Regulating OTT Services In India: The Ongoing Debate And Global Perspectives

In an era dominated by digital innovation, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) finds itself at a crossroads, revaluating its approach to regulating over-the-top (OTT) communication services like WhatsApp, Zoom, and Google Meet. As the digital landscape evolves and reshapes the way we communicate, the question of how these services should be governed becomes increasingly pertinent. In the ever-evolving digital age, over-the-top (OTT) platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing how we consume entertainment, communicate, and access information. Simultaneously, the telecommunications industry has been at the forefront of building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that underpins this digital revolution. As the symbiotic relationship between OTT platforms and telecom providers continues to evolve, a contentious question looms large: should OTT platforms contribute to the cost of digital telecom infrastructure by paying a