Net Neutrality: Telcos should not be allowed to act as internet gatekeepers, says Rajya Sabha MP

Telcos should not be allowed to play the role of gatekeepers to the Internet and the government should ensure Net neutrality principles are upheld, Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday.

Chandrasekhar, who interacted with start-up entrepreneurs and young professionals here, said telcos remain the biggest threat to Net neutrality and thus, start-ups.

“One point which I have repeatedly stated time and again is telcos should not be allowed to play the role of gatekeepers to the Internet. To do so would create an unconducive start-up environment for tech entrepreneurs,” he said.

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