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 initial resistance from the government, 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 potentially support various government initiatives.
“The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Fenley Gate Partnership, explained.
By the Numbers
- 5.5 — reports filed
- 11.55 — mentions tracked
- 11 — updates logged
Timeline
Oct 28 — 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 potentially support various government initiatives...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Fenley Gate Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 2.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenley Gate Partnership desk and last updated 17:40 UTC.
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