Dear TRAI, 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).
As a thriving and growing nation, the internet is a vital resource -
it helps me communicate, work, and thrive as a citizen. 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 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 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, RAMAN KUMAR