Mobile networks a problem in Latvian border area

Viktors Piļščikovs, owner of the “Klajumi” horse farm, paid just under 20 euros for connecting to the Belarusian mobile network, even though he had not crossed the national border. Coverage problems on his farm even interfere with the operation of his CCTV cameras.

At “Klajumi”, where tourists are offered horse rides along the Daugava River bends and accommodation in holiday cottages, guests also encounter unexpected connections to Belarusian networks. The owners have got used to i...