Freebasics

05.02.18

Internet

Facebook's Free Basics quietly pulled from Myanmar, other markets

Myanmar is probably one of the social network's most controversial markets.

By M. Moon, 05.02.18

07.27.17

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Case study finds the drawbacks of Facebook's 'free' internet

It inadequately services its users in the 63 Asian, African and Latin American countries where it operates.

By D. Lumb, 07.27.17

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05.04.17

Facebook begins selling low-cost WiFi in India

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Facebook begins selling low-cost WiFi in India

Express WiFi will bring 20,000 hotspots to rural Indian communities.

By A. Tarantola, 05.04.17

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10.06.16

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Facebook is trying to bring its basic internet services to the US

The company wants to get the government on its side before it launches.

By N. Ingraham, 10.06.16

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05.14.16

Recommended Reading: Snowden on the untapped power of the press

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Egypt blocked Facebook's Free Basics over surveillance requests

According to Reuters' sources, anyway.

By N. Summers, 04.01.16

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02.22.16

Facebook created a super-detailed population density map

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Facebook created a super-detailed population density map

It'll help connect more of the world to the internet.

By J. Fingas, 02.22.16

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02.10.16

Facebook roasts board member's attack on 'anti-colonialism'

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Facebook roasts board member's attack on 'anti-colonialism'

Marc Andreessen is learning that Indians value their independence... and net neutrality.

By J. Fingas, 02.10.16

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12.30.15

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Facebook's free internet service shut down in Egypt

Egypt joins India in pulling the plug on Facebook's 'Free Basics.'

By B. Steele, 12.30.15

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12.23.15

India puts the kibosh on Facebook's 'Free Basics'

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India puts the kibosh on Facebook's 'Free Basics'

Regulators halted the program over net neutrality concerns.

By A. Tarantola, 12.23.15

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Freebasics

Facebook's Free Basics quietly pulled from Myanmar, other markets

Case study finds the drawbacks of Facebook's 'free' internet

Facebook begins selling low-cost WiFi in India

Facebook is trying to bring its basic internet services to the US

Recommended Reading: Snowden on the untapped power of the press

Egypt blocked Facebook's Free Basics over surveillance requests

Facebook created a super-detailed population density map

Facebook roasts board member's attack on 'anti-colonialism'

Facebook's free internet service shut down in Egypt

India puts the kibosh on Facebook's 'Free Basics'

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