Moscow residents will lose access to mobile internet and SMS during the May holidays

Mobile Internet Disconnections in Moscow May 5–9

*According to “Kommersant,” a temporary disconnection of mobile communications is planned in the capital from May 5 to 9 for security reasons.*

What’s known
- Dates: May 5, 7 and 9.
- Reason: “security‑related” events (including a rehearsal of the May 7 parade and Victory Day on May 9).
- Scope: not yet specified – it is unknown which areas will be affected or how long the outages will last.

Historical context
- Last year (before May 9) Moscow already experienced mobile network disruptions.
- In early March this year, the network was unavailable for more than a week and users were given “whitelists” of accessible sites.

Operator reactions
Beeline confirmed that it sent notifications to subscribers about restrictions from May 5 to 9. The limitations also affect SMS sending. The message recommends using Wi‑Fi and VoLTE for calls. MTS, Megafon, T‑2 have not yet provided comments.

How to prepare
1. Wi‑Fi – connect to a network at home or in public places.
2. VoLTE – use this feature for voice calls.
3. SMS – be prepared that sending messages may be restricted.

*It is expected that after May 9 the service will be fully restored.*