Big Moves in Africa by Facebook, Internet.org
Facebook and its Internet.org initiative made two major announcements related to improving Internet access in Africa.
Facebook and its Internet.org initiative made two major announcements related to improving Internet access in Africa.
Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post that the social network is teaming up with mobile carrier Airtel Africa to launch Internet.org’s Free Basics services in all 17 countries served by the latter.
Zuckerberg also mentioned the recently announced agreement with satellite operator Eutelsat Communications and global satellite communications company Spacecom to build a dedicated system of satellite capacity, gateways and terminals on Spacecom’s upcoming AMOS-6 satellite with the aim of bringing data connectivity to Africa.
And he announced a partnership with the Praekelt Foundation to provide tools for developers to build free basic services in the region.
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