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Briefing
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- Express Wi-Fi — Social media giant Facebook aims to provide Internet access in developing markets through Express Wi-Fi initiative, by partnering with local business owners, mobile network operators, Internet service providers, and more
- Partner Program — Launched partner program for Express Wi-Fi initiative, allowing hardware partners to build devices compatible with Express Wi-Fi, while working with them to build new access points and more accurately count amount of Wi-Fi data consumed
- Initial Partners — Include access point manufacturers Arista, Cambium Networks, and Ruckus Networks
- Business Model – Partnership allows service providers to sell prepaid access to Internet or provide some services or content for free, while charging for others
- Free Basics — Facebook tried to address needs of developing markets before through Free Basics, but program was criticized as it only provides access to specific websites, conflicting with net neutrality
- Service Expansion — Plans to expand high-speed Internet service in more developing countries, which could lead to new users
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