All the Internet Users must be aware of #Net Neutrality and the recent arguments over it. Net Neutrality means the Internet Freedom which allows user to have Free, Fast and open Internet to all. Recently a report has been released regarding Net Neutrality.
The #Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released a report after the announcement of services such as Facebook's #Internet.org and #Airtel Zero.
According to the report which is 100 pages it recommends #Telecom Regulatory of India (TRAI) to end the Free Domestic voice calls in India.
The report says the core principles must adhere to protect user rights on the Internet and so #Telecom Service Providers (TSP) do not able to restrict their ability to access any service on the Internet.
The report recommends the TRAI to regulate domestic VoIP calling services while taking a liberal approach to International VoIP services. This means any voice calls made overseas will be free and any calls within India will be charged.
The services such as #WhatsApp, #Skype and other VoIP services are free if used to connect International user and charged if connected locally as per the Internet Pack the user running.
The report also criticizes Facebook's Internet.org saying 'the content and application providers cannot be permitted to act as gatekeepers" and Facebook Vice President Stated that it is a gateway but not a gatekeeper.
DoT has rejected the demand for regulation of over-the-top (#OTT) Free messaging service stating that the user can use messaging service like WhatsApp, Viber and Hike for free.
The committee's report is not final and the report has only been presented to TRAI and the recommendations will be considered before Government's Final call.
The report can be found here.
P.S : The post is to create awareness and not to create any negative impact.
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