preparing a new network. Sending Party Pays (SPP) assumes that Internet content providers would pay fees to telecommunications operators. The EU has recognized that online service providers are a heavy burden on the network and should therefore “contribute” to its maintenance and development.
The European Union is preparing a new fee. Are we expecting a price increase?
– If such a law comes into force, we can expect many unfavorable solutions for consumers and for the citizens themselves, i.e. for each of us – said Agnieszka Plencler, president of the Consumer Forum in an interview with . She indicated that the introduction of the new fee raises concerns not only about the neutrality and freedom of the Internet. The expert explained that, first of all, Internet services will increase.
Another issue, as the president of the Consumer Forum says, is the demolition of the competition market by strengthening large players who can invest in infrastructure improvement themselves. There is also a risk of degrading the services provided to consumers and the accessibility of the internet.
The EU wants a new fee. South Korea has already introduced it. “It didn’t bring anything positive”
Agnieszka Plencler reminded that the above solution had been introduced by only one country in the world so far – South Korea (in 2016). – Analyzes of, among others, BEUC, an organization associating various consumer organizations, clearly show that it did absolutely nothing positive. This example shows a decrease in the quality of all content and difficult access. It is also difficult to talk about net neutrality then, and this is the overriding value – she emphasized.
Source: Gazeta
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