TRAI Seeks Public Wi-Fi Fixes as India Targets Faster Coverage and Easier Secure Access Nationwide

Published on 28 April 2026

TRAI worries authentication rules may make hotspots unusable

TRAI has opened a consultation on proliferating public Wi-Fi networks in India, inviting stakeholder comments by May 25 and counter-comments by June 8, 2026. The draft focuses on boosting deployment, usability, security, and viable business models, while weighing global best practices against India’s challenges like high leased-line costs and strict authentication requirements.

TRAI invites comments on rules for scaling public Wi-Fi across India
Deadlines: May 25 for comments, June 8 for counter-comments
Key hurdles include leased-line rates and usability due to authentication
Consultation is set to shape digital inclusion via networks like PM-WANI and BharatNet

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TRAI Seeks Public Wi-Fi Fixes as India Targets Faster Coverage and Easier Secure Access Nationwide

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