Showing posts with label Net Neutrality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Net Neutrality. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Freedom, a Joke?

By writing here today I am utilizing my Fundamental right, one the six freedoms provided to me under the Indian Constitution, freedom of speech and expression. I am sure we all agree that every single individual has the right to put forward his views on any issue as along as he does not offend or provoke any section of society.
Looks like all this is a joke for the TRAI.
Imagine having to pay extra for every website you access? Imagine being forced to make use of only one website in its category because none of the other similar websites are loading? Imagine what would happen if all the messenger apps would charge you for every message you send. Come April 24th and that is how the face of the internet will be for all Indian residents.
TRAI has formulated this regulation and will be implementing it on April 24th.
Just for a moment imagine if all the stuff I just said comes true. Ugh!
Dont we have the right to access any website or application we want with all working at the same efficiency? How pathetic is it that telecom operators complain of loss revenue due to these over the top apps? Moreover, charging extra for the usage of these apps to compensate for the loss incurred by the telecos and ISPs? My, oh my! Where have we got to and where are we headed?
Most importantly though I urge you to visit this website and send the mail to TRAI immediately.
The internet influences our lives more than we can imagine. It is our forum, it is where we develop our opinions, where we entertain ourselves, where we educate ourselves, where we connect and reconnect with people we love. It is our basic right. We wont give it up.