Facebook launches Express Wi-Fi in India, offers affordable, fast internet to millions

Facebook is having another go at how it can bring more people online, including in places that aren’t a big fan of the company’s earlier attempts. 

The social juggernaut on Thursday announced the commercial launch of Express Wi-Fi, an initiative part of Internet.org, through which it is offering "millions" of Indians access to the entire web at an "affordable" fee. 

The service is commercially available in four Indian states of Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Meghalaya, the company said today. Express Wi-Fi program is available in four other countries: Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Tanzania. Read more...