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TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi
The New Indian Express Dharmapuri
|January 16, 2025
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.
According to TRAI's recommendation, the broadband tariff for PDOs should not exceed twice the rate applicable for retail broadband services.
This initiative aims to address the high costs that have hindered the growth of public Wi-Fi hotspots, which have fallen short of the government's targets. PDOs, typically local shops, retailers, and storekeepers are key players in deploying public Wi-Fi hotspots under the PM-WANI program.
This story is from the January 16, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Dharmapuri.
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