Belarusian Mobile Users Face Price Hikes After Popular Tariffs Are Discontinued

Popular Mobile Tariffs Discontinued in Belarus: MTS and A1 Subscribers Face Price Hikes MINSK, BELARUS – Belarusian mobile phone users are facing price increases after two of the country's largest operators, MTS and A1, announced the discontinuation of several popular tariffs. The changes, effective [date], have left many subscribers scrambling to find alternative plans or facing higher bills. "My tariff was fine for the price," said Anastasia Khlebys, a Minsk resident whose video highlighting the issue has gained traction online. "But paying 40 rubles for poor internet is unacceptable." Khlebys's video, posted on [date], expresses the frustration felt by many customers. The affected tariffs, including popular "bezlimitishche" options, have been replaced with similar, but more expensive plans. Subscribers who did not proactively switch plans were automatically transferred to the new, pricier options. The price increase, according to MTS, is necessary to maintain the quality of service. The move has sparked widespread discussion among Belarusian consumers, highlighting concerns about rising costs and the lack of affordable options in the mobile market. The operators have yet to respond to the growing public outcry. However, the increase in attention to the issue may lead to further investigation and potentially, a review of the pricing policies.