Moscow has been experiencing widespread mobile internet outages, which the Kremlin attributes to security measures amid fears of unrest. As a result, residents have turned to old-fashioned communication tools such as pagers, walkie-talkies, and paper maps, reminiscent of the 1990s. The ongoing shutdowns have severely impacted businesses, with reports of a significant rise in the use of public Wi-Fi and a marked increase in sales of traditional communication devices. While the Kremlin insists these restrictions are necessary, many Muscovites are resigning themselves to a new reality of digital disconnection and uncertainty, raising concerns over growing state control of the internet.