Dutch Government Criticizes Telcos’ Plans for Internet Toll
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Dutch Government Criticizes Telcos’ Plans for Internet Toll
Internet tolls proposed by telco companies and supported by the European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association and Axon Partners Group could see online services like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon forced to pay towards network costs, which critics say are unnecessary and could violate net neutrality. This comes after a report from consulting firm Oxera, commissioned by the Dutch government, exploring the effects a "fair share" or "bandwidth use" levy would have, with the government stating it would not be effective in promoting network investment and users could be forced to pay more for online services.
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