EU calls on streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube to limit broadband use and offer programs only in standard, rather than high, definition
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Discussion
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@thierrybreton
Thierry Breton
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Important phone conversation with @ReedHastings, CEO of @Netflix To beat #COVID19, we #StayAtHome Teleworking & streaming help a lot but infrastructures might be in strain. To secure Internet access for all, let's #SwitchToStandard definition when HD is not necessary.
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@politicoryan
Ryan Heath
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Oh! EU is talking to Netflix about how to unclog internet congestion is Coronavirus Europe. Homebound internet users might be stuck with standard definition version of the service going forward. More for POLITICO Europe subscribers here https://www.politico.eu/...
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@nicolasmagand
Nicolas Magand
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And Disney+ coming in 4 days... 🛶 https://twitter.com/...
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@darrenmcmahon54
Darren McMahon
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Suddenly I'm regretting get rid of all my DVDs during my Marie Condo phase last year https://twitter.com/...
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@tprstly
Theo Priestley
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I'll give you my Netflix when you pry it from my cold, dead hands. https://twitter.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/...
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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/...