MTS, Rostelecom, MegaFon to Accept Digital Ruble From September 1

BitcoinWorld MTS, Rostelecom, MegaFon to Accept Digital Ruble From September 1 Russia’s largest telecom operators are preparing to integrate the digital ruble into their payment systems starting September 1, according to a report from Bits.media, citing the Russian business daily Vedomosti.

MTS, Rostelecom, and MegaFon have each confirmed plans to accept the central bank digital currency (CBDC), aligning with a government mandate that requires large companies to support digital ruble transactions from that date.

Telecoms’ Digital Ruble Plans MTS, the country’s leading mobile operator, said it will enable digital ruble payments across all services linked to its MTS Pay platform.

This means customers will be able to use the CBDC for a wide range of transactions, from mobile recharges to utility bills and online purchases.