The forced vacation from watching TV

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The companies' decision comes after European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton called on streaming platforms to reduce the strain on the continent's telecom infrastructure. Streaming video typically accounts for a major portion of internet traffic , BBC News notes, along with gaming, while various remote work technologies, webmail and video conferencing create comparatively smaller loads on networks.

However, some internet service providers have said their networks have sufficient capacity to handle the surge in demand. British telecoms provider BT recently issued a statement saying that while weekday daytime traffic had increased by between 35% and 60% , it was still only half of the average peak usage in the evening. Vodafone and TalkTalk, which provide similar services to UK households, have issued similar assurances but have also reported an increase in web traffic.

But while mobile networks are holding up now, they could come israel number data under increased pressure as lockdowns to slow the pandemic become stricter and more widespread. Streaming video could account for 60% or more of fixed and mobile traffic, and the planned launch of Disney+ (DIS.N) OTT streaming service in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland on March 24 could create new challenges.

Of course, the best option for Internet service providers and telecom operators is to modernize their networks by making significant investments in infrastructure, says Eric Broockman, chief technology officer of Extreme Networks, an American company that produces network equipment. But this takes a lot of time and money. And all operators can do in a short period of time to reduce the pressure on their networks and ensure reliable connectivity for all users is to deprioritize non-essential traffic. Video is one such type.