Hyderabad: Social media giant Facebook has recently launched a drive encouraging users to send a message to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in support of Free Basics in India.
The social network site wants users to bat for its Free Basics project which allows telecom companies free internet access to selected websites and apps. The campaign called ‘Act Now to Save Free Basics in India’ is urges users to send a message on Facebook’s behalf to TRAI which says, “I support Free Basics in India”. The response pre-drafted by Facebook said that “I support digital equality for India. Free Basics provides free access to essential internet services, such as communication, education, healthcare, employment, farming information and more. It helps those who can't afford to pay for data, or who need a little help with getting started online.”
It further says that over a billion Indians would be hurt by the shutting down of the Free Basics programme.
