Government mulling interoperability for public Wi-Fi network: Aruna SundararajanShe said 3.7 lakh Wi-Fi hotspots have been deployed by the industry against the stated commitment of 1 mn by Dec 2019.
15 Feb, 2019, 04.58 PM IST
Public WiFi to contribute $20 billion to India’s GDP by 2019: StudyThe report outlines an opportunity to develop a wider connectivity ecosystem with public Wi-Fi as a key component, which can not only benef...
04 Jul, 2018, 05.19 PM IST
Trai announces name, logo design contest for public Wi-Fi networksThe ambitious model of a public Wi-Fi grid aims to slash internet access cost by 90 per cent, and push broadband reach in India.
21 Jun, 2018, 05.18 PM IST
DoT plans 10,000 WiFi hotspots in a monthThe ambitious ‘Public Open Wi-Fi’ project aims to proliferate the use of Wi-Fi by offering cheap internet connectivity to people in tier-2 ...
09 Jun, 2018, 08.45 AM IST
Trai issues draft design of public WiFi network systemUnder the proposed system, any entity with valid pan number will be able to set up public data offices (PDOs), similar to PCOs of yesteryea...
12 Jul, 2017, 11.09 PM IST
Trai invites companies, app providers to set up pilot project of Wi-Fi hotspotsThe public wi-fi hotspots are proposed to be set up on the lines of yesteryear's PCOs that were used for making phone calls by public on pa...
08 Jul, 2017, 01.48 AM IST
Trai looking to provide high-speed internet at 2 paise per MB by easing access to Wi-FiThe regulator feels that Wi-Fi network can help take the load off from choked telecom operators, who are battling poor call quality and slo...
07 Mar, 2017, 09.44 AM IST
New deadline for feedback on public Wi-Fi is December 9: TraiTrai sought industry views on whether public Wi-Fi access providers should be allowed to resell capacity and bandwidth to retail users.
25 Nov, 2016, 01.31 AM IST
TRAI explores framework for wide deployment of public WiFiThe regulator said that it is also exploring monetisation and sustainable business models for public WiFi networks though the consultation ...
16 Nov, 2016, 10.49 PM IST
Trai backs open interfaces used in Aadhar, e-KYC, UPI for public WiFiTrai has also sought industry views on whether public WiFi access providers must be allowed to resell capacity and bandwidth to retail user...
15 Nov, 2016, 08.37 PM IST
Reliance Jio seeks action against major telcos for violating MNP rules and WiFi rulesMNP could be the next contentious issue between the two sides after the telecom regulator last week resolved the issue of points of interco...
16 Sep, 2016, 05.22 PM IST
Trai extends dates for views on broadband through public Wi-Fi till Aug 24(Trai) had issued the consultation paper on July 13, seeking views on policy or regulatory enablers needed for deployment of ubiquitous cit...
05 Aug, 2016, 04.49 PM IST
Trai floats consultation paper to boost broadband through Wi-Fi in public placesIn the paper issued Wednesday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India estimated that the “cost per MB” on a Wi-Fi network could be less ...
14 Jul, 2016, 03.37 AM IST
Elitecore deploys 60 Wi-Fi hotspots for UAE telco DuDu has roped in Elitecore for the deployment of Wi-Fi service management and monetisation platform to address for mobile data offload.
26 Dec, 2015, 06.05 AM IST
- Intel develops platform to boost Wi-Fi antenna's range to 60 miles
Intel researchers have developed a new platform that boosts Wi-Fi antenna’s limited range to 60 miles. Tips for secure passwords
01 Apr, 2008, 06.00 AM IST
- Wi-Fi market in India to touch $891mn mark by 2011-12: Study
Riding on realty, retail and other infrastructure sectors boom, the adaptation of Wi-Fi in India is set to increase massively. Tips for sec...
24 Mar, 2008, 10.10 AM IST
- Wi-Fi Alliance designates Wipro as authorised test lab
Wi-Fi Alliance today announced that Wipro Technologies, the Global IT services business of Wipro Ltd, will serve as an authorised test labo...
21 Aug, 2007, 03.10 PM IST