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A new vocabulary for Internet access in India, via #FutureAirtelCharges

You know what will happen when telecom operators slice up the Internet into data packs? A twitter hashtag response to Airtel's Net Neutrality violation explains, satirically, why neutrality of cost of Internet access is important. Remember that Gopal Vittal, Joint MD & CEO, Airtel, said on January 29, 2014, "We are trying to change the vocabulary away from megabytes and gigabytes into songs and videos...". Well, here's your new vocabulary for accessing the Internet: #FutureAirtelCharges You want to buy something on Flipkart? How can they alone benefit from our network? Pay Rs.100/KB to go past cart page.— Karthik Srinivasan (@beastoftraal) December 27, 2014 #FutureAirtelCharges 'Hiring a cab? That'll be Rs. 50 convenience charge. Press OK to continue.'— Prateek (@KhuranaPrateek) December 27, 2014 #FutureAirtelCharges "we see you are using our network to send work emails. Pay 100/email before clicking send button"— Javed Anwer (@Javed_Del) December 27, 2014 #FutureAirtelCharges Want to Trade Online ? Share 20% of your Profit with AirTel— Hetal Patel (@hetaldp) December 27, 2014 #FutureAirtelCharges "want to share selfies on Facebook. Subscribe to Selfie 99 (valid for 99 + 6 free selfies)"— Javed Anwer (@Javed_Del) December 27, 2014 #FutureAirtelCharges Rs49 for 100 msgs on #WhatsApp valid for 28 days.. #VoIP #BoycottAirtel— Magesh மகேஷ் (@m_magesh) December 27, 2014 For every app download pay ₹60 even if it's free in ur respective App Store #FutureAirtelCharges— Nish (@drnishurs) December 27, 2014 #FutureAirtelCharges 5% of dowry in marriages that happened through matrimonial sites.— vadakkus (@vadakkus) December 27, 2014 During a Natural Calamity, Surge…

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Founder @ MediaNama. TED Fellow. Asia21 Fellow @ Asia Society. Co-founder SaveTheInternet.in and Internet Freedom Foundation. Advisory board @ CyberBRICS

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