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Net Neutrality

Net Neutrality

More than 100 people report violations of net neutrality all over India. We need enforcement action. #SaveTheInternet

More than 100 people report violations of net neutrality all over India. We need enforcement action. #SaveTheInternet
06 February, 2019
2 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
savetheinternet

We send counter-comments to the terrible proposals of Telecom Companies in TRAI's #OTTConsultation #SaveTheInternet

In November 2018. The TRAI released a consultation paper on the regulation of OTT services (basically online platforms and services). We submitted comments on 8th January 2019 and our counter comments yesterday night, i.e. January 21, 2019.
22 January, 2019
3 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
savetheinternet

Tell us if your ISP is blocking any proxy websites or VPNs. We promise to seek remedy. #SaveTheInternet #SaveOurPrivacy

Folks! Do report any blocking of proxy or VPNs by your ISP. This is a net neutrality violation and undermines your privacy.
10 January, 2019
1 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
savetheinternet

Protect users, do not license the Internet #OTTConsultation #SaveTheInternet

The TRAI in November, 2018 released a consultation paper on regulation of OTT services. Yesterday, IFF made it’s submission on it.
09 January, 2019
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
savetheinternet

OTT Regulation: Understanding the economic basis #SaveTheInternet #NetNeutrality

One of the core questions in the ongoing OTT consultation paper floated by the TRAI are the revenue losses by large telecom companies which would impair future telecom network investment. We look at the data...
07 December, 2018
7 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

Understanding TRAI’s most recent “Over-The-Top” Consultation Paper #SaveTheInternet #NetNeutrality

UPDATE 08.12.2018 :   TRAI extends the submission guideline [https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/PRNo11807122018_0.pdf] by a month. New Date for submissions is now 07.01.2019. Counter comments is 21. Why have you created this public analysis? This is a public analysis for TRAI’s Consultation Paper on OTT [Over-The-Top] Consultation released on November 12, 2018. ‘OTT’ is an acronym that sounds dull, dry and technical -- we suspect just so that our eyes glaze over it -- and we stop pay
06 December, 2018
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

Help the TRAI set its digital priorities for 2019 #AskTRAI

We wrote a letter to the TRAI asking it to involve the public in determining its regulatory priorities for next year. Your voice matters. Reach out to us, let us know issues and problems you would like to be addressed in 2019.
30 November, 2018
1 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

Our Summary of the OTT Consultation Paper #SaveTheInternet #NetNeutrality

The OTT Consultation Paper released on November 12, 2018 by TRAI runs into close to 42 pages and to make the best use of your time and get you to read it we made a 5 page summary.
15 November, 2018
3 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

Another step forward in India’s leadership on #NetNeutrality #SaveTheInternet

DOT makes important license amendments acting on TRAI recommendations. The landscape will now shift from rulemaking to enforcement.
18 October, 2018
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta
Net Neutrality

TRAI’s recommendations are another big victory for Net Neutrality - but follow up action is needed!

IFF notes with appreciation the recommendations issued by Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Net Neutrality despite push back from some quarters of the telecommunication industry against any additional regulations. By taking a decisive stand on upholding Net Neutrality, TRAI has built upon the strong foundation it had laid down in 2016 by issuing regulations prohibiting Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services. We welcome these recommendations for the following reasons:
29 November, 2017
3 min read
IFF Public Policy TeamIFF Public Policy Team

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