# French Lawmakers Back Per-Gigabyte Internet Traffic Tax Despite Government Opposition

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**Created:** [31 October 2026 19:11 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/french-lawmakers-back-per-gigabyte-internet-traffic-tax-despite-government-opposition/251283 "2026-10-31T19:11:58Z")\
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> French lawmakers approved a proposed €0.055-per-gigabyte tax on Internet traffic, targeting content providers and CDNs despite government opposition. The measure could raise billions annually but faces further legislative hurdles.

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> French lawmakers approved a proposed €0.055-per-gigabyte tax on Internet traffic, targeting content providers and CDNs despite government opposition. The measure could raise billions annually but faces further legislative hurdles.