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NEW DELHI: Telecom operators are attempting to carve out the internet into islands in violation of the net neutrality principle, say Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Lok Sabha MP and CPI (M) member M B Rajesh, and Rishab Bailey of the Society for Knowledge Commons Speaking at a press conference in the capital on Wednesday, they said that the argument had not been pitched as one about telcos’ viability which doesn’t stand as their revenue through data has increased manifold over the years."Telecom network is not the internet. They provide access network and connect consumers to the internet. We need to differentiate the internet from access networks. These networks are using pricing and access to carve the internet into winners and losers. This will cable-ise the internet," said Chandrasekhar, referring to how DTH services offer individual channels.Zero-rating platforms have been a subject of heated debate, with many saying it violates the principle of net neutrality. M B Rajesh said it is something the competition commission could look into."The competition commission has to intervene as they (telcos) are indulging in practices against the principle of competition," said Rajesh. Trai’s publication of the e-mail addresses of the respondents along with the submission was criticized as a violation of privacy. "It highlights the need privacy laws in the country," said Bailey.