Internet.org is now Free Basics by Facebook

[Navjot Singh]

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[Sushubh]

This is exactly like GoDaddy and SOPA. They were in support of SOPA. After consumer backlash, they suddenly woke up. Removed themselves from the supporters list and actively started protesting SOPA. We fully support network neutrality my ass.

 

[Navjot Singh]

They might not support NN but as long as they are doing what the consumer wants, I don't see the reason for another outrage.

 

[amish]

I am sure most of these companies could not get much benefit from internet.org and that is why they are pulling out. They dont really care about Net neutrality.

 

[Sushubh]

the latest excuse is that they cannot generate the funds needed to expand network for digital inclusion if they follow network neutrality strictly.

Corporate war between media house, operator confounding net neutrality debate: TRAI chief Rahul Khullar | The Indian Express

i think the government should offer to cancel their license if they cannot invest in expanding their network to meet the needs of the people. other companies should be invited to take over.

 

[SVK]

I still dont get concept of why some companies wanted to pay provider and become part of "Free/Zero" plan when they can anyways be on some other platform without paying anybody.
Besides do they really get enough ROI by being on such free platforms.

 

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[Sushubh]

very few companies are in a position where they are generating money through their online platform. here in india. we are going through a phase where the focus is on getting more and more users through whatever way necessary to kill the competition.

 

[Sushubh]

Hoping to pacify the criticism against it? lol.


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[Navjot Singh]

— Facebook expects partner services to be optimized for smartphones and feature phones, and be free from JavaScript or SSL/TLS/HTTPS elements.

Facebook Opens Internet.Org To All Developers In Response To Net Neutrality Concerns | TechCrunch

Facebook Opens Up Internet.org Platform, Tramples All Over User Privacy

There's a price to all of this - Zero privacy.

 

[Sushubh]

they know their market well. india is well suited for give me free internet and i would let you have my personal data.