Facebook Ripped for Campaign Backing Free Basics in India

An email campaign by Facebook in India in support of the Free Basics offerings from Internet.org has come under fire.

An email campaign by Facebook in India in support of the Free Basics offerings from Internet.org has come under fire.

TechCrunch reported that users signing into Facebook in India are being greeted with the following message:

Act Now to Save Free Basics in India:

Free Basics gives people access to vital services such as communication, healthcare, education, job listings and farming information—all without data charges. It helps those who can’t afford to pay for data or who need a little help with getting started online.

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