I am writing to express my concern against the actions telecom carriers are taking to restrict fair access to the internet (i.e. Net Neutrality)
for all Indian Citizens
. As a thriving and growing nation, the internet is a vital resource - it helps your citizens
communicate, work, and thrive. If telecom operators are
allowed to discriminate the flow of internet traffic solely on the basis of which services pay the most, you
are allowing telecoms control over a vital and necessary technological resource. You
allow them to define what information the citizens
can view; what entertainment they
can access; and what companies can innovate. This is completely unfair and harms India's long term role as major player in the global market.I understand the concern that regulation may deter telecoms from expanding access and speeds, but
that is not so. T
he growth of telecoms and the well-being of the internet can go hand-in-hand. You do not want
regulation so strong as to stifle progress, but only a framework to ensure long term and fair access for all services regardless of size.Please understand that the internet is an important resource and vital to
your citizens
. I would like to see it protected under Net Neutrality to ensure fair and equal access for
all your citizens
.
Do not consider restricting the voice of your people. Do not cage them like that.
Regards
from an International Friend
,Maria Rodriguez