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Ulyanovsk Region Enforces Indefinite Mobile Internet Blackout

11/11/2025

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The Ulyanovsk region in central Russia has imposed an indefinite mobile internet blackout, the first permanent shutdown in Russia.
Federal authorities imposed the restrictions.
The restrictions will last until the end of the war against Ukraine.
Local authorities cannot lift the ban.
Residents are advised to use public Wi-Fi and a white list of accessible services.

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Story summary

The Ulyanovsk region in central Russia has imposed an indefinite mobile internet blackout, the first permanent shutdown in Russia.
Federal authorities imposed the restrictions.
The restrictions will last until the end of the war against Ukraine.
Local authorities cannot lift the ban.
Residents are advised to use public Wi-Fi and a white list of accessible services.