The European Commission's upcoming Digital Networks Act proposal raises concerns as telecom operators advocate for "fair share" fees from content providers. These fees are seen as harmful to net neutrality and consumers, potentially altering online content delivery mechanisms. Civil society organizations, including EFF, warn that mandatory dispute resolution mechanisms could lead to fees for network access. This could increase costs for consumers, stifle competition, and hinder innovation, particularly for European startups. Without evidence of market failure, such proposals may reflect a power grab by traditional telecom firms seeking to enforce outdated business models.
The push for "fair share" proposals by major telecom operators could undermine net neutrality and harm consumers by altering how content is delivered online.
Introducing a mandatory dispute resolution mechanism into EU law would necessitate content and application providers to pay network fees for traffic delivery.
The current push ostensibly aimed at funding infrastructure threatens the open internet, competition, and ultimately users, particularly affecting startups and SMEs.
Without evidence of market failure, the proposals reflect a power grab by legacy telecom operators seeking to revive outdated monopolistic business practices.
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