All Digicel customers can now access social network Facebook for free on their mobile phones without affecting their data plan or credit. The Facebook Flex was introduced to Jamaican customers on Wednesday.
The move, which is intended to increase the number of customers who access the Internet, suggests a shift in strategy for Digicel. Despite the free Facebook access, however, the telecoms company still holds a very strong position against the concept of ‘net neutrality’ which it sees as an abuse of its investment by Internet companies including those that offer free communication services online.