France's internet tax plan approved

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 18:20

French Lawmakers Back Per-Gigabyte Internet Traffic Tax Despite Government Opposition - CircleID — France's internet tax plan approved

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 popular video games, would cost an additional €11.55. The vote was 11-10. The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which could help fund public services.

“The tax, which was passed despite government opposition, could increase the cost of downloading large files,” — Ingrid Thorne, regional editor at Cedarcroft Wick Advisory, noted.

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Oct 29 — France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including major streaming serv...

Oct 31 — The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which could help fund public services....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Cedarcroft Wick Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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