From the beginning of summer, reduced rates for the Internet will be introduced in all regions of Russia; such a program is being introduced by interregional companies of Svyazinvest. The average tariff reduction in relation to the current, in the words of the Minister of Communications Igor Shchegolev, in various regions
"will be about one and a half times at least" (apparently, it means a reduction in prices by a third). The cost of services will depend on the region, as well as on the status of the settlement.
The first to launch the “Social” tariff from June 1, 2010 was
announced by Uralsvyazinform. Tariff plan for 250 rubles. provides for unlimited access at speeds up to 128 kbps. If the volume of traffic for a month exceeds 3 GB, then the speed is reduced to 64 kbps (until the end of the month).
Monthly payment for the population of the Kurgan, Sverdlovsk, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk regions and the Perm Territory is 250 rubles, for residents of the Khanty-Mansiysk and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Districts - 500 rubles. (in the conditions of the Far North, the cost of services is much higher). Residents of Yekaterinburg, Kurgan, Perm, Tyumen and Chelyabinsk can activate anlim with an increased speed of 256 kbit / s for 60 rubles. expensive.
The “Social” tariff plan has the right to connect only subscribers-citizens who use the Internet for non-business needs.