Dear TRAI,

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 to every other Indian citizen. I would like to see it kept free and protected under Net Neutrality to ensure fair and equal access for all and forever. 

We in India have already a lot of injustice and inequity in the form of social structures and other govt. programs. The markets in India are not favourable for new businesses and startups. The internet is one level playing field which can make ordinary Indians into big businessmen. Please do not make it uneven.

A similar attempt by American telecom providers was attempted in the USA which was defeated by a concerted effort by the citizens there. Please do not unnecessarily force us to repeat the same procedure here.

Regards,

Koustubh Sinkar