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Why has the net neutrality debate surfaced again?

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Why has the net neutrality debate surfaced again?

Net neutrality has resurfaced as a topic of debate in India, with telecom operators advocating for a stance that favors them. Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should provide equal access to all content and applications without discriminating against specific products or websites. Telcos argue that widely accessed apps such as WhatsApp and Netflix strain their infrastructure, and they should be allowed to set higher costs for these services. However, the government's previous ruling in favor of net neutrality is unlikely to change, despite operators seeking a revision. Telcos also claim that the deployment and maintenance of 5G networks are costly and that OTT services should compensate them, leading to increased data costs for users.

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