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Packets, net neutrality and gaming public policy outcomes: by Admin — published Aug 28, 2019 — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Gurshabad Grover attended Prof. Vishal Misra's lecture on net neutrality at Has Geek in Bangalore on August 15, 2019.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
People voice their support for net neutrality, say Internet a utility not a luxury: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 13, 2015 — last modified May 08, 2015 01:56 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
As the campaign and support for net neutrality is picking up, Politicians, celebrities and a cross section of people are voicing their support for it. Net neutrality means all data and sites are treated and charged equally be it mobile app or any other app.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Regulatory Perspectives on Net Neutrality: by Pranesh Prakash — published Jul 08, 2015 — last modified Jul 18, 2015 02:46 AM — filed under: Telecom, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance, ICT
In this paper Pranesh Prakash gives an overview on why India needs to put in place net neutrality regulations, and the form that those regulations must take to avoid being over-regulation.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Reply to RTI filed with BSNL regarding Network Neutrality and Throttling: by Tarun Krishnakumar — published Dec 22, 2014 — last modified Dec 22, 2014 02:45 PM — filed under: Internet Access, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance, Information Technology
As part of its work on Network Neutrality, the Centre for Internet and Society through Tarun Krishnakumar had filed a Right To Information (RTI) application with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), a state-owned teleco holding a market share of 65 per cent in the Indian land line and broadband markets — regarding its position on and adherence to Network Neutrality principles.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Responses to Trai’s consultation paper on free data contain some good suggestions: by Prasad Krishna — published Aug 17, 2016 — filed under: TRAI, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Trai has announced that it will come up with a final consultation paper on ‘Free Data’, and also a pre-consultation paper on Net Neutrality by the end of this month.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Surveillance in India: Policy and Practice: by Prasad Krishna — published Feb 13, 2017 — last modified Mar 15, 2017 01:05 AM — filed under: Video, Net Neutrality, Internet Governance, Surveillance
The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy organized a brainstorming session on net neutrality on February 8, 2017 and a public seminar on surveillance in India the following day on February 9, 2017 in New Delhi. Pranesh Prakash gave a talk.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Free Basics debate: Trai has a point in imposing temporary ban on net neutrality: by Sunil Abraham — published Dec 25, 2015 — filed under: Telecom, Featured, Net Neutrality
The argument against net neutrality in India is simple. Regulation cannot be based on dogma – evidence of harm must be provided before you can advocate for rules for ISPs and telecom operators.
Located in Telecom / Blog
The Hazards of a Non-neutral Internet: by Geetha Hariharan — published Apr 18, 2015 — last modified May 27, 2015 04:07 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Spurred by recent events, India’s policy circles are dancing to the complex tunes of net neutrality. Airtel came under fire for pricing calls made over the Internet differentially; it has since withdrawn this plan. Airtel and Reliance Communications are caught in the storm as Airtel Zero and Internet.org, the Facebook-spearheaded product for low-cost Internet access, face stiff criticism for violating net neutrality. Companies like Flipkart, which earlier supported these products, have stepped back and are throwing their weight behind net neutrality. The Department of Telecommunications has set up a six-member panel to consult on net neutrality.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
The Perils and Prospects of Bringing the Next Billion Online: by Prasad Krishna — published Jun 09, 2015 — last modified Aug 23, 2015 08:04 AM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
Sunil Abraham is the executive director of the Centre for Internet & Society, Bangalore. In his PDF talk, he explains the fight for net neutrality in India and how many solutions fall under the category of walled garden.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
The Socratic debate: Whose internet is it anyway?: by Pranesh Prakash — published Nov 18, 2014 — last modified Dec 09, 2014 01:35 PM — filed under: Net Neutrality, Internet Governance
In the US, President Obama recently spoke out on the seemingly arcane topic of net neutrality. What is more astounding is that the popular satire news show host John Oliver spent a 13-minute segment talking about it in June, telling Internet trolls to “focus your indiscriminate rage in a useful direction” by visiting the US Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) website and submitting comments on its weak draft proposal on net neutrality.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog

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