Net Neutrality
Airtel rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast Lane
Airtel launched Priority Postpaid on May 19 promising consistent speed even in crowded markets for postpaid customers. Airtel promised that it will provide a fast lane to subscribers even during peak traffic time by dynamically separating a portion of the network for them from other categories.
2 min read10 Jun 2026Trai quizzes Airtel over ‘fast lane’ 5G plans amid net neutrality concerns
Trai has sought clarity from Airtel on its Priority Postpaid service as the telecom industry debates whether premium 5G lanes could disadvantage prepaid users.
3 min read28 May 2026Bharti Airtel defends 'Priority Postpaid' service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality violations
Bharti Airtel said not allowing the use of mainstream features of 5G to offer services will jeopardise the potential of 6G in the country.
1 min read26 May 2026Net neutrality goes down in US court
The Sixth Circuit blocks the overreaching FCC rule, citing the Supreme Court’s major questions doctrine.
2 min read8 Aug 2024Mint Explainer: Why has the net neutrality debate surfaced again?
Seven years ago India’s telecom regulator ruled in favour of net neutrality after a face-off with Facebook. Now, telecom companies are attacking the principle that all Internet traffic should be treated equally
3 min read19 Sep 2023Mint Explainer: Why has the net neutrality debate surfaced again?
Seven years ago India’s telecom regulator ruled in favour of net neutrality after a face-off with Facebook. Now, telecom companies are attacking the principle that all Internet traffic should be treated equally
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