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 Lucy Quist

Airtel signs partnership agreement with Facebook

Airtel Ghana, the Public Relations Excellence Awards Telecoms Company of the Year, has announced a partnership with Facebook to offer the Internet.org app to its customers in Ghana.

Facebook’s Internet.org app provides a set of locally relevant basic Internet services for existing and new customers free of charge in order to make it easier for people to access the internet. 

At the launch, Airtel Ghana’s Managing Director, Madam Lucy Quist, said, “Our partnership with Facebook, which brings their internet.org mobile app to Ghana, opens up more opportunities for the millions of people to stay connected and grow their potential from the wealth of information available on the Internet”.

 “We have invested heavily in upgrading and expanding our network over the last few years to provide access to information in all areas including remote and rural populations in Ghana,” she added. 

According to her, Airtel was “proud that we have the second largest network in Ghana with the fastest 3G experience driven by our powerful 3.75G and second carrier investments”. 

Madam Quist said the partnership with Facebook would make it easier for people to access basic Internet services.  

“We have been at the forefront of the data revolution in Ghana. Through Facebook’s Internet.org app, Airtel customers using mobile Internet capable devices will now be able to access a set of free services in categories such as health, education, communication, jobs and local information. We are proud to be part of Africa’s increasing relevance and contribution to the global innovation map,” she added.

The Vice-President of Internet.org at Facebook, Mr Chris Daniels, said, “Following the launch of the Internet.org app in Zambia and Kenya, Facebook is excited to continue its partnership with Airtel to bring the Internet.org app to Ghana. 

He said, “Access to free basic services in categories such as education, health and communication will give everyone the tools to lead better lives and stay more connected and informed".

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