Paid International Traffic in 5G: Risks for Users
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is considering introducing paid tariffing for international mobile traffic in 5G networks to reduce VPN usage.
Technical limitations of operators
Experts warn that the new measure will affect almost all mobile internet. Operators have difficulty determining the boundaries between local and international traffic.
- A request to a Russian site may pass through foreign nodes
- Determining the type of traffic is technically difficult
- Different options for limits and tariffing are being considered
Telecom operators cite technical difficulties in implementing the proposed measures. Previously, there was already a wave of blocking VPN services within the country.








