Govt firm on net neutrality as telcos look for 5G leeway

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to retain its earlier stance on net neutrality and the principles around it despite calls from telecom companies to revise the rules so that they can make the best possible use of 5G technology, two senior government officials told ET.

It is also likely to ask both the service layer apps as well as the telecom companies to work together to find a solution that does not impact the connectivity for the average user, an official said.

“The disagreements between your service layer apps such as Netflix or Prime and telecom companies are between them to sort out. As far as the consumer is concerned, we are absolutely clear that the basic principle of net neutrality should not be violated,” the person added.