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'''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> | '''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 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. | |||
* Efficiency--Supporters will build and strengthen the infrastructure needed to keep the Internet stable. | |||
* Business Models--"Developers, mobile operators and device manufacturers will work together to introduce business models that give people more ways to go online." | |||
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Revision as of 22:49, 12 November 2015
Internet.org is a global initiative led by Facebook to bring Internet connectivity to "diverse, local communities". [1] The project is combined effort between seven major telecommunication companies, including Ericsson, Mediatek, Opera, Samsung, facebook, Nokia, and Qualcomm.
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.
- Efficiency--Supporters will build and strengthen the infrastructure needed to keep the Internet stable.
- Business Models--"Developers, mobile operators and device manufacturers will work together to introduce business models that give people more ways to go online."