Russia's Digital Development Ministry develops fees for international internet traffic
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Updated · Meduza · Apr 28
Russia's Digital Development Ministry develops fees for international internet traffic
7 articles · Updated · Meduza · Apr 28
The ministry is working on a mechanism to impose additional charges, likely starting with mobile networks, but has not decided on fixed-line or home internet.
These charges are part of Russia’s campaign against VPN services, with previous proposals suggesting a 150 ruble per gigabyte fee for VPN traffic above 15GB.
Operators requested a delay to the planned May 1 introduction, and the ministry appears to treat VPN and international traffic similarly, raising concerns for users relying on cross-border internet access.
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