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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]
* 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]

=== 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)]
* 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 ===
* 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]


== Orange, Announced Jan 2012 ==
== Orange, Announced Jan 2012 ==

Revision as of 11:55, 9 June 2013

General Program Coverage

Wikipedia Zero

Wikipedia by Text (SMS/USSD)

South Africa Student Lobby

Orange, Announced Jan 2012

Please note the press release and FAQ on the partnership.

Partnership Announcement

In-Country Launches & Coverage

Uganda

Tunisia

Kenya

Cameroon

Telenor, Announced Feb 2012

Please note the press release and FAQ on the partnership.

Partnership Announcement

In-Country Launches and Coverage

Malaysia

Montenegro

Thailand

STC, Announced Oct 2012

Please note the press release and FAQ on the partnership.

Partnership Announcement and SA Launch

Vimpelcom, Announced Jan 2013

Please note the press release and FAQ on the partnership.

Partnership Announcement

In-Country Launches and Coverage

Pakistan

Axiata, Announced March 2013

Partnership Announcement

Please note the press release and FAQ on the partnership.

In-Country Launches and Coverage

Cambodia

Indonesia

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