The MVP-led telco today via the brand Talk ‘N Text has launched a partnership with Facebook’s Internet.org app to help bring free mobile Internet to all Filipinos, offering more than 20 sites to access for FREE. The set of basic mobile internet services includes useful education, news, health, messaging and communication will be enjoyed by Smart and Sun subscribers for free.
Smart President and CEO Napoleon L. Nazareno announcing the launch of Internet.org mobile app
For its initial roll out, 24 websites featuring informative and practical content, including Facebook and Messenger, on their mobile phones.
Internet.org is a Facebook-led initiative that aims to make mobile Internet services available to two-thirds of the world who are not yet connected. Smart is the first telco to launch with Internet.org app in the Philippines, and today’s launch marks the first time the Internet.org app will be available in Southeast Asia.
Charles Lim, EVP and Head of Wireless Consumer Business, Napoleon L. Nazareno, President and CEO, Smart and Markku Makelainen, Director for Global Operator Partnership, Facebook
Since 2014, Internet.org has rolled out in six countries, including Colombia, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, India and Zambia, enabling people to browse useful information and websites with zero data charges.
“We are working with operators, content partners, and governments from all over the world to address the barriers that prevent people from connecting and joining the knowledge economy. We are excited to bring Internet.org app to the Philippines and give people access to internet services and tools that can help create new ideas and opportunities,” said Markku Makelainen, director of global operator partnerships at Facebook.
Bannering the Internet.org app launch in the Philippines is Smart’s budget brand Talk ‘N Text, which targets the larger mass segment of the population. The service is also available for Smart and Sun subscribers. The services can be accessed from the Internet.org Android app or by visiting www.internet.org from a mobile browser.
Access to 24 websites
Subscribers may download the Internet.org app on Google Play Store. They may also simply text INTERNET to 9999 to enjoy the services.
With the Internet.org app on their mobile phones, TNT, Smart and Sun subscribers nationwide may now access general information on Ask.com, Bing, Dictionary.com, wikiHow and Wikipedia; get news updates on Inquirer, PhilStar, Interaksyon, and Rappler; stay updated on sports throughESPN and SPIN.PH; check out the weather and climate through Accuweather and RainCheckPH; and enjoy stories via Wattpad.
Action star Robin Padilla was also there to support the campaign. Padilla is Talk ‘N Text celebrity endorser.
They may also check out free programs and trainings on the official website of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority at TESDA.gov.ph; check employment opportunities on Jobstreet; sell items on OLX.ph; gain financial literacy via PesosandSense and YourMoney.com; learn about women’s issues in sites like BabyCenter & MAMA and Girl Effect; and access health information on UNICEF’s Facts for Life.
On top of these sites, subscribers may enjoy the services of Facebook and Facebook Messenger, which they may use to connect to loved ones and friends.
In September last year, Smart launched its successful Free Internet promo which gives prepaid, postpaid, and broadband subscribers of Smart, Sun Cellular, and Talk ‘N Text 30 MB of free mobile Internet access per day.
are post-paid subscribers also able to use it? without any hidden charges?