TRAI[1] released its much-awaited recommendations[2] on net neutrality in a 55-page documentation that stresses that Internet services should should be non-discriminatory. The regulatory body had released a consultation paper[3] earlier this year, which asked stakeholders for their views on the requirements, design, scope, and implementation of such a framework in the country. The new recommendations released by TRAI have taken in inputs its received thus far. TRAI has reiterated that all telecom service providers providing Internet services in India must be bound to the "core principles" of net neutrality.
TRAI Releases Recommendations on Net Neutrality: Your 10-Point Cheatsheet[4]
Jio Phone bookings open again and Jio cashback offer deadline extended
There's good news for those looking to get their hands on the Jio Phone,[5] as the booking process[6] has started once again. However, there's a small caveat here. Unlike the first sale, which was open to all, this sales seems to be restricted to just those who had registered for it back in July. "A link will be sent to people who are again showing interest to make [a] payment of Rs. 500 on the authorised channel. Once they make [the] payment, they will be informed about the date when Jio Phone will be delivered to them," a Reliance Jio[7] channel partner said.
In more Jio[8] news, the company seems to have quietly extended[9] the expiration date for its cashback offer[10] till December 15, from its original date of November 25. The offer, which was announced earlier this month[11], provides customers with benefits of up to Rs. 2,599. However, the list of Jio partners that are offering wallet cashback has...