Advocating for restrictions on virtual operators (MVNOs) goes against market logic, an expert said. The Ministry of Digital Development, Communication and Mass Media is preparing restrictions on MVNOs managed by banks. MTS, Megaphone and Beeline support the changes, arguing that cheap bank rates create an imbalance in the market. Among the measures discussed are a minimum subscription fee of 250 rubles and an increase in industry deductions from 2% to 4%. The CEO of the Comnews group of companies questioned these arguments. According to him, the major cellular companies themselves provide financial services, while the entry of banks into telecom is hindered. However, MVNOs generate revenue for themselves by charging for network usage.

Advocating for restrictions on virtual operators (MVNOs) goes against market logic, an expert said. The Ministry of Digital Development, Communication and Mass Media is preparing restrictions on MVNOs managed by banks. MTS, Megaphone and Beeline support the changes, arguing that cheap bank rates create an imbalance in the market. Among the measures discussed are a minimum subscription fee of 250 rubles and an increase in industry deductions from 2% to 4%. The CEO of the Comnews group of companies questioned these arguments. According to him, the major cellular companies themselves provide financial services, while the entry of banks into telecom is hindered. However, MVNOs generate revenue for themselves by charging for network usage.