As TRAI Firms Up Net Neutrality Rules, Telcos Want Licensing Regime For Whatsapp, Skype
Airtel said recent studies also indicate that innovations such as zero rating yield greater digital inclusion. Such plans allow first time users to experience the Internet free of cost, and lower costs for existing users.
“We fully support the concept of Net Neutrality. Equally we believe ‘Internet for All’ is a vital prerequisite in India given the low level of penetration. India therefore also needs Net Equality,” Airtel said.
Idea also said there should be “Same Service, Same Rules” so that all stakeholders are bound to offer same services under the same regulations and no one gets an undue advantage.
Internet Service Providers Association of India echoed the demand for same service same rules.
On OTT players impacting traditional revenue stream of telecom operators, Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said it is not true that innovations of VoIP and text apps have affected the TSPs financial stability and available data, points to the contrary.
“Indicators of revenues from regulatory filings, earning calls of telecom companies and public statements clearly indicate that data is driving telecom growth,” IAMAI said.
Nasscom also said it is of the firm view that internet platforms and applications need not be dragged into this equation.
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