Yekaterinburg - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you have any recommendations regarding mobile phones? Did you keep your home-country plan or use a local provider?
Consulate employees are provided an iPhone through a local provider. I (the EFM) kept my home-country plan through T-Mobile. I did purchase a local phone here, but found myself never using it. Everyone uses WhatsApp, so I only use my US phone now, with WhatsApp to stay in contact with local friends/contacts. - Feb 2020
MTS, Megafone, Beeline are all companies that offer contractless SIMs and services. You get the great service and speed for US$10-$20/month depending on what package you choose. - Aug 2018
The consulate will supply phones to direct-hire employees. Otherwise, bring a phone for use with a SIM card. Service is inexpensive. - Aug 2010
Easily obtainable in Yekaterinburg and very affordable. - Jan 2008
