%T Free Basics in real life
%A Ellery Roberts Biddle
%A Lauren Lee Finch
%A Sarah Myers West

%I Global Voices
%D 2017

%K Internet, %K Internet access, %K Digital communications, %K Digital divide, %K Social media



%U https://apo.org.au/node/100156

%X Facebook's 'Free Basics' app proportedly aimed to help people without Internet access. This research suggests that in contrast to this claim, the app primarily serves the needs of Facebook and other corporations, compromising user experience in order to achieve business objectives.
%9 Report