Mark Zuckerberg launch Internet.org app in Colombia

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is revolutionizing the internet world by taking many initiatives which will benefit millions across the world. From country to country he has been doing his utmost efforts in benefiting the people with his tech savy services. In view of the same Mark Zuckerberg launch Internet.org app in Colombia and met Juan Manuel Santos President of Colombia for the official launch.

After meeting up with the President mark posted on his Facebook page ”I just met with the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos – Presidente, and we announced the launch of Internet.org in Colombia to connect the whole country. Before today, only about 50% of Colombians had access to the internet. By launching the Internet.org app on the Tigo network today, we’re giving people free access to basic internet services for jobs, health, finance and communication. By partnering with the Colombian government, we’re also able to include e-government services for the first time, for education and agriculture.Colombia is the first country in Latin America where we’ve launched Internet.org, and it’s the fourth in the world after Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. We hope to spread Internet.org to more countries soon and we’re excited to continue on the path of connecting the whole world”.

Sania Iftikhar

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