Internet.org: Taking Connectivity to the Next Level

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Spearheaded by Facebook, Internet.org is a global cooperation between technology leaders, nonprofits, local communities and experts dedicated to making internet access available to the two thirds of the world not yet connected. Learn how developers are getting involved to develop and optimize applications, share tools, best practices and expertise to improve the efficiency of data networks and services in underserved communities around the world. Watch this presentation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp9df98SuAo&index=29&list=PLxeazpXYyqtNm2EnCbfSzy7aKOkHjiaSi Learn more about Internet.org: http://internet.org/

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Bryan Hurren Strategic Partnerships Manager

bryanhurren@fb.com

To give people the power to share and

make the world more open and connected

Bring internet access to the two-thirds

of the world who are not yet connected

Connectivity Lab @Facebook

Facebook Operator Solutions

Alliance

Anatomy of Internet.org

Where are the Next Billion People? Over 85% of the world lives within range of a 2G+ data connection

SOURCE: ERICSSON MOBILITY REPORT JUNE 2014

“The basic vision I have is kind of like picking up a (fixed line) phone anywhere. Even if you don’t have a voice plan, you can still call 911 and get basic services… I call this the dial tone for the Internet.” – Mark Zuckerberg, Wired Aug 2013.

Information Reference, News, Search Communication Messaging, Social Health General Health, Disease Prevention Education Literacy, Numeracy, Financial, Digital Women Maternal Health, Girls, Rights Finance Marketplaces, Jobs, Access

Facebook & Messenger Wikipedia Go Zambia (Jobs) Kokoliko (Jobs) eZeLibrary (Zambian law) WRAPP (Women’s rights) MAMA (Maternal health) AccuWeather Google Search Airtel Portal

6 things that surprised me...

1/ The Power of Abstraction

Content

Network Platform

Localization

Channel Ground Support

Funding

2/ The Need for Local Content

3/ The Absence of Local Services

4/ Unintended Uses

5/ Local Business Models

6/ 4G and Smart Phones Have Spoiled Us

Bryan Hurren Strategic Partnerships Manager

bryanhurren@fb.com

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