WIFI
Public Wi-Fi Faces Uncertain Future in India as Telecom Operators Challenge Its Need
Summary:India’s public Wi-Fi ecosystem is at the centre of a debate over its future role as TRAI reviews the expansion of public Wi-Fi networks. Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, argue that widespread 4G and 5G coverage and affordable mobile data have reduced the need for large-scale public Wi-Fi, and believe […]
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India’s ₹1.06 Lakh Crore Connectivity Corpus Sparks Public Wi-Fi and Broadband Funding Dispute
Summary:A debate has emerged over the use of the ₹1.06 lakh crore Digital Bharat Nidhi fund, with telecom operators, technology firms, and satellite broadband companies disagreeing on whether the money should support public Wi-Fi expansion or mobile broadband infrastructure. While telecom companies argue that widespread 4G and 5G coverage makes public Wi-Fi less necessary and […]
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PM-WANI surpasses 4 lakh hotspots as the adoption of public Wi-Fi rises rapidly across India
Summary:The Government is promoting the expansion of public Wi-Fi nationwide through the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface initiative, as highlighted by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in the Rajya Sabha. With over 4 lakh hotspots deployed and rising user adoption, the programme is driving broadband access across urban and rural areas. Its decentralised, market-driven model supports […]
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Best Platforms for Testing Wi-Fi or Internet Speed
Summary:Internet users can easily check their connection performance using a variety of reliable speed testing platforms. Tools like Speedtest by Ookla, Fast.com, Cloudflare Speed Test, and others help measure download and upload speeds, which are essential for understanding how efficiently tasks can be performed online. These services are widely accessible across devices such as smartphones, […]
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