India will follow the "most difficult" net neutrality rules for fair Internet services

July 12, 2018

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Much to the relief of Internet users and emerging digital gamers, the Indian government has confirmed the adoption of network neutrality rules, proposed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in November 2000

India's recently enforced network neutrality rules prohibit blocking, strangulation and zero-rating practices on the Internet, presented as the most difficult set of principles to follow to monitor the artificial slowdown or blocking of content.

Net neutrality in India will ensure the equal treatment of non-discriminatory content traffic. Apart from unlimited online access, the recommendations provide for severe penalties for rule violations.

However, some exceptions for emerging services such as self-driving, telemedicine or telediagnosis could be provided. Privileges may include priority Internet paths and faster speeds than normal.

Acceptance came as a breath of fresh air for activists who demanded equal treatment of all types of web traffic by Internet service providers. Net neutrality will prevent carriers and ISPs from charging customers more for access to popular services.

TRAI recommended the implementation of neutral Internet rules in 2017 but was seeking public notice of potential changes to the Internet regulations since 2015. The Commission has attracted attention over the past year. last to have recklessly pushed back the principle.