We are big believers in net neutrality: Skype
Positioning itself as a "big believer in net neutrality", Microsoft's video calling service Skype Thursday said it continues to push for affordable Internet access to consumers.
Oct 29, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg says committed to net neutrality but backs zero-rating plans
Speaking at his first Townhall in India, the young billionaire said the world's largest social network is working both in terms of supporting regulations around that principle and building an open platform for developers.
Oct 28, 2015, 17:19 PM IST
Division seen whenever govt takes up Internet policy: Prasad
Recalling the recent uproar caused by the draft national encryption policy, Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Thursday said sharp division is seen on social media whenever the government takes up any policy around data or Internet.
Oct 15, 2015, 23:24 PM IST
Just say no to Facebook's Internet.org, says inventor of World Wide Web Tim Berners-Lee
Turns out, Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web said ‘just say no’ to Facebook’s Internet.org
Oct 13, 2015, 20:55 PM IST
We brought 1-mn people to web through internet.Org: RCom
As a debate rages on about the Net Neutrality and the role of Facebook's Internet.Org platform, the social networking giant's Indian partner for this programme Reliance Communications (RCOM) Wednesday said it has brought on board one million Indians to experience internet.
Sep 30, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
It's important to get Net neutrality debate right in India: Facebook
Social media giant Facebook has said it's important to get the debate on Net neutrality "right" in India as the country is home to the world's largest population of the "unconnected".
Sep 29, 2015, 11:06 AM IST
Facebook retools, rebrands Internet.Org as Free Basics
Social networking giant Facebook is rebranding its Internet.Org programme, which was in the midst of a controversy over alleged violation of Net neutrality, to 'Free Basics'.
Sep 25, 2015, 11:38 AM IST
TRAI to firm up position on net neutrality in couple of months
Amid continuing debate over net neutrality, TRAI Chairman R S Sharma today said the regulator would firm up its position on the issue in a couple of months.
Sep 23, 2015, 18:07 PM IST
Net neutrality for operators limiting Internet access: Facebook
Defending its free Internet platform internet.Org, Facebook today said net neutrality principle arose when operators started selling different levels of speed to provide faster access to certain services.
Sep 18, 2015, 00:19 AM IST
Service quality a matter of immediate concern: New TRAI chief
Telecom regulator TRAI, under the new Chairman, R S Sharma, will look at resolving service quality issue such as call drops on a priority basis and simultaneously expedite work on Net neutrality, broadcast digitisation and spectrum pricing, among others.
Aug 10, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
MTS rolls out open Web data plans across 9 circles
Seeking to put itself on the right side of the Net neutrality debate, Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) Monday launched open Web data plans, starting at Rs 299, giving users equal access to all websites and services.
Aug 10, 2015, 17:13 PM IST
CCI not looking at Net neutrality as of now: Member
"We are not concerned about Net neutrality at this point of time as the sectoral regulator is yet to firm up its mind ... But we are keeping a watch on it and will act if it is found to be anti-competitive," Sahoo told reporters here.
Jul 20, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
Regulate all messaging, voice call apps: Assocham
Welcoming the proposal to regulate domestic Internet call services provided by apps like WhatsApp and Viber, industry body Assocham has said that the government should expand the scope of regulation to all kind of communication services offered by over the top players.
Jul 19, 2015, 17:21 PM IST
Net Neutrality: Here is what the DoT Committee report mean
In the world of internet, net neutrality has become one of the biggest issue in India and a matter of debate for tele companies as well as the netizens. And with the release of the Department of Telecommunications committee on the issue, we’ve officially entered the second phase of this all-engaging issue.
Jul 17, 2015, 23:53 PM IST
Now, you may have to pay for local Skype, WhatsApp, Viber calls
A DoT panel has proposed regulation on Internet-based apps like Skype, Whatsapp and Viber by putting them on par with services offered by telecom operators.
Jul 17, 2015, 11:14 AM IST
Net neutrality report to be out soon, waiting for TRAI: Prasad
Apart from the six-member committee appointed in January this year by DoT, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had also invited stakeholders comments on issues such as net neutrality and regulation of OTT services like WhatsApp and Skype.
Jun 27, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Facebook's Internet.Org attracts 8 lakh users in India
Social media giant Facebook has garnered 8 lakh users in India for its Internet.Org initiative that has been in the thick of the net neutrality controversy.
May 25, 2015, 17:48 PM IST
TRAI extends public consultation on mobile data services rules
Telecom regulator TRAI has extended the last date for seeking comments on its draft rules for mobile Internet services to May 26.
May 12, 2015, 23:15 PM IST
TRAI revealed internal mails, wedding albums as OTT comments
From internal mails of a software MNC and foreign junket proposal to a private wedding album, telecom regulator TRAI has made everything public in the name of 10 lakh comments it got on draft net neutrality proposals.
May 04, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
Facebook opens Internet.org to developers amid open web debate in India
Facebook Inc opened up its Internet.org platform to new websites and applications from developers on Monday, a move the social media giant said would boost efforts to get people online in low-income and rural areas in emerging markets.
May 04, 2015, 18:03 PM IST
