In attempt to end India’s poor connectivity problem, Facebook is tying up with entrepreneurs to set up Wi-Fi hotspots in public places across the country. It’s being called ‘Express Wi-Fi’, the project will provide internet connectivity to people in zero connectivity areas.
“It is similar to the cybercafe model that thrived around a decade back,” Sanchit Vir Gogia, Chief Analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research said. He added that if the programme is successful then it will contribute to PM Narendra Modi’s Digital India initiative.
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