The Importance of the Open Internet in Driving Internet Adoption and Growth- OpEd

The Importance of the Open Internet in Driving Internet Adoption and Growth- OpEd

The Asia-Pacific is gearing up in the Internet revolution, and policymakers must establish necessary regulatory frameworks to uphold the Internet values of competition fostering, non-discriminatory access, net neutrality and an accessible and affordable connectivity, argues Michael Khoo and Peter Lovelock. “The Importance of the Open Internet in Driving Internet Adoption and Growth” op-ed has been published in the Observer Research Foundation and Global Policy Journal’s CyFy Journal, Digital Debates 2017.

Further information on the above findings can be found in our white paper: Connectivity, Innovation and Growth: Fostering an Open Internet in Asia.

Related Articles

Access Alert: European Commission Launches Consultation on the Digital Fairness Act

Access Alert: European Commission Launches Consultation on the Digital Fairness Act

On 17 July, the European Commission launched its long-awaited consultation on the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) – a legislative...

18 Jul 2025 Opinion
Access Alert: Colombia’s Central Bank Launches Bre‑B

Access Alert: Colombia’s Central Bank Launches Bre‑B

Colombia’s Banco de la República (Central Bank of Colombia) has officially launched Bre‑B, a national, 24/7 digital payments system designed...

16 Jul 2025 Opinion
Access Alert: Argentina’s ‘Neutral Wholesale Network’ Programme Launched

Access Alert: Argentina’s ‘Neutral Wholesale Network’ Programme Launched

The Argentine National Executive Power has officially launched the “Neutral Wholesale Network” Programme (Programa “RED MAYORISTA NEUTRAL”), a significant initiative...

10 Jul 2025 Opinion
Unlocking the True Value of Carbon Credits: Alignment, Incentives, and the Voice of the Supplier

Unlocking the True Value of Carbon Credits: Alignment, Incentives, and the Voice of the Supplier

With only five years remaining to meet the 2030 climate goals outlined by the Paris Agreement, carbon credits have emerged...

7 Jul 2025 Opinion