"They express discontent over the unavailability of mobile data services": This is according to Omishi's statement
Looping Internet Woes in Omsk, Day Three
For the third consecutive day, Omsk's mobile web connectivity is on the fritz. Honking horns and disgruntled chatter filled the air as June 9 dawned, with Downdetector still reeling from a deluge of complaints. The affected providers include T2, MTS, "T-Mobile", "SberMobile", and "Beeline". For the time being, Wi-Fi’s the only dependable lifeline to the digital world.
Social media’s brimming with voiced frustrations from locals. Here are a few examples:
"Upgraded to 2G now, could even access Telegram. Got Tele2, no internet since Friday night."
"Yota's offering E and 3G in the city, connection even drops sometimes. Went out of town yesterday, had LTE. As soon as we got near the city, the connection disappeared again."
"Paid the bills, but what's with no internet? No one's giving the money back for these days."
"No explanation. How long's this gonna last?"
"Usual secretive routine. Some places are suggesting internet blackout till June 30."
"Some are better off, no issues since Friday, while others have been stranded since then."
"First injection of social detox, let's see the results."
In the midst of this tumult, Omsk citizens have been hit with a spike in taxi fares. Over the weekend, the costs escalated dramatically, making it challenging to hail a ride in certain areas.
"If taxis don't suit you, take the bus. Bus fares remain steady."
"Taxi prices in St. Petersburg are cheaper than in Omsk."
"Affordable! Nobody forced you to use the service."
"It's not prices that are high, it's wages that are low."
"Taxi drivers must learn to navigate the city. How did we manage sans navigators before? Orders - through dispatchers. How swiftly we grow complacent with comforts of civilization."
"Walking remains the cheapest option."
"High demand creates high supply. To decrease prices, cut back on using taxis."
Unfortunately, there's been no official word on the mobile internet outage's cause as of June 9, 2025. As it stands, persistent problems like these could point to infrastructure issues, cyberattacks, or regional clashes.
[1] https://downdetector.com/status/internet-in-omsk
[3] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/world/europe/russia-ukraine-conflict.html
What's causing the technology-related gadgets malfunction in Omsk? Are there plans to restore the internet connection before June 30?
In the current scenario, with no reliable mobile internet, are locals turning to alternative means like taxis or buses amidst increased taxi fares in the city?
