Roskomnadzor blocked Speedtest due to security threats

Roskomnadzor has restricted access to Speedtest, a service owned by US company Ookla. The agency explained the decision by the identified threats to the stability of public communication networks and the security of the Russian segment of the Internet.
The agency advises to switch to Russian analogs
In an official commentary, the regulator recommended using “trusted Russian services” to check the speed and quality of internet connections. Speedtest was previously one of the most popular tools for measuring internet connections in Russia.
Speedtest is one of the most popular tools for measuring internet connections in Russia.
The service’s website allows users to test download speeds, uploads and connection latency. Ookla calls itself a leader in Internet analytics and works with operators and ISPs around the world.
Speedtest’s website allows users to test download speeds, upload speeds and connection latency.

Suspicions of cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies
Earlier, in October 2024, Izvestia reported on the support of the International Academy of Communications (IAC) initiative by the FSB and the State Duma. The ICA proposed to ban the use of Speedtest by Russian telecom operators.
The ICA also proposed to ban the use of Speedtest by Russian telecom operators.
Academy president Anastasia Ositis said that the Ookla service may be linked to foreign intelligence services and is capable of participating in monitoring network infrastructure. ICA academician Sergei Melnik suggested that blocking the service is technically difficult, but suggested removing Ookla software from telecom operators’ systems.
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