Net neutrality debate: Expert panel report by mid-May

April 13, 2015 21:33

Amid a raging debate over equal Internet access, the government today said an expert panel is looking into net neutrality issues and a report is expected by mid-May even as anti-trust watchdog CCI might launch a probe into the matter.

As telecom operators, start-ups, politicians and film stars join the debate, social media is abuzz with diverse opinions over net neutrality.

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said an expert panel set up by him back in January would submit its report on net neutrality issues by the second week of May to help the government make an informed decision on the issue.

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