Facebook has run into so many problems with Indian net neutrality laws, in trying to introduce its ‘Free Basics’ program, that a US launch for the low cost service might seem a bridge too far. However, the social media giant is reported to be planning to bring Free Basics to the US, positioning it as a way to accelerate the extension of affordable internet access to rural and underserved populations. These underserved groups might be far smaller than in India, but they still represent a potential new user base for Facebook and its services. If it can establish its own brand as the primary one in new users’ minds, it can seize an advantage, when it comes to uptake and…