# Russia's Internet Shutdowns Push State Firms to Landlines

> Russia's mobile internet outages force state firms to triple landline purchases.
- Title: Russia's Internet Shutdowns Push State Firms to Landlines
- Summary: Russia's mobile internet outages force state firms to triple landline purchases. Russia's state companies spent 118 million roubles on landline telephones in…
- Keywords: russia, landline, mobile internet shutdowns, rostelecom, ministry of economic development, state procurement, internet outages, news, world, politics, Russia's, Internet
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/14/russias-internet-shutdowns-push-state-firms-back-to-landline-phones
- Author: Irina Sheludkova
- Published: 2026-10-14T13:52:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russia, landline, mobile internet shutdowns, rostelecom, ministry of economic development, state procurement, internet outages, news, world, politics
## State procurement triples
Russian state companies spent 118 million roubles on landline telephones in first eight months of 2026.
## Mobile internet outages hit 80%
Mobile internet shutdowns affected nearly 80% of Russia in the first eight months of 2026.
## Rostelecom urges landline use
Rostelecom chief urged Russians to keep one landline at home like a fire extinguisher.

> Like a fire extinguisher, there should be one in every home
## Shut down for defense
Authorities claim mobile internet shutdowns defend against Ukrainian drones.
## Key takeaway

Russia's state companies spent 118 million roubles on landline telephones in first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet shutdowns affected nearly 80% of the country.