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Google Expands Its Offerings In Cuba

As you’re probably aware, there’s a trade embargo that prevents U.S. exports to Cuba. That’s not stopping Google from launching some of its free services there. Google launched Chrom...
Google Expands Its Offerings In Cuba
Written by Chris Crum
  • As you’re probably aware, there’s a trade embargo that prevents U.S. exports to Cuba. That’s not stopping Google from launching some of its free services there.

    Google launched Chrome in Cuba in August, and just announced that it’s now offering Google Play and Google Analytics there. It will, however, only be offering free stuff: the free version of Analytics and free apps/games on Google Play.


    Back in June, Eric Schmidt wrote a lengthy post about Cuba, the embargo, and the country’s Internet:


    Based on all of this, it will be surprising if Google doesn’t continue to launch additional services in the country.

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