Facebook admits defeat, shuts down Free Basics in India

[Windows Central]

Facebook has officially withdrawn its controversial Free Basics project in India, following a verdict by the country's telecom regulator banning differential pricing for zero-rated platforms. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) came out with the ruling earlier this week, after months of deliberation during which it sought comments from the public over the benefits of differential pricing.

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