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Recently, the planned release of new network neutrality rules of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) began a new battle in the wireless world. About fourteen large companies have formed a platform and signed a memorandum to promote the implementation of network neutrality. Among the signatories, the companies include Google, Facebook and Twitter, which recently entered the race, while Amazon, eBay, EchoStar Corporation, Mozilla, Sony Electronics and TiVo have signed the documents.

Overall Network neutrality is a moot point, since there are rules and regulations specific to the different rates of broadband and dial-up Internet customers based on content or type of service. net neutrality proposes a broadband network neutral regardless of content, sites or platforms and modes of communication offered. If I take the lead with the new recommendations of the FCC, so it is expected that the rest of the world can look the same principles of net neutrality.

Net neutrality concerns in India

The broadband penetration in the Indian market is very limited and the number of users for Internet has stalled since last year with about 45 to 50 million. Rates and plans for broadband Internet usage in India have been widely distributed. However, the recent pre-paid broadband BSNL, the state run telecommunications provider was re-started the debate on neutrality network in India.

Several analysts suggest that telecommunications providers must provide a service model structured so that they can control competition vague, artificial shortages and an obligation for the subscribers to buy other competitive services. They also said the network neutrality is important to the web world to protect their freedoms today.

Various schemes and offers of telecom providers in India

Recently Airtel announced the introduction of 16Mbps speed broadband to their customers, but the User can only download 100GB of data out in a month. Meanwhile, BSNL, which holds a 54.09% (7.6 million users) in India subscriber base of Internet dial-up, offers inexpensive options for network connectivity, but the speed of broadband is slow. You can stay connected with their plan low cost Dataone broadband for just Rs 125 per month you get 150MB of download / upload per month and the additional cost of £ 0.90 / 1 MB for extra usage.

Likewise, RCom, Tata Indicom and other suppliers also have their respective plans, but synchronization between the various subscription plans are missing. Thus, analysts suggest that there is an immediate need for the policy of network neutrality of TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India), so that users can be benefited impartial broadband services.

That after 3G?

The telecommunications ministry announced 14 January 2010 as date for auction of 3G. However, telecom giant has launched several 3G services and that the market is flooded with 3G enabled devices. Earlier this year, MTNL has announced its 3G services, called Jadoo in India and Apple launched iPhone 3G in August this year.

But will require any principles of net neutrality to the tariff plans for upcoming 3G services, submit broadband services? If our concern about the differences between the types of services from multiple vendors?

International scene

There is no requirement for selection of telecommunications several free services like Google Voice, which should come under the rules of neutrality. In addition, a group of 44 networks and communication equipment companies sent a letter to the FCC to express the same concern about net neutrality. In However, several vendors have to wait for the announcement of the FCC to decide who will control the tubes wireless tomorrow.

Pooja Vij / ITvoir Network

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