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Indias digital growth, focusing on mobile connections, payments, and 5G rollout, requires enhancements in optic fibre, satellite connections, Wi-Fi networks, and public Wi-Fi hotspots. Balancing all these elements is crucial for sustainable progress.

The Department of Telecommunications, in a release, stated that the PM-WANI Framework facilitates ease of doing business and encourages local shops and small establishments to become Wi-Fi Hotspot providers Public Data Office (PDO).

Like UPI, PM-WANI has potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure

Notably, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed the proliferation of broadband in India through public Wi-Fi hotspot recommendations in June 2020. Not just this, the Centre has now set a mammoth goal of 50 million public Wi-Fi hotspots by 2030, outlined in the ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ document.

Distributed through PMWANI, it can be a game changer in digital connectivity.

To access this WiFi network, presently android-based mobile app named ‘Wi-DOT’ can be used which is available on Google Play Store.

WIOM has raised $4 Mn in a seed funding round led by YourNest and 9Unicorns, with participation from Auxano and Omidyar India.

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. ITU APT Foundation of India has written to Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to open the high frequency range of E band for supporting 5G network and delicensing V band for wi-fi services as part of the next phase of telecom reforms. Latest News | ITU Member Body Seeks Opening of E Band for 5G Backhaul, V Band for Wi-fi.

The Kochi Metro will soon have a free Wi-Fi network inside the coaches. Commuters can connect to the network by signing it using a mobile number.

Public wifi hotspots have potential to generate 2-3 cr jobs this year, says Telecom Secretary