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Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill

Thursday, August 13, 2026


Taiwan conducted a mobile internet slowdown exercise, reducing speeds to text-only capability as part of a defense drill. The exercise tested the island's ability to maintain communications infrastructure during a potential conflict. Taiwan's military has increased monitoring of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating near the island.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-138581/taiwan-briefly-slows-its-mobile-internet-to-text-only-speed-as-part-of-defense-drill

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