TeleStor’s chief executive officer, Nikita Kapitansky, spoke at the Night Telecom Forum about forthcoming moves by mobile operators to block calls from firms that are not linked to the Antifraud system when requested by Roskomnadzor. The report came from RBC and has sparked broader discussion across the telecom landscape about how anti-fraud measures will intersect with everyday calling patterns.
Kapitansky explained that if a subscriber on a mobile network is not connected to the Antifraud system, that user would be unable to reach other subscribers who are part of the same network. He noted that these are not theoretical ideas but concrete policy proposals under consideration by industry stakeholders. The aim, he clarified, is to create an interoperable framework in which operators can act quickly to curb fraud while maintaining service reliability for legitimate callers.
According to Kapitansky, when a caller’s number is not connected to Antifraud, the operator has a responsibility to route the call through its own network so that it can enforce necessary checks and prevent spoofing, scam attempts, and illicit marketing campaigns. He pointed out that operators have a 120-day window to implement these requirements, though some market participants have already begun following the recommended guidelines to accelerate protection for users. The emphasis is on practical steps that can be put in place without creating unreasonable delays for legitimate communications.
Kapitansky also noted that the majority of the major mobile operators are already adopting similar safeguards, signaling a shift toward stronger, industry-wide anti-fraud practices. This trend aligns with growing consumer and regulator expectations for higher accountability in mobile communications and more transparency around how calls are screened for spam and fraud.
Earlier reports from Rossiyskaya Gazeta, referencing ComNews Research, indicated that Beeline provides its subscribers with one of the highest levels of protection against spam and fraud among the four largest mobile operators. This assessment reflects ongoing efforts across the sector to differentiate services through enhanced security features, user education, and rapid response to suspicious activity.
In related developments, Artur Shlyko, head of the Civil Committee of Russia, addressed attendees at the international exhibition and forum Russia at VDNKh. He stressed that the spread of grey SIM cards constitutes a real national security threat, underscoring the urgency of coordinated policy action, robust verification processes, and industry-wide collaboration to deter illicit SIM proliferation. The comments highlight the broader security context in which these anti-fraud measures are being debated and implemented.