According to the representatives of the department, measures aim to combat the criminal activities reported by law enforcement and citizens.
RKN said that these services have become one of the main channels for deception, extortion and the participation of Russians in sabotage and participation in terrorist activities. At the same time, it is not planned to limit other functions instantly.
At the beginning of the media, large mobile operators – MTS, Megafon, Beeline and Tele2 – had information that they proposed to block calls in foreign hands.
Sources claimed that such an attempt was discussed in May, but then did not receive support. Rostelecom said that companies did not know anything about such a request.
Source: Ferra
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