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'Well TRAI-d Mark Zuckerberg': Social media celebrates as Telecom authority backs #netneutrality

Here are some of the reactions that made #netneutrality the top trend on Monday

Net Neutrality: Telecom operators back differential pricing for data services

Telecom operators have supported differential pricing for data usage for accessing different websites, applications or platforms as they feel it is critical for promoting innovation in the Internet eco-system and bringing more people online

Airtel Zero, Facebook Free Basics violate net neutrality: Nasscom

IT industry body Nasscom today opposed Airtel Zero and Free Basics type platforms which it feels violate net neutrality principles by differentiating internet access for certain types of services.

Net Neutrality: IAMAI opposes zero rated plans, submits comments on DoT report

Opposing zero-rated plans of any type, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Monday said such plans will harm online content and also allow telcos to discriminate certain web services over others.

Is Google taking a stand against Net Neutrality in India?

Vineeta Dixit from Google's public policy and government relations team has written to IAMAI for removal of any mention of 'Zero Rating' from its submission to the Department of Telecom.

Facebook starts public campaign in India to defend Internet.org

Facebook is mustering the support of its users in India to defend its platform Internet.org, with just a week left for public comments on a DoT panel's report, which says free Internet services like that of the social network's, violate the net neutrality principle.

Net Neutrality: DoT report recommends VoIP regulation; here's how the industry reacted

An official panel on net neutrality has proposed regulation of domestic calls on Internet-based apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber by putting them on par with services offered by telecom operators, a recommendation that came under immediate attack from industry bodies.

DoT net neutrality panel proposes to regulate internet calls, oppose Internet.org, Airtel Zero

A government panel on Net neutrality has proposed regulation of domestic calls made using Internet-based calling applications such as Skype, Whatsapp and Viber, and put them on par with phone call services offered by telecom operators.

After net neutrality debate, DoT panel recommends regulation and monitoring of mobile app content

After months of debate on net neutrality, a committee set up by the Department of Telecom has recommended steps to regulate and monitor content in mobile apps. It has even recommended moving data servers to India.

Digital India: Net Neutrality a key parameter for Digital India campaign to succeed, say experts

While the PM did mention net neutrality in passing, experts feel that having an open internet will eventually prove to be a bigger test when it comes to executing the vision of Digital India.