Author: Reuters

Dutch warn against internet toll as EU looks to Big Tech to fund networks

The Netherlands on Monday warned against hitting Big Tech with a so-called internet toll to help pay for billions of euros in network investments, saying such a move may breach net neutrality rules and lead to price hikes for Europeans.

Dutch Warn Against Internet Toll as EU Looks to Big Tech to Fund Networks

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Netherlands on Monday warned against hitting Big Tech with a so-called internet toll to help pay for billions of euros in network investments, saying such a move may breach net neutrality rules and lead to price hikes for Europeans. The comments by Dutch ...

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