New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Highlights of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) order on discriminatory pricing of data, which has a bearing on services like Facebook's Free Basics and Airtel's Zero:
No discriminatory tariffs for data services on the basis of content
No contract that has the effect of discriminatory tariffs for data content services
Internet has to be made available to large number of people without discrimination
No differential charges based on source, destination, application and content
Exception only in the case of grave emergencies
Tariff on exceptions need to be reported to watchdog within seven days
Fine of Rs.50,000 per day for each act of contravention with Rs.50-lakh cap
Differential pricing disadvantages small content providers
It creates entry barriers and and stifle innovation
It can turn service providers into gatekeepers
It goes against the freedom of speech, expression and media pluralism
Ruling may be reviewed after two years or earlier
Consultation paper evoked sizeable number of responses from individuals
Responses also from 15 operators, 8 associations, 42 institutions
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