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Government procurement of landline phones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages affected nearly 80% of Russia. Rostelecom’s chief urged people to keep a landline at home, likening it to a fire extinguisher.

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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-14 13:52Original

Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landlines
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