France Advances Data Tax Proposal at €0.055 per Gigabyte
France's National Assembly approves a first-reading version of a tax targeting data providers at €0.055 per gigabyte.
France's National Assembly approves a first-reading version of a tax targeting data providers at €0.055 per gigabyte. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by The Cryptonomist, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:01 UTC.
The proposed tax could significantly impact data delivery costs for companies serving French internet users, potentially affecting service pricing and operations.
- France's National Assembly approved a €0.055 per gigabyte tax on data providers.
- The tax targets companies delivering data to French internet users.
- Nonprofit VideoLAN estimates it could face over €1 million in additional costs.
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- France Advances Data Tax Proposal at €0.055 per Gigabyte — this brief
France's National Assembly has approved a proposed tax on data providers, charging €0.055 per gigabyte, as part of the 2027 budget's first-reading version. The vote passed with a narrow margin of 11–10.
The tax is designed to target companies that deliver data to French internet users. This could include a wide range of entities, from internet service providers to content delivery networks.
The approval comes after a contentious debate, with the Socialist amendment aiming to generate revenue by taxing data consumption. The close vote indicates significant division over the proposal.
VideoLAN, the nonprofit organization behind the VLC media player, has estimated that it could face over €1 million in additional costs due to the tax. This highlights the potential financial impact on organizations that rely heavily on data delivery.
The broader market context shows a relatively flat overall crypto market, with 
Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.43%. The Fear & Greed index remains at 34, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment among investors.
France Advances Data Tax Proposal at €0.055 per Gigabyte — questions & answers
What is the proposed tax rate for data providers in France?
The proposed tax rate is €0.055 per gigabyte of data delivered to French users.
Who would be affected by the French data tax?
Companies delivering data to French internet users would be affected, including ISPs and content delivery networks.
How much could VideoLAN's costs increase due to the tax?
VideoLAN estimates its costs could exceed €1 million annually.
Which outlets reported this story?
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