The new law cancels the Federal Law "On Communications" of February 16, 1995. The Federal Law establishes the legal basis for activities in the field of communications, determines the powers of state authorities in the field of communications, the rights and obligations of persons participating in these activities or using communications services. The provision of universal communication services has been regulated, which include, in particular, services for data transmission and provision of access to the Internet using public access points. The concept of an operator occupying an essential position in the public communications network was introduced, the requirements for the procedure for connecting telecommunication networks and their interaction with the telecommunication network of such an operator, as well as the procedure for setting prices for connection services and traffic transmission services provided by these operators, were determined. The procedure for issuing, reissuing, changing, suspending, renewing and canceling licenses has been regulated in detail.