March 24, 2026
Internet in central Moscow restored after weeks of shutdowns, lawyer says FSB directly approved the move
TL;DR
- Mobile internet has resumed in central Moscow after over two weeks of restrictions.
- Subscribers in areas like Arbat Street and Tverskaya Street are now experiencing uninterrupted service.
- Russian authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the restoration.
- Access restrictions previously limited users to a "white list" of pre-approved websites.
- A cyber lawyer suggests the FSB approved the internet restoration, believing a threat had passed.
- The restoration of mobile internet is a separate issue from the throttling of messengers like Telegram by Roskomnadzor.
- Previous shutdowns caused billions of rubles in losses, particularly impacting small and medium-sized businesses.
Continue reading the original article