Indosat and Facebook have partnered to launch Internet.org in Indonesia as part of the “Internet Tanpa Pulsa Untuk Semua” initiative for all Indonesians.
Facebook's Internet.org makes the internet more accessible for all Indonesians through a set of basic services, including useful health, education, social media for communication, & news. The initiative is aimed at making internet access available to the two thirds of the world’s population who have never been connected to the internet before.
In Indonesia, Indosat is the first operator that provides easy access to the Internet without -“Pulsa” to all Indonesians. Internet without -“Pulsa” offer is also in line with Indosat’s Corporate Social Responsibility mission to bring the benefit to internet access to Indonesians.
”Internet.org connects people with a new world of information including for health, education or even simply helping football fans stay up to date with their team’s latest results. Indonesia’s government has clear targets to bring more of our nation’s people online including increasing wireless connectivity across the country while also making this connectivity affordable for the everyday person”, remarked Alexander Rusli, President Director and CEO of Indosat.
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said: “When people have access to basic internet services in areas like jobs, health and education, they can change lives and communities. We’re excited to partner with Indosat to bring connectivity to more people in Indonesia through Internet.org.”
Indosat provides internet access at no charge through the Internet.org services both for IM3 & Mentari (pre-paid customers) and Matrix (post-paid customers). 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.
