Facebook has just revealed its
first mobile app that will help
Africans get online free via its
initiative internet.org which was
launched last year to help
developing countries have access
to cheap internet.
The initiative is first releasing its
first app in Zambia, the app is
currently android base, it gives
free access to cool internet base
web services totally free.
The app will allow users have
access to online web services
like:
• Wikipedia
• Google search
• Facebook
• AccuWeather
• Go Zambia Jobs
• Kokoliko
• MAMA (Mobile Alliance for
Maternal Action)
• Messenger
• WRAPP (Women’s Rights App)
and
• Zambia uReport
Facebook’s boss said in his post
that “Right now, only 15% of
people in Zambia have access to
the internet. Soon, everyone will
be able to use the internet for
free to find jobs, get help with
reproductive health and other
aspects of health, and use tools
like Facebook to stay connected
with the people they love.”
But currently the free internet
access will be for only Airtel
Africa customers in Zambia.
Nigerians will be waiting
patiently for this awesome
service.
I think Globacom will be the best
company to partner with
Facebook on this initiative in
Nigeria, what do you guys think?
Source: http://wasconet.com/
facebook-launches-free-internet-
app-in-africa-via-internet-org/