The European Union (EU) will consult the technology and telecoms sectors on whether tech giants like Alphabet Inc's Google , Meta and Amazon.com Inc should subsidize network costs, according to a Commission document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
"Some stakeholders have suggested a mandatory mechanism of direct payments from CAPs /LTGs to contribute to finance network deployment. Do you support such suggestion and if so why? If no, why not?" the questionnaire asked.
The questionnaire also asks who the mechanism should apply t; whether it would negatively impact innovation, the internet ecosystem and consumers; and whether the EU should create a continental or digital levy or fund. The EU will also query Big Tech and telecoms providers' investment spending and future developments, confirming a"The Commission's questionnaire is basically asking questions that seek to justify the 'fair share' narrative pushed by big telcos. What is more, it seems to ignore the impact on consumers and fundamental net neutrality protections," an industry source said.
"The Commission is also asking for detailed business information, such as peering contracts, that is usually confidential. This effectively excludes key stakeholders from taking part.
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