The signing of agreements to cancel roaming has slowed down between Belarus and Russia due to COVID-19, BelTA has learned from the Ministry of Communications and Informatization of Belarus. Belarus and Russia roaming agreement

The countries have been working to cancel roaming since 2017. In December 2019, Belarus and Russia approved the relevant road map.

But, despite the slowdown in processing documents due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are currently no plans to change the terms, fixed by the road map, the Ministry of Communications reports. Belarus and Russia roaming

The road map provides for a one-step – in September 2020 – implementation of the agreements, reached after the three stages. The first stage provides for the establishment of a single rate of international interconnect for roaming calls in the mutual settlements of operators in Belarus and Russia, while the second one — the reduction of interoperator wholesale tariffs for international roaming services by operators of the two countries. And the third one provides for the formation of subscriber retail tariffs for international roaming services.

As a result of the first and second stages, 22 agreements between the operators of the two countries are expected to be signed.Belarus and Russia roaming agreement

Russian Telecommunications:

• Russia has one of the largest telecommunications markets in the world, with a high level of mobile phone penetration and internet usage.
• The major mobile operators in Russia are MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, and Tele2. These operators offer a wide range of mobile and fixed-line services.
• The cost of mobile and internet services in Russia is generally lower than in many European countries.
• Roaming charges in Russia are regulated by the government, and in recent years the cost of roaming has decreased significantly.

Belarusian Telecommunications:

• Belarus has a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure, with a high level of mobile phone and internet penetration.
• The major mobile operators in Belarus are MTS, Velcom, and Life :).
• The cost of mobile and internet services in Belarus is generally lower than in many European countries.
• Roaming charges for Belarusian mobile operators vary depending on the country you are visiting and the specific operator you are using. It’s always best to check with your operator for the latest information on roaming charges.

Overall, the cost of mobile and internet services in Russia and Belarus is generally lower than in many European countries, but roaming charges can vary depending on the specific operator and country you are visiting.

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