“We intend to launch Facebook News outside US, but no upcoming markets selected yet”: FB

Facebook told ET that while it intends to launch its new Facebook News product in markets outside the US, it does not have upcoming markets selected yet nor does it have the launch dates.

“Importantly, we know that the product will likely function differently in markets around the world because of user preferences and regulatory constraints,” Facebook told ET when asked about a potential India launch of the product.

Facebook has tied up with 200 media outlets to launch a dedicated news tab on its platform that will highlight the most important national stories of the day in the US.

People familiar with the developments said publishers have to register on a link available on the website.