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Google Offers Free Wi-Fi Service To Users In India For Accessing Social Networks

Posted: 1/13/2012 1 comments

Google India has partnered with O-zone Networks, India's Leader in Wireless Mobility Solutions recently. The two giants aim to provide free Wi-Fi services to use Google Plus unlimited and YouTube for 10 minutes per week. For having access to other websites, the user has to pay for minutes only.

For the obvious reason that Google+ is diminishing and users losing interest, Google has taken this step. As 'The Atlantic' rightly says, "this is kind of like getting free Wi-Fi at the airport (oh!) and then realizing you're only able to browse the airport's own website (oh)."

Moreover, O-Zone is in talks with Google to make it a long-term contract. "This is a first-of-its kind promotional tie-up. This association between Google India and O-Zone Networks reinforces the fact that people are now realizing the power of Wi-Fi", says Sanjeev Sarin, CEO of O-Zone Networks.

Google Offers Free Websites To Indian SMBs That'll Help Them Grow Online

Posted: 11/02/2011

“India Get Your Business Online” is a recent initiative by Google Inc. that will help small to medium sized business owners to create an online presence for their business. They call it “first-of-its-kind” program that will offer free websites, domain and hosting services along with easy to use tools that will help business owners get in tune with the whole concept of running a business online.

Google reports that, “India is home to an estimated 8 million small businesses, only about 5% have a website.” Through this program, Google aims to bridge the gap between Indian merchants and their lack of eCommerce knowledge. According to Rajan Anandan, MD & Vice President of Sales & Operations in India, “Businesses often believe that getting online is too complex, costly and time-consuming; this perception prevents many SMBs from taking the first step towards building an online presence.”