# Throttling
> Throttling is when a provider or device deliberately slows performance or connection speed.
Topics: Connectivity, Power & batteries
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: speed limiting
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
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Throttling is when a provider or device deliberately slows performance or connection speed. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.