What’s internet.org?
In a few developing countries, Facebook has tied up with certain telecom providers to offer their subscribers free access to select Web sites. In India, its partner is Reliance Communications. Such a scheme is referred to as a zero-rating scheme.
When did it launch in India?
February, 2015
How many sites are offered free, and which are these?
Over three dozen. Many are content sites (e.g. Aaj Tak, Times of India, India Today) and some are educational sites (Internet Basics, Wikipedia). The list also includes Facebook, Microsoft’s Bing search engine, and Reliance Astrology.
Why does Facebook want to do this?
Its stated intention is to make available internet to people who don’t have it.
Why is internet.org in the news now?
Because it is being accused of violating Net neutrality, public support for which has been overwhelming. Some of its original content partners such as Cleartrip and NDTV have pulled out of the platform after having a rethink on the issue. Full story...
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In a few developing countries, Facebook has tied up with certain telecom providers to offer their subscribers free access to select Web sites. In India, its partner is Reliance Communications. Such a scheme is referred to as a zero-rating scheme.
When did it launch in India?
February, 2015
How many sites are offered free, and which are these?
Over three dozen. Many are content sites (e.g. Aaj Tak, Times of India, India Today) and some are educational sites (Internet Basics, Wikipedia). The list also includes Facebook, Microsoft’s Bing search engine, and Reliance Astrology.
Why does Facebook want to do this?
Its stated intention is to make available internet to people who don’t have it.
Why is internet.org in the news now?
Because it is being accused of violating Net neutrality, public support for which has been overwhelming. Some of its original content partners such as Cleartrip and NDTV have pulled out of the platform after having a rethink on the issue. Full story...
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