of the tariff will be charged in proportion to the number of days remaining until the end of this month.
• The tariff plan is valid only with branded routers from Skylink. In this case, LTE450 technology is implemented, which means that high-quality and fast 4G Internet is guaranteed. True, the provider warns customers in advance that in case of high network load, the speed may be slightly reduced.

Features of the Skylink XL tariff

In order for the subscriber to save his own money as much as possible, Skylink offered the following conditions regarding the subscription fee:

• If you top up your account before the tenth of each month, the monthly fee is automatically debited.
• After the eleventh day, the cost of the subscription fee is not withdrawn from the account, so you yourself can decide whether to pay with these funds for the current period or leave them to replenish your account in the next period.

With this tariff, you can freely use the original Skylink SIM card - the main thing is to be the owner of the company's router. Internet with a 4G router can be used while traveling in various regions of Russia.

How to connect "Skylink XL"

To become a client of the company, you will need to conclude an appropriate agreement. This can be done without leaving home, directly on the company's website or in the brand's office. When placing an order on the site, make sure that the data entered is correct. If you have additional questions or problems, you can always seek expert advice online.

Having chosen the Skylink XL tariff plan on the site, fill in subscription form. You will then receive a notification via SMS or email. After that, the manager will contact you to agree on the conditions and clarify the time of the visit of Skylink specialists to install and connect the equipment.

Conclusion

Skylink XL is an interesting option for those who prefer to use the Internet on an unlimited scale: download movies, series and music, play online games, surf the net day or night. The tariff cannot be called budgetary, however, for a fixed price, you will be given a free choice of actions on the network, as well as high-quality Internet according to a modern communication standard.

The Skylink provider is familiar to many from ancient times, when its coverage area was extensive. Today it is much narrowed down to a few regions. When it appeared, it became the first in Russia to supply high-speed 3G Internet, but with other parameters than today. Let's figure out in the review where and under what conditions communication from Skylink is now working.

Operation according to the LTE 450 standard

Skylink is an operator that provides communication on other frequencies than the main Russian operators. Among its advantages are:

• Cheap communication - its tariffs are more affordable;
• Excellent coverage map in working areas;
• Frequencies safe for human health.

High signal transmission frequencies are harmful to the body. Most operate at a frequency in the range from 800 to 1900 MHz. The high density coverage of the towers has a negative impact on health. But electric waves are emitted not only by a mobile tower, but also by satellite TV, household appliances (especially a microwave oven). GSM mobile networks have a lower frequency, but are also harmful.

The operator started his work and still maintains a single frequency - 450 MHz - this is much lower than that of others, therefore there is significantly less harm to health at the stations' installation sites. Other operators operate at a higher frequency, which is why their signal quality is better. This point became decisive, and the provider could not stand the competition.

To date, it has remained only in such cities and their regions as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tver and Novgorod. After Skylink introduced the new LTE-450 communication standard in 2016, its signal became not only high-quality and fast, but also remained the densest in the operating territories of the four regions.

Today, services under the Skylink brand are provided by the mobile operator Tele2.

Coverage

The coverage map of the Skylink provider is shown on the official website of Tele2, it covers the Moscow, Leningrad, Novgorod and Tver regions - the coverage is powerful and dense. This is an excellent choice, first of all, for users who want to stay in touch and connect the Internet to the most remote corners of the listed areas - this is an option for summer cottages, recreation centers, distant villages.

4G Internet from Skylink and Tele2 suits many, but negative reviews also roam the Web, primarily about the poor quality of the Skylink H1 router. The reason for the negative is network congestion and the distinctive nature of the signal propagation, due to which the speed may drop.

The advantage of mobile Internet from this provider is that it can be used in nearby areas if you have caught a 4G network, under the same conditions as in your home region.

How to buy a SIM card and equipment

Skylink routers that support LTE 450 communication can be purchased at Tele2 communication stores, ordered on the website or at Skylink stores. To connect to Skylink high-speed Internet, you can choose one of the presented routers:

1. Skylink H1 - connected permanently, both at home and in the country;
2. Skylink V-FL500 - also stationary, but in addition to connecting to the mains, it is possible to operate on batteries;
3. Skylink M1 - runs only on batteries, has a small size.

You can buy routers from Skylink and Tele2 at an affordable price - about 3,000 rubles. SIM cards are also sold by the operator in the official store. You can also choose a rate there.

Tariff plans from Skylink

Internet from Skylink unlimited. Only the size of the downloaded traffic is limited, while its value is much higher, and the price is lower than that of many competitive providers. You can choose from these tariffs for routers:

• S - minimum traffic for 8 GB, the monthly fee is 490 rubles / month;
• L - optimal 15 GB for a monthly fee of 790 rubles / month;
• XL - full unlimited with a monthly fee of 1190 rubles / month;
• Day in the network - paid daily - this is 49 rubles per day.

If the limit on the package is exhausted, per-megabyte billing will come - for the S tariff it is 6 kopecks / Mb and for L - 5 kopecks / Mb. You can activate additional Internet on the Tele2 website in your Personal Account.

You can buy a SIM card with LTE 450 internet in the region where Skylink operates and use 4G in another region.

Our company offers the connection of unique equipment that allows you to be in the global network even from the most remote corners of the Moscow region. We will also help you to issue free corporate Internet tariffs from Skylink, which are not freely available.

A feature of the Skylink operator is the use of proprietary equipment operating at low frequencies (450 MHz). Due to the greater penetrating power of such radio waves, it is possible to receive a signal almost anywhere.

As a rule, we connect unlimited Internet from this operator in cases where there is no connection with other base stations or is unstable. Using our services, you get the following benefits:

• selection of the optimal configuration, installation and configuration of equipment from the operator;
• discounts on the cost of all equipment;
• unlimited non-public Skylink tariffs, which can be connected only with us;
• stable and stable connection even in conditions of weak signal and strong interference (great distance from towers, natural and artificial barriers, etc.).

With the help of wireless Internet from this operator, you can download and transfer information at speeds up to 14 Mbps. This is enough to watch TV shows and videos in high quality. Of course, you will also have access to all other features provided by the global network - downloading files, visiting sites, working with online services.

For those who live in Moscow and the Moscow region, such a connection often becomes the only alternative to satellite. At the same time, Skylink unlimited mobile Internet works much faster and is much cheaper.

Therefore, if other masters assure you that no mobile operator is available in your area and offer you to install satellite Internet, do not rush to invest in this dubious undertaking. Just give us a call - for sure, equipment from Skylink will be able to help in your case. Our masters will promptly arrive, perform radio reconnaissance and installation work, and of course connect you to an unlimited tariff.

Once Skylink was a fairly large operator. Its coverage area, although inferior to competitors, was wide. Over time, his star faded, today he works in only four regions. And to be honest, it was he who became the first 3G operator in Russia, however, in a different range. Let's see how Internet Skylink works today and under what conditions.

To begin with, let's name the main advantages of Skylink:

• Affordable rates - it acts as a kind of discounter.
• Powerful coverage map - the operator works where others do not work. Its base stations cover vast areas.
• Safety for humans is associated with the use of safe frequencies.

At frequencies of 800, 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, they always swore - they say, the frequency is too high, the influence on a person is too great. And this is true, because no one doubts the harmfulness of microwave radiation from microwave ovens. Almost all stoves operate at a frequency of 2450 MHz, adversely affecting living tissues. GSM networks are no less harmful, although the frequencies and power are smaller there.

Skylink operates at a frequency of 450 MHz. A few years ago, he used the CDMA-450 standard, which was (and is) considered safe. But he did not manage to overcome the GSM-operators. Over time, the operator turned off his towers, remaining in the Moscow, Leningrad, Tver and Novgorod regions. In 2016, Skylink launches networks in the LTE-450 standard, providing high-speed unlimited Internet to the most remote corners in the regions of its operation.

Services under the Skylink brand are provided by the Tele2 mobile operator.

Coverage

First, let's get acquainted with the Skylink coverage map. Here we see strong coverage in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, as well as in Moscow and the Moscow region. In the Tver and Novgorod regions, the coverage is torn, but each base station covers a fairly decent territory. Having Internet Skylink to your dacha is a great solution if you want to weed the beds, fixing your achievements in social networks.

In their reviews, users were divided into two almost equal camps. Some praise the 4G networks from Tele2 and Skylink, others scold them. Most of all goes to a slightly buggy Skylink H1 router. As for negative reviews, their appearance is quite understandable - the congestion of networks at one point or another affects, as well as the nature of the propagation of radio waves, which is why the speed begins to float.

Internet from Skylink can also be used in many other regions - these are the Krasnodar Territory, the Rostov Region, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and other places where 4G networks operate (and on the same terms as in the home zone!).

Purchase of equipment and SIM cards

You can buy routers with LTE 450 Skylink support in Tele2 branded stores and its online store, as well as in Skylink branded stores. There are three routers for Internet access to choose from:

• Skylink H1 is a stationary device, suitable for home and summer cottages.
• Skylink V-FL500 is the second stationary router, which attracts with the presence of a backup battery, if the power supply suddenly turns off (this is quite normal outside the city).
• Skylink M1 is a small battery powered pocket router designed for travelers.

The estimated cost of routers for the Internet is from 3150 to 3500 rubles. Check prices in stores and online stores of Skylink and Tele2 brands.

Tariff plans

Let's get back closer to the Internet, or rather, to tariff plans. Skylink and its Internet tariffs excite with unlimited Internet. Real unlimited without any conditions. There are four tariffs in total:

• Skylink S - 8 GB for 490 rubles / month.
• Skylink L - 15 GB for 790 rubles / month.
• Skylink XL - unlimited for 1190 rubles / month.
• Day online - 49 rubles / day.

If the limit is exceeded, traffic costs 6 kop/Mb for the first TP and 5 kop/Mb for the second TP. But the activation of additional traffic can be prohibited through your personal account.

And here's a little life hack for you - we buy a router with a Skylink SIM card in one of the regions with LTE-450 and use real unlimited in 4G networks in other regions.