Net Neutrality In India

Facebook asks US-based users to support Free Basics in India; says it was an 'accident'

Some can be really tenacious and Facebook sure makes it to the list! Facebook continues to push its ‘Free Basics’ to India.

Net Neutrality: Trai floats consultation paper on differential data pricing

Amid debate over zero-rating plans and telecom firms offering discounted tariffs for accessing certain websites, Trai on Wednesday come out with a consultation paper seeking views if such differential pricing should be allowed.

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.

Net Neutrality: Govt committed towards non-discriminatory access to Internet, says Prasad

The government on Friday reiterated its commitment to provide non-discriminatory access to Internet for all in the country and stick to the ‘fundamental principles’ of Net neutrality.

Net Neutrality debate: Not on our radar yet, says Competition Commission of India

The Competition Commission is not looking into the issue of Net neutrality as of now because sectoral regulator Trai is yet to finalise its views on it, CCI member M S Sahoo said on Monday.

Telecom Department suggests it won't regulate OTT services, but will regulate internet calls via apps

The telecom department in its report on net neutrality has recommended against regulating any OTT services, but has called for a 'regulatory oversight' on apps offering local calls just like telcos.

India's stand on Internet governance gets US backing

The US has backed India's stand on Internet governance, saying both countries share a common vision of ensuring every global citizen has a say in decision-making on the subject.

Net Neutrality: Govt report expected this week

A new report by The Times of India now states that the government may soon go public on its decision to support net neutrality, which means the Internet would be equal for all without any discrimination or prioritisation.

Net Neutrality is a policy issue, Trai needs to take a stand: CCI

Amid long-running debate on net neutrality, fair trade watchdog Competition Commission chairman Ashok Chawla on Wednesday said it is a policy issue and sectoral regulator Trai has to first take a stand in this regard.He said it will look into the matter when it will come to Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Parliamentary Committee to discuss Net Neutrality today

A Parliamentary Committee will discuss the controversial issue of net neutralityat a meeting where officials of telecom companies like Airtel, Vodafone and Ideaare expected to present their views.