Dear Indian Government,
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,