Facebook, through its Free Basics platform, hopes to bring the Internet to people in emerging markets. But not all countries are on board. Here’s why. Although Facebook isn’t the only company involved ...

Chris Daniels, vice-president of Internet.org, announcing Free Basics app. The app and web platform, providing access to over 250 services, is now live in 19 countries including India and will be part ...

Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it partnered with Uber to allow Facebook users to request a ride from their messenger service, without the need to download a ride-hailing app or leave a conversation.

Free Basics, the new iteration of Facebook's controversial Internet.org programme, will have a number of new services and better security. The announcement comes days before Prime Minister Narendra ...

As recently as last week, Facebook was touting the growth of Free Basics, its Internet.org project designed to give users free curated web access in developing countries, but the app isn’t working out ...

New York: Social networking giant Facebook is rebranding its Internet.org programme, which was in the midst of a controversy over alleged violation of Net neutrality, to 'Free Basics'. Armed with more ...