# Russia to double internet censorship budget in 2027, plotting new VPN traffic fee

> Budget doubled: Russia will spend $235m on internet blocking in 2027. There are plans to charge users a fee for international 5G internet traffic.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/russia-to-double-internet-censorship-budget-in-2027-plotting-new-vpn-traffic-fee?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac5402f23e81c2d2c9c2c0b)
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #5g
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac5402f23e81c2d2c9c2c0b

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