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Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jul 24

Russia Mobile Data Traffic Falls 5%-10% as Internet Restrictions Curb Usage

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Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jul 24

Russia Mobile Data Traffic Falls 5%-10% as Internet Restrictions Curb Usage

3 articles · Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jul 24

Russian mobile operators are reporting a drop in data traffic, with usage expected to fall 5% to 10% by the end of 2026.
State restrictions on access to certain websites and apps are seen as the main driver, reducing how much mobile internet subscribers use.
Vedomosti said the decline marks a broad traffic slowdown for operators rather than a shift tied to a single service or short-term outage.

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