Impact Of Net Neutrality On Internet Users In India

Abstract

Net Neutrality was formally known as the Open Internet Order, and it is modelled after the concept of fair use. It stands for no blocking, no throttling, and no paid prioritization. It ensured that all internet traffic is treated equally based on the content of the traffic (not its origin). The current paper deals with the impact of Net Neutrality on the common internet Users in India. It deals with the following objectives: a. to find out whether Net Neutrality ensures consistent internet speed across different Indian telecom operators at different locations in the MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), b. To check whether normal internet users have felt that 4G data services have become unaffordable and c. To examine the impact of Net Neutrality on the overall internet browsing experience of Indians. The results of the study indicate that-after net neutrality was implemented, internet speed across different Indian telecom operators was consistent. The affordability and quality of the browsing experience of 4G service still holds good across different service providers.