13 best providers of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia in terms of size and population. Therefore, there are a lot of providers of Internet, home and office. Thanks to this, users will be able to choose the ideal tariff for themselves - with stable speeds and connection, and at the same time for the best money. To assist in the selection, we have compiled a rating of 13 of the best providers of St. Petersburg.
Nomination | a place | Name of product | rating |
Rating of the best Internet providers in St. Petersburg | 1 | At Home | 4.9 |
2 | SatNet | 4.8 | |
3 | Info-Lan | 4.8 | |
4 | Dom.ru | 4.7 | |
5 | Nemiya | 4.7 | |
6 | Skynet | 4.7 | |
7 | New link | 4.6 | |
8 | Is obit | 4.6 | |
9 | Liner | 4.5 | |
10 | Samtel | 4.5 | |
11 | WestCall | 4.5 | |
12 | Beeline | 4.5 | |
13 | Rostelecom | 4.3 |
Rating of the best Internet providers in St. Petersburg
At Home
Rating: 4.9
Why he: Stable connection and great deals for new and existing users.
"Et Home" is one of the most "cozy" St. Petersburg providers. This is due to the polite technical support - each user is assigned his personal manager, and an excellent pricing policy, and ease of service management. Thus, the provider offers a single personal account, from which the payment is charged both for the Internet and for television, as well as for additional services.
The main products of the provider "At Home" - home Internet, built on the basis of local networks in apartment buildings, and IP-TV. Additionally, you can purchase voice telephony services, computer services, video surveillance and digital anti-virus protection.
Prices for packages of services at the time of writing the article (November 2018) start from 550 rubles per month for the Internet at a speed of 55-100 megabits per second and a television package of 100 channels. Without television - from 370 rubles per month. For new users - discounts.
Virtues
- Fast internet, stable speed;
- Optimal pricing policy;
- Polite, professional technical support.
disadvantages
- Technological limits on Internet speed of 100 megabits per second;
- Costly extras;
- In the evening, the speed may sink (due to technology).
SatNet
Rating: 4.8
Why he: Adequate rates and free network equipment at the time of use.
SatNet is one of the few St. Petersburg providers that offer a dedicated fiber-optic line with gigabit speed. However, they also have a classic common-house Ethernet, but its maximum speed is 100 megabits per second - due to the technological limitations of the standard.
The main feature of the provider is that it has, in fact, only two tariffs: for the 100-megabit unlimited Internet and for the gigabit one. There is no lower speed limit, only the upper one. Moreover, if you prepay the tariff for 3-12 months, you can get a discount of up to 50%. Additionally, the provider offers digital television for 400 channels.
In addition, when connecting free network equipment is issued. The cost is up to 500 rubles per month at 100-megabit tariffs and up to 650 rubles per month per gigabit. The price is relevant for November 2018.
Virtues
- Low price;
- Free network equipment;
- It is possible to connect Gigabit Internet.
disadvantages
- Limited coverage area;
- Virtually no home network;
- Very few additional services.
Info-Lan
Rating: 4.8
Why he: One of the most budgetary rates at 100 megabits per second.
Info-Lan offers one of the lowest in the rating of prices for 100-megabit tariffs. In particular, using the Internet at this speed will cost the owner only 300 rubles per month.
In addition, the provider has offers and higher speed. But here he loses to competitors, since, for example, the 500-megabit Internet will cost the buyer 990 rubles a month. There are offers for private houses with connection using passive optical network technology.
The above prices also include digital television with about 300 channels. Info-Lan also offers a large package of various additional services, including setting up a local network, computer help, organizing video surveillance and much more. Prices and tariffs are relevant for November 2018.
The main disadvantage of the provider is the lack of free telecommunications equipment.
Virtues
- Low price for 100-megabit Internet;
- Works in villages;
- Free TV with archive broadcasts.
disadvantages
- The high cost of 200 and 500 megabit Internet;
- Technical support does not work around the clock;
- Quite limited coverage.
Dom.ru
Rating: 4.7
Why he: One of the widest areas of coverage in St. Petersburg.
Unlike previous providers from the list, Dom.ru covers almost the whole of St. Petersburg - and therefore there should be no problems connecting to it. But at the same time, his tariffs are not so attractive.
So, as of November 2018, the 100-megabit Internet from this provider costs 550 rubles. If you want to connect more and digital television, the minimum package will cost 730 rubles. The amounts, of course, are indicated for the month. The provider does not have a gigabit Internet, the fastest one is 500-megabit for 650 rubles a month without digital television.
But television uses the Movix platform, thanks to which you can view channels even from a smartphone - not to mention other digital devices. In addition, the provider has its own multimedia zone, speed bonuses, a package of sites without speed limits (including YouTube) and other useful features.
Virtues
- Wide coverage area;
- Sites without speed limits;
- HD channels in every television package.
disadvantages
- Slow technical support;
- Only paid equipment;
- Periodic interruptions with television.
Nemiya
Rating: 4.7
Why he: One of the lowest tariffs among providers of the Central District of St. Petersburg.
Nemiya, like many other St. Petersburg providers in the rating, covers only one district with its network - Central. And this is its main advantage. In the Central District, due to the high population density, the Internet is represented mainly by two providers, Rostelecom and Dom.ru. And under Nemia, under similar conditions, prices for services are much lower!
Nemiya uses a local area network-based Ethernet network technology. Therefore, the maximum speed is limited to 100 megabits per second. It is proposed to pay for it - as of November 2024 - from 450 rubles per month. There are more budget options - from 200 rubles per month.
At the same time, the provider offers free connection and free setup of a local wireless network. There is also digital television according to the IPTV standard, which in many cases works without equipment and costs up to 350 rubles per month.
Virtues
- Free setup of a local wireless network;
- One of the lowest prices for the Central District of St. Petersburg;
- Inexpensive static IP.
disadvantages
- During peak hours, Internet speeds may drop;
- Minimum additional services;
- No free or rental equipment.
Skynet
Rating: 4.7
Why he: Wide coverage and low prices.
SkyNet combines a wide coverage area, which in some cases even goes outside of St. Petersburg, and low prices. Its tariffs are comparable to the cost of the Internet from local providers. In particular, as of November 2018, a connection at a speed of 100 megabits per second will cost 450 rubles per month. This amount includes digital TV with a small package of channels.
The maximum Internet speed of this provider is 200 megabits per second. Optical fiber, which allows you to accelerate to a gigabit channel, it does not use.
An interesting feature of SkyNet is SkyNet Wi-Fi. When using it, the company's specialists independently set up a dual-band wireless network at home with the user, taking into account the layout and type of walls. They also provide equipment - free of charge, but with a security deposit.
Virtues
- Wide coverage area;
- Excellent promotions for new subscribers;
- SkyNet Wi-Fi service.
disadvantages
- Not always stable speed;
- There are no separate TV rates, only bundled with the Internet;
- Slow, leisurely tech support.
New link
Rating: 4.6
Why is it: One of the lowest prices, gigabit internet, free dedicated IP.
"New Link" has a very nice prices - they are in most cases lower than that of counterparts. So, for the 100-megabit Internet is offered to pay 450 rubles per month. At the same time, the first 4 months of use are offered at a discount of more than 50%. The discount is also valid for prepayment.
There is also a gigabit Internet, but the actual speed specified by the provider is about 300 megabits per second. Up to gigabit rises, but rarely. It is offered to pay for this Internet up to 950 rubles per month - with a discount for advance payments.
New Link is the only provider in the rating that offers dedicated IP for free. In addition, you will not have to pay for additional pleasant options like parental controls or a digital television package. The provider also provides some telecommunications equipment on bail.
Virtues
- Low prices;
- Adequate technical support;
- Many free options.
disadvantages
- CDN is not always adequate (there may be interruptions with connection to some sites);
- External IP can be used as IP subnet;
- A small team of technical support, it is difficult to get through in case of accidents.
Is obit
Rating: 4.6
Why he: A huge amount of business services.
“Obit” is a provider primarily for business. In addition to the usual Internet connection, it offers legal entities to set up private and public wireless networks, lay local corporate networks, rent channels, data centers, and much, much more.
However, for private individuals "Obit" will do. This provider offers adequate rates for home Internet. For example, a 100-megabit connection will cost 650 rubles per month, and you will have to pay another 100 rubles a month for the external dedicated IP address. Prices are valid for November 2018.
The maximum Internet speed for individuals is 200 megabits per second, a gigabit port is used. The provider also provides digital IP television with two channel packages and a home telephone. But there are no additional services.
Virtues
- Many useful services for legal entities;
- Adequate prices for the Internet;
- Quick connection, punctual specialists.
disadvantages
- No additional services;
- Some IP TV and telephony options are unreasonably expensive;
- In the evenings, some subscribers experience a decrease in Internet speed.
Liner
Rating: 4.5
Why is it: The only provider in the ranking with daily Internet payments.
Liner is one of the “oldest” providers in St. Petersburg. And in this lies his dignity.Many tariffs and options are saved from the “old” times - for example, for 2024 it is the only provider that provides the possibility of daily Internet payments. This is useful for connecting in a country house, an office, a rented apartment, and similar places where no permanent connection is required.
“Normal” Internet at a speed of 100 megabits per second - as of November 2024 - will cost the subscriber 600 rubles per month. An interesting feature of the provider is the indication of the minimum bandwidth. That is, users connected to the “Economy Class Premium” tariff for 400 rubles per month are guaranteed to get Internet at a speed of 25 megabits per second with a rise of up to 100 megabits, provided the line is lightly loaded.
New users get big discounts when connecting or gifts.
Virtues
- Stable connection speed;
- No additional imposed services;
- Economical special rates.
disadvantages
- Some lines are interrupted due to lengthy repairs;
- Relatively small coverage area.
Samtel
Rating: 4.5
Why he: One of the best in the ranking of digital television providers - with high-quality home Internet.
The main advantage of Samtela is the high quality of digital television. Stable signal, high resolution, low video compression. All this makes the provider suitable for users with modern TVs.
But with the Internet, things are quite standard for St. Petersburg. Is that the majority of options for connecting prices higher than other local providers. So, a 100-megabit Internet without speed reduction will cost 990 rubles a month. The most popular - according to the provider - the tariff offers a speed of 75-100 megabits per second and will cost 600 rubles per month. Prices are valid for November 2018.
In addition, Samtel offers many options for setting up a home Internet and a turnkey local wireless / wired network. And the prices for these services are more than adequate.
Virtues
- High quality digital television;
- Cheap home network configuration services;
- Profitable promotions for new subscribers.
disadvantages
- There are network breaks with a very high load on it;
- Unsteady technical support.
WestCall
Rating: 4.5
Why he: A developed internal network, many additional services, offers a professional class for legal entities.
WestCall is primarily focused on working with legal entities. For them, it offers many useful networking services and cloud computing platforms. However, for individuals, he also has many nice features.
The most pleasant feature of WestColla for individuals is a sophisticated internal network. Social networks, music platforms, “Yandex” services are “mirrored” into it, there is even a retreker. And access to the internal network is free - it works even with a zero or negative balance!
Internet prices from this provider are quite adequate. So, as of November 2018, a 100-megabit connection will cost 600 rubles per month. Such a tariff, only with television for 153 channels (including HD), will cost 830 rubles a month. The provider has additional services, such as home network settings, but they are not as widely represented as the others.
Virtues
- A huge number of business solutions;
- Well-developed internal network;
- Adequate rates.
disadvantages
- Difficult termination of the contract;
- Sometimes there are interruptions in some lines; Slow technical support.
Beeline
Rating: 4.5
Why it: Low prices and a wide region of coverage.
Beeline is one of the three largest home Internet providers in the ranking. And at the same time in St. Petersburg and Russia in general. At the same time, he offers very good tariff plans. For example, as of November 2018, the 100-megabit Internet from Beeline costs only 400 rubles per month.
Beeline also has television. And one of the most developed. In addition to the standard package of channels, this provider offers access to online cinemas and TV series platforms like IVI and Amedia, respectively.
But there are practically no additional services from this provider, which is due to the “scale” of the service. No internal sites, retrekers, etc. In addition, home television and the Internet are bought separately, the uniform tariffs for both of these services are not represented.
Virtues
- Wide coverage area - almost the whole of St. Petersburg;
- Adequate prices;
- Great digital tv.
disadvantages
- No gigabit internet;
- The imposition of additional services;
- Bad technical support.
Rostelecom
Rating: 4.3
Why he: Covers almost all of St. Petersburg.
One of the main advantages of Rostelecom in St. Petersburg is universal tariffs. Under one contract, you can connect all the necessary telecommunications services for your home. So, there are tariffs that include the Internet, mobile SIM card, television, cloud storage, video surveillance, and anti-virus protection, and much, much more.
Prices are quite adequate. For 100-megabit Internet with home television for 100 channels, it is proposed to pay about 550 rubles per month. However, in some cases, suitable rates include too many extra services - for example, a branded SIM card with prepaid calls and SMS. Tariff constructor is not provided.
In addition, for most of the tariffs, rented equipment is presented, for which it is proposed to pay monthly.
Virtues
- Universal rates;
- Great home tv;
- There is gigabit internet.
disadvantages
- Difficult, slow technical support;
- Imposed services;
- The difficulty of termination of contracts.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.