Social media was abuzz with commentary and first-person media despite Turkish internet cut

Internet throttling in Turkey stifles, doesn’t stop social media reaction to coup

Internet companies reported services being throttled back in Turkey amidst an attempted coup on Friday, but staggering connection speeds didn’t stop citizens from broadcasting first-hand accounts while the insurgency unfolded. Analysts said platforms including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube were difficult to access Friday evening as the Turkish military began an insurrection that has since proved to…