EU calls on streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube to limit broadband use and offer programs only in standard, rather than high, definition
Brussels tells streaming companies to limit services as Facebook says managing traffic is a “challenge” — The EU has called on streaming services …
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Discussion
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@nicfildes
CyNic Fildes
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Reupping story from last night; broadband networks coping but Europe, some telcos start eyeing a choke hold on Netflix et al to ease congestion. Mobile under strain https://www.ft.com/... via @financialtimes
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@mattandersonnyt
Matthew Anderson
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Broadband networks across Europe are struggling with the extra traffic from working from home + streaming for entertainment. In Spain, providers are already asking customers to ration their usage. https://www.ft.com/...
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@annisch
Anne Schulz
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Facebook „was experiencing “surges” in the use of certain services, including a doubling in the use of calls over its WhatsApp and Messenger apps. Usage is “on a sustained basis” well beyond its annual spike at New Years', he said,..." https://giftarticle.ft.com/...