In June 2021, Apple announced that it would open its personal communication service, FaceTime, to Internet browsers. That would expand the FaceTime network to anyone using the Internet, including Android and Windows users. Explain the network externality that would result.
A) Android and Windows users can communicate with Apple users through Facetime.
B) Apple users can communicate with Android and Windows users through Facetime.
C) All people (whether they use Apple, Android, or Windows) can communicate with more people through Facetime.
D) None of the above.

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Network externality refers to a situation where the value of a product or service increases for its users as more people use it. By opening FaceTime to Android and Windows users, all people, regardless of their device's operating system, can communicate with a larger group of people through FaceTime. This expansion increases the service's value for all users by enlarging the network of potential contacts.

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