Mobile Troubles in Russia: Stay Calm and Trust the Pros
Advisor to Russians facing mobile phone issues provided by State Duma
In these days leading up to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory, citizens across Russia, particularly in Moscow, have encountered some unexpected issues with mobile connectivity. It's not just smooth sailing in the capital, as I, right now in St. Petersburg, have noticed occasional blips in the mobile signal. It's crucial to understand and show patience, because the safety of the people during these special days is an absolute priority.
Sergei Boярskiy, the chairman of the State Duma committee on information policy, information technology, and communications, spoke about this matter in an interview with "Gazeta.Ru". He emphasized that "we all should put our trust in professionals. Our special services are doing everything necessary to ensure security."
However, before you start to fret, let's unpack what's going on here. Mobile internet and other technologies can indeed be abused to commit crimes. But, as Boyskikh concluded, security must be the top priority. So, despite any inconveniences, know that these measures are being taken to keep us all secure.
For the coming days, there will be some hiccups in the workings of mobile operators in Moscow, affecting services like Megaphone, Tele2, MTS, and Beeline. The Downdetector service provides evidence of these connection problems, and even the "Yandex Go" service has encountered disruptions.
Don't worry, though, authorities have a plan in place to help. Restrictions on mobile internet have been confirmed to last until May 10. Some operators suggest using Wi-Fi for internet access and enabling the VoLTE function for voice calls to mitigate disruptions. Although Roskomnadzor initially denied any network failures, some operators have acknowledged problems, albeit beyond their control.
So, folks, let's stay calm and trust the professionals. The celebrations of the Great Victory are not a time to stress over connectivity issues. Instead, let's focus on the spirit of unity and commemoration that these days represent.
- Amidst the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory, smartphones in St. Petersburg, similar to those in Moscow, have experienced occasional connectivity issues.
- Boyskikh, chairman of the State Duma committee, highlighted that though mobile internet can be misused, prioritizing safety is essential during these times.
- Despite some operators, like Megaphone, Tele2, MTS, Beeline, and even Yandex Go, facing service disruptions, authorities have suggested using Wi-Fi and enabling VoLTE for voice calls.
- Politics and technology have intertwined in Petersburg, with certain network hiccups being attributed to general-news events, underlining the importance of trusting the experts handling these issues during this anniversary period.
