The total amount of contracts for 2024, concluded by the city for the purchase of public Wi-Fi, has already exceeded 1 billion rubles, which is twice as much as in 2023.
According to the Kommersant newspaper, public Wi-Fi will receive content filtering. This is due to the need to ensure security and anti-terrorism measures, as well as compliance with Russian legislation.
DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) technology will be used to enhance traffic control. Content filtering using special hardware and software systems will:
- recognize data flows;
- identify user applications, including games;
- track voice calls and direct connections between users;
- block access to information prohibited by law.
It is already known about three companies that will provide public Wi-Fi to Muscovites and visitors to the capital in the coming years. In 2024, Mosgortelecom concluded contracts after tenders for the provision of public Wi-Fi with VimpelCom for 319 million rubles, with Setel (part of the Almatel holding) for 159 million rubles, and with MTS for 596 million rubles.
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