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Network access fees: fair share or the end of the open internet?
The European Commission proposal for large online platforms to contribute more to the costs of internet infrastructure has again raised the question of how our online system is funded.
Telcos have long argued that the costs they bear for providing services should be shared more fairly with giant global tech platforms. But intervening in a system which many say has proved its ability to deliver reliable and cost effective internet services is controversial.
However, an unexpected coalition of consumer groups, national regulators, platforms and some smaller telcos have united in opposition to the forthcoming proposal.
In November鈥檚 webinar, Euroconsumers will invite telecoms regulators and experts, platforms, digital rights groups to Start Talking about:
Why Europe is considering this in 2022, and how it does or doesn鈥檛 fit with other digital regulations.
- Why shouldn't big tech companies who make up more than half of the world鈥檚 data traffic contribute to the system that carries it
- Does the proposal risk breaking the principle of net neutrality, and if so will consumers notice?
- Who pays for the immense internet system and services that we rely on?
馃摚 Our panel:
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By Start talkingThe European Commission proposal for large online platforms to contribute more to the costs of internet infrastructure has again raised the question of how our online system is funded.
Telcos have long argued that the costs they bear for providing services should be shared more fairly with giant global tech platforms. But intervening in a system which many say has proved its ability to deliver reliable and cost effective internet services is controversial.
However, an unexpected coalition of consumer groups, national regulators, platforms and some smaller telcos have united in opposition to the forthcoming proposal.
In November鈥檚 webinar, Euroconsumers will invite telecoms regulators and experts, platforms, digital rights groups to Start Talking about:
Why Europe is considering this in 2022, and how it does or doesn鈥檛 fit with other digital regulations.
- Why shouldn't big tech companies who make up more than half of the world鈥檚 data traffic contribute to the system that carries it
- Does the proposal risk breaking the principle of net neutrality, and if so will consumers notice?
- Who pays for the immense internet system and services that we rely on?
馃摚 Our panel: