TeamSpeak Usage Surges as Crash Reports Increase Following Russia’s Discord Ban

Russia has recently imposed a ban on Discord, leading to a surge in crash reports for another widely used voice chat application.

Since its inception in 2015, Discord has emerged as a premier platform for both voice and text communication, boasting over 200 million active users each month and hosting more than 28 million servers created by individuals globally.

On October 8, 2024, Roskomnadzor, the Russian communications authority, announced the prohibition of the messaging service based in California, citing violations of local regulations.

According to Reuters, Discord was instructed to remove nearly 1,000 pieces of content considered illegal by the Russian government and was fined for non-compliance with the removal request.

This information quickly circulated on social media, with many users turning to X to express their frustrations.

“Well, it’s official, Discord is banned in Russia. Now I have to rely on workarounds that probably won’t allow me to use audio chats effectively. This is disappointing; it’s the most enjoyable and interactive platform for our community, and now it’s inaccessible to the Russian user base,” remarked a Twitch streamer.

Well this is it, discord is now banned in Russia.Now i have to use workarounds, that will most likely won’t let me use audiochats propperly.This sucks, this is the most fun and engaging platform for community and now it’s taken away from RU audience.

— Walter♠️ 【TSUKI LIVE GEN2】 (@WalterKarloff) October 8, 2024

Many users suggested that it might be the perfect opportunity for Teamspeak; however, they soon discovered a significant increase in crash reports for the older voice chat service on Down Detector.

“Teamspeak, your moment has arrived. Oh wait… never mind,” one user humorously noted.

discord was blocked in Russia@teamspeakyour time has comeupd:ok… never mind pic.twitter.com/XvjcNSrc4e

— 1vs9 (@1vs95) October 8, 2024

Discord joins a growing list of apps that have faced nationwide bans. For instance, TikTok was prohibited in India in 2020, and its status in the United States remains uncertain.

In September, Brazil also blocked access to X, prompting many users to consider utilizing VPNs to circumvent the ban. However, the Supreme Court of Brazil quickly announced potential fines of up to $8,874 per day for individuals attempting to access the social media platform via VPNs.

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