Tag: digital policy

Russian Ministry of Digital Development Proposes Streamlining Telecom Market by Cutting Small Operators

Russia plans to reduce the number of small telecom operators to boost network security, raising concerns about competition and price hikes.

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Major Russian Internet Exchange Point Announces Price Increase Amid Rising International Traffic

Piter-IX, a leading Russian internet exchange in St. Petersburg, will raise prices due to a sharp increase in foreign traffic.

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Apple Removes Several Popular VPN Apps from Russian App Store Following Regulator Demand

Apple has pulled multiple widely used VPN applications from its Russian App Store after a request from local authorities.

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Russian Government Officials to Mandate Use of National Messenger Max for Work Communications

New anti-fraud legislation in Russia will require officials to use the domestic messenger Max for official communications starting September 2026.

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Russian Ministry Proposes Voluntary Blocking to Combat Phone Scams Instead of Total Ban on International Calls

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development suggests replacing a full block on international calls with a voluntary self-blocking option to fight phone scams.

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