Listers

Interesting discussion going on about zero rating certain services within a walled Facebook/Google garden. I think some telcos are running campaigns where after your internet bundles are exhausted you can still use Facebook or  Google Apps.

For more:-

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/24/us-africa-internet-idUSKBN0MK10F20150324

It's easy to applaud search measures to offer 'free' connectivity. However some markets have already outlawed such practices as anti-competitive and designed to lure users to certain services at the detriment of others who don't have the deep pockets of the Multi-Nationals.

It's all about eyeballs. which drive advertising.

What's the CA's position on this practice?

Ali Hussein

 

 

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