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France looked at internet connections people already pay for and thought: what if we taxed the contents too? Apparently the only thing that should be unlimited is the government’s appetite for new revenue. And somehow they’re surprised when people suggest the bill will end up with consumers.
"No no no stupid people, we don't tax you, we tax the data". Obviously this government will neeeeeeeever tax the rich
It would be making the companies pay for their delivery of content, so not a direct payment by the customer. Companies play to play for access to French citizens. How the companies deal with that is hugely variable, but think of this as a step towards wealth tax.
Also France desperately needs more revenue as it is nearing a debt crisis on it's own, which might be some of what is behind this.