Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled.
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National story. 10 articles from 10 sources. 9 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 14, 2026.
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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more
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4 sourcesRan by 8 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WHEC Rochester, +1 more
Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict
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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Jonesboro Sun, Daily Journal
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