(a) whether Government are aware of the adverse effect of free e-mail on paid e-mail;
(b) whether the free e-mail are choking the paid e-mail; and
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to restrict free e- mail?
(a) whether Government are aware of the adverse effect of free e-mail on paid e-mail;
(b) whether the free e-mail are choking the paid e-mail; and
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to restrict free e- mail?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)
(a) and (b): There are two common modes of providing e-mail
service on commercial basis; namely
(i) Free e-mail to
subscribers supported by the revenue generated through
advertisements, etc; and
(ii) Paid e-mail with no or minimal
advertisement. The choice amongst the above is purely on
commercial strategy and considerations.
(c): In light of the above, there is no need for Government to
intervene or restrict free e-mails.