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The ultimate test for Facebook's zero-rating model occurred in India. In 2015, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched a consultation process regarding differential pricing. Proponents of net neutrality organized a massive campaign against Free Basics, arguing it violated the open nature of the web.

In 2016, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) effectively banned Free Basics, ruling that service providers could not offer discriminatory pricing for data services based on content. Impact and Legacy facebook.com zero

If a user wanted to view a photo or watch a video, they would receive a notification stating that data charges would apply, allowing them to opt-in to a paid data session. Global Expansion and "Free Basics" The ultimate test for Facebook's zero-rating model occurred