Wi-Fi abroad blocks access to banks and marketplaces in the Russian Federation.
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reported that the problem is growing, and since April 17, Max has started blocking bypass services, complicating communication.
Photo: Nafisa Minnekhuzina
Russian tourists abroad are facing issues accessing domestic online services. As reported by "Kommersant," complaints are coming from popular destinations — Turkey, Egypt, and Thailand. When connecting to hotel Wi-Fi or local mobile networks, state portals, banking apps, marketplaces, and booking services stop opening, reports Kommersant. Arthur Muradyan, vice president of ATOR, noted that the problem is not yet systemic, but its scale is gradually increasing. According to him, in the fight against the use of bypass services, access to most informational and tourist resources remains blocked. He recommended that tourists have a Russian SIM card with sufficient traffic volume to, for example, purchase additional bookings or change tickets.
Muradyan added that since April 17, the Max platform has also started blocking operations upon detecting bypass services, complicating communication abroad.
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