New Delhi: Over one lakh netizens have already written to telecom regulator TRAI in support of net neutrality in the country, even as the deadline for receiving comments on the contentious issue is more than 10 days away, according to free Internet advocates. Last month, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had sought views of public on net neutrality in India. The last date for receiving comments is April 24 and counter comments by May 8. More than 1 Lakh mails sent to TRAI, net neutrality India tweeted.
Net neutrality implies equal treatment be accorded to all Internet traffic and no priority should be given to any person or entity or company based on payment, which is seen as discriminatory. Social networks like Twitter and Facebook have been buzzing with people campaigning that policy makers should not allow telecom companies to charge extra fees for Internet services or provide preferential access to certain apps.
Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: "AAP committed to neutral internet. India MUST debate #NetNeutrality. I support #Saveinternet campaign." A widely debated issue globally, net neutrality has seen politicians, corporate leaders and film stars taking to social media sites to express their views. "Please give 30 seconds of your time to do this. http://www.savetheinternet.in/," actor Farhan Akhtar tweeted.
