TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a consultation paper on expanding public Wi-Fi networks across India
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Paper seeks stakeholder inputs on policy measures to increase density of public Wi-Fi hotspots, particularly in rural and underserved areas
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India's public Wi-Fi penetration remains low compared to global benchmarks; policy aims to bridge the digital divide
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Issues raised include licensing framework for public data office aggregators (PDOAs), pricing models, and authentication/security standards
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Expansion of public Wi-Fi is aligned with National Broadband Mission and Digital India goals for affordable internet access
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