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Old 10-15-12, 01:10 PM   #1
the_tyrant
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Default free wikipedia in the middle east!

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-575...e-middle-east/


A full 25 million mobile users in the Middle East can now use Wikipedia without worrying about data charges.
The Wikimedia Foundation and Saudi Telecom (STC) have teamed up to offer the free access through a program known as Wikipedia Zero. The goal behind this initiative is to help people in developing countries more easily get information through Wikipedia. Many users in these countries surf the Internet via mobile devices, so the Wikimedia Foundation tries to work with local carriers to eliminate data charges and other obstacles.

This is a good idea. Free Wikipedia access would be great!
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