10 things to know about Facebook Express WiFi service

It is worth noting that Facebook had earlier started the service of providing mobile data through Internet.org. It was later named Free Basics. The problem with Free Basics was that users taking this service could only access websites approved by Facebook.

Providing internet to people in rural areas is not an easy task. In such a situation, companies like Facebook are starting services like Express WiFi to increase their reach. This time the social media company has adopted a different strategy to provide internet. It is not free, so we can expect fewer restrictions.

Know these things about Facebook Express WiFi service…

1. Express WiFi is a public Wi-Fi service. Through Express WiFi service, people will be able to connect their phone, computer or any other device to the Internet without spending much money.

2. Facebook’s Express WiFi service has just been extended to rural areas. Initially there are 125 locations. Facebook has informed that this service will be launched in more areas soon.

3. Express WiFi is not a free internet service like Internet.org. Not much information is available about this service right now, but for internet, customers will have to buy a digital voucher. How and from where will this purchase happen? Nothing is clear yet.

4. Facebook has also not told where in India the Express WiFi service is being tested.

5. Facebook has also not clarified whether Express WiFi will allow users to access the entire Internet or selected sites. If this is a paid system then we can expect a more open internet.

6. Facebook has not yet given any information about the rates of Express WiFi service. That’s all it said. “It’s a sustainable model.”

7. Express WiFi works with the Internet service provider to setup the network. It’s not much different from Facebook’s free Basics service. Where the social network site had partnered with telecom companies for free mobile data.

8. The number of public Wi-Fi networks in India is very low, especially in rural areas. Facebook’s Express WiFi service is revolutionary.

9. Facebook has stressed that the Express WiFi service will empower entrepreneurs in rural areas. They will be able to provide good quality internet in their area and will also earn money along with it.

10. Apart from this, technology like laser drone is also being tested to further improve internet connectivity. But right now the company has no plans to bring it to India.