The Ministry of communications permits for the Russians free access to social networks

Image: portal of the mayor and government of Moscow/Evgeny Samarin

the Ministry digital development, communications and mass communications of the Russian Federation may give the Russians free access to social networks, instant messenger and search engines. About it reports TASS.

currently, the office develops ways of realization of the project “Affordable Internet”. The Ministry of communications assumes that operators will compensate for the cost of disabling charging demand among citizens for resources.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a proposal to provide free access to domestic Internet services. This became known during the traditional presidential address to the Federal Assembly. As a key criterion Putin indicated socially important portals.

the First steps in this direction have already been made. So, on March 1, 2020, users will be able to use the free portal and websites of Federal and regional authorities. For a list of other resources will approve the government.

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