The controversy stems from a consultation conducted by TRAI in July, in which telcos advocated for communication platforms to pay a network fee for using their infrastructure. Experts, including Standford law professor Barbara van Schewick, have raised concerns that such a fee structure could violate net neutrality. In light of this, the SaveTheInternet campaign was revived, highlighting the potential negative impact of additional regulation and network fees on internet services.
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