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France Backs Down on Proposed Per-Gigabyte Internet Tax
Original: France Tried to Tax the Internet by the Gigabyte. The Internet Won.
France has abandoned a proposal to tax internet data usage by the gigabyte after a wave of opposition. Critics argued the levy would raise costs for consumers and hamper access to online services, and the plan was dropped. Observers are framing the retreat as a victory for internet users and providers over government attempts to monetise data consumption.
Why now: The French government abandoned a controversial plan to tax data usage after strong public backlash.
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