Facebook wants to bring its free internet service to the US
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook is in talks with the government and wireless carriers to bring its "Free Basics" internet service to the U.S., reports The Washington Post.
If the plan works, Facebook "would target low-income and rural Americans who cannot afford reliable, high-speed Internet at home or on smartphones," the report notes.
Facebook didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Free Basics isn't a full-fledged internet provider, but rather an agreement with carriers that lets people use Facebook and other sites without it counting towards their data plan.
Facebook has run into trouble with Free Basics abroad. The program, which currently operates in 49 countries, was shut down earlier this year in India due to net neutrality concerns.
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