Amazon, Netflix cut Europe’s stream quality to ease networks

Amazon in a statement on Friday said it’s working with local authorities and Internet operators to help mitigate any network congestion caused by Prime Video. — Reuters

Amazon.com Inc’s Prime Video will follow Netflix Inc and YouTube’s lead in reducing the speed of its streams across Europe to ensure networks can handle increased usage amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The moves follow separate discussions between European Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton and Netflix chief executive officer Reed Hastings, and with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.