The Ministry of Digital Development recommended that mobile operators “exclude unlimited traffic consumption”, including introducing restrictions on unlimited tariffs. RBC writes about this with reference to a letter from the head of the department Maksut Shadayev, its authenticity was confirmed to the publication by sources in the telecommunications market. The Ministry of Digital Transformation also confirmed the distribution of the document.
The letter proposes to “balance the amount of traffic consumed” by subscribers within the framework of tariff plans. The company was advised, among other things, to provide for a “reasonable reduction in such volumes.”
The press service of the ministry said that operators are recommended to ensure “uniform load on the communication network” to ensure the quality of communication. “In the context of external sanctions pressure and a reduction in the availability of foreign equipment, it is necessary to find a balance in maintaining and developing mobile networks. We are taking measures for the reasonable consumption of traffic while maintaining the quality and availability of basic digital services and services, ”the message on the website of the Ministry of Digital Development says.
It is noted that the decision was made as part of the execution of the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin dated March 16 “On measures to ensure socio-economic stability and protection of the population in the Russian Federation.” According to the decree, the heads of the regions must take “exhaustive measures” for the uninterrupted functioning of infrastructure facilities, including communication networks.
In November last year, the operators VimpelCom (Beeline brand), Megafon, MTS and T2 RTK Holding (Tele2 brand) stopped connecting new subscribers to unlimited Internet. This measure did not apply to existing subscribers.
Earlier, mobile operators warned about the risk of failures due to worn out equipment. In particular, market participants say that in the current economic conditions, equipment reserves to ensure the operability of the infrastructure of telecom operators will last for four to six months, and from July to August the risk of accidents and disruption of network operation will increase.