Net neutrality rules are evidence of India’s progressiveness
6 years, 6 months ago

Net neutrality rules are evidence of India’s progressiveness

Hindustan Times  

Even as the US was busy dismantling one of the pillars of a free Internet, India was busy building one. And so, on Wednesday, India announced it had approved net neutrality rules which many experts have termed among the strongest in the world, if not the strongest. Demonstrators rally in support of net neutrality in New York, December 7, 2017 Net neutrality means internet service providers can’t discriminate against content, either reducing speeds for access of certain websites or types of content, or practice differential pricing. The arguments for net neutrality are many: that it provides a level playing field to all content generators and companies dependent on the network; that it is an intrinsic, if not often articulated, component of freedom of expression; that it fosters entrepreneurship, innovation; and that it is good for business. While it is clear that all ISPs will now have to adhere to net neutrality rules which will be part of their new licence agreements, what isn’t clear is the kind of reporting they will now have to do to demonstrate their net neutrality.

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Independent  

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9 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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5 years ago

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The Independent  

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TRAI issues consultation paper on net neutrality
5 years ago

TRAI issues consultation paper on net neutrality

The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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55 years ago

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Wired  

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Wired  

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A welcome move: On India's net neutrality regulations
6 years, 6 months ago

A welcome move: On India's net neutrality regulations

The Hindu  

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6 years, 6 months ago

Net neutrality gets govt's nod, internet to remain open in India

India TV News  

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Internet remains free and fair in India as neutrality gets the nod
6 years, 6 months ago

Internet remains free and fair in India as neutrality gets the nod

Live Mint  

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6 years, 6 months ago

Telecom Commission approves net neutrality, new telecom policy

The Hindu  

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