Facebook Launches Internet.org App In India

Facebook has launched the Internet.org app in India, in partnership with Reliance Communications, to provide internet access to millions of people through its free services. And fortunately, the list includes over three dozen of services ranging from news, health, travel, local jobs, sports, communication, and local government information. Good for Indian population!

The full list of services provided by the Internet.org app in this region is embedded below.

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Aaj Tak: Read news in Hindi
AccuWeather: Get updated weather information
amarujala.com: Read news in Hindi
AP Speaks: Engage with local government
Babajob: Search for jobs
BabyCenter & MAMA: Learn about pregnancy and childcare
BBC News: Read news from around the world
Bing Search: Find information
Cleartrip: Check train and flight schedules & buy tickets
Daily Bhaskar: Read local news
Dictionary.com: Search for meanings of words
ESPN Cricinfo: Get cricket updates
Facebook: Communicate with friends and family
Facts for Life: Find health and hygiene information
Girl Effect: Read articles and tips for girls
HungamaPlay: Listen to music
IBNLive: Read news
iLearn: Learn from Women Entrepreneurs
India Today: Read local news
Internet Basics: Learn about the basics of the Internet
Jagran: Read local news
Jagran Josh: Get education and career information
Maalai Malar: Read news in Tamil
Maharashtra Times: Read news in Marathi
Malaria No More: Learn about malaria
manoramanews.com: Read local news
Messenger: Send messages to friends and family
NDTV: Read news
Newshunt: Read news in English
OLX: Buy and sell products and services
Reliance Astrology: Read your horoscope
Reuters Market Lite: Get farming and crop information
Socialblood: Register to donate blood
Times of India: Read news
TimesJobs: Search for jobs
Translator: Trds and phrases
Wikipedia: Find information
wikiHow: Find information

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Most of the above mentioned services are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati and Marathi. The internet.org app is currently viable in an initial six states: Tamil Nadu, Mahararashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala and Telangana, exclusively for people on Reliance network.

Reliance customers can access the app at www.internet.org from any mobile device, linear to Opera Mini and UC Browser on Android.

SOURCE / FB Newsroom