Facebook’s Biggest Deal Since WhatsApp

The video discusses Facebook's strategic investment in Geo, highlighting the unique nature of this partnership as Facebook is not acquiring the company but taking a significant stake. This move is seen as a strategic partnership, especially given WhatsApp's popularity in India and Geo's reach to small businesses. The video also explores potential telecom advantages and the role of Geo's e-commerce division, Geo Mart, in enhancing Facebook's presence in India.

What is unique about Facebook's recent move compared to its past strategies?

• Facebook is selling one of its divisions.

• Facebook is merging with another social network.

• Facebook is taking a significant stake instead of acquiring.

• Facebook is acquiring a new company.

How does the partnership with Geo benefit WhatsApp?

• It allows WhatsApp to expand its reach in India.

• It gives WhatsApp control over Geo's operations.

• It provides WhatsApp with new technology.

• It helps WhatsApp enter the European market.

What is the main focus of the partnership between Facebook and Geo?

• To leverage Geo's reach with Indian small businesses.

• To develop a new messaging app.

• To enhance Facebook's advertising capabilities.

• To create a new social media platform.

What is NOT happening in the Facebook-Geo telecom partnership?

• Special access to Facebook is being created.

• Data charges for Facebook are being waived.

• Facebook is being pre-installed on phones.

• None of these options are happening.

What is Facebook's interest in Geo's e-commerce division?

• To develop a new payment system.

• To learn from Geo's existing business relationships.

• To compete with Amazon in India.

• To acquire Geo Mart.