Facebook has today opened up internet.org, its platform that provides basic information-orientated services for free in developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Facebook will now allow developers to create apps on the platform which will be available free of charge through partner mobile networks where the platform has been launched.
The social network is specifically favoring services that provide
information, communication, and education tools, with a strong preference for services in local languages.
We work with developers who are aligned with our mission of connecting people who are unconnected. Through the Internet.org Platform, developers can easily create services that integrate with Internet.org. So far, the main focal areas of our developer partners have been: information, communication, and education tools, with a strong preference for services in local languages.
Internet.org is currently available in Kenya, Zambia, Ghana in Africa. We’ve reliable information that Facebook has been planning to launch the service in partnership with Airtel and New Vision in Uganda by mid this year.
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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