NASSCOM welcomes the TRAI announcement on
differential pricing mandating that discriminatory tariffs are not allowed, and
that TSPs or TSPs and their partners cannot offer discriminatory tariffs for
data services being offered or charged by the service provider. In line with
NASSCOM’s recommendation, TRAI has retained the provision to allow for reduced
tariffs for public emergency.
With an increasingly digitally connected
population, it is important to leverage this medium in extreme situations where
there is need for rescue, support and critical information. We are grateful to
the regulator for adopting a balanced approach, and their reposing faith in
stakeholder consultations. R. Chandrashekhar, President, NASSCOM said, “Our
submission highlighted the importance of net neutrality principles,
non-discriminatory access and transparent business models aligned to the goal
of enhancing internet penetration in the country. The TRAI announcement
resounds with the submission made by NASSCOM and we would like to congratulate
TRAI for enshrining the principles of net neutrality”.
Sanjeev Bhikchandani, Chairman, Internet
Council said, “this announcement will help address apprehensions for young
start-ups on lack of a level playing field. NASSCOM will continue to work with
all stakeholders for a conducive regulatory environment that supports the
growth of India’s start-up ecosystem.
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