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In Omsk, mobile connectivity woes continue for the third day straight
Sigh, here we go again – another day, another disruption in mobile connectivity in Omsk. The issues started popping up over the weekend and seem to be lingering on. Multiple operators are affected, but Wi-Fi internet remains stable, strangely enough.
The Big Cheese, Vitaly Hotsenko, the Governor of Omsk Region, weighed in with an official comment, blaming the chaos on scheduled maintenance and testing of new equipment. He promised that services would be back up and running post-hashtag #maintenance.
But, Tele2, one of the mobile network operators, had a different take. They pointed the finger at factors beyond their control as the culprits of the limitations. They also confirmed that voice services are finally working like a charm. But, the duration of the restrictions remains a blhip mystery.
Local businesses are feeling the heat from the mobile connectivity and internet outages, especially those that are digital-dependent. Ilya Nikolin, Head of the Omsk Regional Entrepreneurs' Union, shared that small and medium-sized businesses are taking a massive hit.
"Many can't process payments because not everyone has Wi-Fi access", he noted, "and apps and discount programs are down. This means trouble for delivery services and retail stores."
Anton Samoylov, franchise owner of Omsk's Dodo Pizza, shared some painful stats. Over the weekend, revenue dropped by a whopping 16% due to disruptions in kitchen operations, cash register, and online order processing, all internet-reliant boobs.
"We have backup channels from different providers that kick in when there's an outage, but even those didn't help much. This translates to a 16% drop in sales", he said.
But Victor Shkurenko, founder of "Trade House Shkurenko," managed to dodge the bullet since their stores use wired internet. However, rural stores that rely on mobile internet are still struggling, making it impossible for them to communicate with remote employees.
Mobile meltdown in Omsk: Here's what we know so far
Omsk has been stuck in a communication limbo for at least five days straight as of June 10, 2025[1]. The situation is causing quite the stir among residents and businesses that rely on digital connectivity.
The ongoing outages are giving local businesses a real headache, with many enterprises hitting a brick wall, especially those that rely on digital transactions, remote work, digital communication platforms, and mobile payment systems. Delays in customer service, interrupted supply chain communications, and challenges to daily business continuity have been reported.
There's no clear plan or timeline for when services will be back to normal – no major telecom operator has released a detailed schedule for the restoration of full service in Omsk. Some users have tried technical workarounds, such as manually changing DNS settings or using VPNs, but these band-aid solutions only address individual connectivity issues rather than the systemic problem affecting the city. In other words, we're still in the dark on when things will return to normal.
"What about the small-business owners in Omsk?", Ilya Nikolin, Head of the Omsk Regional Entrepreneurs' Union, queries, expressing concerns about the ongoing mobile connectivity woes. "Many small businesses are facing hardships due to the disruptions, as they can't process payments or access digital applications and discount programs, causing trouble for delivery services and retail stores."
Technology, seemingly both a savior and a hindrance in this situation, offers a temporary lifeline to some businesses. Anton Samoylov, franchise owner of Omsk's Dodo Pizza, mentions that they have backup channels from different providers, yet these fail to compensate for the 16% drop in sales due to the outages.
The impact, however, varies across businesses. Victor Shkurenko, founder of "Trade House Shkurenko," manages to keep his operations running smoothly thanks to wired internet, while rural stores relying on mobile internet continue to struggle, making it impossible for them to communicate with remote employees.
In the midst of this mobile meltdown, data-and-cloud-computing solutions emerge as crucial for businesses, shedding light on the importance of ensuring digital infrastructure in addressing both local and global disruptions.
