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Net Neutrality

Before I dive into the effect of the removal of Net Neutrality on the Indian economy, it becomes extremely necessary to throw some light on the concept itself. How come I did not read this term in my school and college text books? May be I bunked that day! Thanks to my bunch of friends. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Net Neutrality What is Net Neutrality? The name sounds like an app in the Android Market place….. In simple terms Net Neutrality means equal treatment of all the websites by the internet service providers (ISP). It’s like “Kanoon ki nazar me sab barabar hain”. Currently the ISP do not provide any kind of preferential treatment to any website i.e. all the websites are accessible at the same speed irrespective of their popularity. Who are ISPs? Internet service providers commonly called ISPs are the companies that provide us internet on our Smart Phones, Laptops, PCs and on whatever devices you have managed to access the internet. Why the big debate