Russia blocks Speedtest
RT (Russia Today)Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:05:05 PM
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Russia has banned Speedtest, the popular internet speed-testing tool, claiming it poses a risk to national cybersecurity. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, made the call, though they haven't spelled out exactly what the security concerns are. This isn't Russia's first move against foreign tech services—they've been tightening control over online tools for years.
Editor’s Note: If you're in Russia and used Speedtest to check your connection, you're out of luck. This isn't just about losing a handy tool—it's another sign of Russia's push to control digital spaces, often citing vague "security" reasons. Whether this is genuine concern or just more digital isolationism, it adds to the growing list of foreign services Russians can't access.
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