Mass failure recorded in the work of the largest Russian Internet providers

The reason for the failure is the damage to the cable

On February 24, 2023, there was a massive failure in the operation of the largest Russian Internet providers, including Rostelecom, MegaFon, and MTS. The reason for the failure was damage to the cable, which occurred at about 18:00 Moscow time. As a result, access to the Internet was limited for users in many regions of Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other major cities.

The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media is investigating the causes of the failure

The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media is currently investigating the causes of the failure. According to preliminary data, the damage to the cable was caused by construction work. The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media has already contacted the relevant companies to eliminate the consequences of the failure as soon as possible.

The damage has already been eliminated, but some users may still experience problems with access to the Internet

At the moment, the damage has already been eliminated, and most users have access to the Internet. However, some users may still experience problems with access to the Internet. In this case, it is recommended to contact the technical support of your Internet provider.

Conclusions

The massive failure in the operation of the largest Russian Internet providers has become a serious problem for many users. However, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media is currently investigating the causes of the failure and is taking measures to eliminate the consequences as soon as possible. It is likely that in the near future all users will have full access to the Internet again.