Net neutrality laws likely to be tested in clearance for Facebook-Jio deal

BENGALURU | DELHI | MUMBAI: The possibility of Facebook apps getting preferential treatment on Reliance Jio’s network will be a factor regulators will have to keep in mind while evaluating the deal.

While India has strong Net neutrality laws, they might be tested in a major way given the magnitude of the deal.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had adopted the principles of Net neutrality in July 2018, and continues to oversee the monitoring and enforcement functions regarding it.