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Airtel, Facebook Roll Out Free Internet Services For Nigerians


Airtel Africa and Facebook have rolled out Free Basics in Nigeria allowing Nigerians with an Airtel mobile connection to access all the services that are available through Free Basics without paying extra for data charges or rental.

Free Basics provides basic mobile websites and services for free to people around the world and demonstrating the value the internet could provide. Free Basics launched in Nigeria with more than 85 free services dedicated to health, education, jobs, and finance.              To date, Facebook estimates that its connectivity efforts, which include Free Basics, have brought more than 25 million people online who would not be otherwise.
Airtel Africa would also be offering Facebook Flex in Nigeria, which allows people to access a version of Facebook without data charges. This initiative is part of Facebook’s commitment to bringing people online and reducing affordability barriers.
Christian de Faria, MD and CEO of Airtel Africa said, “We’re pleased to take this big step forward in our partnership with Facebook, bringing more people online in Africa’s most populous country and helping to further narrow the digital divide. This builds on our vision of using our widespread 3G network to help improve lives and communities by empowering them with access to digital content and services that are tailored to their needs.

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