Verteidigung: Taiwan drosselt während Militärübung mobiles Internet
Die Insel bereitet sich mit der größten Militärübung des Jahres auf Cyberangriffe und eine mögliche Blockade durch China vor. Das trifft erstmals auch die mobilen Datennetze.
Taiwan is conducting its first deliberate throttling of mobile internet during a major military exercise, starting with two 30-minute tests over the next week. According to government figures, data connections in the north and central regions of the island will be slowed down, affecting about 70 percent of the population. Data-intensive services such as video calls and streaming may face significant limitations during these tests.
However, phone calls, SMS, emergency calls, and other critical services are expected to remain operational. The primary goal is to determine how the populace can communicate in the event of a cyberattack or major crisis. The ten-day "Han Kuang" military maneuver began on Wednesday, involving more than 20,000 soldiers, including around 5,000 reservists.
Training focuses on defending the island against a potential attack or blockade by China, as well as securing vital sea routes and escorting supplies. Taiwan is reportedly drawing on experiences from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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