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'''Network Neutrality''', also known as '''Net Neutrality''', is an Internet policy issue that considers the degree to which Internet Service Providers can selectively promote certain Internet content and applications to their customers, whether through [[~~zero~~-~~rating~~]], [[paid prioritization]], or other means. Some countries have passed Network Neutrality legislation, others have taken a “co-regulatory” approach, and others encourage self-regulation within the ISP industry. Many countries have yet to respond to the issue, and in some countries it is a policy question open for review.<ref>New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment ''[http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/technology-communication/communications/legislation-relating-to-the-telecommunications-sector/review-of-the-telecommunications-act-2001 Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001].'' Retrieved 27 Apr 2015.</ref>

'''Network Neutrality''', also known as '''Net Neutrality''', is an Internet policy issue that considers the degree to which Internet Service Providers can selectively promote certain Internet content and applications to their customers, whether through [[Zero-Rating]], paid prioritization, or other means. Some countries have passed Network Neutrality legislation, others have taken a “co-regulatory” approach, and others encourage self-regulation within the ISP industry. Many countries have yet to respond to the issue, and in some countries it is a policy question open for review.<ref>New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment ''[http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/technology-communication/communications/legislation-relating-to-the-telecommunications-sector/review-of-the-telecommunications-act-2001 Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001].'' Retrieved 27 Apr 2015.</ref>

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===India===

Currently, Net Neutrality does not exist in India. While there are no formal rules in place for [[ISP]]s, most operate with neutrality in mind. There are exceptions to this rule, and over the course of many years various telecom companies have approached '''TRAI''' (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to grant them the ability to block content and charge additional fees for access to information and entertainment. <ref>http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indians-rally-for-internet-freedom-send-over-1-lakh-emails-to-trai-for-net-neutrality/539553-11.html</ref>

Currently, Net Neutrality does not exist in India. While there are no formal rules in place for [[ISP]]s, most operate with neutrality in mind. There are exceptions to this rule, and over the course of many years various telecom companies have approached '''TRAI''' (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to grant them the ability to block content and charge additional fees for access to information and entertainment. <ref>IBNLive. [http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indians-rally-for-internet-freedom-send-over-1-lakh-emails-to-trai-for-net-neutrality/539553-11.html Indians Rally for Internet Freedom]. Retrieved 25 Apr 2015.</ref>

Responses to these maneuvers have been swift and numerous. As of April 2015, over 1 million Indian end-users submitted emails to TRAI supporting Net Neutrality. <ref>Pranav Dixit. [http://www.hindustantimes.com/webservice-reviews/millionmailmission-indian-internet-users-letters-to-trai-crosses-the-1-million-mark/article1-1340199.aspx Indian Internet Users’ Emails]. Retrieved 25 Apr 2015.</ref>

Responses to these maneuvers have been swift and numerous. As of April 2015, over 1 million Indian end-users submitted emails to TRAI supporting Net Neutrality. <ref ~~name=“Hindustan”~~>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/webservice-reviews/millionmailmission-indian-internet-users-letters-to-trai-crosses-the-1-million-mark/article1-1340199.aspx ~~Million Mail Mission, Hindustan Times~~] Retrieved 25 Apr 2015</ref>

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-'''Network Neutrality''', also known as '''Net Neutrality''', is an Internet policy issue that considers the degree to which Internet Service Providers can selectively promote certain Internet content and applications to their customers, whether through [[zero-rating]], [[paid prioritization]], or other means. Some countries have passed Network Neutrality legislation, others have taken a “co-regulatory” approach, and others encourage self-regulation within the ISP industry. Many countries have yet to respond to the issue, and in some countries it is a policy question open for review.<ref>New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment ''[http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/technology-communication/communications/legislation-relating-to-the-telecommunications-sector/review-of-the-telecommunications-act-2001 Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001].'' Retrieved 27 Apr 2015.</ref>
+'''Network Neutrality''', also known as '''Net Neutrality''', is an Internet policy issue that considers the degree to which Internet Service Providers can selectively promote certain Internet content and applications to their customers, whether through [[Zero-Rating]], paid prioritization, or other means. Some countries have passed Network Neutrality legislation, others have taken a “co-regulatory” approach, and others encourage self-regulation within the ISP industry. Many countries have yet to respond to the issue, and in some countries it is a policy question open for review.<ref>New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment ''[http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/technology-communication/communications/legislation-relating-to-the-telecommunications-sector/review-of-the-telecommunications-act-2001 Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001].'' Retrieved 27 Apr 2015.</ref>
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 ===India===
-Currently, Net Neutrality does not exist in India. While there are no formal rules in place for [[ISP]]s, most operate with neutrality in mind. There are exceptions to this rule, and over the course of many years various telecom companies have approached '''TRAI''' (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to grant them the ability to block content and charge additional fees for access to information and entertainment. <ref>http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indians-rally-for-internet-freedom-send-over-1-lakh-emails-to-trai-for-net-neutrality/539553-11.html</ref>
+Currently, Net Neutrality does not exist in India. While there are no formal rules in place for [[ISP]]s, most operate with neutrality in mind. There are exceptions to this rule, and over the course of many years various telecom companies have approached '''TRAI''' (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to grant them the ability to block content and charge additional fees for access to information and entertainment. <ref>IBNLive. [http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indians-rally-for-internet-freedom-send-over-1-lakh-emails-to-trai-for-net-neutrality/539553-11.html Indians Rally for Internet Freedom].  Retrieved 25 Apr 2015.</ref>
+Responses to these maneuvers have been swift and numerous. As of April 2015, over 1 million Indian end-users submitted emails to TRAI supporting Net Neutrality. <ref>Pranav Dixit. [http://www.hindustantimes.com/webservice-reviews/millionmailmission-indian-internet-users-letters-to-trai-crosses-the-1-million-mark/article1-1340199.aspx Indian Internet Users’ Emails]. Retrieved 25 Apr 2015.</ref>
-Responses to these maneuvers have been swift and numerous. As of April 2015, over 1 million Indian end-users submitted emails to TRAI supporting Net Neutrality. <ref name=“Hindustan”>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/webservice-reviews/millionmailmission-indian-internet-users-letters-to-trai-crosses-the-1-million-mark/article1-1340199.aspx Million Mail Mission, Hindustan Times] Retrieved 25 Apr 2015</ref>
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