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Ria Lakshman

Net Neutrality: DoT panel take dual stand, supports Airtel Zero & opposes Internet.org

Net Neutrality: DoT panel take dual stand, supports Airtel Zero & opposes Internet.org

After months of speculations on net neutrality, Government panel appointed by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finally decided to present its views on OTT and other internet-based services. According to the panel, domestic calls made used internet-based calling applications like Whatsapp, Skype etc should be regulated. They will be treated … Read More

Ria Lakshman

Supporting net neutrality, prominent players Cleartrip, TOI and NDTV to exit Internet.org

Supporting net neutrality, prominent players Cleartrip, TOI and NDTV to exit Internet.org

With the rising debate on Net neutrality, internet.org, a zero-rated internet accessibility service from Facebook and Reliance is losing its supporters. Internet.org, which is currently available to Reliance Communication customers was offering free access to 37 services including prominent online players like Cleartrip, NDTV and Times Group. Today, the leading … Read More

Apurva

How Internet.Org Might End Up Controlling Data Tariffs in India

How Internet.Org Might End Up Controlling Data Tariffs in India

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is on a two day India tour where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Zuckerberg’s prime intent to visit India is to promote his Internet.org organization, making internet connectivity free to everyone. Why Internet.Org? As of June 2014, Facebook … Read More

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