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title: "Radio points to return: Ministry of Digital Development to include wired broadcasting in communication strategy"
description: "The Ministry of Digital Development has included measures to preserve wired radio broadcasting in apartment buildings in its draft communication development strategy. The ministry views radio points as an energy-independent channel for emergency alerts that is resistant to cyberattacks."
date: 2026-11-11T12:01:07.183Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ministry-digital-wired-radio-strategy
tags: [russia, wired-radio, emergency-alerting, mincifry, communications-strategy, infrastructure]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Radio points to return: Ministry of Digital Development to include wired broadcasting in communication strategy

![A Soviet-style wired radio on a wall in an old apartment near a glass of tea](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/11/mincifry-provodnoe-radioveshchanie-strategiya-svyazi/mincifry-provodnoe-radioveshchanie-strategiya-svyazi-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The Ministry of Digital Development drafted a strategy including the preservation of wired radio networks in apartment buildings
- The initiative was proposed by JSC RSVO; 70% of the population lives in apartment buildings
- Key advantages of WR: energy independence, addressability, resistance to cyberattacks
- Experts point out that the format is outdated and actual audience coverage remains low

The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia has prepared a draft of an updated Strategy for the Development of the Communications Industry, which proposes including measures to preserve and develop wired radio broadcasting (WR) networks in apartment buildings. This was reported to Izvestia by the department. The Joint Stock Company "Russian Broadcasting and Alert Networks" (RSVO) initiated the inclusion of these provisions in the strategic document. According to the Ministry, about 70% of the country's population lives in apartment buildings, and for this audience, wired broadcasting is viewed as an additional communication and alert channel.

### Technological basis for emergency information

Wired radio broadcasting in apartment buildings, as intended by the strategy's developers, should serve as the technological basis for alert and emergency information systems. Unlike mobile networks and the internet, a radio point does not depend on the apartment's electricity supply: the loudspeaker is powered directly by the line, not by a wall outlet. This means that even during a complete power outage or a cellular network failure, the device will continue to transmit information. Furthermore, a wired line can transmit a volume of data significantly exceeding the limit of SMS messages, making the channel more informative during emergencies.

### Security and addressability of the signal

Among the key advantages of wired broadcasting listed in the draft strategy, experts highlight the addressability of signal delivery — the message is delivered directly to a specific apartment rather than just within a tower's coverage area. The second argument is energy independence: the system works without external electricity. The third, and perhaps most relevant in current conditions, is its high degree of resistance to cyberattacks. In an environment where digital communication channels are vulnerable to hacker interference and DDoS attacks, a physical wired line remains one of the most stable ways to reach the end user.

### Experts differ on the format's potential

In the professional community, the attitude toward the idea is mixed. STI (National Technology Initiative) expert on technological development Ilya Ilyinsky emphasizes the practical value of a radio point: "The loudspeaker in an apartment is powered by the line, not a wall outlet. If the power is out, the cellular network is down, and the phone battery is dead, the radio point will still inform you what is happening. It can transmit more information than an SMS." At the same time, ComNews Research partner Leonid Konik notes that from the perspective of broadcasting, the wired format is indeed outdated, yet the government still considers such radio one of the primary alert channels. Konik also points out that in practice, only a small portion of the Russian population has access to wired broadcasting, which raises questions about the actual audience reach.

### Context: from "Radiomolniya" to digital transformation

Wired radio broadcasting in apartment buildings is a legacy of the Soviet era, when radio points like "Radiomolniya" and similar devices were standard in every apartment. With the transition to digital television and the spread of mobile networks, interest in the wired format dropped sharply, and many lines were dismantled or abandoned. The return of the topic to the Ministry of Digital Development's strategic document in 2026 indicates that in the face of growing cyber threats and the need to ensure communication channel resilience, the government is viewing outdated but physically protected technologies as part of a backup infrastructure. The final text of the strategy, as well as specific deadlines and the budget for restoring WR networks, were not disclosed in the document presented to Izvestia.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Радиоточки будут жить. В России собираются развивать проводное радиовещание](https://www.ixbt.com/news/2026/11/11/radiotocki-budut-zit-v-rossii-sobiraiutsia-razvivat-provodnoe-radioveshhanie.html) - Primary source: reprint of an Izvestia article regarding the Ministry of Digital Development's strategy project and RSVO proposals. All expert quotes and figures (70% of the population in apartment buildings) are taken from this source.

## FAQ

### What is wired radio broadcasting (WR) and where is it used?

Wired radio broadcasting is a system of transmitting radio signals via physical lines directly into apartment buildings. The loudspeaker is powered by the line, not the power grid, allowing it to function even during a power outage.

### Who proposed including WR in the communications development strategy?

The proposal was made by JSC "Russian Broadcasting and Alert Networks" (RSVO). The Ministry of Digital Development confirmed that these measures are included in the draft updated Communications Industry Development Strategy.

### What are the advantages of wired broadcasting over mobile networks?

Energy independence (powered by the line, not a wall outlet), addressability of signal delivery to a specific apartment, and high resistance to cyberattacks, as physical lines are more difficult to tamper with remotely.

### How widespread is WR in Russia today?

According to ComNews Research partner Leonid Konik, only a small part of the Russian population has access to wired broadcasting in practice, despite the fact that about 70% of the country's residents live in apartment buildings.