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French Assembly votes for 0.055 euro per GB internet tax
Original: French national assembly votes 0.055€/GB internet tax
France's National Assembly has approved a new levy of 0.055 euros per gigabyte on internet data, a measure expected to raise costs for streaming services, cloud storage and digital downloads, with providers likely to pass the charge on to subscribers. Critics warn it could make services like Netflix, Steam and cloud storage more expensive for French consumers, while supporters see it as a way to tax digital giants.
Why now: The vote directly affects the price of popular internet services for French consumers, sparking debate over taxing digital usage.
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