Facebook in talks with satellite technology firm in ground-breaking bid to provide free internet access across Africa.

Proposal is part of Mark Zuckerberg's plan to connect developing worldHe is reportedly working with London-based satellite operator Avanti Comes after social network launched donate button to fight Ebola Facebook is in talks with a London-based satellite technology firm about a ground-breaking bid to prove free internet access in large parts of Africa.

The project, under the social network's Internet.org initiative, is part of founder Mark Zuckerberg's plan to put the developing world online.

It has been reported the deal with satellite operator Avanti is expected to be announced soon.Mr Zuckerberg turned to the company after plans to bring the Internet to Africa with mobile operators, including Vodafone, were rejected.

The ground-breaking bid is part of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's aim to connect developing world.
A commercial deal with Avanti would mean Facebook could cover swathes of Africa at a relatively low cost, reported The Telegraph.

The company already owns two broadband satellites positioned over the continent and plans to increase coverage by launching a further three in the next few years.Facebook's Internet.org is aimed to 'bring the Internet to the two thirds of the world's population that doesn't have it.