The inside story of Facebook’s biggest setback

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/12/facebook-free-basics-india-zuckerberg
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The inside story of Facebook’s biggest setback

This article discusses the controversy surrounding Facebook's initiative called Free Basics in India. Free Basics was aimed at providing free internet access to people in developing countries, but it faced criticism and backlash in India. The article explores the arguments made against Free Basics, including concerns about net neutrality and Facebook's control over the internet. It also highlights the public debate sparked by the initiative, with proponents arguing that it provided access to essential services and opponents arguing that it undermined equal access to the internet. The author concludes by discussing the ultimate rejection of Free Basics by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

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This article discusses the controversy surrounding Facebook's initiative called Free Basics in India. Free Basics was aimed at providing free internet access to people in developing countries, but it faced criticism and backlash in India. The article explores the arguments made against Free Basics, including concerns about net neutrality and Facebook's control over the internet. It also highlights the public debate sparked by the initiative, with proponents arguing that it provided access to essential services and opponents arguing that it undermined equal access to the internet. The author concludes by discussing the ultimate rejection of Free Basics by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

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