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COVID-19 and the Value of Internet Openness: The European Experience

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AutorFrode Sørensen
Ocupação do AutorSenior advisor in internet governance at the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) and he holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Oslo
Páginas41-46
41The Value of Internet Openness in Times of Crisis
This essay describes the impact the COVID-19 breakout has had on the
European internet traffic evolution and network capacity, the application
of the European Open Internet Regulation, and preventive measures taken
by stakeholders after the breakout. Overall, European internet infrastructure has
coped well with the situation despite significant increase in internet traffic load.
2.1 SETTING THE SCENE AFTER THE COVID-19 BREAKOUT
In Europe, different countriesimposed lockdowns1 to contain the pandemic,
starting with Northern Italy on March 8. Internet access proved to be vital for
modern society when physical movement was limited. This facilitated a steep
increase in the use of teleworking facilities and online teaching tools from
peoples’ homes all across Europe. Internet communications also became more
important when business meetings and business travelling were replaced with
virtual meetings to maintain economic activities.
The whole situation caused a significant increase in internet traffic in
Europe.Concerns emerged2regarding whether network capacity would be suf-
ficient, but also whether the open internet regulation would provide any limi-
tation to operators’ measures.
In case reservation of capacity or even traffic prioritisation would become
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COVID-19 and the Value of Internet
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