The FAS initiated a case against MTS on the grounds of violation of the law on advertising

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has initiated proceedings against MTS on the grounds of violation of the law on advertising. The service finds incorrect comparison in the advertising clip of home Internet in the search engine "Yandex" in October-November 2024, the press service of the antimonopoly authority reported on January 24.

The advertisement contained the following statements: "MTS is the best home Internet in Moscow. Connect home Internet in Tariff №1. Unlimited Internet. TV on 5 devices. High speed". At the same time, objective comparison criteria were not specified.

According to the agency, such advertising may mislead consumers and contribute to the company gaining advantages over other operators providing home Internet connection services.

If the organization is found guilty, it will face a fine.

Earlier, on January 13, FAS fined Alfa Bank for improper advertising campaign with "Yandex Food". It was reported that the joint advertising was distributed on the air of federal TV channels. The video contained attractive information for consumers about the accrual of a 50% cashback when paying for an order in the service "Yandex" any card of the bank. Earlier, the service recognized Alfa Bank's and Yandex Food's advertising as inappropriate and issued the companies with instructions to cease violating the federal law "On Advertising".