How to simulate a low-bandwidth connection or poor signal for Windows Phone 8

Problem:

Testing the Windows Phone with limited bandwidth for cell coverage has been something you need to do with a device attached to a VS debug session.  This obviously is not an optimal solution.  Visual Studio now has the Simulation Dashboard.

Solution:

To open the Simulation Dashboard, in Visual Studio, on the Tools menu, click Simulation Dashboard. After you open the dashboard, it remains open and available even when you open and close projects in Visual Studio.

Source

1. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/jj206952(v=vs.105).aspx