Subject: Comment on Regulatory Framework for Over-the-top (OTT) services |
From: Rajesh Mehar |
Date: 09-Apr-15 12:00 PM |
To: advqos@trai.gov.in |
"To ensure a thriving and neutral Internet, the following issues need to be addressed:
i. The Internet must be kept open and neutral. Reachability between all endpoints connected to the Internet, without any form of restriction, must be maintained.
ii. All data traffic should be treated on an equitable basis no matter its sender, recipient, type, or content. All forms of discriminatory traffic management, such as blocking or throttling should be prohibited.
iii. Network service providers should refrain from any interference with internet users’ freedom to access content (including applications of their choice)
iv. There should be restricted use of packet inspection software (including storage and re-use of associated data) to control traffic.
v. Complete information on reasonable traffic management practices and justifications for the same must be accessible and available to the public. Telecom operators should be transparent and accountable to any changes in practices.
vi. Non-neutral treatment of traffic for “voluntary” law enforcement purposes must be prohibited unless there is a legal basis for it."