Africa: Facebook's Internet Drive Welcome, but Lacking Detail

10 September 2013

Last month's launch of Internet.org - a partnership of multinational media and technology companies that aims to provide universal Internet access - has been greeted with cautious optimism by experts.

The initiative is spearheaded by Facebook, and aims to connect the rest of the world to the Internet by developing new technology, improving data transmission efficiency and boosting incentives for businesses to expand affordable access.

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