Mumbai, June 30, 2023

Department of Telecommunications, Mumbai LSA organized a webinar on Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access network Interface (PM-WANI) on 30th June 2023. The PM-WANI scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications, aims to setup Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi services through Public Data Offices (PDOs) spread across length and breadth of the country to accelerate proliferation of Broadband Internet services. The webinar was attended by representatives of Internet Service Providers and prospective PDOs (Public Data Offices).

The webinar was inaugurated by Shri Ajay Kamal, DDG (Technology), DOT Mumbai LSA. In his inaugural address, he impressed upon that the PM-WANI scheme has immense potential for proliferation of affordable broadband access to realize the vision of Digital India. By virtue of light-touch regulation of PM-WANI framework, it will encourage entrepreneurs to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots and generate additional revenue for themselves.

Shri Kamal Kumar Jangid, ADG (Technology), DOT Mumbai LSA explained the various elements of PM-WANI framework i.e. Central Registry, PDO, PDOA and App Providers. Issues faced by ISPs with respect to Trusted Telecom Portal (TTP) and SaralSanchar Portal were also discussed. All the queries raised by the prospective PDOs regarding the PM-WANI framework & TTP were clarified by the DoT,  Mumbai LSA team.

  

 

 

About PM WANI

The PM-WANI scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications, aims to setup Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi services through Public Data Offices (PDOs) spread across length and breadth of the country to accelerate proliferation of Broadband Internet services through Public Wi-Fi networks in the country. There shall be no license required from DoT for providing Broadband Internet through these public Wi-Fi networks.

The proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks in the country through PM-WANI will accelerate the proliferation of public broadband services through Wi-Fi networks and it will enable local entrepreneurs such as Tea Hawkers (Chaiwalas), Kirana stores and eateries to earn additional revenue.

DOT will assist all the stake holders in implementation and proliferation of PM-WANI.

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