Facebook to shut down Free Basics Programme in India

Q.  Facebook has decided to do which of the following with respect to its Free Basic Programme in India?
- Published on 12 Feb 16

a. Shut down operations
b. Become a paid operation
c. Commence operations only in rural areas
d. Commence operations only in urban areas

ANSWER: Shut down operations
 
Facebook has taken the decision to close down its controversial Free Basics programme in the country, following TRAI’s support for net neutrality by barring operators from charging different rates for Internet access based on content.The service was available in India with Reliance Communications. In December, RCom put the service on hold following a TRAI directive to that effect.

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