Telecom regulator, TRAI is likely to issue the recommendations on Net neutrality today which is likely to impact the future of apps that provide calling and messaging services. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Chairman RS Sharma told reporters on the sidelines of an open house discussion on in-flight connectivity for providing phone call and data services in New Delhi yesterday. <br/>'<br/>On the issue of Net neutrality, Telecom operators have demanded that same rules should be applied to entities providing similar services. TRAI's consultation paper on Net-neutrality was sought by the Department of Telecom (DoT) following the suggestion of a High-Level Committee which proposed regulation of domestic calls on Internet-based apps by putting them at par with services offered by telecom operators. <br/><br/>TRAI will send recommendations to the DoT which will take a final call on the policy framework.This recommendation comes at a time when there is a debate raging over Net neutrality globally.
News On AIR | November 28, 2017 1:45 PM
TRAI likely to issue Net Neutrality recommendations today