Belarus, Russia confirm plans to cancel roaming charges by October
The Ministry of Communication and Informatization of Belarus and the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia have reaffirmed their plans to cancel roaming charges between the two countries by October, State Secretary of the Union State Grigory Rapota told the media after the meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Belarus-Russia Union State on 5 June, BelTA reported. Belarus Russia roaming charges
The roaming charges issue was high on the agenda of the meeting. “This is the issue that is of everyone’s interest. The ministries of communication have a roadmap under which they are set to address the matter by October,” Grigory Rapota said.
The state secretary stressed that this roadmap is on schedule. “We discussed the pace and involvement of all players in the process. To sum it up, the ministries of communications of the two countries pledged to get the issue resolved by October,” Grigory Rapota said. Belarus Russia roaming charges
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 Russia roaming charges
- 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.