Internet providers in russia receive notifications from Google about the termination of contracts for servicing part of the servers.
Deutsche Welle reports it.
According to RBC, we are talking about disconnecting from Google Global Cache servers, which are used to reduce the load on the leading networks and increase the speed of access to Google services, in particular - YouTube.
The relevant messages have already been received by several companies, in particular, the Orenburg provider "Radio Link," which operates under the brand "Focus Life." A letter about the shutdown of servers was sent by the Irish affiliate company of Google - Raiden Unlimited Company, explaining the decision by the "changes in legal practice." The provider "MFTI Telecom" received a similar message.
Meanwhile, MTS and Rostelecom said that they "do not observe shutdowns." Representatives of the company "VimpelCom," which includes the brand "Beeline," as well as "Т2 of RTK Holding" (Tele2) and "Er-Telecom Holding" refused to comment on the situation.
Earlier, it also became known that Google Russia - a subsidiary of Google - began bankruptcy proceedings due to the arrest of the company's bank account. The American publication The Wall Street Journal also reported that most employees of the russian division of Google moved to Dubai to continue work.
Earlier, in April, Google disconnected russian payment cards. Also, the company canceled the subscription with payments from mobile.