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ФАС требует от МТС перечислить 3 млрд рублей в бюджет
In 2024, mobile operators will raise tariffs by an average of 8% for 30 million subscribers. The FAS considered this unjustified. Now the operator will have to not only pay 3 billion rubles to the budget, but also reduce tariffs for subscribers affected by the price increases.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, measures have been taken for the first time to eliminate unfairly earned income by increasing tariffs and transferring funds to the budget. The FAS considers the bill proportionate and expresses confidence that it will effectively prevent unfair practices among telecom operators.
MTS Group acknowledged that it will appeal the FAS decision. "We are studying the documents received from the FAS. Based on the results of the assessment, the company will decide on further actions, including possible questions," MTS said.
When the FAS presented its arguments in May 2024, MTS explained that the increase in subscription fees was “economically justified and is due to an increase in spectrum payments, equipment maintenance costs and infrastructure development, as well as the need to invest in network expansion and modernization.” Maintaining the quality of communications services familiar to the population.”