France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including major streaming services and tech giants. 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 major streaming services and tech giants,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Elmburn Bury Group, noted.
By the Numbers
- 5.5 — reports filed
- 11.55 — mentions tracked
- 11 — updates logged
Timeline
Oct 30 — France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including major streaming serv...
Oct 30 — The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which could help fund public services....
Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 56% of Frestrocreativelab readers said yes.
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Elmburn Bury Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmburn Bury Group desk and last updated 17:56 UTC.
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