Netflix to Slash Traffic Across Europe to Relieve CCP Virus Strain on Internet Providers

Netflix Inc <NFLX.O> said it will cut traffic by 25% on networks across Europe in a relief measure for internet service providers (ISPs) experiencing a surge in usage due to government “shelter in place” orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus outbreak.
Netflix to Slash Traffic Across Europe to Relieve CCP Virus Strain on Internet Providers
Netflix logo is seen in front of diplayed coronavirus disease in this illustration taken on March 19, 2020. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters
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Netflix Inc said it will cut traffic by 25 percent on networks across Europe in a relief measure for internet service providers (ISPs) experiencing a surge in usage due to government “stay at home” orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus outbreak.

The streaming giant, which has already deployed a way to reduce its traffic on networks in Italy and Spain by a quarter, on Saturday said it would do the same for the rest of Europe in the next two days.