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Russia's Internet Blackouts Spark Frustration and VPN Surge
9/19/2025
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Story summary
- Russia faces widespread mobile Internet blackouts across various regions.
- Users increasingly depend on the domestic Internet, Cheburnet, amid shutdowns.
- Access to essential services and social media is challenging due to a new whitelist system.
- Many turn to public Wi-Fi and VPNs to circumvent restrictions.
- Frustration grows over surveillance and limited Internet access, impacting banking app usability.
