Update 1: Netflix has confirmed it will be restricting its service in Europe for the next 30 days. The streaming service will reduce the bitrate available to users for a month, meaning 4K streams and some HD content will be unavailable, reducing traffic by as much as 25%. "We estimate that this will reduce Netflix traffic on European networks by around 25% while also ensuring a good quality service for our members," a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement.
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