Net neutrality, new policy gets Telecom Commission's green light
Trai had favoured tweaking of licensing norms of players to ensure "explicit restrictions" on discrimination in Internet access, based on content.
Jul 11, 2018, 21:03 PM IST
After US decision, France says will continue to defend net neutrality
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to repeal the landmark 2015 rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet, setting up a court fight over a move that could recast the digital landscape.
Dec 16, 2017, 00:27 AM IST
US regulators ditch net neutrality rules as legal battles loom
Internet service providers say they will not block or throttle legal content but may engage in paid prioritisation
Dec 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Net Neutrality: TRAI bats for unrestricted internet access, telcos say narrow view
The regulator has exempted content or services that telecom operators provide within their own network without adversely impacting public Internet.
Nov 28, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
TRAI suggestions on Net Neutrality draw mixed reaction from industry
According to the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)'s recommendations are progressive and in line with the debates in the industry and user groups that had been raging for the last two years.
Nov 28, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
Net neutrality: Trai against discrimination of content
Trai's recommendations come at a time when there is a debate raging globally over net neutrality.
Nov 28, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
TRAI upholds net neutrality, says service providers should not enter pacts that discriminate on content
The Trai's recommendations comes at a time when there is a debate raging over Net neutrality globally.
Nov 28, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
TRAI to issue net neutrality recommendations on Tuesday
Supporters of Net neutrality back the principle that the entire Internet traffic should be available to everyone on equal terms without any discrimination based on business considerations of service providers.
Nov 27, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Trai's net neutrality views by Oct-end; OTT consultation soon
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has already concluded open house discussions around the controversial issue of net neutrality and is in the process of drafting the recommendations.
Oct 02, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
TRAI recommendations on net neutrality likely in a month
Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday said it is expected to issue recommendations on the controversial issue of net neutrality in about a month.
Aug 30, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Apps, websites should be free to decide on free data: Nasscom
IT industry body Nasscom has said telecom regulator Trai should give complete flexibility to apps and websites for deciding on provisions for rewarding free data to customers.
Jul 02, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
TRAI mulls ways for free Internet within Net Neutrality
New Delhi: Telecom regulator TRAI on thursday proposed exploring models to give consumers free Internet service within the Net neutrality framework, months after barring platforms like Facebook's Free Basics and Airtel Zero under its differential pricing rule.
May 19, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
TRAI to start net neutrality consultations in 3 days
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has already resolved differential tariff issue, which is a major part of net neutrality.
May 18, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
Trai to finalise Net neutrality in 'a couple of months'
Telecom regulator Trai expects to finalise its view on Net neutrality in "a couple of months".
Mar 22, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
Facebook keen on Asia despite India saying no to Free Basics: Top executive
Despite India saying no to Free Basics and going for net neutrality, the social networking giant eyes big growth in Asia than any other parts of the world, a top Facebook executive told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Tuesday.
Mar 16, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Policy on net neutrality after Trai recommendations: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Government will finalise the policy on net neutrality after taking into account proposals of sectoral regulator Trai and the Department of Telecom's panel
Mar 04, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
Facebook keen to shift focus to other parts of internet.Org
Disappointed with Trai's ruling banning Free Basics, Facebook has said it will now focus on other parts of the internet.Org programme and wants to work with all operators in order to get more people on the Internet.
Feb 23, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
When Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg called users ‘dumb fucks’
Facebook – the Internet behemoth that it has turned into – and its CEO are not new to controversies.
Feb 12, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Facebook's Marc Andreessen apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India
After stirring up the hornet's nest with his "anti-colonialist" remark about India, Facebook board member Marc Andreessen Thursday apologised saying it was "ill-informed and ill-advised" comment about Indian politics and economics.
Feb 11, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Facebook developing novel technology for better Internet.org access
The Connectivity Lab is reportedly working on several such projects, including systems that would provide connections through satellites or drone-mounted lasers.
Feb 11, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
