Is Free Basics still working?
On February 8, 2016, TRAI banned the Free Basics service in India based on “Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016” notification. On February 11, 2016 Facebook withdrew the Free Basics platform from India.
How many people use Free Basics?
100 million people
In early 2016, Free Basics was reportedly available in 30 countries. By the end of 2016, Facebook earning calls transcript noted that Free Basics – along with other Facebook connectivity projects- had contributed to bringing online 40 million people. By the end of 2018, the number was up to 100 million people.
Does Cell C have free mode Facebook?
The following services are free for use in terms of Free Basics: Free Facebook on Internet.org: Posts (Liking a page, commenting on a post and sharing a post) Uploading pictures.
Does Cell C still offer free Facebook?
Did you know you can access Facebook for free on the Cell C network?
Is Facebook free in Kenya?
Who is eligible for Facebook Free Mode and how do I access it? All Safaricom users can enjoy Facebook for free by default. To access Facebook Free Mode, customers can go to facebook.com using a mobile browser on a data-capable phone with a Safaricom SIM card.
What is free FB?
Free Facebook is a service that allows you access your Facebook accounts and Messenger for FREE (zero data balance) via mobile app or web browser within a daily Fair Usage Policy (FUP).
How does free basic work?
Free Basics is a Facebook-developed mobile app that gives users access to a small selection of data-light websites and services. The websites are stripped of photos and videos and can be browsed without paying for mobile data.
How do I access Free Basics?
The Free Basics application is only available on Android. All other users will access the service via the Free Basics browser. Customers can download the Free Basics application from the Google Play store. The one-time data downloading charge for the Free Basics Android application is NOT free.
Is Facebook free in Nigeria?
In May 2016, Facebook announced the launch of its Free Basics service in Nigeria, its largest African market. Free Basics is part of the Internet.org initiative created by Facebook. The service allows users access Facebook and other websites at no cost to them.
Is there free Facebook in US?
Free Basics…provides access to a variety of websites — including Facebook and Facebook Messenger — without counting against customers’ data caps. Free Basics is already available…in more than 40 countries, most of which are in Africa…Facebook says it has connected more than 25 million people.