Free Basics- Is It Really Free?



From the past many months, Facebook has been, in a way, eating our heads in the name of this so called Internet.org and Free basics. Knowing the length of Indian Market, Zuckerberg has his eyes set on it. First, it was posting your profile pic with the colours of Indian flag and now it is blindly sending message to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India). And the best part is, people who even don't know what TRAI stands for and what the hell is Net Neutrality are sending support messages to Government. Following a trend is not a mistake but  following it donkey-headedly ( a new word, I guess) can get you in some real shit. There is no duality to this fact that everyone wants free internet, whether it be for downloading a season of Sherlock or to watch you-know-what. 

What Really is Net Neutrality?

All the Internet content will be accessible and your ISP has no right to block any content you wish to browse and see. You will be able to access  to all the websites in a equal manner without giving priority to any other website.
According to Business Insider, 'some internet service providers want to fundamentally alter the way the internet works and collect money from companies like Netflix and Facebook to guarantee their data can continue to reach users unimpeded.'

We have the freedom to search anything on Google, use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter with net neutrality.

What Experts Have To Say?

Whether it be Father of Internet, Tim-Berners Lee or Famous Indian Comedy group like AIB, all have come forward to say no to Free Basics which is considered a threat to net neutrality. Facebook, which has already spent  Rs. 300 Crore on ad campaign of Free Basic is seeing a thumbs down from the Indian Population. According to a survey held by NDTV consisting 30,000 people from Delhi, 81 % voted against Free Basics or you can say, in favour of Net Neutrality.

India is a big market for brands like Netflix and Facebook to green their pockets. 
but it's completely on us whether to #SaveTheInternet or Support Free Basics.

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