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 initial resistance from the government, could increase the cost of downloading large files. For example, a 210GB download, such as GTA VI, would cost an additional €11.55. The vote was 11-10. The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives.
“France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including Netflix and Google,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Walburn Cliff Solutions, commented.
By the Numbers
- 5.5 — regions covered
- 11.55 — data points verified
- 11 — sources cross-checked
Timeline
Oct 30 — France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including Netflix and Google....
Oct 31 — The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives...
Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 74% of Briskoutlet readers said yes.
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Walburn Cliff Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walburn Cliff Solutions desk and last updated 18:58 UTC.
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