Pressure builds on TRAI to dismiss Facebook’s submissions based on notifications-campaign

Even as Facebook and net neutrality activists pitch in their best on the last day of TRAI consultation process over differential pricing and net neutrality, pressure is building on TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to exercise caution and even dismiss Facebook’s submission to the regulator.

TRAI’s decision based on this and previous rounds of consultation could have far-reaching impact on net-neutrality policy in India and Facebook’s Free Basics platform.

Over the past few weeks, Facebook users across India have received a notification informing them that either one or many of their friends have allowed Facebook to send a message to the TRAI asking them to support Free Basics in India.

Here is the full text of the letter which will be sent by Facebook to TRAI on your behalf if you sign the petition.

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