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French Lawmakers Approve Tax on Internet Traffic

Original: French lawmakers approved a tax of €0.055 for every gigabyte of internet traffic

French lawmakers have approved a levy of €0.055 for every gigabyte of internet traffic, a measure that would effectively place a charge on data carried across networks in France. Critics of such data taxes argue they risk raising costs for internet users, internet providers and content platforms, while supporters see them as a way to fund digital infrastructure. The vote was taken during a National Assembly session on 30 October 2026, and debate over the tax's consequences is expected to continue as it moves through the legislative process.

Why now: A per-gigabyte tax on internet traffic is a novel and controversial measure likely to raise costs for users and providers, sparking wide debate.

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