Trai Kicks Out Facebook S Free Basic Out Of India In Favour Of Net Neutrality Techworm
In other words, the telecom sector regulator has barred differential pricing of data products, implying that controversial zero-rated products such as Facebook’s Free Basics and Airtel Zero won’t be allowed to be offered in the country. While not ruling explicitly on net neutrality, the TRAI said in a statement that “No service provider shall offer or charge discriminatory tariffs for data services on basis of content.” The ruling suggests that Free Basics, which was aimed primarily at people in poor rural areas, will not be allowed to continue in its current form....