There are people who take time out to inform the public about regulations that concern them and as a member of the public, I have listened. I cannot afford the changes this new rule will have me pay for resources I rely on heavily for work and personal communication. Do hear us out. I am writing to express my concern against the actions that telecom carriers are taking to restrict fair access to the internet (Net Neutrality). I believe the internet is a vital resource – it helps me communicate, work, and thrive as a citizen. If telecom operators can discriminate internet traffic on the basis of which services pay the most, we are allowing telcos control over a vital and necessary technological resource. By doing so we allow them to define what information we can view; what entertainment we can access; and how companies can innovate.
This is completely unfair and harms India’s long term role in the global market. I strongly believe the growth of telecoms and the well-being of the internet can go hand-in-hand. I’m asking for a framework to ensure long term and fair access for all services regardless of size. I want my generation and those that come after me to have unfettered access to the Internet, with no telcos or ISPs having the ability to charge for specific services I use on top of it. Please understand that the internet is an important resource and vital to me and other citizens. I would like to see it kept free and protected under Net Neutrality to ensure fair and equal access for all and forever. Thank you,
Regards,
Nishara K P