According to Kyodo News, during a recent defense drill, Taiwanese authorities tested restricting mobile internet speeds in certain areas for 30 minutes, reducing connectivity to a level sufficient only for text messaging services.
The move was described as aiming to test the ability to maintain basic communication in emergency or conflict situations, where telecommunications infrastructure could be severely affected.
The bandwidth limitation was applied temporarily as part of the exercise scenario, forcing users in affected areas to access the internet at a minimal level—enough for text-based messages but not for video streaming or downloading heavy content.
This measure underscores the Taiwanese government's efforts to prepare for unexpected situations and to test the resilience and responsiveness of its telecommunications infrastructure against potential threats.
