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#NetNeutrality, Data Protection Laws among topics at ITechLaw Conference: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 30, 2016 — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
The who’s-who of the technology law sector convened at the ITechLaw India International Conference held from January 27-29 in Bangalore.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Nasscom wants board to protect Net neutrality, regulate pricing: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 07, 2016 — last modified Jan 31, 2016 09:25 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
The debate against differential pricing of data services at the cost of net neutrality doesn’t seem to be getting over yet. While internet activists have gone out on streets in Bengaluru and Hyderabad to protest in favour of net neutrality, industry experts believe that differential pricing, when regulated could be tailored for public interest.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Zuckerberg's Plan Spurned as India Backs Full Net Neutrality: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 15, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Free Basics, TRAI, Net Neutrality, Facebook, Internet Governance
Facebook Inc.’s plans for expansion in India have suffered a major setback.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Facebook’s Free Basics hits snag in India: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 15, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Free Basics, Net Neutrality, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
Indian regulators have dealt a major blow to Facebook’s controversial Free Basics online access plan by forbidding so-called differential pricing by internet companies, in effect banning the programme in the country.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Internet Freedom: by Sunil Abraham and Vidushi Marda — published Feb 15, 2016 — filed under: Social Media, Free Basics, TRAI, Net Neutrality, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Internet Governance
The modern medium of the web is an open-sourced, democratic world in which equality is an ideal, which is why what is most important is Internet freedom.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Collection of Net Neutrality Definitions: by Tarun Krishnakumar — published Feb 08, 2015 — last modified Feb 09, 2015 01:33 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
As part of CIS's inquiry into 'Network Neutrality' in the developing world, we have collected a set of definitions of the term from different sources. The definitions were collated and compiled by Manoj Kurbet, Maitreya Subramaniam and Tarun Krishnakumar under the guidance of Sunil Abraham.
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TRAI-ing Times: The Story So Far: by Tarun Krishnakumar — published Mar 19, 2015 — last modified Mar 30, 2015 01:32 PM — filed under: Telecom, Net Neutrality
24th December, 2014 marked a pivotal moment in the Indian experience with network neutrality. On this date, one of India’s largest telecom players, Bharti Airtel, announced the introduction of a new ‘VoIP’ usage policy for its mobile users.
Located in Telecom / Blog
Freedom struggle 2.0: by Pranesh Prakash — published Apr 27, 2015 — last modified Apr 27, 2015 01:23 AM — filed under: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
In the face of the debate on net neutrality, here is a look at the consequences of not having a free, equal, and private internet.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Financial Express hosts #NetNeutralityDebate: ‘Price discrimination can be allowed, but not for the same packet of data’: by Pranesh Prakash — published Apr 27, 2015 — last modified Apr 27, 2015 02:18 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Trying to cut through the noise on Net Neutrality in India, FICCI in partnership with Financial Express is hosting a panel discussion titled ‘Decoding Net Neutrality’ in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Meeting on Net Neutrality and Related Issues: by Prasad Krishna — published Jul 16, 2016 — last modified Aug 02, 2016 03:56 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
A meeting was convened by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on July 15, 2016 in New Delhi to discuss Net Neutrality and related issues. Sunil Abraham attended this meeting.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media

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