Residents in the center of Moscow have reported a noticeable slowdown in mobile internet speeds, with the first user complaints appearing on October 27. This date marked the beginning of the period of possible restrictions announced by the Ministry of Digital Development.
The complaints align with the activation of content filtering systems intended to ensure compliance with Russian legislation. The Ostorožno, Moskva channel published eyewitness reports along with two Speedtest measurements showing speeds of 225.47 Mbit/s and 12.13 Mbit/s respectively.
The ministry had previously warned that temporary limitations on mobile internet inside the Third Transport Ring could be implemented for security reasons during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and the Russia-Africa summit. On October 27 and 28 the restrictions were possible from 11:30 Moscow time throughout the day, while on October 29 they could begin from 9:30 Moscow time.
According to the official statement, resources included in the approved whitelist should remain accessible. Voice communications, fixed-line broadband, and Wi-Fi services are expected to operate normally. Although the timing of the complaints matches the announced window, the exact cause of each individual slowdown has not been independently verified.
For anyone planning travel to the central area, experts recommend saving maps, tickets, and essential documents in advance to avoid potential connectivity issues.
