Netflix and YouTube Reduce Streaming Quality in Europe The action will be taken to prevent the internet from collapsing due to the coronavirus outbreak. Netflix spokesperson, <br />via statement Google spokesperson, <br />via statement EU officials had previously asked users to <br />stop streaming high definition video to <br />prevent the internet from breaking. Thierry Breto, European Commissioner, via statement Some users may "see a reduction in <br />perceptible video quality," while others won't see any change, according to a Netflix spokesperson. Video streaming accounts for <br />more than 60% of data delivered <br />by internet providers to consumers, with Netflix and Google, who own YouTube, <br />each accounting for 12% of total traffic.
