Dear Govt. of India,

 

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. ​The 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 Nobel citizen of India
Shivam Maurya