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 has released a consultation paper titled “Proliferation of Public Wi‑Fi Networks in India,” seeking stakeholder input on accelerating deployment, improving the business viability of public Wi‑Fi, and boosting user adoption. The regulator is inviting comments on policies and approaches that could help expand connectivity beyond traditional broadband coverage across the country.
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