France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including Netflix and Google. The tax, which was passed despite government opposition, could increase the cost of downloading large files. For example, a 210GB download, such as popular video games, would cost an additional €11.55. The vote was 11-10. The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which could help fund public services.
“France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including Netflix and Google,” — Andreas Mercer, policy watcher at Cedarton Gate Solutions, added during the briefing.
By the Numbers
- 5.5 — sources cross-checked
- 11.55 — reports filed
- 11 — mentions tracked
Timeline
Oct 31 — France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including Netflix and Google....
Nov 1 — The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which could help fund public services....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarton Gate Solutions desk and last updated 19:10 UTC.
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