Technoglitch
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Philanthropy when genuine does impact people’s lives. Only the Free Basics kind of movement isn’t one of those. There’s a larger movement in the tech industry that emphasises on giving back. And many have opened up their coffers to dole out huge sums as part of philanthropic efforts. Here’s a list of several others who have given back to society without any fine print.
So more than anything, Google’s move to connect hundreds of railway stations in India is welcome. From a perception and communication point of view, it gets full points. But before we take a look at Google, I’d like to highlight the points mentioned by Facebook as to why we need to have access to the internet.
Mark Zuckerberg had written a blog for the Times of India. And there was a point raised by Zuckerberg that makes absolute sense. He remarked, “In the 21st century, everyone also deserves access to the tools and information that can help them to achieve all those other public services, and all their fundamental social and economic rights.”
The world may not change with access to free Wi-Fi at an Indian railway station, but it’s a significant step in the right direction. Progress will happen by empowerment, not by wasting time online. Just ponder for a while over the state of the Internet in India, and you’d realise a lot needs to change.
The need of the hour is free access to the Internet. With no fine print. That could happen through the industry and the government of India working together. And the free Wi-Fi at Mumbai Central railway station today is the first step in the right direction. Probably there’s something in there for Facebook to consider
Free Internet: Here is what Facebook could learn from Google – Tech2
So more than anything, Google’s move to connect hundreds of railway stations in India is welcome. From a perception and communication point of view, it gets full points. But before we take a look at Google, I’d like to highlight the points mentioned by Facebook as to why we need to have access to the internet.
Mark Zuckerberg had written a blog for the Times of India. And there was a point raised by Zuckerberg that makes absolute sense. He remarked, “In the 21st century, everyone also deserves access to the tools and information that can help them to achieve all those other public services, and all their fundamental social and economic rights.”
The world may not change with access to free Wi-Fi at an Indian railway station, but it’s a significant step in the right direction. Progress will happen by empowerment, not by wasting time online. Just ponder for a while over the state of the Internet in India, and you’d realise a lot needs to change.
The need of the hour is free access to the Internet. With no fine print. That could happen through the industry and the government of India working together. And the free Wi-Fi at Mumbai Central railway station today is the first step in the right direction. Probably there’s something in there for Facebook to consider
Free Internet: Here is what Facebook could learn from Google – Tech2
