A1 Belarus review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

A1 Belarus is a straightforward pick for buyers in its home market who want unlimited data on a contract, with entry pricing at BYN 12.90 a month on the Drive Anlim promo plan. The catch is support, since help runs on chat and help centre and no rolling billing option is listed.

Key facts

Best for
Unlimited contract data at a low entry price for buyers in its home market, sold by the network itself.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
BYN 12.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Drive Anlim promo: 12.90 BYN/mo, unlimited, contract; Drive Anlim standard: 39.90 BYN/mo, unlimited, contract; Home internet + 2 SIM unlimited: 29 BYN/mo, unlimited, contract (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
BYN 12.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Hotspot sharing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
BY (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Unitary Service Enterprise A1 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Belarus (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1999 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Prepaid
Official website
a1.by

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
X

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The Drive Anlim promo plan is listed at BYN 12.90 a month with unlimited data on a contract, so the entry price is easy to place.
  • Billing covers contract and prepaid, so contract buyers and prepaid buyers both have a route in.
  • Sim only, an eSIM and hotspot sharing are all available, which covers most of what a data-only line needs.
  • The home internet bundle with extra SIM lines sits below the standard Drive Anlim tier, so a fixed and mobile shopper pays less than the mobile-only standard price.

Cons

  • Support runs on chat and help centre, so no phone line is listed for anything urgent.
  • Billing covers contract and prepaid and no rolling option, so a month to month buyer is pushed towards prepaid.
  • Prices are set for a single market on BY, so the BYN 12.90 entry figure only carries weight for a local buyer.
  • Shoppers comparing raw entry prices will see a much smaller number at Lonestar Cell MTN, $0.20, in its own market and currency.
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Who it suits

  • Buyers in Belarus on BY who want unlimited data on a contract rather than a rolling deal.
  • People after a data-only line, since Sim only is available alongside an eSIM.
  • Households that want home internet and mobile from one operator, since the reference plan prices include a home internet bundle with extra SIM lines.

Who should look elsewhere

  • GETESA, which also bills on prepaid and contract, if you would rather see a different operator on the same billing type.
  • yesss!, whose billing on contract, rolling and prepaid adds a rolling option that A1 Belarus does not list.
  • Lonestar Cell MTN, at an entry price of $0.20, if the only filter is the smallest number on the page.

Plans and prices

A1 Belarus opens at BYN 12.90 a month, and that same figure is the unlimited price of BYN 12.90 a month, so the headline and the unlimited tier tell the same story. The number belongs to the Drive Anlim promo plan, an unlimited plan sold on a contract. The standard Drive Anlim plan sits higher on the same contract basis, and a third reference line pairs home internet with extra SIM lines, unlimited on a contract, at a level below the standard Drive Anlim tier. Treat the Drive Anlim promo price as an introductory rate rather than the standing one. If you are budgeting past the promotion, the standard Drive Anlim tier is the safer figure to plan against, and the home internet bundle is worth a look only if you actually want the fixed line. For a plain mobile line, the Drive Anlim promo plan is the cheapest way in, and it is where most readers should start.

Core features

The basics are in place. Sim only is available, so a line can be taken without a new phone. An eSIM can be issued, which removes the need for a physical card or a store visit. Hotspot sharing is supported, so a phone or tablet can lean on the same connection. For a household that spreads data across several screens, that combination does most of the work, with a line that carries no handset attached and a connection others can share. Home internet is a separate question, and the home internet bundle belongs in the price list rather than in these features. If a mobile line is all you need, the feature set is already sufficient.

The company behind it

The legal entity is Unitary Service Enterprise A1, based in Belarus (BY) and founded in 1999. It is a single-market operator, so its plans are shaped around the network and currency of a single country rather than a travel bundle sold across several. Support runs on chat and help centre. That means a self-service help centre for questions you can look up yourself and live chat for anything that needs a person in the conversation, with no phone line listed for the rest. The company profile names the contracting entity clearly, so you know who you are signing with before you sign.

How A1 Belarus compares

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest plan and what does it include?+

The entry price is BYN 12.90 a month, and it sits on the Drive Anlim promo plan, an unlimited data plan sold on a contract. The standard Drive Anlim plan is the next tier up on the same basis. A home internet bundle with extra SIM lines is also listed, unlimited on a contract, and it comes in under the standard Drive Anlim price.

What do the unlimited plans cost?+

Unlimited plans are listed at BYN 12.90 a month, which matches the entry price here. The Drive Anlim promo plan and the standard Drive Anlim plan are both unlimited on a contract, and the home internet bundle with extra SIM lines is unlimited as well. The unlimited tier is where most of the choice sits.

Can I get a SIM only line and how is it billed?+

Sim only is available, and the provider bills on contract and prepaid, so a line without a phone can run on either a contract or prepaid. No rolling option is listed, which means a fully month to month arrangement has to go through prepaid rather than a rolling plan. Work out which basis suits you before you order.

Can I get an eSIM instead of a physical card?+

An eSIM can be issued, and it is set up through the operator's own app rather than a store visit. That suits anyone arriving in the market, changing device or travelling light. The seller type is network, so the profile you contract with is the operator itself rather than a reseller.

Is home internet part of the same bill?+

It can be. The reference plan prices include a home internet bundle with extra SIM lines, unlimited on a contract, and it is priced below the standard Drive Anlim tier. A household that wants the fixed line can combine it with unlimited mobile, while a mobile-only buyer should start with the Drive Anlim promo plan at BYN 12.90 a month.

Can I share the connection with other devices?+

Hotspot sharing is supported, so a phone or tablet can use the same connection. Combined with Sim only availability, that makes a data-only line workable for a household with several screens. The reference plans are unlimited on a contract, so sharing sits inside the tier rather than being sold as a separate extra.

Who am I contracting with and how do I get help?+

The contract is with Unitary Service Enterprise A1, headquartered in Belarus (BY) and founded in 1999. Support runs on chat and help centre, giving you a help centre for questions you can look up and chat for anything that needs a person. No phone line is listed, so expect to handle support in writing.

Where does A1 Belarus actually operate?+

It is a single-market provider on BY, so its plans and prices are built for Belarus rather than for travellers. The BYN 12.90 entry price is a local figure and only means something to a buyer in that market. If you need service across several countries, this listing will not describe it well.

How does its billing compare with other sellers here?+

A1 Belarus bills on contract and prepaid, covering contract and prepaid. GETESA matches that with prepaid and contract, while yesss! goes further with contract, rolling and prepaid, which adds a rolling option. The choice between them comes down more to where you live than to billing type, since A1 Belarus stays in a single market on BY.

Sources

  • a1.by checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity

    “220030 Minsk, Internatsionalnaya St. 36-2”

  • a1.by/plans/b2ctariffs/tarify-dlya-smartfonov checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing

    “Tarify s predoplatoi; pri zaklyuchenii dogovora”

  • a1.by/ru/services/other-services/perehod-na-a1/p/perehod_... checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Hotspot sharing, Price from, Reference plan prices, Unlimited plan price

    “Rezhim modema za 0 rub”

  • a1.by/ru/company checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Markets, Seller type, Support channels

    “Commercial activity began on 16 April 1999”

  • a1.by/ru/esim_MyA1_app checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: ESIM, SIM-only

    “Tarify, dostupnye dlya podklyucheniya s eSIM: Drayv Start, Drayv Aktiv, Drayv Anlim, GIGA”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Contract length.

A1 Belarus

A1 Belarus

Unlimited contract data at a low entry price for buyers in its home market, sold by the network itself.

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