In fact, the discussion about neutrality on the Internet was going on for several days, but it came in the headlines when in TRAI, under the pressure of mobile operators, the internet content was asked to feed the Internet users for feedback. Internet users have given their views to TRAI till 24 April. If you did not give feedback, then it does not matter, once again, net neutrality is considered in the language of the common man.
What is net neutrality?
Net neutrality is not a defined situation. On the basis of principles, internet service providers should give equal attention to every traffic on their network. For example, the Airtel brand should not deliberately block or slow down a website or any web content on its network. Especially in a situation when its purpose is to benefit their services.
How to harm net neutrality internet service providers?
Internet providers have already talked about taking separate charge for video calling services like Skype. Because they have been feeling that such products harm their voice calling business. This is against the concept of net neutrality which talks about giving equal attention to all traffic.
What is zero rating?
Airtel has launched an open marketing platform on the Internet. Through this, you can take free benefits of many mobile apps. This platform has been named Airtel Zero. To use any app on this platform, you will not have to pay the data charge. Its bill Airtel will take its partner company or app making company.
Even though it will be a profitable deal for the customer to hear now, it will harm the interest of the consumer after a time. Because there is a possibility that consumers get accustomed to taking free service. In this race, there will be disadvantage to small companies that do not have capital to go into partnerships from Internet service providers. Gradually, new options for consumers will decrease gradually.
Although Airtel is not alone in this race, Facebook has also launched the web .org on this policy. Earlier, many apps companies had tied up from telecom operators for free service.
Whose eyes are there on this?
TRAI or Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is responsible for monitoring internet services in India. Currently, TRAI has reacted from Internet users. In the coming time, she will now give her suggestions to the government.
