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'''Free Basics''', originally known as '''Internet.org''', is a global initiative led by Facebook to bring Internet connectivity to "diverse, local communities". <ref>[http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/05/announcing-the-internet-org-platform/ Announcing the Internet.org Platform. Retrieved 12 Nov 2015.]</ref> The project is combined effort between seven major telecommunication companies, including [[Ericsson]], [[Mediatek]], [[Opera]], [[Samsung]], [[facebook]], [[Nokia]], and [[Qualcomm]].  

'''Free Basics''', originally known as '''Internet.org''', is a global initiative led by Facebook to bring Internet connectivity to "diverse, local communities". <ref>[http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/05/announcing-the-internet-org-platform/ Announcing the Internet.org Platform. Retrieved 12 Nov 2015.]</ref> The project is combined effort between seven major telecommunication companies, including [[Ericsson]], [[Mediatek]], [[Opera]], [[Samsung]], [[facebook]], [[Nokia]], and [[Qualcomm]].  

The project was renamed Free Basics in September 2015. Free Basics was originally only the name of the app delivering the service.<ref name="indianexpress>"[http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/facebook-opens-up-internet-org-with-new-free-basics-apps/ Facebook renames Internet.org as 'Free Basics', offers open platform for developers], IndianExpress.com. Published 2015 September 27. Retrieved 2016 April 20.</ref>

Renamed in 2015 September, Free Basics was originally only the name of the app delivering the service.<ref name="indianexpress>"[http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/facebook-opens-up-internet-org-with-new-free-basics-apps/ Facebook renames Internet.org as 'Free Basics', offers open platform for developers], IndianExpress.com. Published 2015 September 27. Retrieved 2016 April 20.</ref>

The project's goal is that "Free Basics introduces people to the internet and they move on to explore the entire internet."<ref name="blah">[http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/facebook-opens-up-internet-org-with-new-free-basics-apps/ Facebook renames Internet.org as "Free Basics", offers open platform for developers], IndianExpress.com. Published 2015 September 27. Retrieved 2016 April 20.</ref> Speaking on the project, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has said, "Connectivity can't only be a privilege for some of the rich and powerful; it needs to be something that everyone shares."<ref name="youtube">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIvYUft2wJM Free Basics], YouTube.com. Published 2015 June 22. Retrieved 2016 April 23.</ref>

The project's goal is that "Free Basics introduces people to the internet and they move on to explore the entire internet."<ref name="blah">[http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/facebook-opens-up-internet-org-with-new-free-basics-apps/ Facebook renames Internet.org as "Free Basics", offers open platform for developers], IndianExpress.com. Published 2015 September 27. Retrieved 2016 April 20.</ref> Speaking on the project, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has said, "Connectivity can't only be a privilege for some of the rich and powerful; it needs to be something that everyone shares."<ref name="youtube">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIvYUft2wJM Free Basics], YouTube.com. Published 2015 June 22. Retrieved 2016 April 23.</ref>

The non-profit has identified three major areas for exploration including:

The non-profit has identified three major areas for exploration, including:

* '''Affordability''': Supporters will work together to ensure access to the Internet isn't a barrier.

* '''Affordability''': Supporters will work together to ensure access to the Internet isn't a barrier.

* '''Efficiency''': Supporters will build and strengthen the infrastructure needed to keep the Internet stable.

* '''Efficiency''': Supporters will build and strengthen the infrastructure needed to keep the Internet stable.