Facebook launches Express WiFi in India
Facebook on Thursday launched Express WiFi service that offers Internet facility through public hotspots to users in rural parts of India.
May 04, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Facebook tests 'Express Wifi' in India for offering quality internet access
Months after it received flak for allegedly violating net neutrality with Free Basics, social networking giant Facebook is now testing a new model for public Wi-Fi deployments for offering quality internet access in rural parts of the country.
Nov 27, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
'Facebook should be given a fair hearing for Free Basics'
Facebook should be given a "fair hearing" regarding its 'Free Basics' programme, a senior US official Wednesday said even as he emphasised that the social media major is more than capable of advocating for itself.
Sep 28, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
Facebook introduces terrestrial connectivity systems for internet-dead zones
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New Delhi: Facebook rolls out two new terrestrial systems to connect the internet-dead zones of the world.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
Trai to finalise Net neutrality in 'a couple of months'
Telecom regulator Trai expects to finalise its view on Net neutrality in "a couple of months".
Mar 22, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
Facebook keen on Asia despite India saying no to Free Basics: Top executive
Despite India saying no to Free Basics and going for net neutrality, the social networking giant eyes big growth in Asia than any other parts of the world, a top Facebook executive told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Tuesday.
Mar 16, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Facebook keen to shift focus to other parts of internet.Org
Disappointed with Trai's ruling banning Free Basics, Facebook has said it will now focus on other parts of the internet.Org programme and wants to work with all operators in order to get more people on the Internet.
Feb 23, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
Facebook's Free Basics was helping just one dominant player: Vodafone
Facebook had partnered with telecom operator Reliance Communications in India to roll out its Free Basics programme that offered free access to basic Internet services through selected partner websites.
Feb 22, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
When Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg called users ‘dumb fucks’
Facebook – the Internet behemoth that it has turned into – and its CEO are not new to controversies.
Feb 12, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
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Final journey of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad will be conducted today in his native state, Karnataka.
Feb 12, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
Facebook developing novel technology for better Internet.org access
The Connectivity Lab is reportedly working on several such projects, including systems that would provide connections through satellites or drone-mounted lasers.
Feb 11, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
Net Neutrality: Facebook shuts Free Basics programme in India
In a boost to net neutrality, Facebook has decided to shut down its controversial 'Free Basics' programme in India, following telecom regulator Trai's move to bar operators from charging different rates for Internet access based on content.
Feb 11, 2016, 15:23 PM IST
Deeply upsetting, says Mark Zuckerberg after Facebook official makes offensive remark on India
Writing on Facebook, Zuckerberg said the comments do not represent what he or the social network thinks of India.
Feb 11, 2016, 09:51 AM IST
Facebook director Andreessen sorry for India Internet remarks
Marc Andreessen, a prominent venture capitalist and Facebook Inc board director, apologised on Wednesday for tweets that condemned the Indian government for banning the social media company`s free Internet service.
Feb 11, 2016, 04:41 AM IST
Five good things about TRAI’s order on Net Neutrality
Becoming the first telecom regulator globally to ban zero rating plans like Facebook's Free Basics and Airtel Zero, TRAI has backed Net Neutrality while issuing a new set of norms barring discriminatory prices for data services.
Feb 10, 2016, 01:53 AM IST
TRAI warns of action beyond fine for discriminatory data rates
Having barred discriminatory pricing of data services, the regulator TRAI Tuesday warned of much stricter action against errant telecom operators if the existing penalty provision fails to tame them.
Feb 09, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
Ravi Shankar slams Facebook's Free Basics, says such modes not acceptable
Backing net neutrality, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has barred operators from charging different rates for Internet access based on content, dealing a blow to Facebook's controversial Free Basics and other such plans.
Feb 09, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
Father of internet Tim Berners-Lee congratulates India on net neutrality rules
Taking to twitter, the man who invented the World Wide Web (WWW) said, “Well done India!”
Feb 09, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Guess! How much Mark Zuckerberg spent on ad blitzkrieg to promote Free Basics in India
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Feb 09, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Disappointed but will not give up, says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on TRAI decision
Zuckerberg claimed that Facebook's work with Internet.org around the world has already improved many people's lives.
Feb 09, 2016, 08:53 AM IST
