INDIA'S EFFORTS TO KEEP THE WEB FREE

2015

Jan: DoT sets up a committee to give recommendations on net neutrality

Mar: Trai comes out with a consultation paper on regulatory framework for over-the-top (OTT) services

May : DoT panel releases its report on net neutrality

2016

Feb: Trai prohibits discriminatory tariffs for data services; the ruling means the end of Facebook’s Free Basics and Airtel Zero

Mar: DoT seeks Trai’s recommendations on net neutrality

May: Trai comes out with a consultation paper on free data

Dec: Trai releases recommendations on provisioning of free data 2017 Jan: Telecom regulator issues a consultation paper on net neutrality