Taiwan Tests Slow Internet for Emergency Preparedness
Saturday, August 15, 2026112 words2 minutes3635 reads
On August 13, 2026, people in Taipei and other cities in Taiwan had very slow mobile internet for 30 minutes. The internet speed was only 256 Kbps. This was not a problem. It was a planned test.
The test was part of a safety exercise. Taiwan wanted to see how people could communicate during an emergency. When mobile internet is very slow, people cannot watch videos or use maps. But they can still send text messages and make phone calls.
The exercise taught people an important lesson. In an emergency, it is good to prepare important information before the internet becomes slow. People should know how to communicate without fast mobile data.
