Russian telecommunication service providers are encountering difficulties
Latest Update:As of 11:42 local time, Telecom providers like Beeline, MTS, T2, Megafon, Yota, T-Mobile, and Rostelecom have received a flood of complaints (5,7k, 7,3k, 425, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, and unknown respectively) in the past hour. The mass reports are primarily about issues with mobile internet.
According to additional information, Telegram and WhatsApp (Meta-owned and banned in Russia) are experiencing issues too, with users experiencing difficulties sending messages and uploading multimedia.
The reasons behind the outages remain uncertain. Beeline told TASS that mobile connectivity in Moscow is experiencing interruptions due to reasons outside their control. They recommend connecting to Wi-Fi for internet access. AAG "Moscow" data suggests that the Emergency Situations Ministry is notifying Muscovites about potential internet access limitations due to "ensuring the safety of holiday events".
It's worth noting that, as of May 10, 2025, Moscow and surrounding regions in Russia are enduring substantial telecommunication disruptions, primarily due to security concerns surrounding the Victory Day event – Europe's largest military parade – recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany and attracting international leaders like Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Security measures are reportedly being taken to prevent potential drone strikes from Ukraine[1][2]. Some outages may also be linked to rehearsals for the air component of the parade[3][5]. This has led to restrictions on mobile internet services across major operators, as well as issues with messaging apps, reduced communication capabilities, and disrupted various services[1].
- Rostelecom, despite being one of the telecom providers, is also facing complaints due to the ongoing internet issues, including those related to WhatsApp.
- Reports suggest that apart from the mobile internet problems, technology-dependent services, potentially including messaging apps like WhatsApp, are being affected by the Mass outages being reported.
- Despite the unclear reasons behind the telecom outages, reports indicate that the operator Rostelecom, along with other services like WhatsApp, are having trouble functioning smoothly due to the intense technology constraints during the anniversary celebration events.
