US EditionRussia Enforces Mobile Internet Blackouts Under New Security Law
Russia’s new law enables the Federal Security Service to order mobile internet shutdowns, causing daily blackouts in major cities and triggering a 73% rise in pager sales, experts say.
- 1- Authorities in Russia are periodically blocking internet access in various regions, affecting everyday activities for office workers, drivers, and the general public. 2- The government has imposed restrictions on platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp, while also shutting down numerous VPN services used to bypass censorship. 3- The moves reflect the Kremlin’s broader effort to tighten control over online communication and information flow amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Replying to a friend's message, ordering a pizza, or hailing a taxi with a mobile device might seem like simple tasks in a fully connected 21st-century city like Moscow. However, residents of the Russian capital are discovering that their smartphones have lost functionality due to an unprecedented mobile internet blackout. Russia has long enforced a degree of digital censorship, banning social media apps like Facebook and Instagram. But since ea…
Digital Iron Curtain: Russia Tightens Its Grip on the Internet
Russia is dramatically escalating control over its digital space, with widespread internet disruptions, tighter laws and growing pressure on messaging platforms. From central Moscow to St Petersburg, mobile internet outages have become routine, affecting daily life for office workers, drivers and young users trying to stay connected. The Kremlin says the measures are driven by […] The post Digital Iron Curtain: Russia Tightens Its Grip on the In…
The mobile internet has been blocked in the Russian capital since 6 March. The population sagacious and ironic. ...
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