What is Web neutrality?

What is Web neutrality?

Internet neutrality Net neutrality is the principle that an internet service provider (ISP) has to provide access to all sites, content and applications at the same speed, under the same conditions without blocking or giving preference to any content.

When did Free Basics start?

In early 2016, Free Basics was reportedly available in 30 countries. By the end of 2016, Facebook earning calls transcript noted that Free Basics – along with other Facebook connectivity projects- had contributed to bringing online 40 million people.

Are data caps illegal in Europe?

In a landmark ruling handed down Tuesday morning, the EU’s highest court, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), confirmed it is illegal to block or slow down traffic once the user’s data cap is reached, just because that traffic isn’t part of a zero-rating deal.

What happened to Free Basics?

On February 8, 2016, TRAI banned the Free Basics service in India based on “Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016” notification. On February 11, 2016 Facebook withdrew the Free Basics platform from India.

Is there net neutrality in India?

Legal aspects. Since 12 July 2018 Net Neutrality has been in effect in India. These rules ban any form of data discrimination. ISPs which violate these rules can have their licenses cancelled.

Which countries have Free Basics?

Most of the apps featured inside Free Basics are US and UK-based, with only one or two local options. Although Facebook offers its Free Basics to 63 countries, the report only contains data from Columbia, Mexico, the Philippines, Ghana, Pakistan, and Kenya.

What happened to Free Basics by Facebook?

Facebook confirmed to TechCrunch that Free Basics did indeed end in Myanmar in September 2017, a little over a year since its June 2016 launch in the country.

Is Internet.org still a thing?

Facebook’s Internet.org division is doing many things to connect poor people to online resources, from drones to free access. For now, the main way is through a site and app called Facebook Free Basics (which used to be also called Internet.org, confusingly).