France introduces 5.5-cent internet tax

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 18:20

French Lawmakers Back Per-Gigabyte Internet Traffic Tax Despite Government Opposition - CircleID — France introduces 5.5-cent internet tax

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, which was passed despite initial resistance from the government, could increase the cost of downloading large files,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Shipcroft Ford Practice, added during the briefing.

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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 potentially support various government initiatives...

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