Trai backs net neutrality, says no to discriminatory pricing

February 08, 2016 16:10

India's telecom watchdog, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has released the final guidelines on differential pricing as it rejected operators' offer to discuss net neutrality or differential pricing.

Backing net neutrality, Trai said no provider should charge discriminatory tariffs for data based on content. Trai to levy Rs 50,000 to Rs 50 lakh a day penalty for discriminatory tariffs charged by service providers. Trai may review these regulations after a period of two years. Regulations will come into effect immediately.

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