Overview
- By 16 January 2026, MTS must present seven alternative compensation options to subscribers affected by last year's mobile tariff hikes.
- Choices will include restoring tariffs to April–May 2024 levels, 8% cashback for one year, or additional voice and data packages.
- MTS will transfer 664 million rubles deemed unlawful income to the federal budget under the settlement.
- The company will invest 2.4 billion rubles to expand mobile networks in settlements with fewer than 1,000 residents, with locations to be set by the Digital Development Ministry.
- FAS determined MTS raised prices by an average of 8% in April–May 2024 for more than 30 million users, and both sides have now formalized the agreement.