Express Wi-Fi


Express Wi-Fi is a division within Facebook Connectivity, a group of global internet connectivity initiatives by Facebook. As one of several programs under the Facebook Connectivity umbrella, it partners with mobile network operators and internet service providers to provide internet access via public Wi-Fi hotspots that are "fast, affordable, and reliable". Facebook assists partners by providing a comprehensive Wi-Fi platform that partners can leverage to better manage and grow their Wi-Fi offerings.
As of February 2019, Express Wi-Fi was active in Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Operating Locations and Local Partnerships

Ghana

Service offered in partnership with Vodafone Ghana in various regions of Ghana.

India

Service offered in partnership with internet service providers AirJaldi, LMES, NetVision, Tikona and Shaildhar. in Rajasthan, Uttrakhand, Gujarat, Mizoram and Meghalaya.

Indonesia

Service is offered in partnership with D~Net, an internet service provider, enabling Facebook and D~NET to establish a presence in city of Surabaya and Sugro, a village in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.

Kenya

Service is offered in partnership with Surf, an internet service provider. Express Wi-Fi was launched in Kenya on March 29, 2017 providing 100 Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the greater Nairobi area.

Nigeria

Service offered in partnership with local internet service providers Tizeti.

Philippines

Service offered in partnership with Globe Telecom, a major provider of telecommunications services in the Philippines.

South Africa

Service offered in partnership with CellC, a telecommunication company in South Africa

Tanzania

Service offered in partnership with Habari, an internet service provider.

Technology Partners

In August 2018, announced a technology partnership program. The program allows access point manufacturers to produce and supply Wi-Fi hardware that is compatible with Express Wi-Fi. Program participants include Cisco Systems, Inc Arista Networks, Cambium, and Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS Company. In February 2019, Nokia announced that Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi platform would also participate in the technology partner program.