FB Mbasic is an alternative version of Facebook. Individuals use it for browsing Facebook through their mobile devices.
Facebook users that have an unreliable internet connection rely on FB Mbasic to access the platform. The way it works is similar to the standard version of Facebook.
Still, there are limitations on what FB Mbasic can provide. For example, images don’t appear in the FB Mbasic.
The good thing about FB Mbasic is the free messaging services that it provides. Although the images won’t appear as well, the only requirement to send and receive a message is a good signal reception.
History
Facebook is a social media platform that Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin founded. It started on February 4, 2004, as simple computer software.
It started with ‘Facemash’ first and then changed to ‘Facebook’ later on. Facebook gained significant users from 2006 up to 2012.
Facebook has also implemented its platform on many devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and more through the years. The use of internet connection is necessary to use their services.
Facebook has also become aware that its platform has gained popularity across the world. With that in mind, they considered Facebook users in countries with internet connection problems.
Most third-world countries have a slow internet connection and can’t download images or videos faster from Facebook. Signal coverage is also a problem in rural areas.
Also, many people from rural areas have lower-end devices that can’t run Facebook apps. Sometimes, those devices can’t run the web version also.
Another concern that is worth mentioning is the price of mobile data. Mobile data is expensive in some countries, and some Facebook users cannot afford it.
It is the reason why Facebook implemented their FB Mbasic version for convenience. It lets Facebook users be updated on any event or news from Facebook for free on most devices.
Platform Users
Typical users of FB Mbasic are individuals that cannot afford mid to high-end mobile devices. Since FB Mbasic does not take too much of a phone’s memory, it is the ideal platform for individuals.
Another type of FB Mbasic users are individuals with slow internet connections. FB Mbasic only downloads texts, so the download time is quick.
Low-end phones have at least 1Gb memory of storage. It means that texts, usually 20 bytes, can easily fit in low-end phone storage.
FB Mbasic is also useful for Facebook users who ran out of mobile data or load. It is free and can be accessed at any time.
Significant Features
The FB Mbasic user interface is simple and convenient. Any Facebook user can navigate through it with ease.
It is also a good feature of the Mbasic version that almost every button and option of the standard Facebook version is also available. Its users can see Home, Messages, Profile, and more.
Notifications can also be seen immediately, and you can scroll down and read every topic of your newsfeed. Sometimes, users can only see images if someone changes their profile pictures.
Posts with images will not be seen on the FB Mbasic platform. Still, there are text descriptions on it to give FB Mbasic users a clue on what the image contains or what it is about.
Pros and Cons
There are many advantages of FB Mbasic than there are disadvantages. It is worth sharing that FB Mbasic is not for regular FB users and the advantages are primarily for those who need it.
The best thing about FB Mbasic is that it is entirely free. Users can access the platform only with a phone and an excellent cell-site signal, even without mobile load.
It is also easy to access. The user interface is very user-friendly, and the texts are easy to read. The texts also load fast, even if you only have a single network signal bar in your phone.
You can also like and react to posts similar to the standard version of Facebook. FB Mbasic offers convenience and ease of access.
However, there are still minor inconveniences that FB Mbasic has. To save more data, they don’t include images and videos in every post in your timeline.
It also means that you can’t change your profile picture or upload images and videos using FB Mbasic. There are also delays even when posting or sending a message.
Sometimes, FB Mbasic user posts are duplicated. The Mbasic version can also duplicate even messages.
Sometimes, a single click on the ‘send’ and ‘post’ buttons doesn’t immediately act. Then users press the button again, and thus, double messages or posts happen.
Other than the inconveniences mentioned, there are no other known disadvantages. That makes FB Mbasic worth using for most of its users.
Access and Login
To access FB Mbasic, open your mobile data on your phone first, and open your web browser. Go to the link https://mbasic.facebook.com after.
When you arrive at the FB Mbasic site, you will see a login form immediately. If you don’t have a Facebook account yet, click on the ‘create an account button.
You must have access to your email when you provide one. Your account registration cannot be entirely done when using FB Mbasic or without access to your email.
To Log in, type your FB Account phone number or email first. Then, type in your password and then press the Login button.
Remember to follow the exact steps in the login process and input accurate data only. You may start using FB Mbasic immediately after the login process.
