From euronews · Irina Sheludkova · · 50s
Russia's Internet Shutdowns Push State Firms to Landlines
Russia's mobile internet outages force state firms to triple landline purchases.
In brief
Russia's mobile internet outages force state firms to triple landline purchases. 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. Originally reported by euronews.
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.
The short version
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.
