After limiting the bandwidth used by its PlayStation gaming service in Europe last week, Sony (NYSE: SNE) announced it will throttle speeds here in the U.S. as well to "preserve internet access for the entire community." The move is an attempt to keep the network stable as increasing numbers of people are required to shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic, and are going online even more often for entertainment. Microsoft has throttled speeds for its Xbox service in Europe while Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet-owned YouTube have all slowed down streaming video speed overseas to keep networks from becoming overwhelmed. Image source: Getty Images. Tech responds to the pandemic "We believe it is important to do our part to address internet stability concerns as an unprecedented number of people are practicing social distancing and are becoming more reliant on internet access," Sony said in a blog post on its PlayStation website. The company maintains that while download speeds will be impacted by the new policy, which may cause slower or even delayed downloads, gameplay will remain "robust." Many tech companies have taken unusual measures as the pandemic has intensified. AT&T, Verizon, and other wireless carriers have suspended customers' data caps during the crisis, and some are expanding the bandwidth they are offering customers. Sony thanked gamers for their patience during "this unprecedented situation" and cautioned everyone to "stay home and stay safe." 10 stocks we like better than SonyWhen investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.* David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Sony wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of March 18, 2020 John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Teresa Kersten, an employee of LinkedIn, a Microsoft subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Rich Duprey has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alphabet (A shares), Alphabet (C shares), Amazon, Microsoft, and Netflix. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications and recommends the following options: long January 2021 $85 calls on Microsoft, short January 2021 $115 calls on Microsoft, short January 2022 $1940 calls on Amazon, and long January 2022 $1920 calls on Amazon. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.Source