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== Wikipedia Zero / Mobile Partnerships General & Strategy ==
== General Program Coverage ==
=== Wikipedia Zero ===
* PaidContent, Oct 27 2011 [http://paidcontent.org/article/419-wikimedia-doubles-down-on-mobile-with-wikipedia-zero-carrier-appeals/ Wikimedia Doubles Down on Mobile with Wikipedia Zero, Carrier Appeals]
* PaidContent, Oct 27 2011 [http://paidcontent.org/article/419-wikimedia-doubles-down-on-mobile-with-wikipedia-zero-carrier-appeals/ Wikimedia Doubles Down on Mobile with Wikipedia Zero, Carrier Appeals]
* MediaNama, Oct 28 2011 [http://www.medianama.com/2011/10/223-size-zero-wikipedia-looks-to-telcos-handset-cos-for-free-mobile-access/ Size Zero: Wikipedia looks to telcos and handset cos for free access]
* MediaNama, Oct 28 2011 [http://www.medianama.com/2011/10/223-size-zero-wikipedia-looks-to-telcos-handset-cos-for-free-mobile-access/ Size Zero: Wikipedia looks to telcos and handset cos for free access]
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* Ekai.gr (Greek) Nov 20, 2012 [http://www.skai.gr/news/technology/article/217594/h-wikipedia-sas-epitrepei-na-anevazete-video/ Wikipedia σας επιτρέπει να ανεβάζετε video (Wikipedia allows you to upload video)]
* Ekai.gr (Greek) Nov 20, 2012 [http://www.skai.gr/news/technology/article/217594/h-wikipedia-sas-epitrepei-na-anevazete-video/ Wikipedia σας επιτρέπει να ανεβάζετε video (Wikipedia allows you to upload video)]
* AllAfrica.com Nov 28, 2012 [http://allafrica.com/stories/201211281483.html Winners of $1m in Grants Focus on Citizen Engagement, Investigative Tools and Whistleblower Security]
* AllAfrica.com Nov 28, 2012 [http://allafrica.com/stories/201211281483.html Winners of $1m in Grants Focus on Citizen Engagement, Investigative Tools and Whistleblower Security]
* news24, Dec 10, 2012 [http://www.news24.com/Technology/News/SA-learners-lobby-for-free-Wikipedia-20121210 SA learners lobby for free Wikipedia]
* TechCrunch, Dec 10, 2012 [http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/10/50-android-smartphones-are-disrupting-africa-much-faster-than-you-think-says-wikipedias-jimmy-wales/ $50 Android Smartphones Are Disrupting Africa Much Faster Than You Think, Says Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales]
* TechCrunch, Dec 10, 2012 [http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/10/50-android-smartphones-are-disrupting-africa-much-faster-than-you-think-says-wikipedias-jimmy-wales/ $50 Android Smartphones Are Disrupting Africa Much Faster Than You Think, Says Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales]
* Techstation (Italian), Dec 11, 2012 [http://www.techstation.it/mobile/news/wales-wikipedia-gli-smartphone-in-africa-sono-in-crescita-6375.html Wales (Wikipedia): gli smartphone in Africa sono in crescita (Wales: smartphones are on the rise in Africa)]
* Techstation (Italian), Dec 11, 2012 [http://www.techstation.it/mobile/news/wales-wikipedia-gli-smartphone-in-africa-sono-in-crescita-6375.html Wales (Wikipedia): gli smartphone in Africa sono in crescita (Wales: smartphones are on the rise in Africa)]
* The Telegraph, Dec 12, 2012 [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/wikipedia/9736665/Wikipedia-founders-solution-to-inaccurate-entries-send-us-an-email.html Wikipedia founder’s solution to inaccurate entries: ‘send us an email’]
* The Telegraph, Dec 12, 2012 [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/wikipedia/9736665/Wikipedia-founders-solution-to-inaccurate-entries-send-us-an-email.html Wikipedia founder’s solution to inaccurate entries: ‘send us an email’]
* IT News Africa, Dec 12, 2012 [http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2012/12/south-african-learners-lobby-for-free-wikipedia-access/ South African Learners Lobby For Free Wikipedia Access]
* HumanIpo, Dec 12, 2012 [http://www.humanipo.com/news/2845/WikiAfrica-believe-free-access-for-children-could-become-reality WikiAfrica believe free access for children could become reality]
* All Things Digital, Dec 20, 2012 [http://allthingsd.com/20121220/the-fifth-biggest-site-in-the-world-operated-on-a-budget-of-27m-last-year/ The Fifth-Biggest Site in the World Operated on a Budget of $27M Last Year]
* All Things Digital, Dec 20, 2012 [http://allthingsd.com/20121220/the-fifth-biggest-site-in-the-world-operated-on-a-budget-of-27m-last-year/ The Fifth-Biggest Site in the World Operated on a Budget of $27M Last Year]
* Terra Media (Catalan), Jan 1, 2013 [http://bloc.meddia.net/wikipedia-zero-un-mutirao-del-segle-xxi WIKIPEDIA ZERO, UN MUTIRÃO DEL SEGLE XXI (WIKIPEDIA ZERO, A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MUTIRÃO0]
* Terra Media (Catalan), Jan 1, 2013 [http://bloc.meddia.net/wikipedia-zero-un-mutirao-del-segle-xxi WIKIPEDIA ZERO, UN MUTIRÃO DEL SEGLE XXI (WIKIPEDIA ZERO, A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MUTIRÃO0]
* IT Web South Africa, Jan 9, 2013 [http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60956:students-want-free-mobile-wikipedia Students want free mobile Wikipedia]
* Nieman Journalism Lab, Jan 17, 2013 [http://www.niemanlab.org/2013/01/wikipedia-plans-to-expand-mobile-access-around-the-globe-with-new-funding Wikipedia plans to expand mobile access around the globe with new funding]
* Nieman Journalism Lab, Jan 17, 2013 [http://www.niemanlab.org/2013/01/wikipedia-plans-to-expand-mobile-access-around-the-globe-with-new-funding Wikipedia plans to expand mobile access around the globe with new funding]
* The Next Web, Feb 2, 2013 [http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/02/02/driven-by-developing-countries-wikipedia-passes-3bn-monthly-mobile-page-views-aims-for-4bn-by-june/ Driven by developing countries, Wikipedia passes 3bn monthly mobile page views, aims for 4bn by June]
* The Next Web, Feb 2, 2013 [http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/02/02/driven-by-developing-countries-wikipedia-passes-3bn-monthly-mobile-page-views-aims-for-4bn-by-june/ Driven by developing countries, Wikipedia passes 3bn monthly mobile page views, aims for 4bn by June]
* LiveMint, Feb 4, 2013 [http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TezKkad4hYyvv8mFu5zrQP/Wikipedia-aims-for-billion-users-with-mobile-spread.html Wikipedia aims for billion users with mobile spread]
* LiveMint, Feb 4, 2013 [http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TezKkad4hYyvv8mFu5zrQP/Wikipedia-aims-for-billion-users-with-mobile-spread.html Wikipedia aims for billion users with mobile spread]
* Knight Foundation Blog, February 22, 2013 [http://www.knightfoundation.org/blogs/knightblog/2013/2/22/getting-wikipedia-people-who-need-it-most/ Getting Wikipedia to the People Who Need It Most]
* Knight Foundation Blog, February 22, 2013 [http://www.knightfoundation.org/blogs/knightblog/2013/2/22/getting-wikipedia-people-who-need-it-most/ Getting Wikipedia to the People Who Need It Most]
* TechnoBuffalo, February 22, 2013 [http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/02/22/wikipedia-zero-sms/ Wikipedia Zero Wants to Bring Wikipedia to Mobile Users Without a Data Plan]
* Engadget, February 23, 2013 [http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/23/wikipedia-expects-to-offer-sms-based-access-within-months/ Wikipedia expects to offer SMS-based access within months]
* Tech2.in, February 23, 2013 [http://tech2.in.com/news/web-services/you-may-soon-be-able-to-receive-wikipedia-articles-via-sms/779722 You may soon be able to receive Wikipedia articles via SMS]
* Popular Mechanics, March 8, 2013 [http://www.popularmechanics.com/how-to/blog/sxsw-wikipedia-for-non-smartphones-is-brilliant-here-s-why-15189767 SXSW: Wikipedia for Non-Smartphones Is Brilliant. Here's Why]
* Popular Mechanics, March 8, 2013 [http://www.popularmechanics.com/how-to/blog/sxsw-wikipedia-for-non-smartphones-is-brilliant-here-s-why-15189767 SXSW: Wikipedia for Non-Smartphones Is Brilliant. Here's Why]
* Daily Prothom-Alo (Bangla), March 14, 2013 [http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2013-03-14/news/336226 উইকিপিডিয়া জিরো প্রকল্প পেল ইন্টারঅ্যাকটিভ পুরস্কার (How to get an interactive Zero Project Award)]
* Daily Prothom-Alo (Bangla), March 14, 2013 [http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2013-03-14/news/336226 উইকিপিডিয়া জিরো প্রকল্প পেল ইন্টারঅ্যাকটিভ পুরস্কার (How to get an interactive Zero Project Award)]
* InformationWeek, March 20, 2013 [http://www.informationweek.in/mobile/13-03-21/how_wikipedia_plans_to_use_mobile_phones_for_empowering_knowledge_seekers.aspx How Wikipedia plans to use mobile phones for empowering knowledge seekers]
* El Diaro (Spanish), June 5, 2013 [http://www.eldiario.es/turing/Moviles_0_139636070.html El móvil como factor de crecimiento: algunos proyectos (The phone as a growth factor: some projects)]
* New York Times, June 30, 2013 [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/30/magazine/jimmy-wales-is-not-an-internet-billionaire.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Jimmy Wales Is Not an Internet Billionaire]
* The Guardian, July 23, 2013 [http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jul/23/wikipedia-jimmy-wales-open-data Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales explains its mission to be mainstream]
* The Independent, July 23, 2013 [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/wikipedia-wants-you-were-a-startup-in-stealth-mode-says-jimmy-wales-as-he-plans-to-open-data-to-all-8728357.html Wikipedia wants you: 'We're a startup in stealth mode', says Jimmy Wales as he plans to open data to all]

==== Net neutrality ====
See also: [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/07/net-neutrality-and-global-digital-divide Electronic Frontier Foundation's statement], [//blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/01/wikipedia-zero-and-net-neutrality-protecting-the-internet the Wikimedia Foundation's statement].

* Quartz, May 30, 2014 [https://qz.com/215064/when-net-neutrality-backfires-chile-just-killed-free-access-to-wikipedia-and-facebook/ When net neutrality backfires: Chile just killed free access to Wikipedia and Facebook]
* GeekSided, August 3, 2014 [https://geeksided.com/2014/08/03/wikipedia-zero-balances-net-neutrality-universal-access/ Wikipedia Zero balances net neutrality, universal access]
* AccessNow blog, August 8, 2014 [https://www.accessnow.org/blog/2014/08/08/wikipedia-zero-and-net-neutrality-wikimedia-turns-its-back-on-the-open Wikipedia Zero and net neutrality: Wikimedia turns its back on the open internet]
* Washington Post, November 25, 2014 [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/11/25/wikipedias-complicated-relationship-with-net-neutrality/ Wikipedia’s ‘complicated’ relationship with net neutrality]

=== Wikipedia by Text (SMS/USSD) ===
* TechnoBuffalo, February 22, 2013 [http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/02/22/wikipedia-zero-sms/ Wikipedia Zero Wants to Bring Wikipedia to Mobile Users Without a Data Plan]
* Engadget, February 23, 2013 [http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/23/wikipedia-expects-to-offer-sms-based-access-within-months/ Wikipedia expects to offer SMS-based access within months]
* Tech2.in, February 23, 2013 [http://tech2.in.com/news/web-services/you-may-soon-be-able-to-receive-wikipedia-articles-via-sms/779722 You may soon be able to receive Wikipedia articles via SMS]
* Telegraph (Ukranian), May 7, 2013 [http://telegraf.com.ua/tehnologii/402714-vikipediya-stanet-dostupnoy-s-pomoshhyu-sms.html Википедия станет доступной с помощью СМС (Wikipedia will be available through SMS)]

=== South Africa Student Lobby ===
* ECMarchitect.com, December 21, 2012 [http://ecmarchitect.com/archives/2013/11/21/3588 personal blog]
* news24, Dec 10, 2012 [http://www.news24.com/Technology/News/SA-learners-lobby-for-free-Wikipedia-20121210 SA learners lobby for free Wikipedia]
* IT News Africa, Dec 12, 2012 [http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2012/12/south-african-learners-lobby-for-free-wikipedia-access/ South African Learners Lobby For Free Wikipedia Access]
* HumanIpo, Dec 12, 2012 [http://www.humanipo.com/news/2845/WikiAfrica-believe-free-access-for-children-could-become-reality WikiAfrica believe free access for children could become reality]
* IT Web South Africa, Jan 9, 2013 [http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60956:students-want-free-mobile-wikipedia Students want free mobile Wikipedia]
* Sowetan, June 13, 2013 [http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/youthtube/2013/06/13/let-pupils-roam-info-highway Let pupils roam info highway]
* IOL, June 13, 2013 [http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/telecoms/schoolkids-talk-wikipedia-listens-1.1531805#.Ubpa6Zz9VlG Schoolkids talk, Wikipedia listens]
* Memeburn, June 13, 2013 [http://memeburn.com/2013/06/sa-learners-lobby-for-data-free-wikipedia-access/ South African learners lobby for data-free Wikipedia access]
* ITWeb, June 26, 2013 [http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65202:free-wikipedia-for-learners-a-pipedream? Free Wikipedia for learners a pipedream?]
* LazyGamer, Nov 2, 2013 [http://www.lazygamer.net/south-africa/please-mtn-vodacom-cell-c-and-telkom-listen-to-the-kids/ Please MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom; listen to the kids]
* HTXT.Africa, November 3, 2012 [http://www.htxt.co.za/2013/11/03/dear-cell-c-vodacom-mtn-and-telkom-south-african-students-want-free-access-to-wikipedia/]
* Times Live, Nov 6, 2013 [http://www.timeslive.co.za/scitech/2013/11/06/sa-pupils-ask-mobile-operators-to-give-them-wikipedia SA pupils ask mobile operators to give them Wikipedia]
* Business Tech, Nov. 8, 2013[http://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/49079/we-want-free-wikipedia-sa-students/ We want free Wikipedia SA students]
* Daily Dot, November 9, 2013 [http://www.dailydot.com/technology/wikipedia-zero-data-internet/ Wikipedia Zero: All the world's information, no Internet access needed]
* Giornalettismo (Italian), November 11, 2013 [http://www.giornalettismo.com/archives/1211043/gli-studenti-sudafricani-chiedono-laccesso-gratuito-a-wikipedia/ Gli studenti che chiedono l’accesso “gratuito” a Wikipedia]
* DLD14 - Mobile For Good: Wikipedia Zero and Beyond (Jimmy Wales, David Kirkpatrick), January 20, 2014 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIeYYOp80PQ DLD14 - Mobile For Good: Wikipedia Zero and Beyond (Jimmy Wales, David Kirkpatrick)]
====MTN Signs====
* MTN (youtube channel), February 13, 2014 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEgRnwGj4tc&feature=youtu.be MTN SA #NekNomination: Free Access to Wikipedia]
* iafrica.com, February 14, 2014 [http://technology.iafrica.com/news/903184.html MTN gives free access to Wikipedia]
* Memeburn , February 14, 2014 [http://memeburn.com/2014/02/mtn-answers-neknomination-by-giving-users-free-wikipedia-access/ MTN answers #Neknomination by giving users free Wikipedia access]
* mybroadband.co.za , February 14, 2014 [http://mybroadband.co.za/news/internet/96775-mtn-offers-free-wikipedia-access.html MTN offers free Wikipedia access]
* IT NEWS Africa , February 14, 2014 [http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2014/02/mtn-provides-free-wikipedia-access/ MTN provides free Wikipedia access]
* Biztech Africa, February 14, 2014 [http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/neknomination-leads-free-mobile-wikipedia-sa/7712/?section=mobile NekNomination leads to free mobile Wikipedia in SA]
* HTXT.Africa, February 14, 2014 [http://www.htxt.co.za/2014/02/14/mtn-provides-free-access-wikipedia/ MTN provides free access to Wikipedia for all]
* Business Tech by my broadband, February 14, 2014 [http://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/53129/mtn-offers-free-wikipedia/ MTN offers free Wikipedia]
* MTN (youtube channel), February 14, 2014 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc2lVRtWEvM MTN SA #NekNomination: Free Access to Wikipedia] video samples [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nTVAmstteM this] and doesnt provide adequate cc credit
* *iol, February 19, 2014 [http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/telecoms/neknomination-spurs-positive-action-1.1649397#.UwTQBUJdXSw neknomination spurs positive action]
* TED, Feb 20, 2014 [http://blog.ted.com/2014/03/20/jimmy-wales-latest-venture-a-telephone-company-that-doesnt-advertise/ jimmy-wales-latest-venture-a-telephone-company-that-doesnt-advertise]


== Orange, Announced Jan 2012 ==
== Orange, Announced Jan 2012 ==
Please note the [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/Orange_and_WMF_partner_on_Wikipedia_mobile press release] and [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Projects/Partnerships/Q_and_A FAQ] on the partnership.
Please note the [[Press_releases/Orange_and_WMF_partner_on_Wikipedia_mobile|press release]] and [[:m:Mobile_Projects/Partnerships/Q_and_A|FAQ]] on the partnership.


=== Partnership Announcement===
=== Partnership Announcement===
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==== Cameroon ====
==== Cameroon ====
* MBOA Biz [http://www.biz.mboa.info/telecom/fr/entreprises/actualite/3285,orange-offre-wikipedia-sans-frais-de-connexion.html Orange offre Wikipédia sans frais de connexion (Orange offers free Wikipedia Connection)]
* MBOA Biz [http://www.biz.mboa.info/telecom/fr/entreprises/actualite/3285,orange-offre-wikipedia-sans-frais-de-connexion.html Orange offre Wikipédia sans frais de connexion (Orange offers free Wikipedia Connection)]

==== Madagascar ====
* Ecofin [http://www.agenceecofin.com/operateurs/2309-13783-madagascar-des-offres-d-orange-pour-faciliter-l-acces-au-mobile-a-l-internet-et-a-la-connaissance Madagascar: des offres d’Orange pour faciliter l’accès au mobile, à l’Internet et à la connaissance (Orange Madagascar offers easy to access knowledge on mobile internet)]


== Telenor, Announced Feb 2012 ==
== Telenor, Announced Feb 2012 ==
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===In-Country Launches and Coverage===
===In-Country Launches and Coverage===


====Digi Malaysia====
====Malaysia====
* [http://www.digi.com.my/aboutdigi/media/mr_press_det.do?id=7122&pgPoint=1&year=2012 Press Release on Digi Site]
* [http://www.digi.com.my/aboutdigi/media/mr_press_det.do?id=7122&pgPoint=1&year=2012 Press Release on Digi Site]
* Lowyat.net [http://www.lowyat.net/v2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6785&Itemid=2 Browse Wikipedia for Free on DiGiLive Zero Portal - Wikipedia Zero]
* Lowyat.net [http://www.lowyat.net/v2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6785&Itemid=2 Browse Wikipedia for Free on DiGiLive Zero Portal - Wikipedia Zero]
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== STC, Announced Oct 2012 ==
== STC, Announced Oct 2012 ==
Please note the [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/WMF_and_STC_partner_on_WP_Zero_in_the_Middle_East press release] and [https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Mobile_partnerships#STC FAQ] on the partnership.
Please note the [[Press_releases/WMF_and_STC_partner_on_WP_Zero_in_the_Middle_East|press release]] and [https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Mobile_partnerships#STC FAQ] on the partnership.


=== Partnership Announcement and SA Launch ===
=== Partnership Announcement and SA Launch ===
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== Vimpelcom, Announced Jan 2013 ==
== Vimpelcom, Announced Jan 2013 ==
Please note the [https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/VimpelCom_partners_with_the_Wikimedia_Foundation press release] and [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Mobile_partnerships#VimpelCom FAQ] on the partnership.
Please note the [https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/VimpelCom_partners_with_the_Wikimedia_Foundation press release] and [[Mobile_partnerships#VimpelCom|FAQ]] on the partnership.


=== Partnership Announcement ===
=== Partnership Announcement ===
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* ITtimes (German) [http://www.it-times.de/news/nachricht/datum/2013/01/25/vimpelcom-setzt-auf-mobile-daten/ Vimpelcom setzt auf Mobile Daten (Vimpelcom is based on Mobile Data)]
* ITtimes (German) [http://www.it-times.de/news/nachricht/datum/2013/01/25/vimpelcom-setzt-auf-mobile-daten/ Vimpelcom setzt auf Mobile Daten (Vimpelcom is based on Mobile Data)]
* Rg.ru (Russian) [http://www.rg.ru/2013/01/25/wiki-site-anons.html "Билайн" не будет брать плату за мобильный доступ к "Википедии" ("Beeline" is not to charge for mobile access to the "Wikipedia")]
* Rg.ru (Russian) [http://www.rg.ru/2013/01/25/wiki-site-anons.html "Билайн" не будет брать плату за мобильный доступ к "Википедии" ("Beeline" is not to charge for mobile access to the "Wikipedia")]

=== In-Country Launches and Coverage ===
==== Russia ====
* Trud-ost [http://trud-ost.ru/?p=199215 Абоненты «Билайна» получили бесплатный доступ к «Википедии» (Subscribers of "Beeline" get free access to the "Wikipedia")]
* Kazan.aif [http://www.kazan.aif.ru/society/news/88780 «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Gtoday [http://gtoday.ru/news/beeline_otkrivaet_wikipedia «Билайн» открывает «Википедию» ("Beeline" open "Wikipedia")]
* Ferra [http://www.ferra.ru/ru/techlife/news/2013/04/29/Beeline-Wikipedia/ ("Beeline" opened a free access to Wikipedia)]
* Gornews [http://gornews.nnov.org/blogi/__bilayn___otkryvaet_besplatnyy_dostup_k_vikipedii.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Tltonline [http://www.tltonline.ru/news/2013/04/30/bilayn_otkryvaet_besplatnyi_dostup_k_vikipedii/ «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Moneymatika [http://www.moneymatika.ru/mobilnye-tarify/novosti/s-bilayn-vikipediya-stala-esche-bolee-dostupnoy-1786.html С Билайн Википедия стала еще более доступной (With Beeline Wikipedia has become even more accessible)]
* Livepark [http://livepark.pro/company/company_beeline/12963.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Yamobi [http://yamobi.ru/posts/bilayn_otkryivaet_besplatnyiy_dostup_k_vikipedii.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Mobi-help [http://mobi-help.ru/ekono-na-sotovoi-svyazi/65-beeline/3679-abonentam-beeline-wikipedia-pesplatno Абонентам Билайн - Википедия бесплатно (Beeline - Wikipedia free)]
* Astrakhan-online [http://www.astrakhan-online.ru/press-release/bilajn-otkryvaet-besplatnyj-dostup-k-vikipedii/ «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Citysakh [http://citysakh.ru/news/?newsid=33919 "Билайн" открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* News.1777 [http://news.1777.ru/14638-bilayn-otkryvaet-besplatnyy-dostup-k-vikipedii.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Stapravda [http://www.stapravda.ru/20130514/bilayn_obyavil_o_besplatnom_dostupe_k_vikipedii_68358.html Билайн объявил о бесплатном доступе к Википедии (Beeline announced free access to Wikipedia)]
* Chechnyatoday [http://www.chechnyatoday.com/content/view/25815/89 «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* u7a [http://u7a.ru/articles/economics/5295 Башкирия: «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии (Bashkortostan: "Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Amur [http://www.amur.info/press/2/6/3507.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Lipetskmedia [http://www.lipetskmedia.ru/news/view/23025-_Bilaiin__otkrivayet.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии в Липецке ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia in Lipetsk)]
* Ikaluga [http://ikaluga.com/news/2013/05/06/bilayn-otkryl-besplatnyy-dostup-k-vikipedii «Билайн» открыл бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" opened a free access to Wikipedia)]
* Informpskov [http://informpskov.ru/news/114453.html "Википедия" стала бесплатной для абонентов "Билайн" ("Wikipedia" became free for the subscribers of "Beeline")]
* Gorod54 [http://gorod54.ru/index.php?newsid=23701 «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Yugopolis [http://www.yugopolis.ru/news/hitech/2013/04/30/52010/bilain-vikipediya-mobilnye-operatory Билайн открывает краснодарцам бесплатный доступ к Википедии (Beeline offers of Krasnodar free access to Wikipedia)]
* Deloru [http://deloru.ru/news/9487/ «БИЛАЙН» ОТКРЫВАЕТ БЕСПЛАТНЫЙ ДОСТУП К ВИКИПЕДИИ ("BEELINE" OFFERS FREE ACCESS TO WIKIPEDIA)]
* Mskit [http://www.mskit.ru/short_news/s142282/ «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Marimedia [http://www.marimedia.ru/news/business/item/21511/ «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Vremyan [http://www.vremyan.ru/news/bilajn_otkryvaet_besplatnyj_dostup_k_vikipedii.html «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Mobiset [http://www.mobiset.ru/news/text/?id=24377 «Билайн» открыл бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" announced the opening of free access to Wikipedia)]
* CNews Telecom [http://telecom.cnews.ru/news/line/index.shtml?2013/04/29/527367 «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к «Википедии» ("Beeline" offers free access to the "Wikipedia")]
* Niann [http://www.niann.ru/?id=431348&template=yandex "Билайн" открывает бесплатный допуск к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Aif-nn [http://www.aif-nn.ru/society/news/140966 «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии ("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]
* Tulapressa [http://www.tulapressa.ru/2013/04/bilajn-otkryvaet-besplatnyj-dostup-k-vikipedii/ «БИЛАЙН» ОТКРЫВАЕТ БЕСПЛАТНЫЙ ДОСТУП К ВИКИПЕДИИ ("BEELINE" OFFERS FREE ACCESS TO WIKIPEDIA)]
* Content-review [http://www.content-review.com/articles/22884/ «Билайн» открывает бесплатный доступ к Википедии("Beeline" offers free access to Wikipedia)]

==== Pakistan ====
* Daily Times [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\06\04\story_4-6-2013_pg10_3 Wikipedia Zero to enhance Mobilink’s Taleem projects]
* The Nation [http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/business/05-Jun-2013/mobilink-brings-wikipedia-zero-to-pakistan Mobilink brings Wikipedia Zero to Pakistan]
* Top Pakistani [http://www.toppakistani.com/mobilink-brings-wikipedia-zero-offer-for-jazz-and-jazba-customer/ Mobilink brings Wikipedia Zero offer for Jazz and Jazba Customer]
* TMCnet [http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2013/06/03/7177934.htm Mobilink brings Wikipedia Zero to Pakistan]
* PKAwaz [http://www.pkawaz.com/mobilink-brings-free-wikipedia-customers/ Mobilink Brings Free Wikipedia to its Customers]
* MoreMag.pk [http://www.moremag.pk/2013/06/04/mobilink-brings-wikipedia-zero-free-access-to-the-portal/ Mobilink brings Wikipedia Zero, free access to the portal]
* Techinfo.pk [http://www.techinfo.pk/surf-wikipedia-for-free-by-availing-mobilinks-wikipedia-zero-package.html Surf Wikipedia For FREE By Availing Mobilink’s Wikipedia ZERO Package]
* Pak Zindabad [http://pakzindabad.com/2013/06/03/mobilink-brings-wikipedia-zero-to-pakistan/ Mobilink Brings Wikipedia Zero To Pakistan]


== Axiata, Announced March 2013 ==
== Axiata, Announced March 2013 ==
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=== Partnership Announcement ===
=== Partnership Announcement ===


Please note the [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/Axiata_partners_with_the_Wikimedia_Foundation press release] and [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Press_releases/Axiata_partners_with_the_Wikimedia_Foundation FAQ] on the partnership.
Please note the [[Press_releases/Axiata_partners_with_the_Wikimedia_Foundation|press release]] and [[Press_releases/Axiata_partners_with_the_Wikimedia_Foundation|FAQ]] on the partnership.


* Business Times Malaysia [http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20130319142757/Article/index_html Axiata-Wikimedia to offer mobile wikipedia]
* Business Times Malaysia [http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20130319142757/Article/index_html Axiata-Wikimedia to offer mobile wikipedia]
* The Star [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/3/19/business/20130319120313&sec=business Axiata offers free mobile Wikipedia access throughout Asia]
* The Star [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/3/19/business/20130319120313&sec=business Axiata offers free mobile Wikipedia access throughout Asia]
* Bernama [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=935404 Axiata-Wikimedia In Partnership To Offer Free Mobile Wikipedia]
* e27 [http://e27.co/2013/03/21/free-access-to-wikipedia-zero-via-mobile-phone-is-finally-here/ Free access to Wikipedia Zero via mobile phone is finally here]
* DailySocial [https://secure1.telkom.co.za/ir/financial/annual-results-2012/operational-data.html Axiata Group Launches Free Mobile Wikipedia Access Through Wikipedia Zero]
* The Borneo Post [http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/03/19/axiata-wikimedia-in-partnership-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia/ Axiata-Wikimedia in partnership to offer free mobile Wikipedia]

=== In-Country Launches and Coverage===

====Cambodia====
* Phnom Penh Post [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013032164545/Business/axiata-to-offer-free-wikipedia-for-mobiles.html Axiata to offer free Wikipedia for mobiles]
* Phnom Penh Post [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013032564651/Lifestyle/free-wikipedia-pleases-fans-and-business-alike.html Free Wikipedia pleases fans and business alike]

====Indonesia====
* Tribunnews [http://www.tribunnews.com/2013/04/08/gratis-akses-wikipedia-khusus-pelanggan-xl Gratis Akses Wikipedia Khusus Pelanggan XL (Free Wikipedia Access Special Customer XL)]

== Aircel, Announced July 2013 ==

Please note the [[Press_releases/Aircel_partners_with_Wikimedia_Foundation|press release]] and [https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Mobile_partnerships#Aircel FAQ] on the partnership.

* The Economic Times [http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/aircel-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access/articleshow/21334289.cms Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* The Next Web [http://thenextweb.com/media/2013/07/25/wikipedia-zero-arrives-in-india-dropping-mobile-data-charges-for-60m-aircel-subscribers/ Wikipedia Zero arrives in India, dropping mobile data charges for 60m Aircel subscribers]
* The Times of India [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/telecom/Aircel-subscribers-to-get-free-Wikipedia-access/articleshow/21335458.cms Aircel subscribers to get free Wikipedia access]
* The Hindu Business Line [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/aircel-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access/article4952423.ece Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* Business Standard [http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/aircel-partners-wikimedia-foundation-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access-113072500541_1.html Aircel partners Wikimedia Foundation to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* Deccan Chronicle [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130725/news-businesstech/article/aircel-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* The Asian Age [http://www.asianage.com/business/aircel-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access-972 Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* Voice & Data [http://www.voicendata.com/voice-data/news/192334/aircel-join-hands-wikimedia-foundation Aircel join hands with Wikimedia Foundation]
* The Mobile Indian [http://www.themobileindian.com/news/13297_Aircel-users-can-now-access-Wikipedia-for-free-on-mobiles Aircel users can now access Wikipedia for free on mobiles]
* Livemint [http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/3xbhFkgJnxKKK896WqGauK/Aircel-to-offer-free-access-to-Wikipedia.html Aircel to offer free access to Wikipedia]
* NDTV [http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/aircel-customers-can-now-access-wikipedia-on-their-mobile-phones-for-free-397035 Aircel customers can now access Wikipedia on their mobile phones for free]
* The Indian Express [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aircel-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access/1146624/ Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* Next Big What [http://www.nextbigwhat.com/wikipedia-zero-india-aircel-297/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wikipedia-zero-india-aircel Wikipedia Zero is Now In India; Access Wikipedia for Free From Aircel]
* Zee News [http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/technology/aircel-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access_80586.html Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* The Financial Express [http://www.financialexpress.com/news/aircel-to-offer-free-mobile-wikipedia-access/1146624 Aircel to offer free mobile Wikipedia access]
* FoneArena [http://www.fonearena.com/blog/76372/aircel-partners-with-wikimedia-foundation-to-offer-free-wikipedia-access-on-mobile-phones.html Aircel partners with Wikimedia Foundation to offer free Wikipedia access on mobile phones]
* One India (Tamil) [http://tamil.oneindia.in/news/2013/07/25/india-aircel-wikimedia-foundation-deal-customers-have-free-access-wikipedia-179861.html விக்கிமீடியாவுடன் சேர்ந்து 'ப்ரீ' விக்கிபீடியா ஆக்சஸ் அளிக்கும் ஏர்செல் (Wikimedia along with the 'free' access provider Aircel Wikipedia)]
* CoolAge [http://www.coolage.in/2013/07/29/wikipedias-smart-innovations/ Wikipedia's Smart Innovations]
* Mobiletor [http://www.mobiletor.com/2013/07/26/aircel-wikimedia-wikipedia-zero-india/ Aircel and Wikimedia join forces over Wikipedia Zero service for mobile]
* Medianama [http://www.medianama.com/2013/07/223-wikipedia-partners-aircel-to-offer-free-access/ Wikipedia Partners Aircel To Offer Free Access]
* Tech2 [http://tech2.in.com/news/apps/access-wikipedia-for-free-on-your-mobiles-but-only-if-youre-an-aircel-customer/909114 Access Wikipedia for free on your mobiles, but only if you're an Aircel customer]
* VCCircle [http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2013/07/26/aircel-partners-with-wikimedia-foundation-to-offer-free-access-to-wikipedia/ Aircel partners with Wikimedia Foundation to offer free access to Wikipedia]


== Posts on Wikimedia Blog ==
== Posts on Wikimedia Blog ==
See also: [[wmfblog:tag/wikipedia-zero/|all posts tagged with wikipedia-zero]].

* October 26, 2011 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2011/10/26/wikipedia-seeks-global-operator-partners-to-enable-free-access/ Wikipedia seeks global operator partners to enable free access]
* October 26, 2011 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2011/10/26/wikipedia-seeks-global-operator-partners-to-enable-free-access/ Wikipedia seeks global operator partners to enable free access]
* January 24, 2012 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/01/24/free-mobile-for-wikipedia-starts-with-orange/ Free mobile for Wikipedia starts with Orange]
* January 24, 2012 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/01/24/free-mobile-for-wikipedia-starts-with-orange/ Free mobile for Wikipedia starts with Orange]
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* October 29, 2012 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/10/29/wikipedia-zero-grows-readership-in-africa-and-asia/ Wikipedia Zero grows readership in Africa and Asia]
* October 29, 2012 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/10/29/wikipedia-zero-grows-readership-in-africa-and-asia/ Wikipedia Zero grows readership in Africa and Asia]
* December 20, 2012 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/12/20/the-countries-in-which-mobile-matters-most/ The Countries in Which Mobile Matters Most]
* December 20, 2012 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/12/20/the-countries-in-which-mobile-matters-most/ The Countries in Which Mobile Matters Most]
* January 17, 2013 [http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/01/17/wikimedia-foundation-winner-of-knight-news-challenge/ Wikimedia Foundation winner of Knight News Challenge]
* January 17, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/01/17/wikimedia-foundation-winner-of-knight-news-challenge/ Wikimedia Foundation winner of Knight News Challenge]
* January 24, 2013 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/01/24/vimpelcom-partnership-grows-wikipedia-zero-330-million/ VimpelCom partnership grows the reach of Wikipedia Zero to 330 million mobile users]
* January 24, 2013 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/01/24/vimpelcom-partnership-grows-wikipedia-zero-330-million/ VimpelCom partnership grows the reach of Wikipedia Zero to 330 million mobile users]
* February 1, 2013 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/02/01/wikipedia-mobile-hits-3-billion-monthly-page-views/ Wikipedia Mobile Hits 3 Billion Monthly Page Views]
* February 1, 2013 [https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/02/01/wikipedia-mobile-hits-3-billion-monthly-page-views/ Wikipedia Mobile Hits 3 Billion Monthly Page Views]
* February 22, 2013 [http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/02/22/getting-wikipedia-to-the-people-who-need-it-most/ Getting Wikipedia to the people who need it most]
* February 22, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/02/22/getting-wikipedia-to-the-people-who-need-it-most/ Getting Wikipedia to the people who need it most]
* March 13, 2013 [http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/03/13/wikipedia-zero-wins-2013-sxsw-interactive-activism-award/ Wikipedia Zero wins 2013 SXSW Interactive “Activism” award]
* March 13, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/03/13/wikipedia-zero-wins-2013-sxsw-interactive-activism-award/ Wikipedia Zero wins 2013 SXSW Interactive “Activism” award]
* March 19, 2013 [http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/03/19/axiata-wikipedia-zero-partnership/ Axiata joins Wikimedia Foundation as newest Wikipedia Zero partner]
* March 19, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/03/19/axiata-wikipedia-zero-partnership/ Axiata joins Wikimedia Foundation as newest Wikipedia Zero partner]
* June 19, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/06/19/movement-for-free-access-to-wikipedia-south-africa/ A beautiful movement for free access to Wikipedia is growing from a slum in South Africa]
* July 25, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/07/25/aircel-partnership-brings-wikipedia-zero-to-india/ Aircel partnership brings Wikipedia Zero to India]
* November 7, 2013 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/07/wikipedia-zero/ Telenor Wikipedia Zero partnership will provide free access to Wikipedia on mobile in Myanmar]
* July 28, 2014 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2014/07/28/petition-for-free-access-to-wikipedia-on-mobile-phones/ Free Knowledge Should Be for Everyone: Sign Your Name for Free Access to Wikipedia on Mobile Phones]
* August 1, 2014 [//blog.wikimedia.org/2014/08/01/wikipedia-zero-and-net-neutrality-protecting-the-internet/ Wikipedia Zero and Net Neutrality: Protecting the Internet as a Public Space]

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Wikipedia by Text (SMS/USSD)

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MTN Signs

Orange, Announced Jan 2012

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Partnership Announcement

In-Country Launches & Coverage

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Telenor, Announced Feb 2012

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Partnership Announcement

In-Country Launches and Coverage

Malaysia

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STC, Announced Oct 2012

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Partnership Announcement and SA Launch

Vimpelcom, Announced Jan 2013

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Partnership Announcement

In-Country Launches and Coverage

Russia

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Axiata, Announced March 2013

Partnership Announcement

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In-Country Launches and Coverage

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