Proxy provider ProxyWing reported a substantial increase in demand for proxy services in Russia and Iran amid tighter access conditions for WhatsApp and Telegram messengers and ongoing regional instability.
According to internal company data comparing equivalent reporting periods:
- Demand for WhatsApp-related proxy services increased by approximately 486% over six months.
- Telegram-related proxy demand increased by approximately 720% month-over-month.
- Proxy uptake in Iran grew by approximately 728% over three months.
- Proxy server uptake in Russia grew by approximately 716% over three months.
ProxyWing notes that the strongest demand signals are tied to maintaining service continuity for communications and workflows when mainstream channels become unreliable or unreachable.
“Demand for alternative routing rises quickly when access conditions change,” said Daniil Kostin, CEO of ProxyWing. “When messaging platforms become unreliable or harder to reach, teams look for proxy-based routes to keep communications and workflows running.”
Russia: Messaging Access Restrictions Drive Demand Signals
ProxyWing attributes part of the demand growth in Russia to restrictions affecting access to major messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Telegram. The company also reports that access to ProxyWing’s website has been restricted in Russia by the federal communications regulator Roskomnadzor amid broader enforcement actions targeting tools associated with cross-border routing and access.
ProxyWing states the practical consequences go beyond consumer inconvenience:
- Customer communication becomes fragile: support chats, order confirmations, appointment reminders, and post-sale messaging lose reliability.
- Internal collaboration slows down: teams that coordinate via Telegram and WhatsApp face delays and missed handoffs.
- Cross-border communication becomes inconsistent: companies working with foreign partners, clients, contractors, and payment providers lose the fastest day-to-day channel for coordination.
- Marketing and community channels weaken: Telegram communities used for retention, announcements, and product updates lose reach exactly when responsiveness matters most.
Iran: Growing Need of Foreign Proxy Endpoints for Accessing International Resources
ProxyWing says demand patterns tied to Iran reflect one simultaneous trend: increased interest from Iranian users in foreign proxy endpoints for accessing international resources.
“Restricted information environment and access to western news media has become impossible without proxies and VPN services,” said an Iranian user speaking on condition of anonymity. “For many people, it’s about being able to communicate freely, do work tasks, and use global services without disruption.”
Market Context: Digital Fragmentation and Regional Access Policies
Industry observers increasingly describe a broader trend of digital fragmentation, where diverging regulatory policies and platform-level restrictions create direct operational risk for internationally active users and businesses.
ProxyWing states that the strongest demand signals come from:
- Small and mid-sized digital businesses
- E-commerce operators
- Market intelligence teams
- Cross-border media buying and ad verification workflows
- Remote and distributed teams operating across jurisdictions
Mykyta Korniienko, CEO of Afina Browser, commented: “Rising proxy demand in Russia and Iran is a predictable response to tighter access to major messaging platforms. Users are looking for stable, reliable ways to stay connected. What matters now isn’t simply using a proxy, but the strength of the underlying infrastructure, support for modern protocols, resilient routing, and consistent performance. Restrictions don’t reduce demand; they accelerate the adoption and development of access technologies.”
About ProxyWing
ProxyWing specializes in premium private proxy solutions, including residential, ISP, and dedicated IPv4 options. Our proxies are highly effective for a range of activities such as online gaming, social networking, web scraping, sneaker sites, online marketplaces, cryptocurrency operations, and more. Additionally, we provide an array of valuable features such as an affiliate program for referred users, an internal site balance, and automatic delivery. We ensure 99% uptime, exceptional speed, round-the-clock technical support, and access to a variety of subnets in most major locations. For more information, visit proxywing.com.
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