Zuckerberg stands by Facebook’s ad-supported business model during congressional hearing

April 11, 2018 9:42

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has emphasised the company’s commitment to its advertising funded model for the foreseeable future.

Answering questions before a US congressional committee examining the Cambridge Analytica scandal in Washington today, Zuckerberg stated “there would always be a version of Facebook that is free” but didn’t rule out the possibility of a future subscription version.

Zuckerberg: “We think offering an ad-supported service is the most aligned with our mission”

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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