Big daddy Modi is keeping a watch on Facebook’s Free Basics; should keep ‘Digital India’ in mind before final word
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The ongoing debate about Facebook’s Free Basics and net neutrality has also caught the attention of the Prime Minister’s Office as a final policy is under formulation.
Top ministers in the cabinet will meet Communications & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to discuss the differential pricing of data services and its impact.
READ ALSO: The truth behind Facebook’s Free Basics #BIDebates
Meanwhile, PM Modi should closely monitor the developments as free access to internet will be a basic requirement for his ‘Digital India’ initiative.
Reportedly, there are speculations that government may come up with a subsidy plan or some regulations for those staying in rural areas as compared to urban ones.
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Top ministers in the cabinet will meet Communications & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to discuss the differential pricing of data services and its impact.
READ ALSO: The truth behind Facebook’s Free Basics #BIDebates
Meanwhile, PM Modi should closely monitor the developments as free access to internet will be a basic requirement for his ‘Digital India’ initiative.
Reportedly, there are speculations that government may come up with a subsidy plan or some regulations for those staying in rural areas as compared to urban ones.
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