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Zuckerberg Fights For Free Basics

October 10, 2016
Facebook’s Free Basics Gets The Cold Shoulder In India
International // February 09, 2016

India has done more than just give Facebook’s free Internet service app a “dislike.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Zuckerberg Fights For Free Basics

October 10, 2016
Facebook’s Free Basics app aims to help the poor and those in rural areas access the internet and excludes others. Although it is already live in over 50 countries, its launch caused an outcry in India. Zuckerberg is trying to avoid regulatory limitations in the U.S. by working with only small, regional carriers.

Facebook’s Free Basics Gets The Cold Shoulder In India

February 09, 2016
India has done more than just give Facebook’s free Internet service app a “dislike.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...