Free Basics by Facebook

4.1
15.8K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

With Free Basics, you can connect to Facebook and other websites for free using a SIM card from a qualifying mobile operator. Stay in touch with friends and family, search for jobs, check out news and sports updates, and get health information – all without data charges.

Free Basics includes websites like:
• AccuWeather
• BabyCenter & MAMA
• BBC News
• Dictionary.com
• ESPN
• Facebook
• UNICEF
Websites vary by country.

Free Basics by Facebook is part of the Internet.org initiative. We’re working with mobile operators around the world to make Free Basics widely available.

These mobile operators have agreed to not charge you for the data used to browse Free Basics. Data used beyond Free Basics, including but not limited to any minimum balance requirements and text messaging costs, may still result in standard rates and charges from your mobile operator.
Updated on
Dec 22, 2022

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.1
15.6K reviews
Eneh Chigozie
December 3, 2023
I've been using this app for 4 years nw and it's been awesome until 2023 when Free Books by WorldReader stopped showing adult content really it's so frustrating. I did not use the app for close to a year cos i lost my smart phone and on getting a new phone to finally enjoy some of my favourite books then all i find is children content. Pls something should be done about this even if standard data charges apply cos they already do.
192 people found this review helpful
A Google user
November 3, 2019
Hello Facebook team. The app is brilliant especially for students looking to research but my one problem is that it's not available to everyone. In south Africa only MTN and Cell C carriers have access it's capabilities but others including myself who have switched to Telkom do not have the same access. Please make it available to everyone. Thank You
1,404 people found this review helpful
Uchendu Genevieve
June 23, 2022
I so love this app! And am so happy a nice platform has been created for reading. Atleast,this would enhance and encourage more people who doesn't like flipping through pages to be reading online instead. I'm really happy about this. And please,any time there's a new version please don't fail to let us know and keep on bringing nice,adventurous and exciting stories.. And long novels of course..
756 people found this review helpful