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Russia's internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones

Original: EuroNews: Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones "...State procurement of landline telepho

Russian state procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country, according to EuroNews. Rostelecom's chief has urged Russians to keep a landline at home. The shutdowns, tied to security measures amid the war in Ukraine, are disrupting businesses and daily communications, prompting companies and households to fall back on older technology.

Why now: Widespread mobile internet blackouts are forcing Russian firms and households to revert to landline phones, highlighting the cost of wartime connectivity restrictions.

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• EuroNews: Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones "...State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home… · ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org · 22

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