FREE BASICS is a joint initiative of airtel and Facebook towards
bridging the digital divide and building a knowledge-based society.

Fueling affordable internet access to local and international content,
which can act as key enablers to drive “Digital Nigeria” on the
smartphone network

Free Basics is a service from Facebook that lets you visit websites
on your phone free, even with zero balance!


Just go to www.freebasics.com to get access to Facebook,
Onetouch, and over 30 other internet websites free.

There is no cost to you.

You can do many things with Free Basics, like:

Use Facebook to connect with friends & family
Get up to date on global and local news
Buy and sell things
Get sports updates
Find health and education information
…and much more!


Some of the websites available are:

Entertainment Store

Goal.com

PASS.NG

Wikipedia

Yuzah

Messenger

SuperSport

MatchUp.NG

Jobberman

Nairaland

Ask a Doctor

BBC News



Follow these steps to use Free Basics:


1. On your airtel phone, go to your phone’s settings.

2. Turn on mobile data. Don’t worry, Free Basics won’t deduct
airtime from your balance.

3. Go to the internet on your phone browser

4. Type: www.freebasics.com

5. Click “Continue” to accept the Terms. Now you can use Free
Basics!


http://africa.airtel.com/wps/wcm/connect/africarevamp/nigeria/home/personal/internet/services/free-basics

FAQs


Q: What is Free Basics by Facebook?


With Free Basics, you can use Facebook and other useful
websites for free. The websites are available on your
mobile phone without charging you for data.
You can use Free Basics to access a variety of
entertainment, health, education, finance, communication,
news and local information websites.


Q. How is this different from a data pack

Free Basics is a set of websites you can browse without
data charges. Data packs allow you to use any website or
app, but you will be charged for that usage.


Q. What happens if you click outside of the free
websites offered?

The data you use when you visit Free Basics’ websites
does not count against your data plan. You will get a
warning if you're about to visit sites outside of the free
websites, indicating that data charges apply.


Q. Is Free Basics a website or an app?


It's both a website and an app. The Free Basics Android
app and www.freebasics.com allow people to browse a
set of useful websites without data charges


Q: Who can access Free Basics?


All active airtel subscribers with a data capable phone can
access Free Basics via their internet browser or Android
app.


Q: Why is Free Basics free?


Many people cannot afford the price of data and do not
understand what the internet can be used for. Free Basics
is free so that people can have access to the internet and
see the value that it can provide.


Q: How do I make sure it's free?


You can test this by checking your balance before and
after using Free Basics. If you're on Android, make sure
you've turned off your background data and notifications.


Q: After using Free Basics my balance/load went
down, why?

Use of Free Basics websites does not cost or use any data,
but if you're using other applications like email or chat,
those may be using your data.


Q: What will happen if I access sites or apps not
included in Free Basics?


You will either be charged with the standard data charge
or it will be deducted from your data package. You will
also be charged for the following:
Clicking on links outside of Free Basics
Running background applications or automatic
phone updates.
You may also be charged for viewing photos
and videos on Facebook within Free Basics

Q: Can I use other internet packages while using
the Free Basics?

Yes, you can use any mobile internet package or call/text
& data combo offers while using the Free Basics promo.
Using the websites provides via Free Basics does not
deduct from your balance.


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There's also a free basic app for Android which makes the browsing even more easier.

ok

Kamaye:
There's also a free basic app for Android which makes the browsing even more easier.

but, with d app u can't signin to nairaland.

pat077:
but, with d app u can't signin to nairaland.

U can login to nairaland through the free basic website using opera mini or your phone's native browser. Just enter the URL below in your browser. You should be able to login without issues. That's what I'm using to post this:
http-www-nairaland-com.0.freebasics.com

Sheggy13:

U can login to nairaland through the free basic website using opera mini or your phone's native browser. Just enter the URL below in your browser. You should be able to login without issues. That's what I'm using to post this:
http-www-nairaland-com.0.freebasics.com

i know that, was referring to the free basics app.

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