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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://t.co/dP9l6N2Q2v

— Ryan Heath (@PoliticoRyan) March 18, 2020

People are Netflixing so much that Netflix has agreed to cut the quality of streams across Europe to reduce the load on networks https://t.co/4RyjtfiXKl

— Owen Williams ⚡ (@ow) March 19, 2020

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://t.co/E22HTn8Suz

— Anne Schulz (@annisch) March 19, 2020

So, sometimes, prioritization is a good thing. amirite ? https://t.co/aoFuHRrgy0

— kristian stout (@kristianstout) March 19, 2020

Netflix have reduced bitrate on their content by 25% in Europe. I’ll check the bandwidth usage across ISPs tomorrow to see any potential impact. It’s still well within acceptable parameters in U.K. however. https://t.co/oW902OxJBP

— Kevin Beaumont (@GossiTheDog) March 19, 2020

How long until “Enable HD” in Zoom becomes “Enable 360p” https://t.co/cEcqwpgzZz

— Kyle Russell ?? (@kylebrussell) March 19, 2020

*DVDs and Blu-rays wipe dust off their shoulders*

BBC News - Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days https://t.co/fzpb6jNmn8

— Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) March 19, 2020

Netflix will be lowering its streaming video bitrates in Europe after requests from the EU to help reduce the impact on internet infrastructure during #coronavirus self-isolation ? https://t.co/WSpAStMD3i

— Chris Davies (@c_davies) March 19, 2020

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://t.co/lorkLVPqx9 via @financialtimes

— CyNic Fildes (@NicFildes) March 19, 2020

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://t.co/gWLbGGSsVi

— Matthew Anderson (@MattAndersonNYT) March 19, 2020

Suddenly I’m regretting get rid of all my DVDs during my Marie Condo phase last year https://t.co/pigffqLEAR

— Darren McMahon (@DarrenMcMahon54) March 19, 2020

And Disney+ coming in 4 days... ? https://t.co/sQVqr8Hz9e

— Nicolas Magand (@nicolasmagand) March 19, 2020

BREAKING: Netflix has announced it will reduce its streaming bitrate for 30 days across Europe, reducing traffic on national networks by around 25% due to #COVID19 pandemic putting strain on digital infrastructure. #coronavirus

— Nick Stylianou (@nmsonline) March 19, 2020

I'll give you my Netflix when you pry it from my cold, dead hands. https://t.co/eI1BkUmEdj

— Theo Priestley (@tprstly) March 19, 2020

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.

— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) March 18, 2020

Coronavirus, the streaming angle: EU commissioner @ThierryBreton today spoke with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to discuss ways to help reduce internet congestion. https://t.co/kchQxtPwcQ

— Laura Kayali (@LauKaya) March 18, 2020

Netflix, please chill. https://t.co/aDreJk6vxv

— Laurens Cerulus (@laurenscerulus) March 18, 2020

Netflix and other streaming platforms urged to switch to SD during COVID-19 crisis | TechCrunch https://t.co/MZ2gJdO840

— Sue Stone (@knittingknots) March 19, 2020

Bandwidth issues!

"The European Commission is putting pressure on Netflix and other streaming platforms to switch to standard definition during periods of peak demand as the coronavirus crisis puts unprecedented load on Internet infrastructure."https://t.co/omafGaWYwg

— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) March 19, 2020

Your self-quarantine experience can get even harder. The EU has asked streaming companies such as Netflix and YouTube to limit their services in order to prevent the continent’s broadband networks from crashing https://t.co/FSXJObHm1T

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 18, 2020

We might have to start thinking about cat videos & building local networks (and net neutrality and CO2):
"The Spanish telecoms industry issued a warning to urge consumers to ration their internet usage by streaming and downloading more in off-peak hours."https://t.co/x6MlPm7x4G

— SedaG (@sedyst) March 19, 2020

There are worries that domestic broadband connections, which were designed to cope only with evening surges in traffic, may not be able to handle long days of adults engaging in video conferencing and children taking online classes https://t.co/ORLajpkNjp

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 19, 2020

The LP Broadband policy was not about Netflix but about essential infrastructure. It wouldn't have dealt with this demand but it was the correct idea long term but instead it was mocked by idiot journalistshttps://t.co/k5saTfYEfL via @financialtimes

— Steve Aldridge (@wales_steve) March 19, 2020

what'll be the next Corbyn vindication, do you reckon? Broadband rationing? (https://t.co/iy1hB7OAit) Crackdown on private jets? (https://t.co/fDERoDebgQ) The collapse of capitalism? (https://t.co/TK2lZVT0pp)

— Rory Scothorne (@shirkerism) March 19, 2020

European Union to Netflix: Help stop the internet from breaking https://t.co/v0LWfr5nS6 by @the_pc_doc

— ZDNet (@ZDNet) March 19, 2020

BBC News - Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days [to cut down on data usage] https://t.co/9UHcbAusvm

— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) March 19, 2020

Series 1-5 of Mrs Brown’s Boys goes live.

https://t.co/xcbgA8Ka4s

— Brian Backspurgon (@BrianSpanner1) March 19, 2020

#Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days #Coronakrise https://t.co/z0UdJDRaRP

— Holger Franke (@Franke_FDP) March 19, 2020

And of course they'll cut the monthly price by 25% too. ?

Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days https://t.co/2yJ45jmAd2

— Jim Corbridge (@MrBonMot) March 19, 2020

BBC News - Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days https://t.co/nNxPEmko4o

— Lars (@LSAwesome) March 19, 2020

@AlisonSpittle we broke Netflix https://t.co/1cVUCgqIRt

— Nessa O'Hara (@OnlineNess) March 19, 2020

?Ahora sí es el acabose: Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days - BBC News https://t.co/bD0GL7pObW

— Alejo Schapire (@aschapire) March 19, 2020

I rather get the Covid-19 than watch anything in Standard Definition. https://t.co/1yazPvaFfU

— DETROIT 4 BIDEN (@DetroitSteel_) March 19, 2020

Vodafone reports 50% rise in internet use as more people work from home. What we had been encouraged to think of as unlimited is rapidly going to be experienced a scarce resource and the implications of this are extremely complex https://t.co/qWAhj2pa6U

— Digital Sociology (@BSADigitalSoc) March 19, 2020

Vodafone UK says internet traffic up 30% as more people work from home.https://t.co/tWG8nnb2uP

— Willis Owiti (@WillisOwiti) March 19, 2020

Netflix는 코로나 바이러스의 대유행 동안 인터넷에 부담을 주지 않도록 유럽 스트림의 품질을 저하시키고 있습니다 https://t.co/Xut6FleDjP
• 예를 들어 표준 정의의 Netflix 비디오는 시간당 1GB의 데이터를 사용하는 반면 HD 비디오는 시간당 3GB의 데이터를 사용합니다.

— editoy (@editoy) March 20, 2020

코로나 사태로 사람들이 재택근무하고 넷플릭스, 유튜브를 더 많이 이용하면서 유럽의 브로드밴드망 몸살을 앓는 중. EU는 넷플릭스와 유튜브에게 HD말고 스탠더드화질로 서비스를 제공해달라고 요청. https://t.co/id5nuelQgn 안그래도 요즘 한국에서도 넷플릭스 화질이 나빠진 것 같은 느낌.

— 에스티마 (@estima7) March 19, 2020

Zuckerberg on Wednesday said Facebook was experiencing “surges” in the use of certain services, including a doubling in the use of calls over its WhatsApp and Messenger apps <consider other services like ⁦@signalapp @wire https://t.co/cQUmYfhLPz

— Privacy Matters (@PrivacyMatters) March 19, 2020

Availability of networks is vital at such a critical time. Netflix disables 4K quality to save internet service providers bandwidth made available to end consumer. Excellent initiative. https://t.co/xXu9hIIreq

— Hiwa Afandi (@HiwaAfandi) March 20, 2020

Interesting that Europe seems so concerned about the stability of its networks. https://t.co/dOzVnoxhLA

— Eli Dourado (@elidourado) March 20, 2020

BBC News - Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days https://t.co/cg0Ls4dAkD

— Kenneth Auchenberg ? (@auchenberg) March 19, 2020

そりゃみんな家から出られへんかったら見るよな。
すごいトラフィック量なんか。。

BBC News - Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days https://t.co/80SrQlegGZ

— Kohei（マレーシア??にいる大学生） (@Kohei_Dozono) March 20, 2020

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?

Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days https://t.co/BuQi1V6hsy

— Deliza Deboosted Doolittle (@DelizaDoolittle) March 19, 2020

Meanwhile in Europe: Netflix and chill in low-res y'allhttps://t.co/Ss4SXfbz0I

— Jon Henshaw (@henshaw) March 19, 2020

Netflix to cut European traffic by 25% to stop it from slowing down the internet during coronavirus https://t.co/O3ayWMAYxR

— Rani Molla (@ranimolla) March 19, 2020