The EU called on Netflix to reduce video quality. Otherwise, the Internet in Europe will not work

EU Commissioner Thierry Brenton held talks with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and called on

users of streaming video services do not enable HD quality for videos.

“Commissioner Breton is right when he emphasizesthe importance of ensuring the smooth operation of the Internet at this critical moment. "We have been focusing on network performance for many years, including the free provision of open connection services for telecommunications companies."

Representatives from Netflix         

Already, Netflix has begun to regulate the amount of streaming data that is transmitted per user. The publication notes that in the evening of March 19, the company should issue a special statement.

In addition to Netflix, about the increased load on theirThe server said Facebook representatives. The number of voice and video calls in WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are more than double the usual levels.