Children's SIM cards have appeared in Russia.

      The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, signed a law introducing new rules for the use of SIM cards by minors and limiting the termination of contracts with telecommunications operators, as reported on the official legal acts publication website. The document is part of the second package of measures to combat cyber fraud. According to the law, parents or legal representatives will be able to notify the operator about transferring their subscriber number to a child, specifying the child's age. This is necessary to ensure safe content and counteract fraudulent schemes. The specifics of service provision in such cases will be established by the government of the Russian Federation. The law also stipulates that a contract for a specific number can now only be terminated after 90 days from the moment it is allocated. If the subscriber contacts the operator earlier, the operator is obliged to suspend the provision of services and not charge a fee. This provision is aimed at combating the use of disposable SIM cards.

      More news about the event:

      Children's SIM cards have appeared in Russia

      The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, signed a law introducing new rules for the use of SIM cards by minors and limiting the termination of contracts with telecommunications operators, 20:24 26.06.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

      Putin signed a law to protect against phone and cyber fraud

      The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, signed a law providing for a new package of measures to combat phone and internet fraud. 19:53 26.06.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      New rules for SIM cards for minors will affect Nizhny Novgorod families

      In the Nizhny Novgorod region, as well as throughout Russia, new rules for the use of SIM cards by minors will come into effect. 22:22 26.06.2026 Otkryty Nizhny - Nizhny Novgorod

      Putin signed a law to protect against cyber fraud: what will change for Nizhny Novgorod residents

      The President of Russia signed a law that introduces additional measures to combat phone and internet fraud. 21:43 26.06.2026 Newsroom24.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod

      Putin approved the second package of measures to combat cyber fraud

      President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

      Photo: Kremlin website

      The President of the Russian Federation approved a series of measures that will hinder fraudsters from deceiving Russians. 21:19 26.06.2026 47 news - Leningrad Region

      Putin signed a law introducing "children's" SIM cards in Russia

      Photo: depositphotos/stevanovicigor

      Vladimir Putin signed a law that introduces new rules for the use of SIM cards by minors and limits the termination of contracts with operators. 18:52 26.06.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow

      Putin signed a law introducing a panic button on "Gosuslugi"

      Photo: portal of the mayor and government of Moscow/Oleg Sosnitsky

      Vladimir Putin signed a law introducing a panic button on "Gosuslugi". 18:22 26.06.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow

      In Russia, more than 500,000 SIM cards used by fraudsters have been confiscated since the beginning of the year

      Photo: depositphotos/belchonock

      Since the beginning of 2026, law enforcement officers have confiscated more than 500,000 SIM cards in Russia that were used in fraudulent schemes. 15:18 26.06.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow

      In Russia, half a million SIM cards involved in fraudulent schemes have been confiscated

      Since the beginning of 2026, Russian law enforcement has confiscated over 500,000 SIM cards used in fraudulent schemes. 09:57 26.06.2026 Moika78.Ru - St. Petersburg

      "Confirm your passport details": when a number is actually blocked - signs of fraud

      Imagine: a regular morning, a cup of coffee, and suddenly a message from the operator arrives asking to confirm passport details. 15:38 25.06.2026 SevastopolMedia - Sevastopol

      The police remind: unused SIM cards should be unlinked from Gosuslugi and mobile applications

      Cybercriminals acquire old SIM cards that have already been used and are back on sale. 23:05 24.06.2026 OMVD of the Ershov District - Ershov