Breaking — India Bans Facebook's Free Basics Service

Facebook's Free Basics Internet service has been Blocked in India.



The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has banned mobile carriers and broadband providers to charge customers based on what services or content they access over the Internet.



Under Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016, "no service provider shall offer or charge

India temporarily Bans Facebook's Free Internet Service

Facebook's Free Internet access to India has hit a hurdle:



The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has ordered the mobile carrier to temporary suspend the Facebook's Free Basics Internet program.



Facebook's Free Basics is an app that allows users to access certain Internet websites, including Facebook, for free.



However, India's independent regulatory body has asked