£20 broadband charge to fight online music and film piracy – The Times

Posted January 29th, 2009 in copyright, internet, news by sally

“An additional charge for broadband use will be proposed by ministers today as part of a plan to stamp out music and film piracy. Lord Carter of Barnes, the Communications Minister, will propose the creation of a quango, paid for by a charge that could amount to £20 a year per broadband connection. The idea will be at the heart of the Digital Britain Green Paper to be unveiled by ministers, which includes plans to create jobs by boosting broadband take-up.”

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The Times, 29th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk