Iota home internet is great way get high-speed network access! Find out all the pros and cons of Yota home internet!

There is a stereotype that wireless communication is exclusively for smartphones and tablets. Portable gadgets are literally created for 4G technologies, which allow you to enjoy access to online services anywhere in the country.

However, using such a solution as an access point for the home is also not without advantages. This is much cheaper than offers from most fiber network providers. Connection is simpler: you don’t need to pay additional fees for specialist services. Finally, unlimited home Internet from Yota has no alternatives in many regions of the country. Let's get to know him better.

Home connection methods

The operator took care to satisfy the requirements of even the most demanding customers and provided a variety of ways to connect to the Yota home Internet to choose from:

• Via a proprietary Iota USB modem. It costs about 2,000 rubles. For this money, the user receives a ready-made solution: you just need to plug the device into the appropriate port and the service is available to the subscriber. No additional settings are required. Add a thousand rubles and you will get a model with the function of distributing the Internet using Wi-Fi technology;

• You can save money by ordering just the SIM card and inserting it into your own device at home. However, in this case you will need to manually connect and register access points on personal computer;

• Wireless router. A proprietary solution from Yota: it resembles an external battery in appearance and is designed to distribute Eta’s home Internet to 8 devices simultaneously. Price – 2,900 rubles;

• Usage branded modems companies in conjunction with third party routers(there should be a “Yota Ready” sticker on the package). Such stations can provide wireless communications to private homes with significant living space.

You can become a client of the Yota operator either at a branded point of sale (you need to check its availability in a specific locality) or by ordering online on the official website.

Tariff policy

One of the main features of the Internet for the home from the Iota provider is its clear regional specialization. In different regions of the Russian Federation, you will have to pay different money for a set of the same services - this is how the company takes into account income inequality in our country. We can consider that wealthy regions to some extent “subsidize” the poor.

Here are the Iota home Internet tariffs valid in the territory of Moscow and Moscow region:

We did not consider cheaper home tariffs for very slow connections due to their low practical significance.

Connecting operator services immediately for a year allows you to save almost 50% of the cost. So, 12 months at maximum speed will cost only 9,000 rubles, or 750 rubles. per month.

You can also activate the service for just a day (150 rubles) or 2 hours (50 rubles). In both cases it is provided without speed restrictions.

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Do-it-yourself YOTA 4G LTE WiFi booster kit for your dacha

Many cities in Russia have already received the opportunity to access the Internet using LTE technology - high-speed broadband access fourth generation (4G). YOTA has installed its base stations in more than 300 cities and towns of the Russian Federation, providing residents of these cities with unlimited inexpensive communications latest generation. But with the onset summer period the number of mobile Internet users outside the city (including in the Moscow region) is significantly increasing due to summer residents who are accustomed to high-quality Internet in large cities (for example, Moscow).

But YOTA 4G LTE modems do not have antenna connectors for connecting external antennas, and the coverage around the Moscow cities in which YOTA has installed its business centers is, to put it mildly, “not very high quality”: in some places the signal can still be heard several kilometers away, and in others the signal disappears on the outskirts of the village.

We offer kits for self-connection to the YOTA network in places with uncertain or poor reception of the LTE network - they will help those who do not have a network signal indoors (although there is at least some outdoors), and even those who are at a distance of up to 15 km from the coverage area: powerful LTE 4G antennas with a gain of up to 28 dB and/or repeaters (communication amplifiers) 4G LTE or 3G+4G LTE will be able to overcome this distance to the operator’s base stations.

You can strengthen the Yota signal at your dacha in 2 ways:

1) using WiFi kits with 4G BOX, MAX, OPTIMA, LITE antennas - amplification occurs on only one SIM card, from which everyone receives the Internet via WiFi (coverage from 200 to 600 m2 depending on the WiFi router) - this this option is suitable for those who want to distribute the Internet via WiFi to several users from one YOTA SIM card, and the BOX, MAX, OPTIMA sets also have from 1 to 4 LAN connectors (wired) for connecting, for example, desktop PCs, smart TVs , DVRs, network printers, etc. via Ethernet cables;

2) using a set of 4G antennas with a 4G LTE amplifier FDD 2600 or a set of 3G/4G antennas with a 3G / 4G LTE amplifier - amplification occurs on all SIM cards located in the area of ​​the signal signal improved by the repeater (from 100 to 500 m2) - these options suitable for those who want to improve the signal quality on several mobile devices with YOTA SIM cards simultaneously: smartphones, tablets, mobile routers, etc., i.e. Each user uses the Internet from his own SIM card.

Both methods of enhancing Yota can be used with different types antennas: Yagi (wave channel) - metal directional antennas, similar to long combs, or panel - large (or not so large) plastic squares filled with metal plates, which, as a rule, are “weaker” than Yagi, but easier to configure.

The panel antenna is easy to install (mounted on a mast or bracket) and configured - you just need to turn it towards the operator’s base station (tower). Moreover, the panel antenna does not need a super precise direction (unlike a directional stationary antenna of the “wave channel” type): just turn it approximately in the direction (plus or minus 20 degrees) where the YOTA BS is located, and you will see a significant improvement in the signal.

Yagi antennas are more often used in areas where there is a complete lack of signal - the most powerful of them can operate even without amplifiers at a distance of 12-15 km from the YOTA BS, and with repeaters - up to 20-25 km (depending on the geography of the area).

Antenna adapters (pigtails) for connecting external amplified antennas to modems and mobile routers of the third (3G UMTS/HSPA) and fourth (4G LTE) generations, suitable for all USB modems and portable routers that have an antenna connector, may have connectors on the other side : FME-male, N-male, SMA-female.

Universal 4G LTE + 3G modem. It has antenna connectors and is small in size. Works with any SIM cards of all Russian and European telecom operators (YOTA, Megafon, MTS, Beeline, Rostelecom, Tele2, Altel, Motiv, Tattelecom / Letay, etc.). Supports speeds up to 100 Mbps. Ideal for use with laptops abroad.

Most powerful kit LTE 4G + 3G for installation in a country house, private house, village, etc. There are no losses on the antenna cable, the cable length is 10 meters. Antenna gain - 18 dB or 20 dB. WiFi coverage is up to 40 meters in diameter. Works with any SIM card of 4G LTE and 3G operators. Number of WiFi users - up to 32 + LAN connectors.

Yota offers its subscribers truly unlimited Internet without traffic restrictions - with a choice of the optimal speed for the subscriber. To access the Internet, modems and routers supporting 4G LTE are used. To date this is the most real way get mobile unlimited. Home Internet Iota is not wired access at all. This is Internet access via the operator's cellular network. Let's see how to connect to the Internet and what you need for this.

Equipment selection

To connect your home to the Internet, you need to purchase the appropriate equipment. In the case of Iota, the choice will be as follows:

• USB modem with LTE support – installed in the USB port of a computer, laptop or router. The cost of the device is 1900 rubles;
• USB modem with Wi-Fi – modem with a built-in access point. The range will not be the greatest, and you cannot organize a network between computers through this gadget. Cost – 2900 rubles;
• Mobile router Iota is a small battery-powered router for connecting several devices to the home Internet. Up to 6 hours of battery life. Cost – 2900 rubles;
• Full-fledged routers with USB modems - productive equipment for connecting to the home Internet and organizing home local network. They are distinguished by a large range and support for connection to wired providers (connects to the Internet port). Cost – from 4400 rub.

The latest devices include the Yota Ready New, Ready Omni II, Ready VIVA and Ready Extra routers.

If you only need Yota home Internet on a computer or laptop, buy a simple modem. When there are several computers in the house, and along with them tablets and smartphones, you should purchase a router - preferably a full-fledged one, not a mobile one. The latter is suitable for organizing mobile access points away from home.

Selecting a tariff plan

Internet provider Yota allows you to organize home connection to the Internet. We have already decided on the choice of equipment. It remains to sort out the tariffs for wireless Internet from Yota. The most popular are tariff plans with payment for 30 days of use. The minimum access speed is 64 kbit/sec – without subscription fee(requires daily manual reconnection). But it’s impossible to do anything at such a speed (except for communicating in instant messengers).

Paid speed modes:

• 640 kbit/sec – 450 rub.;
• 768 kbit/sec – 500 rub.;
• 896 kbit/sec – 550 rub.;
• 1.0 Mbit/sec – 600 rub.;
• 1.3 Mbit/s – 650 rub.;
• 1.7 Mbit/sec – 700 rub.;
• 2.1 Mbit/s – 750 rub.;
• 3.1 Mbit/s – 800 rub.;
• 4.1 Mbit/s – 850 rub.;
• 5.0 Mbit/s – 900 rub.;
• 5.7 Mbit/s – 950 rub.;
• 6.4 Mbit/s – 1000 rub.;
• 7.1 Mbit/s – 1050 rub.;
• 7.8 Mbit/s – 1100 rub.;
• 8.5 Mbit/s – 1150 rub.;
• 9.2 Mbit/s – 1200 rub.;
• 10.0 Mbit/sec – 1250 RUR;
• 12.0 Mbit/s – 1300 rub.;
• 15.0 Mbit/sec – 1350 RUR;
• The maximum possible speed is 1400 rubles.

For example, for Full HD video you need a channel of 7.1 Mbit/s, or better yet 9.2 Mbit/s. For comfortable surfing, 2.1-3.1 Mbit/sec is enough. Comfortable listening to music is provided at a speed of 1 Mbit/sec. If you need to download large files, choose the maximum speed. But remember that if there is a load on the network, access speeds may be limited.

Please note that Internet access at the specified speed is not guaranteed - these are only the maximum possible limits for a particular subscription fee.

Home Internet from the operator Yota (Yota) can be paid for a year in advance. A 5 Mbit/s channel costs 5,400 rubles, a 10 Mbit/s channel costs 6,900 rubles, and the maximum speed costs 9,000 rubles. If necessary, you can pay for access for 2 hours for 50 rubles or for 24 hours for 150 rubles. The speed mode is selected via the web interface, with a corresponding change in the subscription fee.

The review presents tariff plans for Moscow and the Moscow region. Check the prices for your region on the provider’s official website.

Disadvantages of mobile access

Home Mobile Internet Yota pleases with good speed. But it is not always available - the channel capacity greatly depends on the load on the base stations. In some areas of the city the Internet will simply “fly”, and in others it will “slow down”. There are other negative characteristics of home Internet from Iota:

• Does not work where there is no 4G coverage (modems and routers in 2G and 3G networks are not registered).
• Floating ping – online gamers who need fast response times will not be happy about this.
• When there is a heavy load on the Network, the access speed drops - the operator does his best to block too intensive traffic consumption.

Also on home internet Torrents from the mobile operator Yota do not work. Some restrictions can be overcome, while others cannot be dealt with.

Providers are reluctant to enter private sector, which is associated with the need to build expensive and complex infrastructure. There is still some progress in this direction; in many Russian cities, individual households are being actively connected to the Internet. But in the vast majority of places this is not possible. There is only one thing left to do - use mobile access to the network. You can install Yota in a private home without the help of a provider - all you need to do is follow the steps from our review.

Selecting a tariff plan

Putting Yota in a cottage located outside the city is the only way to bring normal Internet to your home. Other providers lose because they cannot offer real unlimited. Let's start the connection process by selecting tariff plan. If you connect in Moscow or the Moscow region, the prices will be as follows:

• 64 Kbps is the minimum speed available for any balance.
• 1 Mbit/sec for 600 rubles/30 days – a comfortable channel for surfing websites.
• 5 Mbit/sec for 900 rubles/30 days - this channel is enough to watch videos in average quality (including with a resolution of up to 720 px).
• 6.4 Mbit/sec for 1000 rubles/30 days – a powerful channel for most needs.
• 7.8 Mbit/sec for 1,100 rubles/30 days – this speed is enough for videos in Full HD format.
• 10 Mbit/sec for 1250 RUR/30 days – high speed to solve any problems.
• The maximum available speed for 1400 rubles/month.

Many other speed options are also available to subscribers - they are selected through Personal Area on the Yota website.

Paying annually will help you save money. A 5 Mbit/s channel costs RUB 5,400/year – best option for undemanding subscribers. For a higher throughput 10 Mbit/sec you need to pay 6900 rubles/year. A channel with maximum speed costs 9,000 rubles/year. You can pay for 2 or 24 hours for 50 or 150 rubles.

Please note that in the Moscow region, where the nearest base stations are far away, the Internet speed from Yota may be low.

How to improve reception

You can install a Yota antenna in a private home, but for this you will have to purchase a special modem. Special models are available for sale, equipped with connectors for connecting external antennas. A typical example is the LU150/156 modem, the price is about 4,000 rubles. It is also necessary to purchase and install an external antenna on the roof, connected to the modem by cable.

If a private house is located at a great distance from the nearest base stations, you will have to splurge on a sensitive antenna with an amplifier - for this it is recommended to contact specialized companies who sell this equipment.

If there is reception, but it is not stable, you can try installing an inexpensive indoor antenna. The Yota modem is inserted into a special socket and then connected to a computer or router. Some reviews indicate the low signal amplification factor of such devices.

Choosing equipment

Let's assume that you want to install Yota at your dacha. There are clearly no wired providers here, we can only hope for cellular communication. To have Internet not only on your computer, but also on smartphones and tablets, you need a router. A typical Yota 4G LTE Wi-Fi kit for a dacha is the Yota Ready New router. The device is equipped with two antennas for Internet distribution, supports IPTV and is equipped with one port for a modem (supplied).

If you have normal reception, you can get by with a cheaper option - buy a USB modem with a built-in Wi-Fi module. The cost of the equipment is only 2900 rubles. Similar price mobile router Yota Mini with a built-in battery - it supports up to eight connected devices and works offline for up to 6 hours. If you don’t need Internet distribution in a private home, buy the simplest Yota modem for 1,900 rubles.

It can be difficult to install Yota Internet in a cottage community using equipment from the provider - the long distance to the nearest base stations affects it. To solve the problem, use external antennas. The costs will be high, but there is no other way out. You can also contact intermediary companies offering alternative solutions - for example, they may offer to install a parabolic antenna in your house, aimed at the nearest Yota tower.

Step-by-step connection process

Internet Iota for a house outside the city and country house is connected as follows:

• We go to the nearest Yota office with our passport.
• We select equipment and complete the purchase with the conclusion of an agreement for the provision of communication services.
• We deliver the equipment to the installation site.

The purchased modem must be installed in a USB port and try to connect to Yota. If you plan to install a router, then you need to configure it - specify the access point name in the settings and set a password. Internet access speed is regulated via the web interface.

Yota is a wireless high-speed Internet provider. If your country house falls within the coverage area Yota networks, then the best option for connecting your home to the Internet would be to choose this particular provider.

After all, Yota is:

• Low cost of equipment (compared to satellite equipment or connecting a home to fiber optics)
• Unlimited from 400 rub. per month
• High connection speed up to 24 Mbit/s
• Efficiency of connecting new subscribers

Is it possible to connect a house if the Yota LTE USB modem does not work in that place?

To connect a country house to the Yota channel, specially designed equipment is used, which is a highly sensitive antenna installed on the facade of a building or on a mast and precisely oriented to the base station. The range of equipment includes a line of antennas with different gain factors, which allows you to choose the most optimal option for each installation location.

Photo 1. Yota external directional antenna on the facade of a house with a USB cable

Thanks to the directional action of the antenna and its elevation above the ground, it is possible to establish communication in places where reception via a USB modem was impossible.

How to connect to Yota?

The connection process begins with filling out an application on our website. To do this, you just need to indicate the exact address of the house or its GPS coordinates. Based on this information, we will check whether your home falls within the Yota coverage area and contact you to clarify the connection time.

Photo 2. External directional antenna for working with Yota LTE with a twisted pair connection with PoE

Installation of equipment and connection takes only a few hours and you do not have to wait for a cable or fiber optic to be installed in your home. You will be able to use the Internet on the day of installation!