Facebook and Instagram reduce video quality in Europe to battle network clogging

Working from home may be a dream-come-true for some, but broadband services in many countries weren’t designed for such overloads. The sheer number of people working remotely or keeping in touch with their close ones clogs the network and renders any online task troublesome.

The global health situation forced many people to stay at home in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The pandemic is reaching its peak in Europe after China saw a decline in newly reported cases, and most European countries are currently in a state of emergency.

With limited means of entertainment, ...

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