Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
BASE vs beeline
Where BASE and beeline differ
| Compare |  BASE |  beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €15 | RUB 400 |
| Reference plan prices | BASE 15: 15 EUR/month, 15 GB, contract; BASE 20: 20 EUR/month, 50 GB, contract; BASE 39: 39 EUR/month, 300 GB, contract | bee SUPER START: 400 RUB/month, 10 GB, 1 month; bee HIT: 700 RUB/month, unlimited, 1 month; bee PRO: 800 RUB/month, unlimited pro, 1 month |
| EU roaming | Included | Paid |
| Markets | BE | RU |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | RUB 700 |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 200 |
| Data rollover | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Wi-Fi calling (Yes).
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Key differences
- BASE scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.5.
- Support channels: only beeline offers Chat, Phone.
- Billing: only BASE offers Contract.
- Markets: only BASE offers BE.
- Markets: only beeline offers RU.
Our verdict on each
BASE
BASE is a network operator selling its own contract and prepaid plans in Belgium, which suits anyone who wants mobile service straight from the company running the network. Entry pricing starts at €15 a month on the entry tier, with eSIM, 5G and wifi calling part of the package.
beeline
Beeline is a network-run prepaid brand for people in Russia who want a one-month SIM with a small data allowance or unlimited data and no long tie-in. Plans sit in a single market, the entry price is RUB 400 and the unlimited plan is RUB 700.
Score breakdown
| Area | BASE | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.3Entry price sits at €15 a month on the entry tier, and the site ranks BASE at 219 of 258 on price from. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.9Billing runs contract and prepaid, and 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and data rollover are all present on the plans. | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.4BASE trades as Telenet Group NV, is headquartered in BE, was founded in 1999 and sells as a network. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BASE | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belgium | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | BASE | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 25 of 416 | 36 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 8 of 319 | 14 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 18 of 367 | 28 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 36 of 389 | 44 of 389 |
Sources behind this comparison
BASE
- base.be: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
beeline
- beeline.ru: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BASE | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, PrepaidCovers more | Prepaid |
| Contract length | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Legal entity | Telenet Group NV | PJSC VimpelCom |
| Headquarters | Belgium | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Broadband
| Fact | BASE | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Not confirmed | Fttc, Fttp |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 1,000 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | RUB 300 |
| Router | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 6 Rotek RX-3001X / ATW-922RT, purchase or instalments |
| Static IP | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Address checker | Not confirmed | https://moskva.beeline.ru/customers/products/home/internet/ |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BASE | beeline | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 200highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
BASE
Pros
- Entry pricing starts at €15 a month on the entry tier, with the tiers above it offering more data on the same contract terms.
- Unused data rolls into the following month, so a quiet month is not simply lost.
- EU roaming is included on the plans, which spares travellers a separate roaming deal.
Cons
- Support runs through help centre only, so anyone who wants a phone line or live chat has to look at another brand.
- BASE operates in Belgium alone, so the plans are of little use to anyone who needs a line in a second country.
- Reference plan prices cover contract tiers only, so anyone after a rolling monthly line has to weigh yesss!, which bills contract, rolling and prepaid.
beeline
Pros
- Every plan runs on a rolling monthly term, 1 month, so there is nothing to serve beyond the current month
- Unlimited data is available from RUB 700, with the bee HIT plan at that level and bee PRO on top of it
- eSIM and Wi-Fi calling are both supported, alongside hotspot sharing on the same plans
Cons
- Billing runs on prepaid only, so there is no contract billing option for readers who pay monthly by direct debit
- Europe roaming is paid, meaning travel use has to be paid separately rather than folded into the monthly fee
- The fixed home internet line needs a RUB 300 and a router bought outright or on instalments, adding a hardware cost on top of the subscription
Who each suits
BASE
Who it suits
- Readers in BE who want the network and the plan from one company, with billing under contract and prepaid.
- People who travel in the EU, since roaming is included on the plans.
- Data heavy users who want headroom and can step up the tiers on the same contract structure.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers shopping purely on the opening figure, since Lonestar Cell MTN lists $0.20 against €15 at BASE.
- Anyone after a rolling monthly option, because BASE bills contract and prepaid only, while yesss! bills contract, rolling and prepaid.
beeline
Who it suits
- People in Russia who want a prepaid SIM with a rolling monthly term and no minimum contract period
- Heavy data users who would rather pay once for unlimited data than manage a capped allowance
- Travellers leaving Russia who need roaming across 200 countries without signing a long contract
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want contract billing alongside prepaid, where GETESA offers both prepaid and contract options
- People who want a rolling billing option as well as prepaid, which yesss! lists across contract, rolling and prepaid
- Shoppers who want a home broadband and mobile bundle on one bill, since Beeline's fixed line and mobile tariffs are listed separately
Current offers
BASE
Current offer
Discount code
30% off mobile plans for life: 30%
New BASE subscriptions EUR 15-39/month; loses discount if cancelled or downgraded.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BASE | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
Questions about each
BASE
How much does BASE cost to start, and what do the reference plans include?+
The entry tier sets the starting price at €15 a month, and the tiers above it each carry progressively larger data bundles. These are recurring monthly contract prices rather than a limited introductory offer, so the figure that applies is the one attached to the tier you pick.
Can I get a BASE plan without a contract?+
Billing under contract and prepaid covers both contract and prepaid, so a contract is not the only way in. The published reference tiers are all sold on contract, which makes prepaid the option to ask about if you want a shorter commitment. SIM only service runs on the same network.
beeline
What does the cheapest Beeline plan cost?+
Tariffs start at RUB 400 on the bee SUPER START plan, which pairs a capped data allowance with a rolling monthly term. Unlimited data is a separate step up rather than being folded into that entry price, so the cheapest plan suits light use and the rest cover heavier traffic.
How much is unlimited data on Beeline?+
Unlimited data starts at RUB 700 on the bee HIT plan. The bee PRO plan sits above that level with a wider feature set on the same monthly term, so the higher tier is a price step rather than a different billing structure.
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