Megafon starts Megafon Plus subscription with access to video, e-books and music

News Wireless Russian Federation 21 SEP 2021
Megafon starts Megafon Plus subscription with access to video, e-books and music

Russian operator Megafon has introduced a new tariff option called Megafon Plus. Customers subscribing to it are offered the option to use the OTT video services Ivi and Start, the electronic books library MyBook and the music application SberZvuk. They save 60 percent compared with taking out separate subscriptions.

The operator has devised the new subscription by analysing customer demand. The monthly subscription rate for Megafon Plus is RUB 399 and the service is available to customers of any Russian operator.

Categories:

Mobile

Companies:

MegaFon,  Ivi

Countries:

Russian Federation

Tags:

Consumer, Pricing, Digital Music

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