Tag: net neutrality

Facebook makes technology news by welcoming developers to Internet.org

John Montgallo
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The social network giant has proceeded with the project despite considerable controversy over net neutrality. Amid a sea of protests and accusations from activists, Facebook Inc. is making technology news headlines with its launch of its Internet.org platform for developers as of this week, so that they will be able to begin the creation of new websites and apps. The platform has been designed to provide internet access to individuals in emerging markets who wouldn’t otherwise have it. Among those who will be targeted by Facebook in this technology news…

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Blackberry mobile apps should be required by Congress, says Chen

Julie Campbell
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The company’s CEO has now sent an open letter to the members, calling for “net neutrality”. The CEO of BlackBerry has issued an open letter to the members of United States Congress, claiming that the developers of mobile apps should be required to ensure that their products are compatible with his company’s devices. John Chen is seeking this move in the name of “net neutrality”. Chen has stated that his effort to encourage the creation of mobile apps that are compatible with BlackBerry devices has to do with “net neutrality”,…

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