DoT Soothes Industry Fears, Affirms Net Neutrality Amidst Revenue-Share Debate Between Telcos & OTTs

DoT Soothes Industry Fears, Affirms Net Neutrality Amidst Revenue-Share Debate Between Telcos & OTTs

SUMMARY

Telecom operators are bound by their licensing conditions to ensure that internet traffic remains non-discriminatory, said DoT

In July 2023, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a consultation paper on regulating over-the-top (OTT) communication apps within the country

Earlier, Telcos have also raised concerns that the rise of OTT apps has impacted their revenues

Amid the ongoing debate over net neutrality, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought to reassure internet service providers and over-the-top (OTT) platforms that they need not be overly concerned.

According to an ET report, the DoT has stated that telecom operators are bound by their licensing conditions to ensure that internet traffic remains non-discriminatory.

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