Facebook is asking users in India to support "digital equality" by backing its Free Basics initiative. The social network is asking users to send an email to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to show their support for Free Basics, which has come under flak several times for violating net neutrality guidelines.
Essentially, with Free Basics, Facebook is giving users access to basic services, such as communication, education, healthcare, employment, and more, for free. While the idea behind the initiative sounds great, it is limited to just one carrier in the country ? Reliance ? and Facebook has final say on what services are available on the platform.
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