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Bangladesh yesterday was the 10th country to give free internet access via Internet.org, a non-profit Facebook platform that allows free online browsing through mobile gadgets.
In conjunction with the ICT division of the Government and Mobile Operator Robi, this service was launched for 23 web sites initially.
The service is only available to Robi subscribers. Users can not open connections, however, and free upload or download any image or video.
It began for 90 days initially but will be extended, said the Robi officials.
Zunaid Ahmed Palak, ICT Division Minister of State, told the Westin Hotel Service in Dhaka that “this will be a landmark in creating a digital Bangladesh.”
“Other operators can contact and launch us too,” said Markku Makelainento, the director of global operator partnerships at Internet.org. “Users can access popular websites such as Facebook, Wikipedia, ESPN Cricinfo, some local newspapers, e-commerce and education.
The chief operating officer of Robi, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, said that the Internet speed won’t descend for the free service.
Robi, the third largest operation subscriber operator, expects that thanks to the service the number of its internet users will increase by around 15 percent.
According to the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Robi had 1.2 Crore Internet users of the country’s 4.43 Crore Internet users as of March.
On 21 August 2013, Internet.org was created to make it easier to access the web worldwide. In Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Kenya, India, Zambia, Indonesia, Guatemala and the Philippines Internet.org has been launched beforehand.
Speaking were Supun Weerasinghe, Chief Executive Officer of Robi and Ahya Sundar Sikder, Secretary of ICT Division.
Globe provides free internet, calls, charging in Taal affected areas
Globe TelecomInc. reported on Monday that selected areas impacted by Taal Volcano’s distress had been fitted with free internet spots, phone calls and recharge areas.
In a statement, Globe said that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and several malls in Laguna, Cavite and Batangas have been able to provide free and unrestricted GoWiFi Internet access on all four terminals.
It also developed a free call and charging station at the covered courtyard of Barangay Amuyong along Tagaytay Nasugbu road in Alfonso, Cavite, from 9 a.m. Globe reported that the initiative was intended to ‘give those affected by the explosion in the Taal volcano the chance to connect with their families and friends.’ At 6:00 p.m. From the 13th of January up to the 16th.
The NAIA Terminals 1-4 of BATANGAS Robinson’s Plaça Lipa LAGUne Pavilion Solenad 1,2,3 of Southwoods Mall Robinson’s Sta were accessible with free GoWiFi connections. The District-Dasmarinas The District-Imus Ayala Malls Serin – Tagaytay Robinsons Tagaytay Robinson’s Place Dasmarinas Robinson’s General Trias Robinson’s Imus Globe has been also established in the areas CAVITE Barangay Amuyong Covered Court, Libreng Tawag and Charging Stations which will run until 16 January 2014. — 18:00 h.
Barangay House, Tagaytay City-Bagong Tubig-9 a.m. — 16:00 p.m.
South Old Rehab Center, Barangay Kaybagal, Tagaytay City, Cavite-9 a.m. — 16:00.
HS, Barangay Luksuhin, Alfonso, Cavite-9 a.m. — 16 h.-16 h.
“In cases such as this, remaining indoors is always the best option” said Janis Racpan, Director of the Wifi Group’s global business. BATANGAS Sto Tomas City Evacuation Center, Poblacion 3, Sto Tomas, Batangas.
“We, however, offer free unlimited Internet services to those of our Kababayans who seek shelter in our partner establishments to inform their loved ones, if they need assistance, of the security or current status,” Racpan added. — GMA News Jon Viktor Cabuenas / DVM