The generation we belong to and the era we live in, one thing that is significant almost at par with oxygen is internet. In such times, ban or monetization of what you can read and write on world wide web (www) is not a fair deal.
This is what gives berth to net neutrality. Unfortunately, most of us are not aware of what is happening with internet and why should we care about it.
So, What is Net Neutrality?
Net Neutrality is where the internet service provider (ISP) serves you data plans without getting to choose how you use the data. The deal is that ISP should not, in any manner, be able to control usage of your data plan.
Now, you would think that this how it happens as on date - so what's the fuss about?
The fuss is that ISPs i.e. telecom companies are trying to change this. Anti net neutrality plans are being set up by ISPs to control the usage of consumers fearing that they will slowly loose existence. Already, the have lost messaging to likes of Whatsapp, Hike and Viber.
The next Question is - Is it not illegal?
Good thought! but unfortunately, as on date it is not illegal. The telecom authority in India is being lobbied by telecom companies to allow them to make money by controlling the way consumers use internet.
Any guesses who started this fuss? Ans- Airtel
It started when Airtel tried to charge higher tariffs for phone calls made through Viber/ Skype etc. This received lot of criticism from public and Airtel had to withdraw this move.
Currently, Indian government and telecom companies are in talks and what will happen remains to be seen. As general public, we should voice our opinion on any and every platform.
In case you still have doubts over what are we trying to say, we try to explain you better in the pic below:
This is what gives berth to net neutrality. Unfortunately, most of us are not aware of what is happening with internet and why should we care about it.
So, What is Net Neutrality?
Net Neutrality is where the internet service provider (ISP) serves you data plans without getting to choose how you use the data. The deal is that ISP should not, in any manner, be able to control usage of your data plan.
Now, you would think that this how it happens as on date - so what's the fuss about?
The fuss is that ISPs i.e. telecom companies are trying to change this. Anti net neutrality plans are being set up by ISPs to control the usage of consumers fearing that they will slowly loose existence. Already, the have lost messaging to likes of Whatsapp, Hike and Viber.
The next Question is - Is it not illegal?
Good thought! but unfortunately, as on date it is not illegal. The telecom authority in India is being lobbied by telecom companies to allow them to make money by controlling the way consumers use internet.
Any guesses who started this fuss? Ans- Airtel
It started when Airtel tried to charge higher tariffs for phone calls made through Viber/ Skype etc. This received lot of criticism from public and Airtel had to withdraw this move.
Currently, Indian government and telecom companies are in talks and what will happen remains to be seen. As general public, we should voice our opinion on any and every platform.
In case you still have doubts over what are we trying to say, we try to explain you better in the pic below:
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