MIL-OSI Russia: The government has expanded the areas of activity for using the funds of the universal service reserve.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Resolution of May 23, 2025 No. 715

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Resolution of May 23, 2025 No. 715

The funds of the universal service reserve, which is formed in the federal budget by means of deductions from part of the revenue by communication operators, can be used to create fiber-optic communication lines to individual settlements. The decree changing the rules for using the funds of the universal service reserve has been signed.

The list of populated areas where it is planned to create fiber-optic lines will be determined by the Government in the near future.

In addition, the Universal Service Reserve funds can be used to facilitate the development and implementation of advanced communications technologies and the improvement of equipment required for this purpose.

The rules for using the universal service reserve funds were approved by the Government in 2005. Currently, these funds are used to provide universal communication services and maintain a database of transferred subscriber numbers.

The signed resolution is necessary for the implementation of new provisions of the federal laws “On Advertising” and “On Communications”. The relevant amendments to them were adopted in December 2024.

The signed document introduces changes toGovernment Resolution of April 21, 2005 No. 243.

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