Net Neutrality crossroads: Here's why India’s policy process has important lessons for the US

In the light of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) releasing recommendations on Net Neutrality, this article by Anita Gurumuthy discusses the significance of TRAI recommendations.  TRAI’ s stand presents a contrast to US government’s decision to roll back net neutrality. When Internet access is already not equal, revoking net neutrality guarantees will further distort the disparities in access. TRAI, in its recommendations, has reiterated the principle of non discriminatory treatment of content, and has carried the batton for digital equality forward.

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