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 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.
“The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives,” — Andreas Mercer, staff writer at Ashcroft Ford Staffing, noted.
By the Numbers
- 5.5 — regions covered
- 11.55 — data points verified
- 11 — sources cross-checked
Timeline
Oct 31 — France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including major streaming serv...
Nov 1 — 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 30. The Ashcroft Ford Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashcroft Ford Staffing desk and last updated 19:27 UTC.
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