Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages . . . Blackouts and ‘white lists’ are part of Russian strategy Widespread cellphone internet shutdowns began in May and persisted through summer and into the fall In November, 57 Russian regions on average reported daily disruptions to cellphone links, according to Na Svyazi, an activist group monitoring shutdowns
Meduza’s analysts break down how Russia’s temporary SIM card . . . Since November 10, Russia has been running an experiment it calls SIM card “cooling” — temporarily cutting off mobile Internet access for cards that have either connected to foreign networks while roaming or remained offline for more than 72 hours SIM cards returning from abroad are automatically disconnected for 24 hours, though users can, in theory, restore service sooner by
Russia Hits People Entering with 24-Hour Internet Blackout . . . Russia's Ministry for Digital Development says the move will 'ensure the safety of Russian citizens,' as SIM cards with mobile internet can be placed inside Ukrainian drones and used for navigation
Russia 24-Hour eSIM Data Block: What Travellers Need to Know Travellers to Russia now face a mandatory 24-hour data 'quarantine' on all international SIMs and travel eSIMs Citing security concerns, the new measure means you will have no mobile internet for the first day of your trip