Facebook just launched the Internet.org app in Tanzania, providing free data access to a set of basic internet services.
Now everyone in Tanzania can now use the internet for free to find jobs, access health resources and use services like Facebook and BBC News to stay connected and informed.
Facebook plans to introduced the Internet.org app in Zambia this summer. The impact Facebook has seen is inspiring. An expectant mother using the internet to prepare for her pregnancy. A student using Wikipedia to study for her exams. A man living far from the library being able to download books online.
"When people are connected, we can achieve extraordinary things". Mark Zuckerberg written in his Facebook profile announcing the launch of the app. Mark Zuckerberg sees this is another small step on the path to connecting the world and making the opportunities of the internet available to everyone.
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