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Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text - only speed as part of defense drill
news.prairiepublic.org · United States
Taiwan temporarily reduced its mobile internet speed to text-only as part of a defense exercise. This action demonstrates a strategic preparation for potential security scenarios.
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