It seems to have the most altruistic of intention, but Facebook's Free Basics troubled journey in India suggests the only way the model will succeed is if it comes without any conditions. The move ...

Its Free Basics program now offers free but limited Internet surfing in 63 countries around the world through partnerships with local telecoms communities. (You may also know the initiative by its ...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks in Jakarta in 2014 during the launch of the Internet.org app, which allows people in underdeveloped areas to access basic online services. ROMEO GACAD/AFP/Getty ...

AI success depends on whether enterprise data is ready, reachable, and close enough to the workloads that need it. In this eSpeaks episode, Dell Technologies’ Vrashank Jain explains why fragmented ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

India’s telecommunications regulator has just banned the practice of zero rating, where operators charge different tariffs for different data services. That means mobile carriers can no longer charge ...

India has blocked Free Basics, Facebook's plan to provide free internet access in the developing world. The service lets users access certain sites for free — but not the entire internet. This sparked ...