The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will start a consultation process on the regulation of over-the-top (OTT) apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, The Economic Times (ET) reported on Friday.
The Trai’s major concerns are: are any regulations required for these apps, and which class of OTT apps must be brought under its ambit? Moreover, the consultation will also look into the definition of OTT, the demand for a level playing ground for telcos and existing international practices.
