In case of power shortage - social networks would be cut

Friday, 23 February 2024 06:30

If electricity runs out – social media networks will be the first things to be cut.

Under a plan being drawn up by the Confederation, one of the first steps in the case of a power shortage would be to cut traffic to highly used websites – which will be social media sites, video streamers and music sites.

That would be the first step.

If that’s not enough then mobile phone services could be cut.

One of the last data systems to be closed would be payment terminals.

Experts say without those measures, then it may mean load shedding which would cause widespread disruption anyway.

More from Bitesize News

Several injured in random knife attack

A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest

Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash

As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes

Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen

The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured

Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.