In Belarus, the mobile market is entering a transitional phase. A significant regulatory change is set to take effect on February 23, 2026, introducing a speed cap of 1 Mbps on "unlimited" plans once a user consumes 30 GB of data.
Here are the current offers from the three main providers—A1, MTS, and life:)—as of February 14, 2026.
1. A1 Belarus Offers
A1 is currently focusing on its "A1 Plus" campaign and new device arrivals for February.
* "A1 Plus" Promotion: Running through March 10, 2026, this campaign offers various "gift" promo codes and discounts when you use their digital services.
* Switching Offer: If you port your number to A1, they often discount high-tier plans like "Drive Unlim" to roughly 19 BYN/month for the first year.
* Handset Deals: * Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Now available in installments starting around 22.50 €/equivalent per month.
* iPhone 17 & iPhone Air: The newest 2026 models have arrived, with the iPhone 17 starting at approximately 34.20 €/equivalent per month on midiMIO-style plans.
* A1 4G Expansion: A1 is actively promoting its expanded 4G coverage across the country to improve service quality ahead of the new government standards.
2. MTS Belarus Offers
MTS remains the largest carrier and is leaning into "Unlimited Everything" bundles before the speed-cap law kicks in.
* "Unlimited Everything" (Безлимит всего): Currently promoted at 19.90 BYN/month. This plan is the primary target of the upcoming 30 GB limit regulation.
* Family Bundle: They are offering a "One Family – Two Unlimits" deal where you get 2 free SIM cards when connecting to the "YASNA" 200 Mbps home internet package from Beltelecom.
* Eco-Discount: A unique trade-in offer where you receive a 3% discount on new equipment if you bring in old tech for ecological disposal.
* Gift Certificates: For Valentine’s Day, they are pushing gift cards for gadgets in denominations of 100 to 1,000 BYN.
3. life:) Belarus Offers
life:) continues to position itself as the budget-friendly choice with flexible "Shake" plans.
* Shake Series: Their plans (Shake Mini, Shake, Shake XL) typically range from 15 to 25 BYN and allow you to "shake" for extra data bonuses in their app.
* App Registration: Notably, life:) and MTS are currently the only networks where direct account registration for the Signal messaging app is working reliably within Belarus.
* Tourist SIMs: They remain the easiest for visitors to obtain, offering temporary high-data packages for roughly 20 BYN.
4. Important Regulatory Changes (February 2026)
* The 30 GB Cap: Starting February 23, 2026, if you are on an "Unlimited" plan, your speed will likely drop to 1 Mbps after you hit 30 GB of usage. The government states this will only affect about 15% of heavy users to improve overall network stability.
* Quality Fines: Since January 1, 2026, operators now face fines if they do not meet new minimum internet speed and quality standards, which is why you see all three carriers aggressively upgrading their 4G/5G infrastructure right now.
Summary of Where to Go
* For the latest iPhones: A1 has the most robust stock of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air series.
* For the best home + mobile deal: MTS through their partnership with Beltelecom.
* For the best price/data ratio: life:) before the new data caps are strictly enforced on February 23.
Here are the current offers from the three main providers—A1, MTS, and life:)—as of February 14, 2026.
1. A1 Belarus Offers
A1 is currently focusing on its "A1 Plus" campaign and new device arrivals for February.
* "A1 Plus" Promotion: Running through March 10, 2026, this campaign offers various "gift" promo codes and discounts when you use their digital services.
* Switching Offer: If you port your number to A1, they often discount high-tier plans like "Drive Unlim" to roughly 19 BYN/month for the first year.
* Handset Deals: * Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Now available in installments starting around 22.50 €/equivalent per month.
* iPhone 17 & iPhone Air: The newest 2026 models have arrived, with the iPhone 17 starting at approximately 34.20 €/equivalent per month on midiMIO-style plans.
* A1 4G Expansion: A1 is actively promoting its expanded 4G coverage across the country to improve service quality ahead of the new government standards.
2. MTS Belarus Offers
MTS remains the largest carrier and is leaning into "Unlimited Everything" bundles before the speed-cap law kicks in.
* "Unlimited Everything" (Безлимит всего): Currently promoted at 19.90 BYN/month. This plan is the primary target of the upcoming 30 GB limit regulation.
* Family Bundle: They are offering a "One Family – Two Unlimits" deal where you get 2 free SIM cards when connecting to the "YASNA" 200 Mbps home internet package from Beltelecom.
* Eco-Discount: A unique trade-in offer where you receive a 3% discount on new equipment if you bring in old tech for ecological disposal.
* Gift Certificates: For Valentine’s Day, they are pushing gift cards for gadgets in denominations of 100 to 1,000 BYN.
3. life:) Belarus Offers
life:) continues to position itself as the budget-friendly choice with flexible "Shake" plans.
* Shake Series: Their plans (Shake Mini, Shake, Shake XL) typically range from 15 to 25 BYN and allow you to "shake" for extra data bonuses in their app.
* App Registration: Notably, life:) and MTS are currently the only networks where direct account registration for the Signal messaging app is working reliably within Belarus.
* Tourist SIMs: They remain the easiest for visitors to obtain, offering temporary high-data packages for roughly 20 BYN.
4. Important Regulatory Changes (February 2026)
* The 30 GB Cap: Starting February 23, 2026, if you are on an "Unlimited" plan, your speed will likely drop to 1 Mbps after you hit 30 GB of usage. The government states this will only affect about 15% of heavy users to improve overall network stability.
* Quality Fines: Since January 1, 2026, operators now face fines if they do not meet new minimum internet speed and quality standards, which is why you see all three carriers aggressively upgrading their 4G/5G infrastructure right now.
Summary of Where to Go
* For the latest iPhones: A1 has the most robust stock of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air series.
* For the best home + mobile deal: MTS through their partnership with Beltelecom.
* For the best price/data ratio: life:) before the new data caps are strictly enforced on February 23.
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