NEWS

Light-touch regulation of PM-WANI framework will encourage entrepreneurs to set up public wifi hotspots and generate additional revenue

ABOUT PM WANI

• Approved last year
• Aimed at helping accelerate the uptake of broadband Internet services.
• First recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in 2017.
• Key features of the project:
  • Setting up of public WiFi hotspots across the country via public data offices or public data offices (PDOs).
  • Not require the PDOs to get a license or pay a fee.
  • Will involve multiple players, including PDOs, Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOA), app providers, and a central registry.