RCom launches 'Free Facebook Fridays' scheme

Telecom operator Reliance Communications will offer free access to Facebook on Fridays to its pre-paid GSM customers to boost mobile Internet usage on its network.

Under the scheme, Free Facebook Fridays, all RCom pre-paid GSM customers will be able to access the social networking site without any mobile Internet charges, account balance or deductions from their Internet pack.

"With this offer of Free Facebook Fridays, we believe customers will get an opportunity to connect in an unhindered way, experience the benefits of unfettered net access, and drive data adoption and Internet penetration in the country," RCom Chief Executive Officer (Consumer Business) Gurdeep Singh said  in a statement.