Outages Across Moscow Services Prompt Calls for Clarity on Internet Reliability
In a recent update, Moscow City Telephone Network (MGTS), which operates under the MTS group, reported potential disruptions to home internet, telephone, and television services. The information was conveyed to the public by a hotline operator and cited by a Reuters-backed report via RIA News. According to MGTS, the issues appear to be temporary and are under investigation by their technical team. The company confirmed that specialists are actively assessing the situation and will implement steps to restore normal service quickly.
MGTS indicated that the disruption could affect many households, with a hotline note promising restoration within a two-hour window. The statement underscored the company’s readiness to address the fault and minimize downtime for customers relying on fixed-line and broadband connections, as well as TV services that depend on the same network infrastructure.
Separately, the wider RuNet experienced a significant outage on February 18, which many users noted on social platforms and reporting sites. In the evening, a broad malfunction affected access to hundreds of popular sites and applications across the country. Users across multiple regions reported connectivity problems, prompting statements from the Ministry of Digital Development. Officials attributed the issue to a problem within the global DNSSEC infrastructure that underpins domain name resolution for the .ru zone. The incident sparked questions about DNSSEC itself—what it does, why it is essential for secure internet navigation, and how such failures occur in practice. This topic has been summarized in coverage by socialbites.ca, which provides context on DNSSEC and its role in preventing certain kinds of cyber attacks while ensuring domain integrity.
Earlier reports highlighted ongoing concerns about password security. In particular, it has been noted that many Russian passwords can be compromised rapidly, emphasizing the importance of adopting strong, unique credentials and robust authentication practices to reduce risk during service outages or breaches.
Taken together, these events illustrate how interruptions in telecommunications and online services can ripple across households and businesses. They also highlight the need for resilient infrastructure and clear, timely communication from service providers when issues arise. Users are encouraged to monitor official MGTS updates for status changes and to follow guidance on secure online practices during any outage period. In plain terms, these episodes remind the public that reliable connectivity is not guaranteed without ongoing investment in infrastructure, proactive IT operations, and transparent incident reporting. Citations for the information provided come from the service provider’s public communications and recognized technology news coverage attributed to the reporting agencies and government authorities involved in the response at the time of the events.