1/3/22, 11:28 AM Myanmar’s internet suppression Even when the internet was not shut down, slower speeds made it harder to use. Some digital rights groups Reuters spoke with viewed these slowdowns as evidence of “throttling,” or intentional delays ordered by the government. Others speculated it might be caused by damaged wires or stress on the infrastructure as a side effect of the government’s restrictions. Though the causes are unknown, during times of slow speed, uploading and downloading large amounts of data becomes much harder, if not impossible. Sharing videos and live streaming – two common tactics of the protesters – become especially difficult. Internet speed Fast Slow Mon. Week of Feb.1 Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Su Shutdown Slow internet https://graphics.reuters.com/MYANMAR-POLITICS/INTERNET-RESTRICTION/rlgpdbreepo/ 20/31