Kommersant reports mobile internet in central Russia is mostly restricted
A study by Vigo indicates only 30.5% of mobile internet traffic in central Russia was unrestricted in July 2026. In border regions, nearly 90% of traffic was managed through 'whitelists'.
Claims & verification status
Kommersant reports that only one-third of mobile internet traffic in central Russia was unrestricted in July 2026 — not independently verified.
A study by Vigo indicates that an average of 30.5% of user sessions on mobile networks in Russia’s Central Federal District were unrestricted in July 2026 — not independently verified.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Kommersant reports that only one-third of mobile internet traffic in central Russia was unrestricted in July 2026 — not independently verified. (per Kommersant)
- —Kommersant claims that nearly 90% of mobile internet traffic in border regions was managed through 'whitelists' in July 2026 — not independently verified. (per Kommersant)
Our assessment
If the reported internet restrictions are confirmed, EU businesses relying on mobile connectivity in central Russia may experience significant operational disruptions,…
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Who this event matters for
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