In the Moscow region they introduced home internet restrictions using “whitelists” ahead of the May holidays

Problems with home internet in the Moscow region: “whitelists” are now applied to Wi‑Fi

Social media reports have spread that several internet providers in the Moscow region restrict access to sites only through “whitelists.” A resident of the Shchelkovo district shared her experience: since last night, her home Wi‑Fi from “Vsem Wi‑Fi” works only according to a preapproved list of sites. When she contacted customer support, they told her that this restriction will be in effect for all May holidays and is an order from a “higher-level provider.” The company stated it bears no responsibility for such measures.

> *“My home internet has been working on ‘whitelists’ since yesterday. Customer support at the provider ‘Vsem Wi‑Fi’ told me that this will continue throughout all May holidays, that it’s an order from some ‘higher-level provider,’ and the company is not responsible for it,”* writes the resident in *Gazeta.Ru*.

> *“My work processes have been disrupted; now I risk losing income I was counting on. I would like to receive at least advance information about what this will entail. I pay for internet to work, not to watch series on approved sites,”* she added.

Similar restrictions were also reported by users of the Istranet provider; later they said that internet access had been restored and is now functioning normally.

Why did “whitelists” appear?

Since March, the Ministry of Digital Development introduced a “whitelist” system for mobile internet in the Moscow region. This decision was made in response to security threats from drone attacks. The list includes more than 120 services, including government resources, banking apps, transportation services, marketplaces, and several media outlets. Nothing official has been said about home internet.

Authorities have already refuted rumors of extending the “whitelist” system to wired internet. The Ministry of Digital Development stated that reports of restrictions on Wi‑Fi are inaccurate: the limits apply only to mobile connectivity in specific regions and are targeted. Wired networks are not used for drone attacks, so they do not require such measures.

Summary

- Home internet from some providers is now limited by “whitelists.”

- Users report disruptions to work processes and a lack of prior notice.

- The Ministry confirms that restrictions apply only to mobile internet for security against drones.