The DoT said that Airtel Zero platform is based on differential tariffs for end-consumers which violates the net neutrality principles, says DoT
The department of telecommunications (DoT) said that the launch of the Airtel Zero platform — by Bharti Airtel and Internet.org by Facebook in partnership with Reliance Communications — is prima facie in violation of net neutrality principles, according to a media report.
The DoT said that Airtel Zero platform is based on differential tariffs for end-consumers which violates the net neutrality principles, the report added.
The principle of the net neutrality concept implies that equal treatment is given to all Internet traffic and prioritisation based on payment is seen as discrimination against others.
Over the last few months, operators like Reliance Communications and Uninor have tied up with players like Facebook, WhatsApp and Wikipedia to offer free usage to consumers
Last month, Bharti Airtel launched an open marketing platform called Airtel Zero that will allow customers to access a variety of mobile applications for free while the data charges will be paid by the application providers.
With the Airtel Zero, customers can access apps of participating app developers at zero data charges. Airtel Zero is an open marketing platform that allows customers to access a variety of mobile applications for free, with the data charges being paid by start-ups and large companies.
The DoT said that Airtel Zero platform is based on differential tariffs for end-consumers which violates the net neutrality principles, the report added.
The principle of the net neutrality concept implies that equal treatment is given to all Internet traffic and prioritisation based on payment is seen as discrimination against others.
Over the last few months, operators like Reliance Communications and Uninor have tied up with players like Facebook, WhatsApp and Wikipedia to offer free usage to consumers
Last month, Bharti Airtel launched an open marketing platform called Airtel Zero that will allow customers to access a variety of mobile applications for free while the data charges will be paid by the application providers.
With the Airtel Zero, customers can access apps of participating app developers at zero data charges. Airtel Zero is an open marketing platform that allows customers to access a variety of mobile applications for free, with the data charges being paid by start-ups and large companies.
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