Indosat, Facebook launch Internet.org in Indonesia
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Ooredoo Group’s Indonesian subsidiary Indosat and Facebook have jointly launched the Internet.org initiative in Indonesia. Facebook’s Internet.org seeks to make internet services more accessible through free internet access to a set of basic services, including health, education, social media for communication and news.
In Indonesia, Indosat will provide internet access at no charge through the Internet.org services both for IM3 & Mentari (prepay customers) and Matrix (postpaid subscribers). Customers will be able to access general information on Ask.com and Wikipedia; get news updates on Merdeka.com & KapanLagi; stay up to date on sports through Bola.net; get education info on Kelase; as well as check the weather and climate through Accuweather; read stories via Wattpad; check employment opportunities on Jobstreet; sell items on OLX & Tokopedia; learn about women’s issues on BabyCenter, Mama, Girl Effect websites; and access health information on UNICEF’s Facts for Life.
Indosat customers in Indonesia can access these services via www.internet.org or by downloading Internet.org app from the Android playstore. The service will be available in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific basic services can Indosat customers access for free through Internet.org?
Which specific basic services can Indosat customers access for free through Internet.org?
Customers can access services like Ask.com and Wikipedia for general information, Merdeka.com and KapanLagi for news, Bola.net for sports, and Kelase for education. Health information is available via UNICEF's Facts for Life.
Q.Are all Indosat customers eligible for the free Internet.org services, regardless of their payment plan?
Are all Indosat customers eligible for the free Internet.org services, regardless of their payment plan?
Yes, Indosat will provide internet access at no charge through Internet.org for both its IM3 & Mentari prepay customers and its Matrix postpaid subscribers. Eligibility is not restricted by payment plan.
Q.In what languages can users access the Internet.org services provided by Indosat and Facebook?
In what languages can users access the Internet.org services provided by Indosat and Facebook?
The Internet.org service, launched by Indosat and Facebook, will be available to users in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. This allows for broader accessibility across the Indonesian population.
Q.How can Indosat customers in Indonesia get access to these new Internet.org services?
How can Indosat customers in Indonesia get access to these new Internet.org services?
Indosat customers can access these services either by visiting www.internet.org directly or by downloading the dedicated Internet.org application from the Android Play Store. Both methods provide access to the free basic services.
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