Subject: My Views On Net Neutrality
From: Vivek Agarwal
Date: 30-Mar-15 12:36 AM
To: advqos@trai.gov.in

Hello,

I am writing to express my concern against the actions that telecom carriers are taking to restrict fair access to the internet (i.e. breaking net neutrality). As a thriving and growing nation, the internet is a vital resource - it helps me communicate, work and thrive as a citizen. India has seen a massive growth in terms of Internet users and it has become a very important platform that has empowered the citizens to have an easy medium of communication, gain knowledge and have healthy discussions about laws, politics.

If telecom operators are allowed to discriminate the flow of internet traffic solely on the basis of which services pay the most, we are allowing telecoms control over a vital and necessary technological resource. We allow them to define what information we can view; what entertainment we can access; and what companies can innovate. This is completely unfair and harms India's long-term role as a major player in the global market.

I understand the concern that regulation may deter telecoms from expanding access and speeds, but I strongly believe the growth of telecoms and the well-being of the internet can go hand-in-hand. I'm not asking for regulation so strong as to stifle progress, but only a framework to ensure long-term and fair access for all the services regardless of size.

Please understand that the internet is an important resource and vital to me. I would like to see it protected under Net Neutrality to ensure fair and equal access for myself and all.

Regards,

Vivek Agarwal