Man, this toolkit thing is so familiar sitting here in India.
They did this to us during FreeBasics/SaveTheInternet Campaign. During the anti-AADHAR campaign.
Whenever we organized, it was "toolkit!!!"
They did this to us during FreeBasics/SaveTheInternet Campaign. During the anti-AADHAR campaign.
Whenever we organized, it was "toolkit!!!"
June 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Man, this toolkit thing is so familiar sitting here in India.
They did this to us during FreeBasics/SaveTheInternet Campaign. During the anti-AADHAR campaign.
Whenever we organized, it was "toolkit!!!"
They did this to us during FreeBasics/SaveTheInternet Campaign. During the anti-AADHAR campaign.
Whenever we organized, it was "toolkit!!!"
Scraping the bottom of the barrel for criticisms of #Facebook Discover. #FreeBasics #NetNeutrality https://x.com/megatobin1/status/1402314356621299716
May 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Scraping the bottom of the barrel for criticisms of #Facebook Discover. #FreeBasics #NetNeutrality https://x.com/megatobin1/status/1402314356621299716
The Solomon Islands govt has banned #Facebook to protect national unity and save society from divisive cyberbullying and online defamation. "Facebook is undermining efforts to unite this country" said the PM. #FoE #censorship #FreeBasics #cyberbullying https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12910786
May 28, 2026 at 9:22 AM
The Solomon Islands govt has banned #Facebook to protect national unity and save society from divisive cyberbullying and online defamation. "Facebook is undermining efforts to unite this country" said the PM. #FoE #censorship #FreeBasics #cyberbullying https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12910786
"Saved lives" has to be the most mind-boggling take I've seen on #FreeBasics and #Facebook I've seen so far. As per this logic, banning WhatsApp and Facebook would "save lives". 🤷♂️ https://x.com/anildash/status/1070420929275183109
May 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
"Saved lives" has to be the most mind-boggling take I've seen on #FreeBasics and #Facebook I've seen so far. As per this logic, banning WhatsApp and Facebook would "save lives". 🤷♂️ https://x.com/anildash/status/1070420929275183109
The minister's comments suggest Trai wasn't acting independently when it banned #FreeBasics in 2016. Also, that the minister didn't really understand how #FreeBasics worked. https://x.com/TheQuint/status/933741361190207489
May 28, 2026 at 6:24 AM
The minister's comments suggest Trai wasn't acting independently when it banned #FreeBasics in 2016. Also, that the minister didn't really understand how #FreeBasics worked. https://x.com/TheQuint/status/933741361190207489
"Meta has a controversial agreement with telecommunications companies that restricts some users on cheaper data plans to using specific apps and sites including those from Meta."
Sounds like FreeBasics for internet access all over again.
restofworld.org/2025/colombi...
#AI #aiedtech #freebasics
Sounds like FreeBasics for internet access all over again.
restofworld.org/2025/colombi...
#AI #aiedtech #freebasics
Meta brought AI to rural Colombia. Now students are failing exams
When Meta embedded AI bots in its apps, even students in the most remote corners of Colombia gained access. But rather than boosting learning, it’s getting in the way.
restofworld.org
July 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Meta has a controversial agreement with telecommunications companies that restricts some users on cheaper data plans to using specific apps and sites including those from Meta."
Sounds like FreeBasics for internet access all over again.
restofworld.org/2025/colombi...
#AI #aiedtech #freebasics
Sounds like FreeBasics for internet access all over again.
restofworld.org/2025/colombi...
#AI #aiedtech #freebasics
February 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Economist on #FreeBasics feat. @NandanNilekani, @AllIndiaBakchod, & the activism of @nixxin, @jackerhack & co. https://x.com/TheEconomist/status/684639983509090304
February 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Economist on #FreeBasics feat. @NandanNilekani, @AllIndiaBakchod, & the activism of @nixxin, @jackerhack & co. https://x.com/TheEconomist/status/684639983509090304
Further, some mistakenly think that it's the *government* that is providing #FreeBasics, rather than the telecom company. @theladiesfinger
February 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Further, some mistakenly think that it's the *government* that is providing #FreeBasics, rather than the telecom company. @theladiesfinger
Also, some mistakenly think that #FreeBasics even works where Internet *connectivity* doesn't exist. @theladiesfinger
February 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Also, some mistakenly think that #FreeBasics even works where Internet *connectivity* doesn't exist. @theladiesfinger
Interesting. Also reveals that many (wrongly) think that #FreeBasics is just free Facebook. http://theladiesfinger.com/tired-urban-armchair-debates-around-facebooks-free-basics-hear-proposed-end-users-instead/
Tired of the Urban Armchair Debates around Facebook’s Free Basics? Hear from Some of the Proposed End Users Instead
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February 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Interesting. Also reveals that many (wrongly) think that #FreeBasics is just free Facebook. http://theladiesfinger.com/tired-urban-armchair-debates-around-facebooks-free-basics-hear-proposed-end-users-instead/
#FreeBasics (no alcohol) 😈 https://x.com/suo_motu/status/683608767255064578
February 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#FreeBasics (no alcohol) 😈 https://x.com/suo_motu/status/683608767255064578
#FreeBasics Unclear what's happened: Etisalat dropped it, govt banned it, or something else. cc: @naglarzk @Flsbrgr https://x.com/guardiantech/status/682225643908497408
February 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#FreeBasics Unclear what's happened: Etisalat dropped it, govt banned it, or something else. cc: @naglarzk @Flsbrgr https://x.com/guardiantech/status/682225643908497408
.@drvandanashiva on why we should oppose #FreeBasics: https://medium.com/@drvandanashiva/free-basics-will-take-away-more-than-our-right-to-the-internet-4d39422fe122#.t1or2u3bz
February 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
.@drvandanashiva on why we should oppose #FreeBasics: https://medium.com/@drvandanashiva/free-basics-will-take-away-more-than-our-right-to-the-internet-4d39422fe122#.t1or2u3bz
.@OxbloodRuffin Reliance knows who's buying data packs & also know who is using #FreeBasics. If people switch to FBS, Reliance loses money.
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
.@OxbloodRuffin Reliance knows who's buying data packs & also know who is using #FreeBasics. If people switch to FBS, Reliance loses money.
Here is Facebook's definition of what's "basics" on #FreeBasics, of what they won't allow on the platform.
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Here is Facebook's definition of what's "basics" on #FreeBasics, of what they won't allow on the platform.
One would trust @Facebook more if they actually objected to Reliance's misleading advertisement of #FreeBasics as "only on Reliance".
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
One would trust @Facebook more if they actually objected to Reliance's misleading advertisement of #FreeBasics as "only on Reliance".
We would do well to recall: People without data packs can't access http://chennairains.org, even if #FreeBasics is banned.
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We would do well to recall: People without data packs can't access http://chennairains.org, even if #FreeBasics is banned.
I'll be on CNN-IBN at 21:00 with @prasanto and some other mystery guests, speaking on #NetNeutrality, #ZeroRating & #FreeBasics
February 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I'll be on CNN-IBN at 21:00 with @prasanto and some other mystery guests, speaking on #NetNeutrality, #ZeroRating & #FreeBasics
Also, multiple women in this list of IIT faculty members who oppose #FreeBasics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ1F7-S4NCGqp1FyKiDcK2J1eV4VNqM2B1qC3O4OlfA/pub
February 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Also, multiple women in this list of IIT faculty members who oppose #FreeBasics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ1F7-S4NCGqp1FyKiDcK2J1eV4VNqM2B1qC3O4OlfA/pub
Joint statement by 42 IIT faculty members opposing #FreeBasics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ1F7-S4NCGqp1FyKiDcK2J1eV4VNqM2B1qC3O4OlfA/pub
February 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Joint statement by 42 IIT faculty members opposing #FreeBasics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ1F7-S4NCGqp1FyKiDcK2J1eV4VNqM2B1qC3O4OlfA/pub
The question before the regulator isn't whether #FreeBasics is good or not. The question is whether it should be permanently banned.
February 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The question before the regulator isn't whether #FreeBasics is good or not. The question is whether it should be permanently banned.
A pref alternative to #FreeBasics is for govt. to require all mobile ISPs to provide free Internet for all at a min. quality, offset by USOF
February 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A pref alternative to #FreeBasics is for govt. to require all mobile ISPs to provide free Internet for all at a min. quality, offset by USOF
Views on #FreeBasics now resemble a religious battle.
February 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Views on #FreeBasics now resemble a religious battle.