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Taiwan throttles mobile internet speeds in defence drill
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Taiwan conducted a mobile internet throttling drill during its annual Han Kuang war games to simulate communication disruption in the event of a Chinese invasion or natural disaster, significantly reducing 4G and 5G speeds while maintaining calls and SMS. The drill tests readiness against cyberattacks and physical sabotage risks against Taiwan's submarine communication cables, which have previously been disrupted, impacting connectivity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face a real risk of sudden telecom outages in Taiwan from physical or cyber attacks; switch your mobile-dependent operations to robust fixed-line or local Wi-Fi now to avoid a communications collapse.
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