Russian Mobile Carriers Waive Data Fees for State-Backed Max Messenger
Starting August 1, mobile carriers MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, and T2 will offer free digital services on the Max Messenger platform. This includes voice calls, messaging, and file transfers for their subscribers.
Claims & verification status
Starting August 1, mobile carriers MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, and T2 will waive data fees for services on the Max Messenger platform.
The services available for free on Max Messenger will include voice calls, messaging, and file transfers.
Impact analysis
What we know (verified)
- —The services available for free on Max Messenger will include voice calls, messaging, and file transfers.
- —Starting August 1, mobile carriers MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, and T2 will waive data fees for services on the Max Messenger platform.
Our assessment
If implemented as verified, Russian users of these major carriers will have cost-free access to Max Messenger's key features. This may further entrench state-supported digital…
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