The Ministry of Digital Development wants to set a minimum rate of ₽250 for virtual operators The Ministry of Digital Development is discussing tightening the rules for MVNOs. Operators operating on the infrastructure of other companies. Among the proposals are a minimum tariff of ₽250, increasing contributions to the universal service reserve from 2% to 4%, banning the service of critical information infrastructures and the use of networks of several basic operators in one region. The major telecom operators support the initiative. The Ministry of Digital Development explains the initiative by saying that banking ecosystems can compensate for communication costs and offer rates at cost or below market. This benefits subscribers, but according to the department it may limit the income of the basic operators and their ability to invest in networks. Specific mechanisms for changing legislation are still being developed.

The Ministry of Digital Development wants to set a minimum rate of ₽250 for virtual operators The Ministry of Digital Development is discussing tightening the rules for MVNOs. Operators operating on the infrastructure of other companies. Among the proposals are a minimum tariff of ₽250, increasing contributions to the universal service reserve from 2% to 4%, banning the service of critical information infrastructures and the use of networks of several basic operators in one region. The major telecom operators support the initiative. The Ministry of Digital Development explains the initiative by saying that banking ecosystems can compensate for communication costs and offer rates at cost or below market. This benefits subscribers, but according to the department it may limit the income of the basic operators and their ability to invest in networks. Specific mechanisms for changing legislation are still being developed.